I have watched Maria Ressa when she worked as CNN correspondent for many years before she left to co-found Rappler in the Philippines. When Duterte became president, that was when Maria and to a large extent, Rapper’s persecution by the Duterte government started. Duterte started a so-called violent war against drugs. He unleashed gangs armed … The post Maria
The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to journalists Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov from Russia “for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.” Announcing the shared award in Oslo on Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said that the pair were “representatives … The post ‘Fighting
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stressed the need for access to markets across the country to be critically looked for the safety of lives and property. The President, who visited the Oda Market, which was gutted by fire some few weeks ago, said: “Access to markets all over the country needs a second look … The post Access to our markets needs
Mr Dan Botwe, the Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, has said the creation of the Oti Region and the inauguration of the Guan District was in fulfilment of the desire and aspirations of the people. He noted that petitions were written and sent to previous governments as far back as 1954 and … The post Creation
Thirty-nine out of the 43 elected Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Ashanti Region, have been sworn into office with a call on them to avoid corrupt practices. They should also demonstrate patriotism and a high sense of commitment in the discharge of their duties to help realize the vision and mission … The post MMDCEs cautioned against
The Electoral Commission on Friday said it has not created new constituencies and does not intend to embark on such exercise as being circulated on social media. Dr Bossman Eric Asare, the Deputy Chair-in charge of Corporate Services at the Commission, told the Ghana News Agency that no such decision to create 25 more constituencies … The post We have not created new constituencies
The Energy Commission has launched the Guidelines for the implementation of the Electrical Wiring Regulations; 2011(L.I 2008) and introduced a syllabus for the conduct of examinations and certification of practitioners. The Commission has also launched the USAID/West Africa Energy Programme (WAEP)-sponsored Electrical Wiring Certification Scholarship Scheme. Mr William Owuraku Aidoo, the Deputy Minister of Energy, … The post Energy
The Government of the United Kingdom (UK), says Ghana will be added to the list of countries and territories with approved proof of COVID-19 vaccination from 0400 hours on Monday, 11 October. A statement issued by the UK Government, which was made available to the Ghana News Agency, also announced that from 0400 hours, Monday, … The post UK
A businessman who absconded with Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Students Representative Council’s (SRC) GH¢45,000 six years ago, has been arrested by the police. Prince Elorm Dor, is said to have collected GH¢45,000 out of GH¢60,000 meant for the production and supply of 2014 dairies, keyholders and pens for the SRC. He … The post Police
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