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ACCRA, Ghana — Shoppers may be in for a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year. Chocolate eggs and bunnies are more expensive than ever as changing climate patterns eat into global cocoa supplies and farmers’ profits in West Africa.About three-quarters of the world’s cocoa – the main ingredient in chocolate – is produced on cocoa trees in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Cameroon. But dusty seasonal winds from the Sahara have been strong in recent months, blocking the sunlight needed for the bean pods to grow. In the previous season, heavy rains spread a rotting disease.With exports from…

Respected installation artist Ibrahim Mama was honored with the prestigious Inaugural Sam Gilliam AwardThe honor comes with a major prize of $75,000 and an opportunity to be featured in a public program at the Dia Art FoundationMahama highlighted his achievement on his socials and excited his devoted supporters and fansGhanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama won the Inaugural Sam Gilliam Award, accompanied by a $75,000 prize and a public program participation at Dia this year.Established last year by the Dia Art Foundation and the Sam Gilliam Foundation, the award seeks to preserve and honor the legacy of the late Sam Gilliam by…

The National Labor Commission (NLC) has obtained an injunction restraining the teachers’ union from continuing its strike. The NLC has sued the teachers union at the Accra High Court in connection with industrial action after efforts to get the union to resume work failed. In its judgment on Thursday, March 28, the court said, “Respondents, whether individually or with their officers, officers, members, agents, employees, or others, are not authorized to strike on March 20, 2024. He is ordered to refrain from further continuation of his actions.” ” The three teachers’ unions have declared a nationwide strike starting Wednesday, March…

Kolkata Knight Riders decimated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 7 wickets in the 10th match of IPL 2024 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. RCB batted first, scoring 182 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs. KKR dominated the run chase as the Shreyas Iyer-led side clinched the target in just 16.5 overs losing three wickets. KKR’s Sunil Narine took a wicket and scored 47 runs off 22 balls to produce a total match performance and was adjudged the man of the match. Virat Kohli receives the Orange Cap at the end of RCB’s innings. (PTI) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}}…

Rapper Jay Bahd has slammed the organizers of the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) for not nominating him for the 2024 edition. He shared a picture of one of his songs titled Odo which he thought deserved a nomination Jay Bahd’s post sparked debate online as many shared their opinions on why he failed to secure a TGMA nominationRapper Jay Bahd has expressed his disappointment at the Ghana Music Awards, organizers of the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, for failing to nominate him for the 2024 edition of the prestigious awards.Organizers of JAy Bahd and TGMA 2024. Image credit:…

Heavy-duty vehicles account for 25 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. transportation sector, itself the nation’s leading source of emissions, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Photo: Kevin Dietsch / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFPSource: AFPAfter cracking down on car emissions last week, President Joe Biden’s administration unveiled final pollution standards for trucks on Friday, putting vehicle emissions at the forefront of its climate crisis agenda.The new rules announced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will apply to vehicles such as trucks, school buses and garbage haulers built between 2027 and 2032 and will prevent…

Martin Amidu is a former special prosecutor and attorney general Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has suggested that there may be additional information about the health status of NDC flag bearer John Dramani Mahama that the Awoyi are not sharing with the public.A viral video and news report alleges that Kwesi Ahoy made remarks affirming the nomination of Professor Nana Jane Opoku Agyemang as the vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress at a party held at Mr Awoyi’s office in Labone. Reacting, Mr Amidu said the words were not simply uttered by mistake.In his latest letter, he explained that…

Famous Ghanaian actress Naa Ashorkor loves rocking African printed dresses for most of her photoshootsThe celebrity mother has won social media for having the perfect post-baby bodyGhanaian doctor Hanna Lisa and other female stars commented on Naa Ashorkor’s postAward-winning Ghanaian actress Naa Ashorkor is on our style radar, especially this Heritage Month, as she promotes top Ghanaian fashion brands on her social media pages.The TV3 morning show host looked stunning in a short-sleeved African print dress with unique designs on the sleeve and trim.Ghanaian actress Naa Ashorkor stuns in beautiful dresses. Photo source: @naa_ashorkorSource: InstagramShe wore a matching skirt suit…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) should redouble efforts to win back the three Sahelian countries – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – that recently left the regional bloc, the International Crisis Group (ICG) has urged. . In a new report, titled “What turmoil in ECOWAS means for Nigeria and regional stability”, the Brussels-based conflict prevention and peacebuilding organization warns that “a broken ECOWAS will erode decades of economic, political and security efforts in West Africa”. The report, published on its website on March 29, observes that the exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will jeopardize joint…

A Nigerian lady who built her own house and recorded the journey in a video captivated the internetThe clip depicted the occasion when she laid the foundation for her residence and the subsequent stages of masonry that transformed it into a houseAfter completion and a new coat of paint, she revealed the final look, which quickly gained recognition and praise on TikTokA Nigerian woman has gained online recognition after building her own house and posting a video showing the progress. The recorded video Her initial steps in laying the foundation and subsequent progress as she continued to build the block-by-square…