In the beginning of the 1920s, Brigadier General Gordon Guggisberg was posted by the Colonial Secretary of UK to Gold Coast as the Governor to kick start the process of preparing the colony towards self rule. He built the railways, Takoradi harbour and opened a very comprehensive college of education simply called
An effective and a well-directed planning strategy in the life of a country is pre-requisite and indispensable for the realisation of optimum economic growth development and prosperity. In the light of this ideal perception, it is very significant that the National Development Planning Commission in the Ghanaian situation must be regarded as a great asset … The post The
The National Peace Council (NPC) has urged the National House of Chiefs to complete the process of codification of all traditional areas in the country. Speaking at a dialogue organised by STAR Ghana Foundation and supported by Foreign
Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Techiman South Constituency in the Bono Region have petitioned the Ministryfor theInterior to investigate the shooting incident that occurred on December 8, 2020 at the Techiman South Collation Centre, which led to the death of two people, with six others sustaining injuries. The group observed that … The post NPP
The Eastern Regional Programmes Officer of the National Commission on Civic Education(NCCE), Agnes Asantewaa, has admonished the youth to develop the culture, ability, and willingness to tolerate opinions or behaviour that one dislikes or disagrees with. She noted that “people must develop the capacity to endure even in the face of extreme provocation. In life, … The post Develop
A member of the Keta branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region,Daniel Baccah, has eulogised Alban Bagbin as the most outstanding in the lineage of Speakers of Parliament of the Fourth Republic. “We have all seen this in the way he stood up to the Presidency over cuts in the budgetary … The post Bagbin eulogised for high standards as Speaker appeared
Three institutions have collaborated to support Global Money Week (GMW) 2021 to help people get the most out of life by protecting and enhancing their health and financial wellbeing. They are Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential in Asia and Africa, Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, a leading insurer and JA Ghana, a member … The post Prudential
The Ministry of Communications and Digitisation has reiterated the government’s commitment to bridging the digital divide in the country through mechanisms that will make particularly, rural dwellers benefit from the fourth industrial revolution. Mrs Magdalene Apenteng, Chief Director at the Ministry, disclosed this
British fighter Prince Patel earned a ninth round Technical Knockout victory over Tanzanian opponents Julius Kisarawe to win the vacant WBO Global, WBO Africa, WBA Intercontinental, IBF Continental and Commonwealth titles on Saturday in Accra. Patel focused on Kisarawe’s
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has encouraged families and individuals to make wills to legally declare their wishes on how to dispose of their properties after their demise.Madam Efua Brown Eyeson, a Legal Practitioner, speaking on the Intestate Succession Law (PNDCL 111), said if a person did not make a will before passing on, … The post Make
Accra Hearts of Oak has strengthened its technical department with the appointment of Obeng Hamza as an assistant coach.Hamza was unveiled last week via the club’s official twitter handle. According to management of the club, he will be on a three-year deal that will see him reunite with his former
Christopher Mbii emerged winner of this year’s first MTN Invitational golf tournament held at the Achimota Golf Club on Saturday. The banker who played on handicap two, recorded a net score of 41 after come back, to walk away with the ultimate trophy and products including an iPhone from MTN. The first time
The Black Stars of Ghana rounded up the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) –Cameroon 2021 – qualifiers with a 3-1 thrashing of Sao Tome and Principe at the Accra Sports Stadium, yesterday. Goals from Nicholas Opoku, Jordan Ayew and Baba Rahman ensured
Dr Eric Oduro Osae, a Public Financial Management and Local Government Expert, has urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to scale-up fight against plastic pollution in the country.He said MMDAs had a crucial role to play in ensuring that the plastic waste menace was reduced to the barest minimum or eliminated.He said inefficient plastic … The post MMDAs
The drug Ivermectin, which has been touted by some as an effective coronavirus (COVID-19) treatment even though it is clinically unproven, is at the centre of a legal battle in South Africa as some medics want it licensed
Islamist militants have ambushed a convoy that was trying to rescue civilians from a hotel amid fighting in northern Mozambique, reports say. A South African man has been confirmed as dead, but many details are unclear. Hundreds of people fled the
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Commissioner of Immigration (COI), Isaac Owusu Mensah as the new Deputy Comptroller-General of Immigration (DCGI) in charge of Finance and Administration. He was
The Small-scale Gold Mining Act of 1989 provided for the acquisition of small-scale mining licences by people who intended to go into artisanal mining. The artisanal miners who lawfully went into the enterprise were in groups of up to about 10 people.They worked by hand to dig, pan and wash gold. Those artisanal miners were … The post Embrace Otumfuo’s advice to intensify
The Accra Regional Police Command has commenced investigations into a case of an Uber driver who was drugged and his vehicle worth GH¢30,000 stolen at Achimota in Accra on Saturday. The victim Joseph Aryee told the police the suspect bought him a drink suspected to have been laced with a substance. The Public Relations Officer … The post … And investigate theft of Uber vehicle
Police in the Upper East Region have arrested a 29-year-old Burkinabé, Surogu Mumuni, for illegal possession and attempting to smuggle a Buruni Mod. 92 pistol into the country. He was arrested by police deployment at the Doba-Kandiga snap checkpoint along the Navrongo-Bolgatanga road, onboard a Mercedes Benz articulated truck heading to Accra from neigbouring Burkina Faso. A … The post Man,
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