Accra: Mr Yussif Issaka Jajah, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has expressed his support for developing a Halal-compliant tourism and hospitality sector in Ghana to attract more tourists, particularly from the Islamic community. Halal tourism involves providing tourism services and facilities that adhere to Islamic principles, including preparing food and beverages […]
Continue ReadingNew york: Fast-fashion giant Shein has initiated an investigation following the discovery of an image on its website that appeared to depict alleged murderer Luigi Mangione modeling a shirt. According to Ghana News Agency, the image showed a likeness to Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel last year, wearing […]
Continue ReadingDublin: A woman who was arrested following recent online threats to Ireland’s deputy premier, Simon Harris, has been released. The woman, in her 30s, was taken into custody on Tuesday. According to Ghana News Agency, police announced on Wednesday that she was released without charge, and a file is being prepared for the director of […]
Continue ReadingAccra: The Greater Accra Regional Peace Council (GARPC) has condemned the violent incidents that marred the celebration of the Homowo Festival at Teshie and Omanjor on Saturday, calling on factions to exercise restraint. The Council urged the youth and all parties involved to remain calm and cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies to ensure that […]
Continue ReadingLisbon: At least three people have died in the derailment of a funicular railway in Lisbon, according to media reports. According to Ghana News Agency, the accident involving the Elevador da Gloria, used by locals and tourists alike, occurred on Wednesday evening for reasons that remain unclear, news channel SIC NotÂcias and other media reported, […]
Continue ReadingAgona swedru: A severe water crisis has hit Agona Swedru, Gomoa Central, and Agona East District for over two weeks, affecting more than 800,000 people who are struggling to access water, mostly polluted from streams, wells, and boreholes for domestic chores. The situation has worsened this week, with some food vendors abandoning their trade, while […]
Continue ReadingLondon: The Football Association (FA) has announced it will not appeal against the decision by an independent commission to clear West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta of four spot-fixing charges. The commission’s written reasons for their decisions were published on Wednesday afternoon, shedding light on the case’s outcome. According to Ghana News Agency, the FA […]
Continue ReadingTema: The 2024/25 batch of national service personnel serving at the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), with support from the management of the company, have donated essential medical equipment to the Tema General Hospital to support quality healthcare delivery. As part of their service, GRIDCo’s national service personnel are tasked with implementing a corporate social […]
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