Latest Headlines from Ghana

Japan Pledges More Support
The Japanese have pledged to assist Ghana in their continued efforts to improve its infrastructure especially in the road sector.

New Petroleum Prices Out Today
Increases in petroleum prices are between 9 – 13% Premium petro is now 34,850 cedis/gallon while gas oil is now at 32,000 cedis /gallon. This is the equivalent of about $4 and $3.55/GALLON. Any more complaints America????


Today is World Press Freedom Day (5 May)


President Inaugurates MRI Centre at Korle-Bu
First MRI equipment has arrived in Ghana at a teaching hospital in Accra. Kumasi should be in line next to receive similar equipment. Famous bacteriologist, Dr. Hideyo Noguchi conducted research in yellow fever in the laboratory at Korle-Bu.

Moves to Prevent Cholera in Kumasi
The main focus of the latest efforts will be to intensify public education campaign agencies and train community based surveillance teams. These teams will report cases ASAP. I still find it difficult to believe that there are places in the world where diseases we have eradicated in America still exist.

Mamfe-Adenta Road Takes Shape
This area of Ghana is well developed. They have prestigious schools, potable water, electricity yet the roads are AWFUL! I have had the uncomfortable experience of riding along this road and my spine has yet to fully recover.