The University of Ghana and Kaneshie Kingsway I Basic School on Monday emerged winners of two separate debates organised to commemorate this year’s Commonwealth Day in Accra. An argument for the motion “Is commonwealth still relevant?” earned the premier university’s team 254 points to beat their counterparts from the University of Professional Studies, Accra which … The post UG,

The citizenry have been urged to consider the People’s National Convention (PNC) as a viable alternative to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 general election.  This is because unlike what successive governments have done in the past, the PNC will only offer practical solutions to the country’s … The post PNC viable

A media convention programme with the objective to sensitise stakeholders, particularly journalists on media coverage ahead of the general election in December, was yesterday launched in Accra by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA). It had the theme; “The 2020 Election: Role of the media in promoting civility and discernment in the political discourse.” The programme, … The post Media

A three-day conference dubbed “Ghana Gold Expo” is underway in the Western Regional capital of Takoradi with the theme; “Promoting zero mercury.” The Minister of Lands and Mineral Resources, Mr Kwaku Asoma-Cheremeh who opened the conference on behalf of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said the Western Region was the hub for gold mining. He … The post Ghana Gold Expo

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah once said, “I am not an African because I was born in Africa, but because Africa was born in me”. Today, inferiority complex is almost synonymous to Africans. The black race has been so stigmatised of being inferior that it has affected the mentalities and perceptions about ourselves to the extent that … The post RUNNING AWAY FROM OUR OWN SHADOWS appeared first on

Swami Sivananda once said: “Thought is a vital, living force, the most vital, subtle and irresistible force that exists in the universe. … Thoughts are living things.” To unleash the tremendous power reserves which currently sleep within you, it is critical that you first become aware of the nature of the mind. The first step … The post THE NATURE OF THE MIND appeared first on

Expansion works on the Yendi water project in the Northern Region is expected to commence in June this year, Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Madam Cecelia Abena Dapaah announced in Accra yesterday. The project is being funded with a $30 million concessional loan facility from the Export-Import (Exim) Bank of India. According to the … The post Yendi water expansion works

Getachew Tessema’s eyes are filled with tears every time he remembers the life of his son who died a year ago. His son Ethiopian Airlines pilot Yared Getachew and co-pilot Ahmedinnur Mohammed perished in a plane crash along with 155 people on March 10, 2019. Speaking at a commemoration ceremony held at the Ethiopia Air … The post Tears, sorrow on 1st anniv

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is taking steps to ensure that Ghana ratified the African Union Protocol on Free Movement of persons in Africa, Ms Shirley Ayorkor Botchway has said. She however indicated that the said Protocol was not yet in force as it has not received the requisite number of 15 … The post Ghana taking steps to ratify AU protocol

The Ashaiman Circuit Court presided over by Mr Charles Boateng has sentenced Seth Ocloo, assemblyman for Tebibianor, Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, to a fine of GH?1,800 for assaulting a police officer.   The court fined him after he pleaded guilty to two counts of offensive conduct and assault on public officer.   Assistant Superintendent of Police … The post Court