Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, Senior Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, has observed that digitalising the economy will help curb corruption, encourage accountability, transparency, enhance good governance and rule of law. ”I fully support digitalisation even when I am alive or dead because it is a good thing and I like the initiative every … The post Digitalisation
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has urged political party leaders to help sustain the prevailing peace and cohesion by engaging in issue-based conversations rather than insults and name-calling. It noted that the prevailing peace, unity and harmony could only be sustained “if political elites based their conversations on issues”. “Political leadership need to … The post Base
A women’s rights advocate, MsSylvia Appiah, has called on the media to stop giving prominence to LGBTQ+ promoters and representatives, saying the group does not deserve any form of publicity in the country. “These LGBTI+ folks are gradually corrupting the morals of some Ghanaians, especially children, so I believe that when the media stops giving … The post ‘Stop
The government has reiterated its commitment to fulfill all obligations to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and other partners, to promote aviation safety and security within the West African sub-region. Deputy Minister of Transport, Frederick Obeng Adom, stated that, the establishment of the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB-Ghana), was in … The post Govt
The Sekondi College (SEKCO) in the Western Region has climaxed its 70th anniversary celebrations on the school compound with a well-attended durbar. At the event, last Saturday, there was a clarion call on the students and teachers to join the crusade in addressing climate change, plastic waste menace and environmental pollution. The celebrations, which was … The post Sekondi
There is no relief in the horizon for victims of the Ketu South tidal waves invasion, who have lost all their belongings to the sea. For now, we are taking steps to relocate them onto the nearby tiny island of Dzetagba (salt lagoon), said the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Maxwell KoffieLugudor. He … The post Ketu South tidal waves
Reconstruction of the 66-kilometre Tarkwa-Agona Nkwanta stretch of the Takoradi -Tarkwa highway has begun, the Ghanaian Times reports. On Saturday, a visit to the project site by this reporter revealed that excavators have begun clearing the shoulders from the Agona Nkwanta end through Kyekyewere, Kofikrom, Kadadwen, Nsuaem to the Simpa section of the road. These … The post Reconstruction
The assembly member of Wiaboman, a suburb ofDansoman, in the Ablekuma West municipality of the Greater Accra Region, Mr Clement Agyei, has bemoaned the indiscriminate dumping of refuse at unauthorised places in the community. Refuse, he said, are dumped on shoulders of the streets at night, into open drains and uncompleted structures in the area. … The post Wiaboman
The currently rulling female art in ghana ,Mona4reall together with Ghana’s best dance hall art have thrilled fans to their feet with the reigning song in Ghana “hits”. “hits” is currently one of the most enjoyed and popular songs on the airwaves from mona4realls maiden Ep released few weeks ago. Mona4reall on her Ep titiled … The post Mona4reall
Twenty brilliant but needy students in the Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region have received scholarship packages worth GH¢10,000.00. Each of the students and pupils selected from basic and senior high schools in Mampong and Meduma in the municipality received GH¢500.00 from ASA Savings and Loans in support of their education. Mr Alexander Opoku Ayitey, … The post 20
Work has commenced on the first phase of the Divisional Quarter -Master Office Complex for the Adentan Police. The project funded by spirited individuals and businesses in the Adentan Municipality would help address accommodation challenges confronting some of the units at the Divisional Headquarters. The one-storey facility when completed would serve as offices for tailoring … The post 1st
Thirty-seven educational institutions and organisations have received Head of State Awards (HOSA) license certificates to operate as awards centres in Accra. They include 35 senior high schools and two organisations to run and deliver the awards to young people. HOSA is a non-formal education and learning framework that challenges and equips young people between the … The post 37
The Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly (KKMA) yesterday donated 500 pieces of dual desks worth GH?145,000.00 to the Kpone-Katamanso Educational Directorate for distribution to selected schools in the area. Making the presentation the chief Executive Officer of KKMA, Mr Samuel Okoe Amankwah, advised the management of beneficiary schools to take good care of the furniture so that … The post KKMA
The government is considering introducing gifted and talented education into the country’s educational system to drive the transformation it desires, the Minister of Education, Dr Yaw OseiAdutwum has disclosed. According to him, as the country embarks on the Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) agenda, it was also important to focus on children who were … The post Govt
Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday launched the Konkomba Education Endowment Fund (KEEF) with the promise that government will always be responsive to the needs of the people. He explained that the future of every country depended on the kind of education provided to its people as it was pivotal in achieving significant … The post Veep launches
The Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has called for a stop to sand winning and other activities that exposes residents of coastal communities in the Ketu South Municipality to the harsh tidal waves resulting in displacement and destruction of property. Citing uprooting of mangrove along the coastal stretch as one of the activities, … The post After
A total of 3,188,114 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine doses have been administered across the country as at November 5, 2021, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said. Out of the number, 2,962,670 AstraZeneca vaccines have been administered with a first dose of 2,303,549 and a second dose of 659,121. The Service has also indicated that … The post COVID-19
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo left the country yesterday for Praia, capital of Cape Verde, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Jose Maria Neves, the President-elect of Cape Verde. The President, who is attending the event in the capacity of Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is expected to return today. … The post President
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has for the third consecutive time, been adjudged best Investment Promotion Agency (IPA)in West Africa by the Capital Finance International magazine (CFI.co). The new CFI.co award adds to other respected honours the centre had received over the last few years. The prestigious award arrived, right at the time, when … The post GIPC
The Borough of Brooklyn has named a street in Bed-Stuy after Ghana, highlighting the country’s leading role in building bridges amongst the global African family. Bed-Stuy, has been a center of African-American culture since the early 20th century and has been home to several cultural icons. Making the announcement and the presentation at a “Destination … The post US Borough
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