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Ghana’s fire outbreak statistics rage in 2024

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has recorded a total of 5,596 fire outbreaks between January to November of this year as against 5,258 within the same period the previous year, representing a 6.43 per cent increase.

Dusty dry air: EPA issues red alert; recommends nose mask wearing

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has advised the public, especially children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with pre-existing heart and lung diseases to wear nose mask to keep safe from the current dusty dry air (Particulate Matter 2.5) .

Delay reopening date for SHSs over debt – CHASS

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has appealed to the Ministry of Education, demanding the immediate release of outstanding funds critical to the smooth operation of Senior High Schools across Ghana as they prepare to reopen for the 2025 academic year.

Prof. Aheto appointed UCC Pro Vice-Chancellor

A Professor of Coastal Ecology and Interdisciplinary Oceans Studies at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Denis Aheto, has been appointed the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the university.

EPA warns about health risks of lead-based paints

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has raised concerns about the continuous use of lead-based paints in Ghana, emphasizing the severe health risks they pose, especially to children and pregnant women.

Man in police grips over illegal connection

The New Weija Police Command has arrested Jackson Ekow, a 41-year-old electrician, and sub-contractor for the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) for aiding a customer of the Company to illegally use power for free.