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[ad_1] The National Farmers Day was instituted by the Government in 1985 in recognition of the vital role farmers and fishermen play in the Ghanaian economy. This was to emphasise the highly commendable output of farmers and fishermen in 1984 (about 30% growth registered), after the bad agricultural years of 1982 and 1983. The annual…
[ad_1] The 4-day Ecobank-JoyNews Habitat Fair which was opened at the Accra International Conference Centre on Thursday ended on Sunday, November 26. Officially bringing the event to a close, JoyNews organized a special closing ceremony where it presented certificates of participation to the exhibitors. In his address, the Multimedia Group’s Marketing Manager, Max Fugar expressed…
[ad_1] In a world where humanity has flourished and advanced, the environmental cost has often been overlooked. The 2022-2 version of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species reports that 42,100 of all assessed species are threatened with extinction. This includes animals, plants, and fungi. Again, according to the…
[ad_1] In a remarkable display of commitment to agricultural development, Nana Yaw Sarpong Siriboe, the 2022 National Best Farmer, has realised a transformative vision by establishing the Siriboe Institute of Agribusiness and Skills Development. On November 28, 2023, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia officially inaugurated the institute located in Juaben in the Ashanti Region. The state-of-the-art…
[ad_1] Hamas has handed a fifth group of Israeli and foreign hostages over to the Red Cross, including one teenager and nine women, Qatar has said, ahead of the final day of the truce tomorrow. Pictures show the captives being escorted by balaclava-clad Hamas terrorists inside Gaza as they prepared to hand them over to…
[ad_1] Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, expresses confidence in the nation achieving food self-sufficiency by next year, citing strategic measures taken by the government already. After touring the Agrifest exhibition, a five-day showcase of agriculture and food innovations, Mr Ofori-Atta applauds Ghanaians’ commitment to supporting the government’s agenda for food sufficiency. Highlighting the government’s focus, he…
[ad_1] The 2023 edition of Tech in Ghana, an initiative committed to fostering and fortifying Ghana’s tech ecosystem since 2017, is underway at the Accra Digital Centre. This conference serves as a pivotal platform, designed to facilitate valuable interactions among industry leaders, encourage global knowledge exchange, foster meaningful networking opportunities among peers in the industry,…
[ad_1] The 5th Packaging Research and Innovation Challenge concluded on a high note at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Center. This marks the culmination of months of hard work, dedication, and sacrifices from all participants. The challenge, organised by the Institute of Packaging Ghana (IOP-G), a member of the World Packaging Organisation…
[ad_1] Contractors drilling some of the boreholes in the Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri district The Northern Development Authority (NDA), has commenced the drilling of 30 boreholes in the Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri District of the North East region. About 30 communities in the District are benefiting from the drilling of the boreholes as part of the mandate of the NDA….
[ad_1] Barring any last-minute intervention, the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) will go ahead with its intended strike starting Wednesday, November 29, 2023. A meeting the association had with the government ended inconclusively. MOWAG wants the government to implement the agreed conditions of service arrived at in 2020. Richard Kofi Jordan, General Secretary of…
