The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has partnered with the National Security to improve intelligence gathering as threats of terror attacks in the subregion intensify. General Secretary of GNAT, Thomas T. Musah said the collaboration is “expected to enable teachers compliment efforts of the Ministry of National Security protect Ghana’s borders” and promote peace […] The post National
The Minister of Education, Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum, has clarified allegations of possible underhand dealings in a $1.2 million training program for public school teachers sponsored by the World Bank. The Minister says the money has not been squandered as claimed my some media reports clarifying that the said amount in contention was not even […] The post ‘The
The Office of the Special Prosecutor says it is commencing investigations into a suspected case of corruption against the late Forestry Commission CEO, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, alias Sir John, with regard to his alleged improper acquisition of state lands within the Achimota forest and the Sakumono Ramsar site. A statement signed by the Special Prosecutor, […] The post Special
The Office of the Special Prosecutor says it is commencing investigations into a suspected case of corruption against the late Forestry Commission CEO, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, alias Sir John, with regard to his alleged improper acquisition of state lands within the Achimota forest and the Sakumono Ramsar site. A statement signed by the Special Prosecutor, […] The post Special
The Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has attributed her long absence from Parliament to family issues. Speaking on Joy News, she, for example, said her son was unwell. “As you know, my son is unwell and has to transition to school, so I have to ensure that all that is settled before I can resume […] The post ‘I’ll return to serve my people,
Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has requested information on all transactions relating to the Achimota Forest. The Minister wants details on the 1,185 acres of land acquired by the State in 1927 which constitutes a forest reserve in 1930 under the name, Achimota Firewood Plantation Forest. This was contained in a statement […] The post Lands
Since the debut of Big Brother Africa in South Africa in 2003, reality television shows have become a common feature on television stations across the continent. They have helped the development of a host of television stations in the wake of the democratisation of the airwaves in the 1990s. This paved the way for private […] The post Ghanaian women in
Coelle LDN brings you the first Artist Development Bootcamp for 16 – 35-year-old musicians and creatives in Accra. The month-long Bootcamp event will give each attendee the ability to learn key information and industry secrets from top industry celebrity moguls & gain new opportunities to succeed! with an exclusive chance to create a song with a […] The post Coelle LDN announces
After a successful foray into the world of acting, alternative artist and singer Adomaa is back on the music scene, with a haunting but heartfelt music video announcing her new EP: ‘Becoming Adomaa.’ The video, which is for the song titled ‘You Used To Love Me,’ sees Adomaa reminisce on her entry into the music […] The post Adomaa returns to music; announces comeback
The Africa Prosperity Network has launched the Kwahu Summit for Africa’s prosperity. The launch, which featured top African business leaders, political leaders, and local and international media took place at the Accra Marriot Hotel on the sidelines of the African Development Bank’s annual meeting currently happening in Accra, Ghana. Speaking at the launch, His Excellency […] The post Kwahu
Over 50 Ghanaian contract workers working for Orsam Oil and Gas in the Western Region have been locked out following workers’ agitations on Wednesday over unfair working conditions and contractual issues. The technicians including welders and fabricators are currently working on a major fabrication works worth millions of dollars meant for the five-year Jubilee South […] The post Orsam
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), the corporate and investment banking arm of FirstRand Group of which First National Bank is a member, is actively involved in the African power landscape across the continent. From gas projects in Nigeria and Ghana, to large scale utility investment and supporting Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Southern Africa, we have […] The post Enabling
The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), and the Petroleum Commission (PETROCOM), have met to explore how to collaborate on areas of mutual interest. At a meeting between the authorities of the two institutions in Accra, the Director-General of GAEC, Prof. Samuel Boakye Dampare, said the visit was an opportunity for the two institutions to strengthen […] The post GAEC
The Member of Parliament for Nkoranza South, Emmanuel Kojo Agyekum, says the police have frustrated attempts by his constituents to stage a demonstration over alleged extrajudicial killings in the area. According to him, the demonstration which was expected to come off on Friday, May 27 by the youth of Nkoranza to impress on the police […] The post ‘Police
The governing New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision to hold constituency elections in Akuapim North has suffered another setback. This is because two individuals claiming to be polling station executives have secured an injunction to restrain the party from going ahead with the elections which were scheduled for this week. The duo, Amelia Awuku, and Godfred […] The post Injunction
The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), has marked its 2022 Accountants’ Week in Accra with a call on the government to ensure transparency while it spends money raised through the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-levy). The ICAG, also wants the government to improve fiscal discipline especially as the county’s economy recovers from global shocks. According […] The post 2022
The Ministry of National Security has urged Ghanaians to desist from unnecessary or prank calls to the emergency call centre. It warned that these calls undermine the ability of law enforcement agencies to effectively respond to actual crises. “Preliminary checks at the emergency call centres indicate that, in the first 30 hours following the launch […] The post National
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has lamented the dire financial constraints Parliament is currently facing. According to the Speaker, he has stopped approving financial commitments of the house due to the constraints. Speaking in Parliament, the Speaker called out the Minister for Finance for starving the House of funds. “It is not because I […] The post ‘Parliament
Now, this is the story of Konadu. Konadu (not real name) was a farmer who owned a cocoa farm. She met her husband, Jojo (not his real name) and along the line, they gave birth to 3 children. Konadu was also a businesswoman. She traveled to Ivory Coast and left her farm in the care […] The post Death penalty in Ghana: Woes of 83-year-old
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a request by suspended Assin North MP, James Gyakye Quayson to temporarily stand down his criminal trial at the High Court. James Gyakye Quayson is contesting three out of the five counts of criminal offenses brought against him. His lawyer, Tsatsu Tsikata, told the Appeal Court that the three […] The post Appeal
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