Category: Galmeek’s Information Desk
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Symptoms of Disease Are Like Sand in the Hand
Symptoms of Disease Are Like Sand in the Hand. Symptoms of disease are highly changeable, if not unpredictable. The causes of disease remain obscure to most medical practitioners and their patients. A stomach catarrh, for example, may initially present as an irritation and then develop into an ulcer. After that, it may be perceived as…
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BURKINA FASO SCRAPS VISA FEES FOR AFRICAN TRAVELLERS
BURKINA FASO SCRAPS VISA FEES FOR AFRICAN TRAVELLERS. Burkina Faso says it has removed visa fees for all African travellers, in an effort to facilitate the movement of people and goods into the country. “From now on, any citizen from an African country wishing to go to Burkina Faso will not pay any amount to…
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NIA announces instant issuance of Ghana Cards
NIA announces instant issuance of Ghana Cards. The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced a significant breakthrough in its operations, declaring that a two-year backlog of unissued Ghana Cards has been completely cleared. This achievement, which has resolved a critical shortage of blank cards, now allows for the instant issuance of new Ghana Cards across…
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39 Nigerians arrested in sex trafficking sting, which uncovered horrific abuses
39 Nigerians arrested in sex trafficking sting, which uncovered horrific abuses. A major police operation in the Upper Denkyira West District has exposed a horrific human trafficking and exploitation ring, leading to the arrest of 39 individuals on charges of alleged prostitution and drug-related offences. The Central North Regional Police Command, acting on a tip-off,…
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Are we poisoning our kids with what they eat?
Are we poisoning our kids with what they eat? Most of us were brought up with the belief that disease is caused by external things. Few people know that germs can only “germinate or grow” in a toxic environment. Parents who see their children catch one infectious disease after another are especially concerned about giving…
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Caregivers lament over unpaid work; call for implementation of inclusive education for children with disabilities
Caregivers lament over unpaid work; call for implementation of inclusive education for children with disabilities. Calls are growing louder to tackle the burden of unpaid care work shouldered by caregivers of children with developmental disabilities in Ghana. Recent data shows that 90% of these caregivers provide support without compensation, often at significant emotional and physical…
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WAEC arrests four more over WASSCE malpractice
WAEC arrests four more over WASSCE malpractice The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the arrest of four more individuals, including supervisors, for various forms of malpractice in the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Friday, September 12, 2025, the Head of Public Affairs…
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WAEC considers shift from paper to digital exams to curb cheating
WAEC considers shift from paper to digital exams to curb cheating. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), as part of efforts to curb malpractice in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), is considering the introduction of computer-based testing (CBT). With computer-based testing, candidates would sit for their…
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16-year-old boy leaves emotional farewell note for parents; ‘I cannot stay with you anymore’
16-year-old boy leaves emotional farewell note for parents; ‘I cannot stay with you anymore’ Residents in Efiakuma in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region have been left in shock after a 16-year-old boy left home unannounced, leaving behind a heart-wrenching note in which he accused his parents of not loving him. Parts of the…
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French report urges ban on social media for children under 15, citing concerns over TikTok’s potential risks
French report urges ban on social media for children under 15, citing concerns over TikTok’s potential risks. French children under 15 should be banned from social media, and there should be an overnight “digital curfew” for 15–18-year-olds, a parliamentary commission has recommended. The six-month inquiry into the psychological effects of TikTok on minors has found…
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BLOW FOR UK DRUGS SECTOR AS MERCK SCRAPS £1BN EXPANSION
BLOW FOR UK DRUGS SECTOR AS MERCK SCRAPS £1BN EXPANSION US pharmaceutical giant Merck is scrapping a planned £1bn expansion of its UK operations, saying the government is not investing enough in the sector. The multi-national business, known as MSD in Europe, said it would move its life sciences research to the US and cut…
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GNAT calls on managers to find the causes of exam malpractice
GNAT calls on managers to find the causes of exam malpractice The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has urged managers of the local education ecosystem to sit around the table to establish the root cause of examination malpractice in the wake of the unending penchant to cheat in transitional examinations. It said this should…
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NPP BIGWIGS IN COURT TO SUPPORT ABRONYE
NPP BIGWIGS IN COURT TO SUPPORT ABRONYE Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin, and National Youth Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, were all in court to support the Bono Region Chair of the NPP, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye), as he reappeared on Friday,…
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Segun Arinze slams Nigerian ‘Igbo King’ in Ghana
Segun Arinze slams Nigerian ‘Igbo King’ in Ghana. Nigerian actor and voice-over artist Segun Arinze has urged Nigerians in Ghana to respect the country’s sovereignty and laws. Speaking on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz with Doreen Avio and Kwame Dadzie on Thursday, 11 September 2025, Arinze cautioned against misconduct by foreigners. “When you go to somebody’s…
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A bulldozer stolen in Maryland and destined for Ghana was intercepted by US customs agents
A bulldozer stolen in Maryland and destined for Ghana was intercepted by US customs agents. Customs agents in Baltimore intercepted a stolen bulldozer bound for Ghana, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Wednesday. During a routine check at the Port of Baltimore on September 3, officers examined the 2015 Caterpillar D8T Dozer, which was…
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Aiphabet and Child Online Africa launch AI literacy initiative on international literacy day.
Aiphabet and Child Online Africa launch AI literacy initiative on international literacy day. In celebration of International Literacy Day, Aiphabet, an education technology non-profit, and Child Online Africa have launched a joint initiative to promote artificial intelligence (AI) literacy among young people across the continent. The programme seeks to equip children, educators and communities with…
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Government Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Internet for Digital Education
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Internet for Digital Education Ghana is stepping up efforts to expand digital learning by ensuring affordable internet access across the country, as the government positions education technology (EdTech) at the heart of its development agenda. Speaking at the EduTech Stakeholder Forum 2025 in Accra, held under the theme “Innovating for…
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WHATEVER MAKES YOU WEAK ALSO MAKES YOU ILL OR SICK.
WHATEVER MAKES YOU WEAK ALSO MAKES YOU ILL OR SICK. Flu epidemics and other chronic diseases were rare 20 years ago. When they did occur, only the very poor, disadvantaged, and frail became seriously ill. Now, there is a flu epidemic and other prevailing chronic illnesses almost every year, and some of them may last…
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151 Ghanaian doctors return home after GNPC-sponsored training in Cuba
151 Ghanaian doctors return home after GNPC-sponsored training in Cuba. The GNPC Foundation has welcomed 151 newly trained medical doctors who have completed their studies in Cuba under a full scholarship programme sponsored by the Foundation. This milestone represents a major investment in Ghana’s healthcare sector and underscores the Foundation’s commitment to building a robust,…
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IMF SUPPORT THE PROPOSED UTILITY TARIFF REVIEW FOR THE ENERGY SECTOR
IMF SUPPORT THE PROPOSED UTILITY TARIFF REVIEW FOR THE ENERGY SECTOR. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indicated that it fully backs Ghana’s efforts aimed at reviewing utility tariffs in the country’s energy and power sectors. The IMF, however, says that this support is based on the fact that the expected increase will go a…
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FITCH RAISES WORLD GROWTH FORECASTS FOR 2025
FITCH RAISES WORLD GROWTH FORECASTS FOR 2025. Fitch Ratings has raised its world growth forecasts for 2025 moderately since the June Global Economic Outlook (GEO) on better-than-expected incoming data for 2Q25. However, there is now evidence of an underlying US slowdown in ‘hard’ economic data, and positive surprises on eurozone growth have partly reflected US…
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Government to Allocate GHC1bn to Phase Out Double-Track System
Government to Allocate GHC1bn to Phase Out Double-Track System. The government has announced plans to dedicate GHC1 billion from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools (SHSs). Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu disclosed this during the commissioning of a new staff accommodation facility at Accra Girls’ Senior…
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Man jailed 35 years for defrauding another of $50K in Kumasi.
Man jailed 35 years for defrauding another of $50K in Kumasi. The Ashanti Regional Police Command has announced the conviction and sentencing of Abdul Munaf Lawal, a 32-year-old man, to 35 years imprisonment with hard labour for defrauding a victim of $50,000 under false pretences. According to a statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police…
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Police Arrest a Man Using a ‘Private Ambulance’ to Transport Cannabis
Police Arrest a Man Using a ‘Private Ambulance’ to Transport Cannabis. The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old man, Kwame Mananyi Tuanda, for allegedly using a supposed private ambulance to traffic large quantities of cannabis. In a press release signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs, the police said the operation…
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Best Pre-Planting and Planting Activities In Crop Production.
Best Pre-Planting and Planting Activities In Crop Production. Principles of crop production are activities or farm operations that a farmer goes through at different times to achieve higher productivity. This can be divided into pre-planting, planting, and post-planting activities. The pre-planting and planting activities that farmers go through at different times to ensure higher productivity…
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STEP BY STEP PROCESS ON HOW TO APPLY GES 2025 PROMOTION PORTAL
STEP BY STEP PROCESS ON HOW TO APPLY GES 2025 PROMOTION PORTAL NAVIGATE TO THE REGISTRATION PORTAL Click on the link provided (https://bit.ly/GESPROMOTION25) Click Apply on the promotion module. You will be prompted to enter your staff ID, email address, and a valid phone number. If this is your first time and you don’t have…
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FULL TEXT: MAHAMA’S ADDRESS AT MEDIA ENCOUNTER ON THE 10TH SEPT. 2025.
FULL TEXT: MAHAMA’S ADDRESS AT MEDIA ENCOUNTER President John Mahama on September 10, 2025, hosted a media encounter to answer questions from journalists. Before addressing the questions, he read a speech that covered various aspects of the economy. HERE IS THE FULL TEXT: Fellow countrymen and women, I pledged to be transparent and accountable to…
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We’ve established the National Research Fund and will sponsor 5 PhDs per university
We’ve established the National Research Fund and will sponsor 5 PhDs per university. President John Mahama says his government has established the Ghana National Research Fund with an initial allocation of GH¢50 million to support homegrown innovation and reduce reliance on foreign funding for academic work. Speaking during his media encounter on Wednesday, September 10,…
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Nobody Wins Tariff Wars; Africa Must Diversify Export Markets
Nobody Wins Tariff Wars; Africa Must Diversify Export Markets. President John Mahama has cautioned that trade wars and unilateral tariff impositions pose a significant threat to global commerce, stressing that “nobody wins tariff wars.” He remarked on a Presidential Media Encounter at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, where he engaged journalists on the state of…
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Decision to be taken on Agenda 111 projects after the Health Minister submits the report
Decision to be taken on Agenda 111 projects after the Health Minister submits the report President John Mahama has indicated what his government will do with the Agenda 111 projects undertaken by the previous administration. According to him, the Minister of Health has been tasked to submit a comprehensive report on the state of the…
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