The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public not to drink Kings Orange Flavored Liqueur and Jupiter 1990. Tests showed that both drinks contain cannabis extracts. The FDA says these products are unsafe and not registered. The drinks were being made by FAMUDE Catering Services, an illegal factory in the Ashanti Region. After […]
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The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has called on the managers of the Bogoso Prestea Mine to answer questions about poor working conditions. The mine is now run by Heat GoldFields, a new company that took over operations recently. The Minister gave the order during a visit to the mine. This follows many complaints from
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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed two new Mpox cases. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Ghana to four. The new cases were reported in the Greater Accra Region and the Western Region, with one case in each. The update was shared in a press release from GHS on Sunday, May
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The Jelvis Foundation has launched a new free Wi-Fi project in the Effia Constituency. This happened after the group changed its name from Community Connect. The new project is called Jelvis Free 2 Connect. It will give free internet access to students, business owners, and the entire community. The theme for the launch was “Empowering
Dr. George Smith-Graham, the Acting CEO of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), is calling for an hourly pay system in Ghana. He believes this will help casual and low-income workers earn more and get fair treatment. Dr. Smith-Graham made this suggestion on Friday, May 16, 2025. He spoke during a visit by the
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Ghanaian Highlife music icon Dada KD has passed away. His family confirmed the sad news. Dada KD, whose real name was Nana Kwaku Duah, was loved for his emotional songs and smooth voice. He gave Ghana many hit songs, including Tekyere Ma and Honey Love. The cause of his death has not been shared yet.His
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In a sweeping and highly coordinated operation, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) launched a boldcity-wide crackdown in Accra on Friday, targeting undocumented migrants and street beggars in what isbeing described as one of the largest public order exercises in recent years. The operation, which covered hotspots such as Kaneshie, Abossey Okai, Lapaz, Adenta, and MadinaJunction,
Tensions are rising at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi-Takoradi after vendors were locked out of their shops on May 8. The hospital says the action was to enforce a relocation plan. But the vendors say it was unfair and done without proper notice. The locked-out vendors sold food, toiletries, and phone accessories. They
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In Ahanta West, the Municipal Chief Executive, Ing. Ebenezer Aidoo, is stepping up efforts to drive development by working hand-in-hand with traditional leaders. This week, he paid a visit to Nana Eziaku IV, Chief of Agona Ahanta and Acting President of the Ahanta Traditional Council. The meeting focused on strengthening ties between the Assembly and
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Two new cases of Mpox have been confirmed in Accra, within the Greater Accra Region. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has asked all Regional Health Directors to reactivate emergency operations. They are also to improve surveillance, risk communication, and case management. Since the start of the outbreak in June 2022, Ghana has confirmed a total
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