Tag Archives: World

Gov’t to offer cocoa farmers 70% of the world market price exceeding proposed 60%

In a move to increase cocoa production in Ghana, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that the government will offer cocoa farmers 70% of the world market price for their produce, to exceed the initially proposed 60%. According to the Minister, the increment is intended to …

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Actionaid, ABOFAP, and RUWFAG celebrates World Food Day in Techiman

ActionAid in collaboration with the Abrono Organic Farming Project (ABOFAP) and Rural Women Farmers Association of Ghana (RUWFAG) has successfully marked the celebrations of this year’s World Farmers Day at Techiman, the Bono East regional capital. The short but colorful ceremony took place at the forecourt of the Bonokyempem hall …

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Bawumia is the man of the moment, the whole world is talking about digitalization – Kufuor

Former President, John Agyekum Kufuor, believes the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the best person to transform Ghana. According to Kufuor, the whole world is talking about digitalization to develop their countries and Dr. Bawumia is Ghana’s digitalization champion who can digitalise the economy …

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World Bank commends Ghana’s progress toward economic recovery

The World Bank has commended the government of Ghana for their efforts towards economic recovery. According to World Bank Country Director, Robert Taliercio O’Brien, Ghana has managed to reduce inflation and expenditure last year which resulted in a 7.9 percentage point decrease in spending. Speaking in an interview on Joy …

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Very soon NDC will say Mahama created the world – Koku Anyidoho reacts to claims that DRIP initiative was started by Mahama

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Samuel Koku Anyidoho has reacted to Deputy Minority Chief Whip, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim’s comment about the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) initiative. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Wednesday July 31, 2024, launched the DRIP at the Black Star Square in …

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World Bank approves $250m credit and $10m grant to support Ghana’s energy sector

The World Bank has approved a $250 million credit from the Internationa Developmet Association (IDA) and an additional $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme to support Energy Sector Recovery Programme for Results (PforR) aimed at  improving the financial viability of electricity distribution and increase access to …

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Bono East:  Health Directorate launches world purple month

In a commendable effort to prioritize mental health, the Bono East Regional Health Directorate, has launched the World Purple Month campaign to create widespread awareness and understanding of mental health issues. The launch event, which was held at the Bono East Regional Health Directorate in Kintampo, brought together key stakeholders …

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Flashback: I will blame Kuami Eugene if Guinness World Record disqualified me – Afua Asantewaa

Before Guinness World Record passed their judgement on Ghanaian journalist and entrepreneur, Afua Asantewaa Aduonum’s attempt to break the longest sing marathon by an individual, she already disclosed what could have disqualified her. According to her, Highlife artiste, Kuami Eugene could be the possible cause of her disqualification. Afua explained that she …

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Cook-A-Thon: Guinness World Record disqualifies Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak record attempt

The Guinness World Records has disqualified Ghanaian Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak’s Cook-A-Thon attempt. In a press release issued by the Coordinator for Failatu Abdul-Razak Cook-A-Thon attempt Kafui Dey and copied to Elvisanokyenews.com stated that the GWR indicated that the Ghanaian Chef violated the rest break rules. “The attempt, which captivated audiences …

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Guinness World Records reacts to Chef Failatu Abdul Razak’s 227 hours Coo-A-Thon marathon

Guinness World Records has reacted to Ghanaian Chef Failatu Abdul Razak’s attempt to break world records as the longest cooking marathon by an individual. According to Guinness World Records, they look forward to receiving evidence regarding Failatu Abdul Razak’s Coo-A-Thon marathon to pass judgement. Chef Failatu Abdul Razak has ended …

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