1st September, 2010
Government asked to fulfil promise to prioritise water
Accra, Sept 1, GNA - The Coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS), on Wednesday commended government for it decision to prioritise water and sanitation but urged the authorities to fulfil all commitments made in the 2011 budget. ...
Government asked to fulfil promise to prioritise water
Accra, Sept 1, GNA - The Coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS), on Wednesday commended government for it decision to prioritise water and sanitation but urged the authorities to fulfil all commitments made in the 2011 budget. ...
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More spillage expected from Bagre dam as it hits maximum level
Bolgatanga, Sept 01, GNA- The Bagre dam is almost its maximum level of 235 metres following continuous heavy rainfalls, The Ghana Embassy in Burkina Faso has warned.
Managers of the Burkina Be dam would be compelled to spill more water from the dam which will swell the ...
1st September, 2010 »
Extractors of industrial minerals urged to comply with regulations
Takoradi, Sept.01, GNA-Mr. Evans Adade, a Senior Mines Inspector, on Tuesday called on extractors of industrial minerals to comply with regulations in order to protect the environment, lives and property.
He made the call at a one-day workshop on "Responsible Exploitation...
1st September, 2010 »
Farmer invites geologists to investigate sounds from rock
Kwamikrom (V/R), Sept. 1, GNA - A local farmer has invited geologists to investigate the cause of a strange sound which emanates from a rocky field near his village, in the eastern part of Kwamikrom.
Mr David Kwasi Sai, who extended the invitation through the press, told ...
1st September, 2010 »
About 2,000 rural agro dealers benefit from Ghana Agro-Dealer Development
Accra, Sept. 1, GNA - About 2,200 rural agro dealers in Ghana have benefited from a 2.5 million dollar credit facility from the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the International Centre for Soil Fertility and Agricultural Development (IFDC).
The facili...
1st September, 2010 »
GTUC commends Parliament for seeking views on the Petroleum Act
Accra, Sept. 1, GNA - The Ghana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) on Wednesday commended Parliament for the opportunity to comment on the Petroleum Exploration and Production Bill before its enactment.
However, it encouraged Parliament to offer interested stakeholders enoug...
31st August, 2010 »
Oil and Gas workers must form unions - GTPCWU
Accra, Aug 31, GNA - The General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers' Union (GTPCWU) of the Ghana Trades Union Congress on Tuesday called on social partners in the oil and gas industry to create conditions for the unionisation of its workers.
"Nobody should attempt ...
31st August, 2010 »
UMaT to start new programmes
Tarkwa, Aug. 31, GNA - The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) at Tarkwa will next academic year admit students into its new Environmental Science, Social Responsibility and Safety Engineering programmes.
Additionally, preparations are underway to start a Technical...
31st August, 2010 »
The double agony of Dungu-poverty and polluted water
Tamale,August 31, GNA - The people of Dunga, a settlement in the Tamale Metropolitan Area, drink from a dam which is usually polluted with human excreta.
Due to the poor source of water, several members of the community have been afflicted with diseases which have drawn t...
30th August, 2010 »
GAEC inaugurates upgraded Radiation Technology Centre
Accra, Aug. 30, GNA - The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) on Monday inaugurated its upgraded gamma irradiation facility, at the Radiation Technology Centre (RTC), under the Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BINARI).
Professor Edward Akaho, ...
