President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Chair of the ECOWAS Authority, says the resurgence of military takeover in West Africa has the potential to devastate the whole region if not addressed immediately. “The resurgence of coup d’Etats in the region is a matter of grave concern. This evolution challenges the democratic way of life we have … The post Military

A Convenor of the Affirmative Action Bill Coalition, Ms Sheila Minka-Premo, has called on cabinet to expedite action on the Affirmative Action bill and put it before parliament for passage into law by the end of this year. “The passing of the Affirmative Action bill into law has taken too long since the formal process … The post Expedite passage of Affirmative Action

This year’s National Chocolate Week has been launched in AkuapemMampong in the Eastern Region, with a call on Ghanaians to make cocoa consumption a staple food. The event organised by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), in partnership with the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and Cocoa Processing Company (CPC), was on the theme: “Eat Chocolate, Stay … The post At

 A seven-member committee tasked to see to the rebuilding of Appiatse in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region has been unveiled in Accra.  Chaired by the Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Benito Owusu-Bio, the committee is to ensure the redevelopment of Appiatse into a green and sustainable community. Other members are … The post Appiatse

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Knustford University College, a private tertiary institution in Accra, to build the capacity of media persons in Communication and Governance. Per the MoU, members of the GJA would have the opportunity to undergo an annual 12 weeks free training programme for the … The post GJA,

Immediate-past Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana (UG), Professor Ebenezer Oduro Owusu, has been inducted as the third president of the Presbyterian University College, Ghana (PUCG). Rt. Rev. Professor Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, Chancellor of the university and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, conducted the investiture which was attended … The post Former

The Management of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has commissioned a seven-member committee to initiate the process of unity and reconciliation within the institution. The committee is expected to also work towards ensuring inclusion and healing that would ensure lasting peace in UEW.  The committee, chaired by Prof. Francis Owusu-Mensah, Principal of the College of Distance and … The post Committee

Professor Godfred Bokpin, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, has implored the government to explore more areas to reduce expenditure to further boost domestic revenue generation drive. He underscored the need to raise additional revenue for national development due to the projected expenditure for 2022, which had already been approved by Parliament was … The post Govt

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Akyem Oda Constituency in the Eastern Region, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has fulfilled his 2020 electoral campaign promise to his constituents.He promised his constituents part of his salary as interest-free loans if he wins the Akyem Oda parliamentary seat in the 2020 elections to improve livelihoods.Mr Acquah fulfilled the promise … The post MP fulfils

The Madina Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC) Abdul Rahman, has urged members of the party to remain resolute and united to bring the party back to power in 2024.According to him, the current economic challenges confronting the country calls for God’s intervention to redeem the country from total collapse.Mr Rahman made these … The post ‘Remain resolute

The Co-General Editor of the African Journal of International and Comparative Law, Professor Oteng Kufuor, has intimated that appropriate governance systems will strengthen legal regimes in all spheres of endeavour.“To achieve sustainable advancement, leadership must learn to put in place appropriate governance systems that did not restrict people’s rights or state institutions because it has … The post Appropriate

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Asiedu Nketia has bemoaned the rising cost of accessing electoral office in the country.He cautioned that the current situation did not augur well for the country’s democratic dispensation.“What we cannot dispute is that there is a rising cost of accessing electoral office in the country which … The post Asiedu

The President-General of the West Africa Nobles Forum (WANF), Nana Dr Appiagyei Dankawoso I, has urged the Burkina Faso coup leaders to opt for dialogue and return the country to civilian rule.According to the Kyeame to the Omanhene of the Asante Juabeng traditional area, dialogue was a better option to resolve grievances than the use … The post Opt for dialogue …WANF urges

The Appiatse Support Fund Committee has called on Ghanaians, both home and abroad and foreigners, to donate generously towards the redevelopment of the community. Rev. Joyce Aryee, chairperson of the committee, said the funds raised would be specifically used to rebuild the Appiatse community into a modern Green City and also create a source of livelihood … The post Donate

The Office of the Gborbu Wulomo Shitse has added his voice to a publication made on the 1st February edition of the Ghanaian Times. The publication which quoted the Nungua Mantse, requested of the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to “give full support to the General Manager of Top Kings Ltd, Mr. Benjamin … The post NUNGUA’S UNITY AND DEVELOPMENT

In recent times, I have been asked by some television hosts, students, friends and patients on whether or not I would have the COVID-19 vaccine. I think it’s a good opportunity to have a conversation about the issue as a Naturopath people look up to in Ghana and beyond, and I believe people are wanting … The post Misinformation, Vaccination

The Minerals Commission yesterday donated GH?2 million to the Appiatse Support Fund to support the rebuilding of the community, and provide much-needed assistance to the affected persons. The Commission has, thus, become the first organisation to contribute money to the Fund. At a brief presentation in Accra, the Board Chairperson of the Commission, Barbara Oteng-Gyasi, said the … The post Minerals

A legacy debt amounting to GH?65.5 million is impeding the operation and growth of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). According to the Managing Director (MD) of PMMC, Nana Kwasi Awuah, “the debts, incurred as a result of failure to service loans secured from four banks in the country, had become an albatross on the operations … The post PMMC saddled with GH?65.5m

The Minority in Parliament says the legal suit brought against Assin North Member of Parliament (MP), James Gyakye Quayson, is an attempt by the government to cow the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus into submission, in view of the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-Levy), which is currently before the House.  The leader of the caucus, Haruna … The post ‘Suit

As usual, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held a meeting yesterday to respond to the military takeover of the presidency in Burkina Faso, a member state.It has become a convention that any time a member state suffers a military takeover, the community would meet, deliberate on related matters and issue communiqués.The highlights … The post Adopt new