The honeymoon is over, so soon. For a man who was touted as the icon of democracy, free speech, accountable governance and human rights – the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He has barely enjoyed four months after winning elections for a second term and a section of his citizens are already disappointed, … The post #FixTheCountryNow: Where is Ghana
The news of the arrest of Caleb Kudah and Zoe Abu-Baidoo of Citi FM this week, and the subsequent barbaric treatment of Caleb by operatives of national security isn’t a mere misconduct, it is how the state operates, especially to cow critical journalists and to suppress press freedom. The records show that agents of the … The post The
Ghana must take proactive measures to ban small-scale miners from using mercury in gold processing, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advocated. “The use of mercury in gold processing should be banned given its toxicity to human health and the environment,” he said, saying this ought to be done under internationally accepted mining practices … The post Asantehene
In the trial of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi for alleged witness bribery, the court in the city of Siena has postponed the planned verdict until October 21, the news agency Adnkronos reported on Thursday. The reason behind the postponement was a hospital stay for the 84-year-old leader of the conservative Forza Italia party, … The post Verdict
Get ready to smile, America. Americans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 generally don’t need to cover their faces with masks anymore — regardless of whether they’re inside or outside, federal public health officials announced Thursday in the most significant relaxation of coronavirus precautions since the pandemic hit. The new guidelines, rolled out by Centers … The post CDC
Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has received a letter from her Cuban counterpart, Mr Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, requesting Ghana’s vote at the United Nations. The letter requested Ghana’s support for Cuba on an impending voting process at the United Nations General Assembly on June 23, 2021, against the … The post Cuba
Madam Bejome Jacha, a 48-year-old woman at Dambai Old Town in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, has succumbed to death after an attack by a wild antelope. The woman, who went to the farm to pick mangoes, came under attack after the animal head-butted her, causing injuries to her chest area. The … The post Woman attacked by wild antelope dies appeared first
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the faiths not to turn schools into places of fighting ideological and religious battles. Rather, all stakeholders must work to preserve the enviable inter-religious coexistence to sustain the peace and social cohesion of the nation. The President was addressing Muslim faithful at the forecourt of the Ghana Broadcasting … The post Let’s
Two persons, who attempted to rob a shop owner at the Kaneshie Social Welfare area have, been sentenced to a total jail term of 26 years imprisonment in hard labour by an Accra Circuit Court. Chardi Nkrumah, a 28-year-old cleaner was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment in absentia whiles his accomplice, Emmanuel Yartey, was sentenced … The post Two jailed 26 years over
Criminals masquerading as land guards have invaded some schools in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality impeding effective teaching and learning as well as associated security risk for both teachers and pupils in the area. The schools included: Zenu KKDA Cluster, Kubekro KKMA, Santeo KKMA basic, Okushibiri KKMA, Appolonia Junior High amongst others within the Kpone-Katamanso municipality. To … The post So-called
Dr Yaw Adutwum, Minister of Education, has expressed commitment to help develop a Universal Policy to guide all Faith-Based Schools (FBSs) in the country. The Minister assured heads of Christian Mission Schools (CMSs) in the country that he would liaise and work together with all Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs) to bring finality to the current challenges … The post Education
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will on Sunday, May 16, 2021 leave Ghana for a nine-day official working visit to France, Belgium, and South Africa. The visits are part of the efforts the President is making to re-engage with the rest of the world, and promote Ghana, once again, as a country with an impressive … The post Post COVID-19 recovery:
Government has been urged to work to ratify the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 190 to fight violence and harassment at workplaces and protect the dignity and integrity of workers. Action Aid Ghana, a Non-Governmental Organization through its Activista Ghana, youth group, Upper East Regional chapter, made the call as part of the celebration of … The post Ratify
Ms Yamkela Makupula, Chief Executive Officer of Diaz Reus, an International Law Firm in Johannesburg South Africa, has identify infrastructure as the greatest impediment that keeps Africans apart and divided. She therefore urged political leaders to see the enormous value in engaging and co-operating in cross-border infrastructure investment in roads, railway lines, and ports as … The post Infrastructure
An Accra Circuit Court has ordered the Prosecution in the trial of Patience Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, to file disclosures in two weeks. The Court, presided over by Mr Emmanuel Essandoh, adjourned the matter to May 26. Meanwhile, the Ghana News Agency has gathered that Nana Agradaa has paid GH¢57,500 she owed the … The post Trial
The European Union (EU) and Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) have reached a new partnership agreement to promote peaceful coexistence and prosperous societies between the regions. This follows successful negotiations on April 15, by chief negotiators, which would lead to the signing of a new Association Agreement between the 79 members of … The post New
Parents have been cautioned against giving their children palm oil to induce vomiting after swallowing chemical substances. Dr Audry Frimpong-Barfi, Head of Pediatric Unit at the Tema General Hospital who gave the caution said the practice could endanger the lives of children. The Tema General Hospital which is a referral institution for health facilities in … The post Stop
The Ghana COCOBOD has expressed worry that women farmers in the country do not receive equal share of profits from cocoa income, despite their significant contributions towards the growth of the nation’s cocoa sector. Mrs Faustina Elikplim Aberor, the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regional Extension Officer, Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) of the … The post COCOBOD
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