Scientists have discovered a new tree hyrax species in the Volta region of Ghana. The new species has been described to Science as with the name; “Dendrohyrax interfluvialis”. Tree hyraxes are one of the three genus of Procavidae, with little information about their taxonomy, natural history and habitat requirements. These animals make a lot of noise at night but not ...

Ogyeedom Obranu Kwesi Atta VI has denied allegations made by Mr Kwasi Afrifa, a lawyer that represented him in a case, that he (Ogyeedom Obranu Kwesi Atta VI) had told him (Mr Kwasi Afrifa) that Chief Justice Anin Yeboah demanded a bribe of $5 million so he could help him (Ogyeedom Obranu Kwesi Atta VI) get a favourable outcome from ...

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has extended 2021 Population and Housing Census deadline to Sunday, July 18. A statement announcing the extension in the closure of the exercise said the extra days are to be used for mop-up. The exercise which started on June 28 was to end today July 11, 2021. “Currently, the completion rates in some districts based ...

The member of parliament for Wassa Amenfi East, hon Nicholas Amankwah a.k.a Home Boy has urged the Assembly members of Wassa Amenfi East and the municipal assembly in the Western Region to put aside any differences they may have and collaborate to accelerate the socio-economic development of the Amenfi East. Speaking at the municipal assembly meeting on Thursday, 8, which ...

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has kicked against attempts by the customs division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to adopt freight charges into their duty calculations. GUTA, in a statement signed by its President Dr Joseph Obeng, said the move is “unacceptable”. According to GUTA, “world commodities prices have gone up astronomically, freight charges have gone up ...

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia has charged Ghanaian youth to ensure resources for the next generation are preserved. Underscoring the important role they play in the socio-economic development of the country, he said it is the duty of the youth to hold the older generation to task since they represent the future. ...

The Commander of the 4BN unit of the Ghana Armed Forces, and the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, are expected to appear before the Committee of Inquiry probing the Ejura killings today Wednesday, July 7, 2021. They are scheduled to take turns and testify before the three-member ministerial committee investigating the Ejura disturbances. This was contained in a witness schedule issued ...

The Youth Wing of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to order a bipartisan inquiry into brutalities perpetuated against civilians by security agents. In a 20-points petition, the group also called for immediate reform of the security agencies, including their training to enable them operate effectively. The group presented the petition to ...

The lead operator of the Offshore Cape Three Point (OCTP), Eni has announced a significant oil discovery in Ghana with the potential to produce 700 million barrels of oil equivalent (Mboe). The company in a statement said the discovery was made on the Eban exploration prospect in Cape Three Points Block 4, offshore Ghana and production testing data show a ...

Hundreds of residents of Adina, Salakope-Amutinu, and Agavedzi whose homes have been ravaged by the sea during the recent tidal wave incidents have been left frustrated as they struggle to find accommodation amidst persistent heavy rains in the area. The communities located along the Keta Lagoon have lost their houses and properties worth millions of cedis to the sea due ...