The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has launched Feast Ghana on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Accra Tourist Information Centre (ATIC). The Ghana Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the Asanteman Queenmothers Association and the Public Service Workers […] The post Ghana
The increasing cost of living in Ghana is burdening workers, especially those in the informal sector, driving many into poverty as prices for necessities like food, transport, and housing surge.
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is advocating more public-private partnerships in the creation of industries. For him, the time has come for the government to face realities and prioritize policies that will grow businesses. The Asantehene said these while urging the government to privatize the Volta River Authority (VRA), the Ghana Grid Company Limited […] The post Otumfuo
“When God is cooking, don’t expect to see smoke.” – Zambian proverb For a great many of us, life is good as long as we have what it takes to live a good life. Often, the translation is on materiality; and that usually entails being surrounded by the things we have worked for and acquired […] The post The Attitude Lounge by Kodwo Brumpon: A fact
The management of the University of Energy and Natural Resources in Sunyani has confirmed the death of a student during a robbery on a group of students returning from a field trip. The incident happened around Boffourkrom in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region. In a statement signed by the Deputy Registrar, Alfred […] The post University
The Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei Asare has called for a comprehensive reform of the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ensure that they are channeled to countries who need them most. She argued that the SDR needs to be reformed to make it more targeted […] The post Reform IMF’s
Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, has vowed to continue his legal action against Kwasi Kwaning Bosompem, the former Controller and Accountant-General. The Controller reportedly stepped down from his role, effective Monday, April 15, 2024. In January this year, the MP initiated a lawsuit against Mr […] The post CAGD
A Russian missile attack has killed 14 people in the city of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukraine’s interior minister said there were more than 60 injured in the attack, which hit an eight-storey building in a densely populated area. Three missiles had struck close to the centre of the city, officials […] The post Ukraine
By Lawrence H. SUMMERS & N.K. SINGH The world is facing the worst five-year span in three decades. Higher interest rates have left developing countries crushed by debt, and half of the poorest economies haven’t recovered to where they were before the pandemic. Growth is weak across large swaths of the world, and inflation remains […] The post The world is still on fire appeared
The Central East Regional Police Command has disclosed that 10 people including a female have been arrested over claims of missing genitals in the Kasoa enclave. One person is on the run and is currently being sought after by the police. Three others who have been remanded into police custody are due for sentencing at […] The post Missing Genitals: 10 arrested in Kasoa appeared first
JamRok Bar and Event Centre is suing Ghanaian musician Mr Drew for failing to perform at their Easter Dance Party With Mr Drew’ on April 1, 2024, in Asuogyaman. The organizers claim Mr. Drew received half his performance fee upfront but cancelled last minute without explanation. In a statement GhanaWeekend has seen, the management of […] The post JamRok sues
West Indies legend Courtney Walsh will be a coaching consultant as Zimbabwe's women bid to reach a first T20 World Cup.
Tension gripped the Headquarters of the Department of Parks and Gardens on Wednesday, April 17, as the department continued its struggle against encroachment on its lands. Rev Dr Ezekiel, purporting to be a trustee of approximately two acres of Parks and Gardens lands near the Russian Embassy in Accra, is claiming ownership over portions of […] The post We’ll
In times of economic difficulty, securing three nutritious meals a day can be a challenge. With rising food prices and stagnant wages, many find it increasingly hard to maintain a balanced diet without breaking the bank.
Presidential Candidate of Movement for Change Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, envisions an ambitious development paradigm where the private sector will be incentivised to fund road infrastructure. He is convinced instances where the government contracts huge loans, with its attendant conditions and interests, to fund road projects have left it broke, will become unsustainable and must […] The post Private
In the unfolding chapters of Ghana’s political narrative, the Fourth Republic stands as a resilient 32-year era, solidifying its position as the time-honored beacon of democracy in the nation’s 67-year history. Dominated by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), this political stage has witnessed a smooth exchange of power, with … The post ‘demo-CASH-y’:
On the Ghanaian road safety scene, the last half-decade, spanning from 2019 to 2023, has witnessed a marginal decline in road crashes and deaths, igniting hopes for a significant reduction in this pressing public health concern. However, amidst ongoing efforts to fortify adherence to traffic regulations and bolster road infrastructure, a closer look at the … The post Ghana’s
By Ben TAGOE Cybersecurity awareness training is one area that has been neglected by many organisations. Companies focus on investing huge sums in building the digital infrastructure that ring fences their digital assets. They often fail to recognise that the security of their organisation is defined by the weakest link in the chain. Most often, […] The post Why
The Minister of Finance Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has taken over from his predecessor Ken Ofori-Atta as the Chair of the V20 committee at the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings ongoing in Washington. The Vulnerable Twenty (V20) Group of Ministers of Finance of the Climate Vulnerable Forum is a group dedicated to […] The post Amin Adam
It is another dark night in Accra. The lights, once bright, have gone dim again followed by that unrehearsed but well-timed chorus Ghanaians yell out when the lights go off. As it has been the case for the past weeks, many parts of the country have been equally enveloped by darkness without warning. The tropical … The post ‘Light-out’ in the eyes: a closer look at night blindness
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