O’Reilly Senior High School (SHS) in Accra has unveiled a new state-of-the-art visual art classroom block, following the generous donation of Mr. Samuel Quansah Quarcoo and his friends in the United States of America. The dedication ceremony was held on August 15, 2023, and was attended by the students, parents, community members, and old students. […] The post O’Reilly

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta says Ghana is on track to receive the second tranche of the IMF bailout cash in December to support the government’s balance of payments (BOP) for 2023 and 2024. The Bank of Ghana’s June 2023 summary of the Economic and Financial Stability Report shows that the bank’s BOP at the end […] The post IMF bailout:

Police in Koforidua are investigating the deaths of two women who met their untimely deaths separately on Monday morning. The first woman, an elderly woman, died on the spot after being knocked down by a speeding taxi cab at the Koforidua Old Estate Junction. According to an eyewitness, the deceased was hit by the speeding […] The post Koforidua: Police investigate death of two

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has called on Ghanaians to visit the various district offices to collect their cards. This is part of Phase two of its special registration exercise, where Ghanaians aged 15 years and above have the opportunity to acquire their Ghana Card for free as first-time applicants. Speaking to Citi News, the […] The post NIA urges

An Urban Planning Expert, Dr Bernard Abeiku Arthur has pointed out that the city’s transport woes can be attributed to unallocated funds for critical projects and the abandonment of plans and policies in the sector. Dr. Arthur emphasized that managing Accra’s transport system is not inherently difficult; the real challenge lies in the lack of […] The post Accra’s

Two persons are currently in critical condition and receiving treatment at the Tetteh Quashie Memorial Hospital following an accident which occurred on Tuesday morning, September 5, at Mamfe on the main Accra-Koforidua highway. The accident according to eyewitnesses occurred after a tanker truck that was descending the Mamfe Hill allegedly developed a brake failure and […] The post Tanker

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has noted that the ban on illegal mining, also known as galamsey, is yielding positive results towards the aim of reducing carbon emissions. Speaking at the 2023 Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, the President noted that the ban on galamsey, which has been destroying water bodies and forest reserves, […] The post Ban on galamsey

The Chiefs and people of Akyem Hemang, a farming community in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region, have issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Ghana Police Service, Eastern Regional Coordinating Council, and the local assembly to either drive away or arrest illegal miners who are polluting water bodies and destroying farmlands in the […] The post Akyem

The Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line System, in Nigeria, has finally begun its long-awaited commercial operations, 40 years after the idea for a metro line for the state was conceived. The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, became the first passenger to ride on the train during its inaugural trip as operations began on […] The post Lagos Blue Line Rail begins operations

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has suspended its strike. CETAG has been on strike for over a month in demand of better conditions of service. The strike distorted the academic calendar in various colleges across the country. The strike was called off after a voting supervised by the National Executive Committee […] The post CETAG suspends strike appeared first on

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) is urging Parliament to engage thoroughly with the LGBTQ+ community in Ghana before proceeding with the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill. CHRAJ is specifically calling on Parliament to initiate a dialogue with all stakeholders involved to uphold the rights of […] The post Engage

The lifeless body of Nana Yenhyira Kwadwo Kumah, the Krontihene of the Goaso Traditional Area in the Bono Region, has been discovered in a bush near the town. The discovery has thrown the entire Goaso township into a state of mourning. The Ahafo Regional Police Command has begun investigations into the incident. The body has […] The post Bono Region: Goaso Krontihene found dead appeared

The lifeless body of Nana Yenhyira Kwadwo Kumah, the Krontihene of the Goaso Traditional Area in the Ahafo Region, has been discovered in a bush near the town. The discovery has thrown the entire Goaso township into a state of mourning. The Ahafo Regional Police Command has begun investigations into the incident. The body has […] The post Ahafo Region: Goaso Krontihene found dead

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has urged traditional leaders across the country to follow the example of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in his fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey.  According to CHRAJ, Asantehene’s decision to destool chiefs involved in galamsey should be commended.  Speaking at a forum […] The post Emulate

The Ghana National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) is urging the National Service Scheme (NSS) to pay the arrears of its members. The Secretariat owes its personnel two months’ allowances, a situation that is causing them hardship. The institution recently increased the allowances of beneficiaries from GHS559 to GHS713 to help them cope with the economic […] The post NASPA

Sonrise Christian High School has come out on top in the second edition of the Asogli State Yam Festival Celebrations inter-school quiz competition. Sonrise fended off competition from Mawuli School, Ola Senior High, Mawuko Girls, and Wallahs Academy to come first. Sonrise Christian High, who secured 63 points in the three-round competition, was followed by […] The post Sonrise

A total of twenty-nine (29) dedicated individuals have undergone intensive training by the Headquarters Central Command of the Ghana Armed Forces as part of efforts to bolster their expertise and proficiency. The two-week comprehensive training for personnel of the Manhyia Local Prisons Service was aimed to equip the participants with the necessary skills and knowledge […] The post Central

The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has announced the appointment of Ms. Hannah Bertilla Acquah as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Head of the Secretariat for the association. Hannah assumed the role following the association’s official launch in October 2021. With over two decades of professional experience as an Economist, Consultant […] The post GVCA

A man impersonating a medical doctor at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has been handed over to the police following suspicions raised by hospital staff. The middle-aged man, identified as Williams Cyril Kohen, was interrogated by hospital staff during their routine rounds through which they confirmed their suspicions. The suspect was subsequently handed over to […] The post Man

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has announced that payments to beneficiaries under its Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme commenced on Monday, September 4. Introduced in 2008 by the Government of Ghana, the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) is a cash transfer programme made to persons in extreme poverty which is […] The post LEAP