GENERAL NEWS

The Komenda Sugar Factory in the Central Region has started the processing of unrefined sugar, according to  DGN Online  report. Production is said to have commenced with the production of brown sugar (raw sugar) from the factory after two days of operation as it is expected to commence producing fine …

The Afram Plains North District office of the Forestry Commission of Ghana has arrested five suspects including a Senior High School teacher for farming cannabis in a forest reserve. Michael Anakpo, a teacher at Donkorkrom Agric Senior High School said to be the gang leader and his accomplices were arrested …

Some residents of Asanteman on Saturday embarked on a health Walk to express gratitude and respect for the Trade and Industry Minister, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen. According to the group, it is time to showcase their son and hero to the world as tradition demands.     It follows reports …

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Abirem North, Raymond Nana Damteh, has refuted claims that some women with mental challenges were raped and killed under bizarre circumstances. This is in contrast to claims made by Member of Parliament (MP) for the Abirem constituency, John Osei Frempong, that he suspects a …

Businesses that require foreign investments and financing may be at the receiving end of Ghana’s economic downgrade by Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s (S&P). This is according to Dr Humphrey Ayim-Darke, the President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI). Dr Humphrey Ayim-Darke, speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, said bulk importers …

The Municipal Chief Executive for Yilo Krobo, Mr Eric Tetteh has expressed concern over the behaviour of the youth in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality. Hundreds of youth groups from five communities in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality took to the streets to protest the ongoing installation of prepaid meters …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare has revealed that officers who die in line of duty will be replaced by qualified relatives. According to the IGP, the initiative is to compensate the family for the loss of their kin.   Speaking at a lecture at the Kwame …

A 45-year-old self-acclaimed evangelist, Osofo Elijah, has been arrested with skeletal parts at Buoku Nkwanta in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region. The assemblyman for the Bouku electoral area, Mustafa Musah, confirmed the incident to Adom News’ Christian Ofori Kumah. He said around 6:00pm on Wednesday, he received a …

According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), the pandemic has caused many additional problems for 15 to 24-year-olds who’ve experienced “much higher” unemployment losses than older workers since the global health emergency was declared in early 2020. Young women have struggled more than their male counterparts to find work, while …

Police Officers  at Atwima Yabi in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region have reportedly gunned down one suspected armed robber in the area. That was after a three-member gang engaged the security officers in a shoot-out on the Atwima Yabi-Dida Road at about 2am yesterday.   The suspected …