NEWS IN GHANA

Some civil society organizations (CSOs) championing the action 2015 campaign in Ghana have embarked on a national climate change rally aimed at creating awareness on the just beginning Conference of Party (COP) 21, a global UN summit on climate change in Paris. The rally led by the Purim African Youth Development Platform Ghana (PAYDP) was staged at the Agbogbloshie market in Accra on Sunday attracting masses of youth to the scene. Executive Director of PAYDP Ghana, Aku Xornam Kevi, addressing the participants explained that the United Nations climate change summit of Conference of Party 21 which commenced on Monday, November 30 in Paris is indeed a very crucial moment for the world to achieve a new international agreement on climate change, applicable to all countries with the aim of keeping global warming below 2 degrees Celsius. “If leaders deliver a bold new international climate agreement, they could set us on a path to a healthier and fairer world for everyone,” she

The Vegetarian Association of Ghana (VegGhana) last Saturday honoured Radio Hogbe 106.5 FM at the launching ceremony of the 43rd IVU World Vegfest 2015 event dubbed "Vegfest Expo” at the Efua Sutherland Children's Park. Rev. Dr. Mrs Rosa Mills, Chairperson of Vegfest Expo presenting a certificate of recognition to Joseph Kobla Wemakor  The honour was an acknowledgement of the stations diverse contribution towards the coverage of VegGhana’s programs since its inception. Mr. Edwin Baffour, Public Relations Officer of VegGhana in an interview with www.spyghana.com noted the association has identified the role of Radio Hogbe as one of its media partners working relentlessly towards the promotion of the vegetarianism agenda in Ghana by educating the public on adoption of healthy lifestyle behavior coupled with the accurate reportage the station offers to the coverage of VegGhana's programs and therefore chose to recognize them by their efforts. He thanked Radio Ho

Head of Civil Service Nana Agyekum Dwamena says the success of Ghana’s Public Private Partnership agenda can only be achieved if Ghanaian civil servants working within both public and private sector exhibit a high sense of professionalism and patriotism through the implementation of the PPP concept.  “They should exhibit high sense of professionalism and patriotism that is the only way this country can move forward,” he said. “They should be the people who will make the difference, who will bring about change. The people who will ensure that the nation as a whole gets the best benefit from this PPP intervention,” Nana Agyekum Dwamena added.  According to the Head of the Civil Service, “The policies are there, well-articulated, the approval process are well streamlined but it is the people who will make a lot of difference” if Ghana’s PPP agenda must flourish.    He disclosed this in an interview with journalists at the side-line of the launch of the first basic Pub

Justmoh Construction, a wholly owned Ghanaian company that has been in the construction industry for the past 25 years, has been ranked 26th on the latest Ghana Club 100. Being adjudged as the 26th best company in Ghana at the annual Ghana Club 100 is no mean achievement for the maiden entrant. The compilation, done by the Ghana InvestmentPromotion Centre (GIPC), is aimed at recognizing the top 100 companies and to encourage competition and improvement of company products and services in the country. It is not just sheer coincidence that whiles Justmoh turns 25, it has been ranked 26thon the prestigious Ghana Club 100. The company has been working hard for almost three decades to instil professionalism, dedication and teamwork in the local construction industry. Earlier this year, Justmoh proudly won the Helaba Business Excellence Awards, by the Helaba Group, a leading bank from Germany. Justmoh Construction Ltd. has acquired tremendous experience in the years since its