For a country saddled with limited opportunities and the resulting brain drain, not many of the citizens are blessed to migrate to and develop an illustrious career in the United States of America (USA). The few Ghanaians who are, hardly look back home, given the myriad of challenges that await any ‘returnee.’ Prof. Dr Grace […] The post Prof.
Ghana Post is set to launch a new post stamp designed and dedicated to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The Asantehene Commemorative Stamp, created in collaboration with Manhyia Palace and with the support of the Ministry of Communication, commemorates the 25th anniversary of Otumfuo’s ascension to the Golden Stool. Speaking to the media, Ghana […] The post Honouring
The Asantehene Commemorative Stamp, created in collaboration with Manhyia Palace and with the support of the Ministry of Communication, commemorates the 25th anniversary of Otumfuo’s ascension to the Golden Stool. Speaking to the media, Ghana Post’s Managing Director, Bice Osei Kuffour, said the stamp transcends the role of postage instrument and stands as a powerful […] The post Ghana
It was a sight to behold when stakeholders and well-wishers of the beverage industry converged at the plush Kempinski Gold Coast City Accra to reward and acknowledge players in the beverage industry for their ingenuity, hard work, and dedication to excellence at the eighth edition of the iconic Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA). Beverage manufacturing giants […] The post Industry
Nubia Adjei and Harry Stacey are poised to showcase their skills at the upcoming 16th Africa Aquatics Swimming and Open Water Championships in Luanda, Angola as they have been selected to represent Team Ghana. The competition is scheduled to be from April 30th to May 5th, the event will witness the duo aiming to surpass […] The post Nubia
In a significant move towards promoting mental health well-being, the Mental Health Authority of Ghana, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and various stakeholders, has designated May as “Purple Month,” dedicated to mental health awareness. This initiative places Ghana in line with other countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, which also […] The post MHA
Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly called COKA, former Afigya Kwabre South Constituency Chairman representing the NPP, has rallied party members in Ejisu, urging them to remain vigilant until Lawyer Kwabena Boateng clinches victory in the upcoming by-election. Addressing supporters after a unity walk in Ejisu, Chairman Odeneho emphasized the importance of unity and active campaigning […] The post Ejisu
An advocacy group known as United Voices for Change is calling for the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officers of major state-owned enterprises (SOEs), including the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Ghana Water Company Limited, and Ghana Airport Company, citing mismanagement of resources as they continue […] The post Group
The country recorded 59,600 snakebite cases between 2015 and 2020, the first time such data has been put together. This means, on average, 9,900 snakebites are recorded in the country each year. The cases were higher in males with an average of 5,600 snakebites per year than in females, which had 4,300 snakebites a year. […] The post Ghana records average of 9,900 snakebites
The National Banking College (NBC), founded in 1994 as the first specialist academic training institution for middle to top-level bankers, has marked its 30th anniversary. During the celebration on Friday, April 26, Gloria Quartey, the principal of NBC, reflected on the institution’s evolution into a beacon of banking education and shared plans for expansion, international […] The post NBC
The recent intermittent power outages in parts of Accra have led to significant losses for pubs, clubs, and eateries in the city. Business operators cite the inability to freeze perishable food and keep patrons entertained as the primary reasons behind these losses. Osu, known as Accra’s recreational hub, is usually bustling with life at night, […] The post Accra: Pubs
A member of the New Patriotic Party’s Communications Team, Eric Twum, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has done enough for Ghanaians to retain the party in the upcoming December polls. Eric Twum said the NPP’s fierce opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has done little to nothing to convince Ghanaians that it is a […] The post Election
The vehicles of the district chief executive and the coordinating director for the Chereponi district in the North East region have been impounded by a high court in Nalerigu. This action follows a court ruling in favour of a contractor who had completed work for the district but had not been paid by the assembly. […] The post Nalerigu court impounds vehicles
IMANI Africa, a Ghanaian policy think tank, has strongly disputed the Electoral Commission’s (EC) recent statement regarding the discovery of 10 obsolete biometric verification devices (BVDs) at a recycling company in Madina. The EC had explained that these devices were legally auctioned and had been acquired before the 2012 elections. However, IMANI Africa has called […] The post EC’s
Mr Yaw Dankwah, the defence counsel in the murder case of the former MP for Abuakwa North, J.B Danquah Adu, says Daniel Asiedu, the first accused person, did not kill the former legislator. He alleged that the former MP was killed by three police impersonators who visited the home of the deceased. The counsel claimed […] The post Three police
Following a huge display of creativity and innovation to canvass the most votes, Verna Purified Water has been adjudged the ultimate winner at the just-ended Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) held at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Accra. The awards night which saw Verna Purified Water beat Star Beer, Malta Guinness, Bel-Cola, Vitamilk Regular, Tampico, Coca-Cola, […] The post Verna
The Ghana Hajj Board has released flight schedules for Hajj 2024. According to Executive Secretary Haj Farouk Hamza in a statement issued on Friday, April 26, the usual pattern of Tamale flights preceding Accra’s will be followed. “The first flight of a total of nine from Ghana will depart the Northern Regional capital on Tuesday, […] The post Ghana Hajj
IMANI Africa, a policy Think Tank has questioned the Electoral Commission (EC) on the alleged discovery of 10 obsolete biometric verification devices (BVDs) that were discovered at a recycling plant. The EC, in a statement on Friday, April 26, 2024, explained that some 10 Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) found at a recycling company in Madina […] The post Who were auctioneers
The founding Editor of The Fourth Estate, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has called for an extensive investigation into the revenue mobilisation transaction between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML). According to Manasseh, despite President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo asking for the contract to be suspended to make way for a comprehensive […] The post Investigate,
President Akufo-Addo’s driver, Joseph Addo, has been elected as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for La Dadekotopon. He polled 664 votes against his main challenger, Solomon Kotey Niikio, who polled 555. The National Executive Committee of the NPP sanctioned a primary in the constituency after the elected parliamentary candidate, Dr. Gerald Joseph Tetteh, […] The post NPP
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