A Memorial Service for the three High Court Judges who were murdered 42 years ago was yesterday held in Accra with the call on Ghanaians to be guided by the mistakes of the past and say never and never again. According to Reverend Dr Fred R. Degbee, the Immediate Past Senior Pastor of the Calvary … The post Memorial service for 3 High Court Judges murdered
The Head of the Local Government Service, Dr Nana Ato Arthur, has called for the streamlining of building permit processes at the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to reduce bureaucratic hurdles faced by applicants and also save time and resources. At the second annual general meeting of the Local Government Service Engineers Association (LoGSEA) … The post Streamline
The Chairman of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Committee on Monetary and Financial Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has expressed the need for “stability” in the Parliament to ensure the smooth work of the house. He observed that over the years, the PAP had been plagued by crises from internal wrangling, which he believed had affected … The post Let’s maintain
A 3-day training workshop for journalists from Bono, North East, Greater Accra, Oti, Northern and the Volta regions on the activities of Plan International Ghana has started in Accra. The workshop, which aimed at educating journalists on projects and activities of Plan International Ghana for the past 30 years was under the theme: “Amplifying impact: … The post Plan International
The government is committed to ensuring that Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) no longer pose public health threat, so that those affected by the disease can live healthy and fulfilling lives. The Minister of Health, Dr Bernard Oko Boye, said “the National Strategy for Sickle Cell Disease represents a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to … The post Govt poised to eliminate
The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Authority (DVLA), on Wednesday launched a standardised instructor’s drivers training manual and curriculum for drivers of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV), to enhance their competency and promote road safety. The manual and training curriculum was developed and implemented by TRANSAID, an international development organisation that transforms lives through safe, available, and … The post DVLA
Military horses have broken free and run loose through central London for the second time since April. Three horses from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment “became loose from their riders” while six were exercising on Monday morning, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). All horses were recovered “swiftly and safely” and returned to Hyde … The post Military
Israel’s military says Palestinian armed groups in Gaza have launched about 20 rockets towards Israeli border communities – the heaviest attack in months. A number of the projectiles were intercepted and others landed inside southern Israel, but no injuries were reported. The military said it responded with artillery fire. Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) said it … The post Rocket
History is basically the record of significant past events and activities. According to A. W. Walsh, history is not only about accounts of past actions but also an explanation of why they occurred. Through the ages, men have expressed and exhibited an innate desire to know and comprehend happenings long before their birth. According to … The post Ghana
The eldest son of the late President of Ghana, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, sadly passed away on June 30, 2024. He was 89 years of age. Prof. Nkrumah was educated at St Augustine’s College in Cape Coast and then went to Germany to study medicine. He specialised in paediatrics. Later he studied at the Children’s Hospital … The post Farewell, Prof. Francis Nkrumah appeared first on Ghanaian
South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has unveiled a new coalition government after his ruling African National Congress (ANC) party lost its parliamentary majority in May’s elections. He said “the government of national unity… is unprecedented in the history of our democracy”. The ANC will have 20 out of 32 cabinet posts, while the pro-market Democratic … The post South
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, says the country will have to borrow more to keep the government running following the rejection of a hugely unpopular finance bill that was going to raise more money in taxes. The president said he would withdraw the bill containing controversial tax hikes last Wednesday after deadly protests which saw parliament … The post Kenya to borrow
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has begun investigations into alleged assault on a final year student at Labone Senior High School (SHS), in Accra, Abraham Sambou, by the Senior Housemaster of the school, Mr Eric Agyemang. A source at the GES, who pleaded anonymity revealed that the issue was being handled with all the seriousness … The post Alleged
Zambia is taking significant steps to embrace the future of technology by developing a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework. Felix Mutati, the country’s Minister of Science and Technology, recently announced that this initiative is already in progress, signaling Zambia’s commitment to technological advancement. The Zambian government is collaborating with the Tony Blair Institute to formulate … The post Zambia
Digital currencies offer unique advantages that have been used in crypto betting. It has become a popular trend in online gambling for recent years. Among the leading platforms using this way of payment is 1xbit.com. This company offers unique features to customers. So maybe it’s the right time to explain why crypto betting has been … The post The Rise of Crypto Betting:
Ghana placed 2nd in remittance flows to Africa in 2023, the World Bank has revealed in its 2024 Migration Development Report. Kenya, Zimbabwe and Senegal came 3rd, 4th and 5th, with inflows of $4.2 billion, $3.1 billion and $2.9 billion respectively. According to the World Bank, remittance flows to Sub-Saharan Africa were nearly 1.5 times … The post Ghana ranks 2nd in remittances
The latest Ghana Human Development Report 2023 (GNHDR) released by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), reveals that young people aged 15-24 are disproportionately impacted by unemployment, with a significant 65 per cent experiencing joblessness. The findings from the report released in partnership with the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) … The post More
Traditional and community leaders have been called upon to involve more women in the peace-building processes to ensure sustainable peace in the country. This is because women offer different insights and approaches to conflict building and have the unique ability to broker peace, thereby making conflict resolution more effective. The Executive Director of the Community … The post ‘Involve
The global aluminium industry is poised for remarkable growth and transformation in the coming decades. With applications ranging from aerospace and automotive to construction and packaging, aluminium is an indispensable material in modern society. Ghana, possessing the competitive advantage as a country with the second largest reserves of bauxite deposits in Africa, is positioned to … The post Building
Trade and Industry Minister, K T Hammond, has underscored the need for the government to intervene to protect the consumer from what he described as the “haphazard” increment in cement prices by manufacturers. As a result he said, the government had taken the decision to introduce a legislation to control the pricing of the commodity … The post Govt has duty to
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