[ad_1] The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate is alarmed over the sharp rise in synthetic drug abuse across the region. Regional Health Director, Dr. Fred Adomako-Boateng, revealed substances such as cannabis and alcohol now account for over 55% of all substance-induced psychiatric admissions in Kumasi and neighbouring districts. He revealed prevalence and incidence of drug use…
[ad_1] Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that the Sentuo Oil Refinery will increase its refining capacity from 40,000 barrels per day to 100,000 barrels per day upon completion of its second phase. Addressing guests during the commissioning of Phase II of the refinery on Thursday, June 25, Mr. Jinapor described…
[ad_1] Yam traders at the Kokomba market have raised concerns about the sharp increase in yam prices, lamenting that the situation is putting a strain on their livelihoods. They urged the government to implement measures to address the situation. At the Kokomba yam market, a typical day sees young men unloading yams from trucks arriving…
[ad_1] A collaborative study carried out by The CARROT Co. and doctors from the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi has called on stakeholders to prioritise tackling paediatric foot injuries. The study, which was fully supported by Canadian-based The Sandbox Project, found that 3 or 4 out…
[ad_1] The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has disclosed a rise in electricity and water tariffs, set to be implemented from July 01 until September 30, 2024. The adjustment percentages vary across different consumer categories, as outlined in a statement released by the Commission on May 31, 2024. For lifeline consumers utilizing up to…
[ad_1] Ghana’s public debt increased to GH₵610 billion as at December 2023. Comparatively, this is a 26. 85 percent rise from the GH₵446.3 billion recorded in December 2022. The new debt figure represents 72.5 % of Gross Domestic Product. According to the Bank of Ghana’s Summary of Economic and Financial Data for March 2024, the…
[ad_1] The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has refuted media reports claiming that it has reversed its decision to raise transport fares by sixty percent or more following the passage of the Emission Levy Bill. The recently passed Emissions Levy Bill by Parliament imposes an annual fee of GHC100 on all owners of petrol…
[ad_1] Chris Sutton explores referee abuse in grassroots football Allegations of serious offenses against match officials in grassroots football increased in 2022-23 from the previous season, according to new FA data. There were 1,451 allegations, up by 1%, with 72 about an actual or attempted assault, 391 about actual or attempted physical contact and 988…
[ad_1] Former Volta Regional Minister, Kofi Dzamesi, says Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is the best person to win more votes for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Volta and Oti regions. According to Mr Dzamesi, with the Vice President leading the NPP in the elections, the people of the Volta region will be willing to vote…
[ad_1] VAR currently used for ‘match-changing incidents’ but could be extended The major change is set to be discussed by Football’s legislators on Tuesday Was Garnacho’s overhead kick REALLY the greatest ever? Listen to the debate on It’s All Kicking Off By David Wood for MailOnline Published: 18:46 EST, 27 November 2023 | Updated: 02:34…
