By Maxwell Ofori The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has appealed to the heads of diplomatic missions in Ghana to take bold steps to advice their governments back home to arrest those who would be found culpable of maltreating Ghanaians abroad. She said the time had come for Ghanaians […] The post ‘Stop maltreating Ghanaians abroad’ appeared
By Maxwell Ofori The Member of Parliament (MP) for Afram Plains South Constituency, Eric Osei-Owusu, is calling on the government to quickly act to control armyworms destroying farms in his area. According to the MP, he has visited about 20 farms which the worms have destroyed, leaving the farmers in a total state of […] The post Armyworms invade Afram Plains appeared first on
Fears are being expressed about the registration of Bulk Road Vehicles (BRVs) to convey petroleum products across the country. A credible source, that spoke to The Chronicle, alleged that the registration of petroleum product carriers is being compromised. The situation, apart from creating fertile grounds for easy diversion of petroleum products, and rendering its transportation […] The post Fear
President Akufo-Addo has appealed to the newly-inaugurated Kumasi City Mall to sell Ghanaian products, alongside imported ones. “It would be truly commendable, if, by the end of the first year of its operation, at least, 20% of the goods that are sold here should be of Ghanaian origin, and the percentages increase as Ghanaian […] The post Nana charges K’si Mall to sell
By Susan Namondo Ngongi, UNICEF Ghana Representative Walk past any school yard with a group of children playing their favourite game, and it won’t be long before you hear the phrase, “It’s not fair! It’s not fair!” As adults, we hardly say this. Not because we see less injustice as we grow up, rather […] The post Time to say, “for every child in Ghana, let’s be fair”
One of the problems confronting this country, at the moment, is the pockets of chieftaincy and ethnic conflicts going on in some of the regions. From Nankpanduri through Yendi to Nkonya-Alavanyo, the people are always fighting over either land or chieftaincy matters. The two major clashes that occurred at Agbogloshie in Accra among […] The post Let there be peace in Kwahu appeared first
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Aowin, Samuel Adu Gyamfi, is set to take office, after his successful confirmation by the elected assembly members and government appointees who make up the Aowin District Assembly. 28 out of 34 elected members voted yes to confirm Adu Gyamfi’s nomination. In his speech, the newly-confirmed and sworn […] The post I will run open, transparent
By Alfred Adams The management of the Takoradi Flour Mill (TFM), days to the National Sanitation day exercise, donated tools to the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA). The tools, which included 300 shovels, 50 disposable nose masks, wellington boots, and rakes among others, were estimated to cost GH¢10,000. The management of TFM says it donated […] The post Flour
By Sebastian R. Freiku The Association of Rural Banks (ARB) has named the Amantin and Kasei Community Bank Limited as the Best Bank for the 2017 Banking Year in the Brong Ahafo Region. The ARB, the mother association of all rural and community banks in the country, has attributed the feat to the modest strides […] The post Amantin, Kasei Community Bank emerges Best B/A Bank appeared
From Michael Boateng, Nwenso The United States Embassy in Ghana, last year, disbursed $55,000 to seven organisations and communities to undertake various community-based projects. A senior official of the Embassy, Margaret Langer, who disclosed this, added that since 1990, the Embassy has granted over $1.7 million under the ‘Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Programme’ across the […] The post US
From William Nlanjerbor JALULAH, Saboba AT LONG last, the chiefs and people of two Konkomba communities; Nakpando and Gbadagbam, all in the Saboba District of the Northern Region have resolved amicably a land dispute that ensued between the two communities in 2011 and led to loss of two lives and injuries to others. Until […] The post Konkombas smoke peace pipe appeared first on
Story from Isaac Akwetey-Okunor ([email protected]) Tension has reached its highest peak in the Kwahu Traditional Area of the Eastern Region, following the decision by a section of the chiefs to enstool the renowned Pathologist, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, as chief of Abene, the traditional capital of the Kwahus. The development has reduced Abene-Kwahu […] The post SPEARS,
A Connecticut woman got an unexpected and terrifying knock on her door last week while she was making brownies, as a bear came by to see what she was doing. “My neighbor across the street just came over in a panic,” one of the resident’s neighbors said to a 911 dispatcher. “She’s a little old […] The post Persistent Bear Refuses to Leave Woman’s home appeared first
A circus has rejected calls for a lion who locked its jaws around a keeper’s throat and dragged him to be killed. Keeper Steeve Loberot suffered serious injuries in the attack, and was only saved when his wife sprayed a fire extinguisher into the ring, forcing the 220kg beast away from him. Horrifying video shows […] The post Lion attacks performer during circus appeared first on
Prayers are being said in the hope that the Open Air Theatre’s powerhouse production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ will transfer into the West End. The rock-fuelled show – directed by Timothy Sheader and choreographed by Drew McOnie – ran last year in Regent’s Park to rave reviews, and won the Evening Standard trophy for best […] The post Award-winning Jesus can’t
After a bruising presidential race against Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump used his victory speech in the early hours of 9 November last year to attempt a tone shift. “I say it is time for us to come together as one united people,” he said. “It’s time.” That appeal for unity – however laudable – appears […] The post Couples now divorcing because of
From Michael Boateng, Sunyani Global Media Foundation (GLOMEF), a human rights and anti-corruption media advocacy organisation based in Sunyani, has congratulated Mrs. Evelyn Ama Kumi Richardson on her nomination and subsequent confirmation as Sunyani Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). Mrs. Richardson, who becomes the first female to occupy the Sunyani MCE position, was a lecturer at […] The post GLOMEF
Chicken Soup You should have some, and not just because Mom says so. Studies shows it clears nasal passages and congestion better than other hot liquids. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect that may help your cold symptoms. Citrus You’ve heard it before: To avoid colds, get plenty of vitamin C. Truth is, it […] The post What to eat or avoid when you have a Cold appeared first
By Daniel Bekele Daniel Bekele is the senior director for Africa advocacy at Human Rights Watch. This year’s Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa, which will take place on April 22 and 23, will focus on natural resources governance in Africa. Africa’s rich natural resource endowment has long been at the heart of […] The post Africa’s natural resources: From curse to a blessing It’s
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