All the political parties have agreed to a proposal by the Electoral Commission’s (EC) to the Chief of Staff of Ghana to make Monday, December 7, 2020, a statutory holiday. This was disclosed by the EC today, Wednesday, December 2. The consensus according to the EC was agreed upon at an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) […] The post Political

Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ropeak Construction Limited, a civil engineering company, Mr. Romeo Stephens Wilson and wife, Mrs. Kate Sam Wilson, have through the company, built a new Out-Patients Department (OPD) and renovated the maternity block of the Yamfo health centre, in the Tano-North Municipal area, of Ahafo Region. At a handing-over ceremony […] The post Couple

The University Students’ Association of Ghana (USAG) has welcomed the proposed scholarship policy of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for yet to be admitted freshly admitted university students. In a statement released by the group, they commended both parties for thinking about the future of Ghana’s youth. “USAG welcomes […] The post USAG

Allianz Life Insurance has rejected reports that it is brokering a deal with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to become the official insurance partners of the country’s top flight. Some media reports had indicated that the supposed deal between the two entities will involve a “cash component which will be supplemented by insurance cover for […] The post Allianz

On December 7th, 2020, Ghanaians will go to the polls to elect a new President and new Members of Parliament. The two leading presidential candidates are Nana Akufo-Addo, the current president who defeated the former president, John Dramani Mahama in the 2016 elections by a landslide. This election will be the third time these two […] The post On December 7th,

A former Minister for Trade and Industry, Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was never against the idea of the implementation of Free Senior High School (SHS) education in the country. According to the Co-Chairman of the Communications Committee of the NDC, the party only exposed the difficulty in implementing such a policy. […] The post NDC was never

Ecobank, last Friday, organised a regional webinar to strengthen its stand against Non-Communicable Diseases, focusing on Diabetes, across 5 countries within West Africa, covering; Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. The regional webinar, which formed part of the bank’s program of activities to commemorate the 2020 Ecobank Day, brought together over 2,000 participants across […] The post Ecobank

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) wants the Electoral Commission to take immediate steps to address challenges regarding the voters register before the December 7 election. During yesterday’s special voting, it emerged that some persons did not find their names in the list. There are concerns such persons may not be able to vote on […] The post Rectify

The Ghana Police Service has urged the media to avoid amplifying unverified comments from press conferences organised by various groupings. According to the Service, reporting on such conferences without checking the facts could foment tensions ahead of the December 7 polls. Speaking at the Media Security Dialogue on Violence, organized by the KC media relations […] The post Police

The Accountability, Rule of law and Anti-corruption Programme (ARAP), an EU funded programme, implemented by the Spanish public foundation FIIAPPheld on 1st December in Accra, a closing ceremony to celebrate with its partners,and friends the achievements of the project. This four-year programme (2016- 2020), worth20 million euros,joined and supported the efforts of the Government of […] The post EU

The Vice Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has charged Ghanaians to vote for the party’s all-inclusive governance and not a one policy alternative. According to her, the NDC is a party with policies that cuts across development of all sectors. Speaking on her campaign tour of Assin Central, […] The post Prof.

Government has been urged to avoid politicizing its recently announced scholarship for freshmen of local universities. The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare says politicizing the process would lead to unfairness which ultimately defeats the purpose of the scholarship. “Moving forward, it is very important to de-politicize the award of scholarships and ensure […] The post Don’t

Growing up in Ghana, living in a compound house, the sound of Maame O Dende always brought joy to my heart. This was because it meant that mother’s generous comfort and caring hands wereimminent. Traditionally in Ghana, a woman returning home from the day’s business or from a trip brings home gifts for the child, […] The post Maame ODende!!–Ghana’s

The dismissed Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Adjenim Boateng Adjei, has sued the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) claiming he was not treated fairly in the  ‘Contract for Sale’ probe conducted by the institution. The suit filed at an Accra High Court on November 27, accused CHRAJ of […] The post Dismissed PPA boss sues CHRAJ

TV and radio show host, Deloris Frimpong Manso, popularly known as “Delay,” has been unveiled by Arla Foods as Brand Ambassador for Dano Milk. The unveiling ceremony came off in a brief ceremony at the company’s head office at the Free Zones enclave in Tema. Managing Director of Arla Foods, Fatoumata Doro, revealed that Delay […] The post Arla foods unveils Delay

The Legal Web Library is a result of a partnership between the Judiciary, the Judicial Service and the Council for Law Reporting with the support of the European Union through the Accountability, Rule of Law and Anti-corruption Programme (ARAP), implemented by the Spanish public foundation FIIAPP. The web library is an online platform that provides […] The post Judicial

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), says it is working round the clock to deal with the water shortage in Sakumono and its environs. Many residents have complained about the lack of water for weeks. The Communications Manager of the GWCL, Stanley Martey says the Teshie desalination plant has technical issues that have resulted in […] The post We’re addressing

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says his position on illegal small scale mining popularly knows as galamsey has not changed. President Akufo-Addo says he still opposes the practice and does not regret launching a crusade against it. Addressing residents of Manso Nkwanta in the Ashanti Region as part of his campaign tour of the […] The post My stance on galamsey

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has responded to critics who took her on over some comments she made against actor and politician John Dumelo. On one of her campaign platforms, Ayorkor Botchwey suggested that Parliament is too serious a place for John Dumelo who is seeking […] The post Ayorkor

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has responded to critics who took her on over some comments she made against actor and politician John Dumelo. On one of her campaign platforms, Ayorkor Botchwey suggested that Parliament is too serious a place for John Dumelo who is seeking […] The post Ayorkor