Leading global stationery brand BIC® has launched the BIC® Junior Art Master Challenge for students in basic schools to allow them showcase their creativity while honing their artistic talents. The competition which is under the theme “My COVID-19
A Senior Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has asked the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to adopt a ‘One Man One Vote’ (OMOV) system for electing a successor of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as the party’s flagbearer going into the 2024 elections. He explained that the OMOV principle, if … The post Ransford
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Songhai Group, Hene Kwarpong, has postulated that the Agyapa Royalties Agreement is a good initiative introduced by the government. However, he noted that the government must build trust among the citizenry in order to get them to appreciate
Dr Archibald Yao Letsa, Volta Regional Minister, on Tuesday called on the people of Avenor Traditional Area to reciprocate the government’s contributions to the area to justify the continuous trust reposed in them. He said the government’s assistance to the area include the creation of a traditional Council and the elevation of the area to … The post Reciprocate govt’s kind gesture-
A former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Moses Asaga, has criticised the government for introducing new tax policies in the 2021 budget statement. “It will be unfair for consumers to pay more for fuel as a result of the new taxes and there should be an alternative way of raising more … The post Moses Asaga criticises govt for new tax policy
The Market Queen mother of Suhum in the Eastern Region, Nana Korkor, has appealed to the president to appoint a hardworking and respectful person to run the affairs of the municipality for the next four years. She indicated that such a person would accord traditional authorities in the municipality with utmost respect. “We need a … The post ‘Appoint hardworking, respectful person
The approval of the Pan African Quality Policy will improve product standards for the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Dr Hermogene Nsengimana, the Secretary-General and President of African Organisations for Standardisation has said. He said a quality policy was developed
A former Technical Advisor at the Finance Ministry, Dr Sam Mensah has called for some drastic expenditure cuts and prudent use of public expenditure to deal with Ghana’s rising public debt stock. Speaking on PM Express Business Edition on JoyNews, Dr Mensah noted that another way of dealing with the situation
The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball has announced that Ghana, will stage the 2021 African Championships from December 6-10. It would be the first time Ghana would be hosting the championship, since it was staged once in Algeria and twice in Egypt. The Championship would be held in Cape Coast in the Central region … The post Ghana to host 2021 Africa Goalball
Home appliances company, Hisense, has rallied support for the upcoming Boys Brigade (BB) Ghana soccer gala and knockout competition. The support forms part of the company’s quest to support sports, particularly football in the country. The company donated products and unspecified amount of money to be given as prizes for the two competitions. President of … The post Hisense supports
Hearts of Oak coach, Samuel Boadu, has attributed the Phobians loss to Dreams FC in the Ghana Premier League to numerical advantage handed the host. Hearts defender Nuru Sulley was expelled in the second half of their game against Dreams and eventually suffered a 2-0 defeat that saw them dropped
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council (EC) member, Dr. Tony Aubynn retained his position as chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee. The Medeama SC Board Chairman will continue to steer affairs for the next one year. Dr. Aubynn has over 20 years of senior management experience spanning
The James Cole Ward was yesterday inaugurated and handed over at the 37 Military Hospital, in Accra. The ward, which was named after Late Chief Warrant Officer (WO) James Cole, was to honour him for his extraordinary commitment and sacrifices throughout his services with the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). At a short ceremony to handover … The post James Cole Ward at 37 Military
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, to be firm in tackling the drainage challenges in the country.Asantehene also urged the minister to stand by his authority regardless of
South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) has suspended its Secretary General, Ace Magashule, in line with tougher rules for party officials charged with corruption, Eyewitness News and state broadcaster SABC reported on Wednesday. Magashule faces corruption charges over a contract
The Seychelles, which has fully vaccinated over 60 per cent of its population against COVID-19, is bringing back restrictions amid a rise in cases. The archipelago of nearly 100,000 people recorded close to 500 new cases in the three days to 1 May and has about 1,000 active cases. A third of the active cases … The post Most vaccinated nation Seychelles sees COVID-19 spike
The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), an inter-governmental organisation, which focuses on the fisheries sector, has set up a Regional Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Center (RMCSC). This is to enable the country to effectively monitor fishing and its related
The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, on Tuesday announced the establishment of an office in Accra for the co-ordinated mechanism for the safety of journalists in the country. He said the office would receive complaints of alleged attacks and intimidation on journalists, validate same, follow up and push for conclusion of investigations and the … The post Office
The Accra Human Rights Court yesterday adjourned to May 17, 2021, the case in which a lawyer is seeking the court to jail musician, Rex Omar, and 14 others for contempt of court. Mr Gabriel Awunyo, who is representing George William Dickson, veteran musician, Akosua Adjepong, and two others, was in court on Wednesday
Seth Kwadwo Dese, 69, a retired teacher, and father of eight, who allegedly abused his underage daughter for two years, and later threw her onto the street when she started resisting his sexual advances, was on Tuesday arraigned. He pleaded not guilty to the counts of incest and indecent assault when he appeared before … The post Retired teacher in court for incest appeared first
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