President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged John Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, to acknowledge his role in introducing the Free SHS policy. President Akufo-Addo pointed out that when he initially proposed the Free SHS policy, then-President Mahama criticized the idea, however, he now seeks to claim it as his initiative. President … The post GIVE
THE President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has officially introduced Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential ticket for election 2024 to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Nana Akufo-Addo said he was confident the Asantehene would support a Bawumia/Opoku Prempeh reign just as he supported him during … The post NAPO
A four-day International Educators Summit for stakeholders to delve into challenges confronting education, and to explore new technological grounds to improve the quality of education is underway in Accra. It is being organised by the Ghana Chapter of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) on the theme; ‘Reimagining Education for the Future We … The post International
Parliament on Thursday passed a Bill establishing the National Roads Authority. This was after the Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, had moved a motion in the house during the third reading of the National Roads Authority Bill. “The primary objective of this Bill is to establish the National Roads Authority, an autonomous body … The post Parliament passes
Former President John Dramani Mahama says four years is enough for him to reset Ghana on the path of progress and development through the 24-hour economy policy and seriously fight against corruption and graft. “Four years is enough for me to reset Ghana, create a 24-hour economy, wage a serious fight against corruption and restore … The post At
An estimated amount of GH¢6,567,836.23 is required to complete the refurbishment of the Holy Spirit Cathedral (HSC) under the Cathedral Restoration project. Also, a total amount of GH¢2,752, 476.99 (US$454,854.18) had so far been spent on the restoration of the cathedral building, with an available fund of GH¢1,424,565.40 (US$104,305.44) left to complete phase III of … The post Holy Spirit
AMARIS Institute of Statistics and Economic Research (AMARISTAT) with the objective to mobilise funding for the establishment of National Statistical Offices (NSOs) in Anglophone West Africa has been launched in Ghana. The World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) supported AMARISTAT is also aimed at addressing inadequate funding and donor coordination in the Anglophone sub-region. … The post AMARISTAT
The Social Security and National Investment Trust (SSNIT) has justified its sale of 60 per cent of its shares in six hotels to a private investor, saying the move is the only option to resuscitate the hotels and help maximise their profitability. The hotels include the Labadi Beach Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Resort, Elmina … The post SSNIT
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has admonished candidates of the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to eschew examination malpractices In a message to the candidates posted on his Facebook page on the eve of the examination, he said they should uphold honesty and integrity as these values would serve them well throughout their lives. … The post 2024
A four-day International Educators Summit for stakeholders to delve into challenges confronting education, and to explore new technological grounds to improve the quality of education is underway in Accra. It is being organised by the Ghana Chapter of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) on the theme; ‘Reimagining Education for the Future We … The post International
There is the need for collective action on the implementation of cross-border mobile money interoperability to accelerate business and trade across the continent, Judith Adumua-Bossman, Mobile Financial Services Manager, Telecel Ghana, has said. Speaking on the readiness of telcos for cross-border interoperability at the Africa Prosperity Network’s Symposium on ‘Scaling Up Interoperability: Using Mobile Money … The post Take
Former President, John Dramani Mahama, says if re-elected, his government would increase funding and resources for lesser-known sports. Former President Mahama, who is also the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s flagbearer for the 2024 elections, made the statement during a media briefing at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Sunday. During the media encounter, former President … The post Mahama
Promasidor Ghana (PGH), a pacesetter in Ghana’s food manufacturing space, has received the latest version of Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 in line with its goal of enhancing food safety practices and Sustainable Development Goals. PGH, thus,becomes Ghana’s first Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) to attain FSSC V6 in Ghana. FSSC 22000 is a globally … The post Promasidor
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has promoted staff of the service that represented Ghana in the last Africa Games in armwrestling. This was in fulfilment of a promise made by the Comptroller-General of the Service, Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi, when the successful pullers called on him to present the medals to him. The captain of … The post GIS promotes 2 pullers for Africa Games exploits
The Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Maher Kheir, has called on communication professionals to use communication as a tool to drive the country’s socio-economic development. He said by drawing the attention of duty bearers to critical needs of the society in a dispassionate manner, sustainable development challenges such as unemployment, poverty, and inequality would be … The post Association
The Dean of the School of Public Health (SPH) of the University of Ghana (UG), Professor Kwasi Torpey, has urged the government to be strategic in dealing with the triple burden of diseases currently plaguing the country. They include the challenge of communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and emerging infectious diseases, posing significant strain on … The post Be
THE United Nations Assistant Secretary General and Director for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Africa, Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa, has charged African youth to develop innovative solutions to address developmental challenges that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seek to tackle. Ms Eziakonwa disclosed this during a Town Hall meeting with some key ecosystem players and … The post African
A group calling itself ‘Concerned Comrades of the Convention People’s Party (CPP)’ has described the formation of an Independent Committee (IC) to oversee their national congress and election of flagbearer for the 2024 general election as unconstitutional. The IC did not receive approval from the Central Committee, which comprised all 16 regional chairmen, constituency chairmen, … The post CPP
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated the United Kingdom (UK)’s Labour Party on its recent electoral successes, and asserted Ghana’s commitment to work closely with the incoming government. The country, he said, was conscious of the longstanding and fruitful relations with the UK, and, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, that … The post President
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) is advocating a standardised procedure for correction of errors in election results as a proactive measure to prevent confusion at polling stations and collation centers. This, according to the center, is the way to go as we strive to improve the electoral process in our quest for credible … The post CDD
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