Earth sees third straight hottest day on record
Earth’s average temperature remained at a record high Wednesday 5 July after two days in which the planet reached unofficial records. It is the latest…
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July 2-8, 2023 Ghana Parliament adopts controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill On Wednesday, members of Parliament unanimously adopted the “Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian…
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25 June – 1 July 2023 Ghana Gyakye Quayson wins Assin North by-election James Gyakye Quayson of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) took an early…
Therapeutic centre open at Maxfield Park Children’s home
A $200-million state-of-the-art therapeutic centre, which will cater to the needs of children ages 12-18 in state care, was officially opened at the Maxfield Park…
New framework for custodes and JPs in Jamaica under a republic
The Ministry of Justice is developing a comprehensive framework that will guide the functions of Custodes and Justices of the Peace (JPs) when Jamaica transitions…
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June 18-24,2023 Ghana Teacher licensure examination records large failures The Registrar of the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE), Dr Christian Addai-Poku, has revealed that out…
Daily Aspirin may cause anaemia in elderlies, study says
Aspirin is one of the most commonly used medications. Studies show that more than 40 per cent of adults ages 60 and older take an…
Small states adopt action plan for health and climate crises
The 2023 Bridgetown Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health was launched to address some of the world’s deadliest diseases in Small Island Developing…
Farmers encouraged to use NIC services
The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is urging farmers to access their irrigation services for their crops. The call comes in light of the recent drought…
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June 11-17, 2023 Ghana Court orders interim injunction against the arrest of Charles Bissue Following an application by Charles Bissue’s lawyers, an Accra Human Rights…