Accra: Madam Dorcas Affo-Toffey, the Deputy Minister for Transport, has paid a working visit to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), commending the company for the successful roll-out of 24-hour port operations. The visit formed part of her …
Production
Farmers and Extension Officers Equipped to Enhance Yam Seed Production
Nyankpala: A total of 90 farmers and 30 agricultural extension officers have benefited from a capacity development workshop aimed at boosting the production quality of yam seeds for both commercial and small-scale entrepreneurs. The workshop was condu…
Ghana Faces Potential Cassava Import Crisis Due to Viral Diseases, Warns Expert
Tamale: Ghana may be forced to import cassava in the future if viral diseases threatening the crop are not effectively contained, Dr. Allen Oppong, Principal Research Scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Crop Research…
Ghana’s Tourism Industry Generates GHS15.42 Billion from International Visitors: GSS
Accra: Ghana’s tourism industry has attracted GHS15.42 billion in expenditure from international visitors between the last quarter of 2022 and the third quarter of 2023, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The figures were contained in t…
Residents in Keta Voice Frustration Over PURC’s 1.14 Per Cent Electricity Tariff Hike
Keta: Residents in Keta Municipality of the Volta Region have expressed frustration following the Public Utility Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) approval of a 1.14 per cent increase in electricity tariffs. The decision has sparked concern about the imp…