Professor Kwasi Prempeh, the Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has cautioned against the current trend in fighting corruption in the country by politicians which is a catalyst for an economic break down. According to him, the ‘NIMBY’ phenomenon, better translated as the ‘not in my back yard’ trend by politicians … The post Politicians
A Member of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), David Nana Somuah, has admonished the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to consider using the processes of Alternative Dispute Resolution to resolve the issue of political vigilantism because it will be faster. He stated that the processes to disband vigilante groups affiliated to … The post ‘NPP,
Dr Ato Arthur, Head of Local Government Service, has charged chief executives of the Assemblies to help develop the newly created regions since they are new places by showing commitment, dedication and determination. “They are new regions, new places and we have to be committed, determined and dedicated in our work so we can win … The post Chief
The Tema Mantse, Nii Adjei Kraku II, has welcomed the initiation of moves by the President to establish legislation that will specifically outlaw political vigilantism in the country. He explained that such legislation was long overdue and that the president was making history by pursuing the cause to establish it. “I lived through the Nkrumah … The post Nii Adjei
Linda Ofori-Kwafo, the Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), has challenged civil society organisations (CSOs) and other stakeholders to rally support behind the media in its fight against corruption. She acknowledged the sacrifices media persons were making in exposing corrupt practices in the country, especially relating to government officials saying that “it is … The post CSOs
PGovernment says it is making progress in finding a sustainable way to manage the use of plastics in the country as a plastic policy and implementation plan that would trigger various actions is ready for consideration by cabinet. The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng who disclosed this, reaffirmed government’s stance that an … The post ?Plastic
Stakeholders from sub-Saharan Africa have ended a four-day international conference on Global Environmental Facility (GEF) Programme in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region. The GEF Programme, funded by the GEF Fund through the World Bank is an Integrated Approach Programme (IAP) aimed at fostering sustainability and resilience for food security in sub-Saharan Africa. The participants … The post ?Int’l
Sara Roberts believes that if she had looked back in the months after her teen pregnancy,she would have learned that she cared too much about the opinionsof her peers. “While this may seem like normal teenage behavior,what made my mentality unhealthy was the lengths to which Iwas willing to go in order to satisfy others’ … The post LEARN YOUR PATTERNS appeared first on Ghanaian
pNew Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called for a global fight to root out racist right-wing ideology following last week’s deadly attack on two mosques in Christchurch. In one of her first interviews since then, she told the BBC that she rejected the idea that a rise in immigration was fuelling racism. Fifty people … The post ?Arden calls for global anti-racism
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visits to Italy, Monaco and France are expected to inject new impetus into China-EU relations, a senior official said Wednesday. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that Xi would pay state visits to the three European countries from March 21 to 26, at the invitation of Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Head … The post China-EU relations
pGunmen have attacked a convoy of trucks carrying uranium fuel to a nuclear power plant near the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, police say. The convoy came under attack as it drove past a community controlled by drug traffickers in Angra dos Reis, a tourist city 145km (90 miles) from Rio. Police escorting the … The post ?Nuclear fuel convoy attacked in Brazil appeared
cAmnesty International says US air strikes have been killing civilians in Somalia, in a possible violation of international humanitarian law. The rights group said it had recorded 14 civilian deaths in five recent air strikes on territory held by jihadist al-Shabab militants. The US has stepped up its air war in Somalia, carrying out 110 … The post ?Amnesty Int’l:
Flight data from the Ethiopian Airlines disaster a week ago suggest “clear similarities” with a crash off Indonesia last October, Ethiopia’s transport minister has said. Both planes were Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft. Last Sunday the Ethiopian Airlines jet crashed after take-off from Addis Ababa, killing all 157 people on board. Transport Minister Dagmawit Moges … The post ?’Clear’
sMozambique’s port city of Beira is reeling from the damage inflicted by Cyclone Idai. So far 200 people have been confirmed dead in the southern African country, but the death toll could be much higher. Those who survived the disaster have had little reprieve to mourn the loss of their loved ones or salvage the … The post ?’Tell the world we are suffering’ appeared
One of the most topical issues in Ghana today is political vigilantism. It has become topical because the overwhelming majority of Ghanaians have condemned the phenomenon which is linked to the two leading political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The vigilante groups have indulged in unacceptable conducts over … The post Time to end vigilantism
PReverend Isaac Owusu Bempah, founder and leader of the Glorious Word and Power Ministry, has reported to the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters, in Accra, yesterday. Police source said the pastor, who reported at the CID headquarters at 3pm, in the company of other pastors, was interrogated by a team of investigators, and asked … The post Owusu Bempah honours CID
THE Minority in Parliament has cautioned government not to give Ghanaians “false hopes” that the local currency would gain stability following the issuance of the US$3 billion 2019 Eurobond. Government on Tuesday secured the amount from international institutions at the close of a road show in London through a three-tranche Eurobond which attracted more bids … The post $3bn
The Ho-based carpenter, Emmanuel Atta, who was arrested by the police last month for abducting and defiling a 15-year-old girl, pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned at the Ho Circuit Court, on Tuesday. Police Inspector Agnes Ahiable, prosecuting, told the court presided by Madam Priscilla Dikro that the girl’s father noticed that she was … The post Carpenter in court
The violent clashes between Konkombas and Chokosis in the Chereponi district of the North East Region have intensified, as more homes have been burnt. Reports reaching the Ghanaian Times on Tuesday indicated that houses in 20 communities in the district were totally burnt to ashes. A teacher, Kosi Yawka, in a telephone interview with the … The post Konkomba, Chokosi communal violence
AS clubs jostle for position in the final weeks of the Premier League, their players are entering the final straight in the race for individual gongs, too. Manchester City and Liverpool are trading blows in the battle to reign supreme in the Premier League, while Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are all hoping to secure … The post Top strikers jostle for EPL Golden Boot appeared
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