The use of video technology at the Confederations Cup has been criticised following Germany’s 1-0 victory over Chile in Sunday’s final. Chile defender Gonzalo Jara appeared to elbow Germany’s Timo Werner in the face during the game, but got only a yellow card, even after the video assistant referee (VAR) system was used. There were […]

John Terry has admitted signing for Aston Villa feels ‘strange and very emotional’ after the Chelsea legend confirmed his move on a one-year contract to drop to the Championship and continue his playing career. Terry, 36, could earn up to £80,000 per week if he helps Villa back to the Premier League after agreeing to […]

  Manny Pacquiao was given a hero’s welcome back to Philippines following his defeat by Jeff Horn – but long-time trainer Freddie Roach believes the time has come for the 38-year-old to hang up his gloves. Horn produced one of the biggest upsets in recent memory to wrestle the WBO world welterweight title off Pacquiao […]

  By Naabenyin Joojo Amissah. [email protected] Kumasi Asante Kotoko yesterday retained the President’s Cup they won in Accra against Hearts of Oak last year, when they defeated their arch rivals on penalty kicks at the Baba Yara stadium. The defending champions beat the Phobians 4-1 via penalty kicks, which finally broke the impeccable record of […]

  By Dominic Yooku deGraft Aidoo   “While I believe firmly in open markets and free trade, I also believe an open market needs a level playing field.” Philip Hammond (Chancellor of the Exchequer, UK) I admire Ken Ofori-Atta very much. His demeanour and personality is endearing. He is affable, extremely sharp and intelligent. His […]

  By Suz Redfearn People who are exposed to cold and flu germs every day — doctors, flight attendants, teachers — know a thing or two about how to stay healthy when everyone around them is sick. Their suggestions can help you, too. Get a flu shot. It’s the No. 1 thing you can do […]

  Over the last two years, JAY-Z and Beyoncé have been more open than ever about the ups and downs their high-profile, 15-year relationship has gone through. Beyoncé bared all in her groundbreaking visual album, Lemonade, in 2016, when she basically confirmed the long-held suspicion that her husband had cheated on her, but that the […]

  Some final and third year Computer Science Students of the Ho Technical University have paid an educational visit to the Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet), which has over the past fifteen years pioneered Single Window operations in the country. The visit by the 40 member student group was to enhance their knowledge in […]

  From Sebastian R. Freiku, Manso Nkwanta. The Media Coalition Against Galamsey in collaboration with the /National Commission for Civic Education  has held  a Town Hall Meeting at Manso Nkwanta in the Amansie West district of Ashanti. The meeting was to deliberate, solicit views, make inputs and consider the way forward in ensuring proper ways […]

  The Ghana Immigration Service has debunked alleged sexual exploitation of victims of human trafficking who were in the GIS custody. Ghana Immigration Service said the allegation was false, misleading and maligning. A statement issued and signed by Michael Amoako-Atta, Acting Head of Public Affairs Unit, GIS, indicated that they had stepped up surveillance at […]

  President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated that the rapid economic development being anticipated from the policies put in place by his government will automatically translate into more satisfactory pension arrangements for the elderly. To this end, President Akufo-Addo has revealed that: “The Ministry of Finance, despite our short period in office, is already […]

  The Majority Caucus in Parliament has called for full-scale investigations and a forensic audit into the activities of the Bulk Oil Storage Transportation (BOST), from 2009. It said the press conference by the Minority was to throw dust into the eyes of the public, and to cover-up the massive rot at BOST, which occurred […]

  The World Bank, on June 30th, this year, approved two International Development Association credits of $85.7 million for the Secondary Education Improvement Project (SEIP) and the Sustainable Rural Water and Sanitation Project (SRWSP). Specifically, the Secondary Education Improvement Project (SEIP) received additional financing of $40 million to support low-performing schools in the targeted 100 […]

  Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has declared that Nana Appau Sanwansa, Chief of Hemang in the Afigya Kwabre District, is the sole custodian of Hemang Stool lands. He has, therefore, cautioned the Ekuona Nkoduase family of Hemang to stay clear of Hemang Stool lands to ensure lasting peace. The members of the Ekuona […]