It was all cheers, joy and action-packed thrill at the maiden Kwahu Republic Canoe racing competition held at Kwahu Adawso in the Eastern Region. The gallant men and women from Adawso did not only host the first edition of the water sport but emerged champions to take home the first prize of 5,000 cedis plus … The post Adawso wins maiden Kwahu Republic canoe racing appeared first on
A coalition of environmental health officers who graduated from three schools of hygiene in the country are demanding government gives them employment to avoid unrest. The graduates from the School of Hygiene in Accra, Tamale, and Ho who have since 2016 been at home without employment say it is their fundamental human rights for the … The post Environmental Health graduates demand posting
A justice of the Court of Appeal says Ghana’s judiciary should have blocked the public screening of the investigative piece which exposed some top judges receiving bribes to compromise justice delivery in the country. The public screening of the investigative video four years ago, according to Justice Senyo Dzamefe, has tainted the dignity and value … The post Anas’ video on
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has threatened to go to court over allegations of contract breaches leveled against its board chairman, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. A private citizen, Alhassan Salifu Bawa, petitioned the Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, to investigate and prosecute Mr. Afenyo-Markin for his involvement in awarding a contract to Intermec Ghana Limited without due … The post GWCL
Ghana’s Black Meteors will play hosts Egypt as well as two West African giants Cameroon and Mali in Group A in their maiden campaign in the CAF U-23 Cup of Nations. The draw for the tournament was held on Wednesday, October 2 at the Haramlek Palace of Montaza Complex in Alexandria. After the draw, the … The post Ghana get Egypt, Cameroon & Mali in CAF U-23 draw appeared first
The government has delivered its new Brexit proposals to the EU, including plans to replace the Irish backstop. The plan, outlined in a seven-page document, would see Northern Ireland stay in the European single market for goods, but leave the customs union – resulting in new customs checks. The Northern Ireland Assembly would get to … The post UK publishes
No judge or magistrate in the country should give money to a judicial staff as a form of appreciation for performing their legitimate duty, the Chief Justice Ms Sophia Akuffo has warned. According to the chief justice, the practice of judges paying money to judicial officers in the performance of their lawful duties, which has … The post No judge should pay ‘thank you money’ – CJ
The President of CentWest, James Nunoo, has encouraged Ghana’s Women Rugby team to make Ghana proud in their upcoming competition in Tunisia. Mr. Nunoo who visited the team last Sunday, also urged the men’s team to travel to South Africa for their competition and raise the nation’s flag very high. The men’s Rugby team would be … The post CentWest President visits
Two persons who were planning a robbery operation in the East Gonja District of the Savannah Region have been arrested by the police Salaga. A third person, Musa Karim, however, managed to escape. The two have been identified as 37-year-old Amidu Abudu from Salaga and Bukari Alhaji, 27, from Saboba. One AK- 47 assault rifle … The post Robbers arrested with AK-47, 4 other guns
The Chief of Staff, Frema Akosua Osei Opare, officially opened a stakeholders’ workshop organized by the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) at Aburi on Tuesday, October 1. The stakeholders’ workshop is being organized to bring all government agencies and regulatory bodies that have a significant role to play in shaping key aspects – railways, … The post Chief
Young people in the Ashanti Region are engaging political leaders and decision makers to take immediate and sustained action against human-caused climate change. United in recognizing that the science of climate change is unequivocal, the youth, mobilized by A Rocha Ghana, joined in the global climate strike to draw the attention of leaders and the … The post Ashanti Youth prevail on
Sex education is by far, a recognised means of admonition, care and protection for pupils in the basic schools and beyond. It is worth noting that, sex education focuses more on awareness creation to allow pupil develop the knowledge and sense of responsibility over their reproductive health status. This training and education is a universal … The post Withdraw monstrous sexuality education
About 191 personnel of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and Ghana Police Service (GPS) have completed a three-week intensive counter-terrorism training in Huhunya in the Eastern Region. The purpose of the first ever joint-training in counter terrorism, codenamed High Risk Operation Survival, was to enhance the combat fitness, weapon handling, shooting skills, willpower, and speed … The post 191
Barely one month after the Ghana Education Service (GES) began the process for the placement of students who passed their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) into Senior High School (SHS), about 25 candidates of the Akropong School for the Blind in the Eastern Region have not yet been placed. The situation, according to the candidates, … The post CSSPS: 25 Akropong
Mixing cocaine and alcohol together creates a “deadly combination” which can increase violent and impulsive behaviour, doctors are warning. At least 13 “self-inflicted” deaths happened in a year in England among people who took the two substances, the Victoria Derbyshire programme found. Many, including two contestants on Love Island, took their own lives between April … The post Cocaine
The Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) is set to open nominations for the district assembly and unit committee elections scheduled for Tuesday, December 17. The nominations are expected to be received by a Returning Officer at all electoral areas in each district from Monday, October 7 to Friday, October 11. The forms will, however, be available … The post EC opens free nominations
The Chairman of the National Peace Council, Most. Rev. Professor Emmanuel Asante, has recommended a sexuality education that will be grounded on the values and norms of the Ghanaian culture, the kind he calls “home-grown sexuality education”. While he acknowledges that sexuality education is a necessity for the socialisation of mankind, especially in the digital … The post Rev. Prof
Chief Executive Officer of Tropical Cable and Conductor Limited Dr Tony Oteng-Gyasi has revealed that he has the potential to turn around the fortunes of suspended electricity service distributor, Power Distribution Services (PDS), when given the chance. According to him, the price of power will reduce if PDS is efficiently managed. He admitted that people … The post I can turn PDS around – Dr Oteng-Gyasi
The Board Chairman of Ghana Water Company, Alexander Afenyo-Markin called on former President Jerry John Rawlings on Tuesday afternoon, to discuss matters arising out of a statement by the former President on allegations of impropriety at the company. Accompanied by the company’s Managing Director, Clifford Braimah, Mr. Afenyo-Markin who is also the Member of Parliament … The post Afenyo-Markin,
Old Toms – old students of St. Thomas Aquinas – are set to mark their biennial homecoming ceremony at the school premises in November. This year’s homecoming anniversary dubbed: ”Made in Aquinas”, would see the ’Old Toms’, participate in a series of events including football, basketball and other camaraderie sporting activities. Under the theme: “Reviving … The post Old
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