The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources is in discussions with two other Ministries and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to put in place measures aimed at mitigating the effects of floods during this year’s rainy season. Ministries for the Interior and Works and Housing are the other members of the inter-ministerial committee expected … The post 3 ministries,

The Managing Director of the Atinka Media village (AMV), Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has been recognised as the Most Promising Media Personality of the Year at the maiden edition of the Gold Coast Excellence Awards (GCEA). Organised by NMJ Ghana, the GCEA was established to recognise and honour the most outstanding achievements of professionals in … The post Atinka MD grabs

A 75-year-old farmer was burnt to death when he was trapped in a fire at his farm at Dumusua in the Sunyani West District. The incident happened around 5:45pm on Tuesday, when Joseph Boahen, the deceased, decided to set fire to his farming plot, which was a metre away from his house, but was trapped … The post Farmer burnt to death appeared first on Ghanaian

PThe students of Christian Service University College in Kumasi were thrilled at their annual gospel programme, “Worshipper’s Cry” featuring songstress Ohemaa Mercy held at the school campus recently. The whole auditorium was filled with lovers of the various artistes who were invited to minister on the occasion. Under the theme, “My Worship, my warfare”, sensational … The post Ohemaa

Samuel Obeng, a member of the Steering Committee of the Media Coalition on Right to Information (RTI) has rejected suggestions that the credibility of the RTI law has been dented because it will be shepherded by the Information Ministry. He described the concern as “much ado about nothing”, and there were more important issues about … The post RTI campaigner rejects policy

The Electoral Commission (EC) will conduct the district level elections for assembly members together with the referendum on the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the last quarter of this year. This will be the latest step to oversee the direct election of MMDCEs within 24 months of election into office, … The post Election of MMDCEs

The National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) of dishonesty and cautioned that the election management body (EMB) is turning itself into a ‘smuggling’ institution in the country. “Otherwise why will an item that is not captured on an agenda be captured in the middle of your … The post Mornah quizzes

The Director at the National Peace Council (NPC), Mrs Gina D. Samey, has urged the media to be circumspect in their reportage ahead of the 2020 polls.  According to her, the media remains a critical pillar of Ghana’s democracy and as such they must help sustain it by staying away from publishing stories that could … The post Be circumspect in Election 2020 reportage

Professor Kwasi Ansu-Kyeremeh, a former Director of the Department of Communication Studies, University of Ghana, has reiterated the need for 30 per cent representation of chiefs at the local assemblies to contribute their quota towards strengthening the local governance system. He explained that “although the Local Government Act required chiefs to be consulted in the … The post Prof.

The nation’s leading football sides, Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko will be in difficult and tricky battles in the Normalisation Committee special competition aimed at occupying clubs until the committee completes it work. Amos Frimpong – Kotoko Grouped in two different zones (Southern and Northern sectors), Hearts will commence the campaign with a home … The post Hearts,

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Isaac Asiamah on Thursday inaugurated four committees as part of efforts to change the fortunes of sports in Ghana. The committees include the Ghana 2023 Project Team, the National Sports Policy Review Committee, the International Games and Competitions Committee and Local Organising Committee 2019 for the International Tennis Federation/African … The post MoYS

All commercial and goods carrying vehicles with gross weight of 3.5 tonnes and above are to be fitted with speed limiters as part of mechanisms to reduce growing road crashes in the country. Participants at the meeting The move, according to Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, was in line with Regulation 135 of L.I … The post Efforts to

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The Member of Parliament for Asawase in the Ashanti Region, Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, is pushing for the legalisation of motorcycles also known as okada for commercialisation purposes. Alhaji Muntaka said commercialisation of the trade would generate revenue for the state and create jobs to partly address the unemployment challenge the country was facing.  In … The post ?MPs

The National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE) has urged the media, civil society organisations (CSOs) and the citizenry to intensify the fight against corruption in the country. It noted that fighting the menace is a collective responsibility and must be done by citizens’ participation and public education. Ebenezer Tetteh-Wayo, the Accra Metropolitan Director of the … The post NCCE

PFour anti- Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) groups have reaffirmed their stance with a call on the government to find pragmatic solutions to constraints facing Ghanaian farmers to enable them produce all year round. They appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to ensure that the country “does not become an economic football for selfish foreign … The post Find

AUSTRALIA’S all-time top goal-scorer Tim Cahill announced his retirement on Friday, bringing an end to one of the country’s greatest football careers. The 39-year-old – who scored 50 goals in 108 appearances for the Socceroos and played in four World Cups – said he will not be looking for another contract following the end of … The post Australia legend Cahill hangs boots

A female reporter has called for boxing chiefs to suspend Bulgarian heavyweight Kubrat Pulev’s licence after he “forcibly” kissed her on the lips during an interview. Footage emerged of Pulev embracing Vegas Sports Daily’s Jennifer Ravalo when asked about fighting Tyson Fury. Pulev, 37, claimed the pair were friends, but Ravalo said she had only … The post Female

PThe Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development has launched the second Micro Business Excellence Summit (MBES) Awards to project small businesses and recognises their efforts at the micro level. The awards, slated for April 13, 2019, would be held on the theme: ‘Harnessing the Power of Creativity and Innovation in Small Business Development”. It … The post ?Second

PA man who lent his flat to two jihadists involved in the November 2015 Paris attacks has been sentenced on appeal to four years in prison. Jawad Bendaoud, 32, was accused of harbouring Abdelhamid Abaaoud and Chakib Akrouh following the killings. He denied knowing they were attackers. He was cleared at the trial in 2018, … The post ?Man jailed for harbouring Paris attackers