The changes in the NDC party’s leadership positions appear to have taken many by surprise as it is the first time during the tenure of a Parliament that a party has initiated changes in the front bench of its leadership. The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey has emphatically stated … The post Mixed reactions greet Minority
The experts say that when forests are cleared or degraded, they can become a source of greenhouse gas emissions by releasing stored carbon. It is estimated that globally, deforestation and forest degradation account for almost 11 per cent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Other sources of carbon dioxide emissions are the burning of fossil fuels … The post Safeguard
Karpowership Ghana Company Limited has partnered the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to mark this year’s International Day of Education. The company organised a mentorship programme at the Applied Technology Institute School at East Legon, Accra, to mark the day. Students at the institute were taken through various topics on the importance … The post Karpowership,
The Director General of the Institute of Educational Planning and Administration of the University of Cape Coast, Dr Michael Boakye-Yiadom, has called for support from all sectors of the society in financing education in the country. He noted that the support from stakeholders would contribute towards improving quality education. He, therefore, called for the adoption … The post All
The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has set up a new digital payment platform to help recover loans from borrowers living outside the country as part of its diaspora recovery drive. Introduced in December last year, the platform named ‘Pay Engine’ would enable borrowers in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and other places, to … The post Students
The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr Sugandh Rajaram, has urged Indian businesses to partner Ghanaian businesses to leverage on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in order to grow their business to reach a wider market. According to him, some businesses were exploring partnerships with Ghanaian businesses to leverage the AfCFTA, however more … The post Ghana,
Character formation should be made an integral part of the country’s educational system as part of efforts to curb indiscipline among young individuals, an educationist has advocated. According to the President of Save the Nation for Future Leaders, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Mr Kwadwo Atta Apeakorang, this would help raise responsible youth. “Many youngsters tend … The post Let’s
The Techiman Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Benjamin Yaw Gyarko, on Tuesday cut the sod for construction of a two-storey six-unit classroom block for the Aduana Model Basic Schools (AMBS) at Wiawso in the Bono East Region. The project will be completed in six months. Mr Gyarko in his remarks, said the facility was funded by … The post Techiman
Novak Djokovic continued his scintillating form at the Australian Open, brushing aside world No. 6 Andrey Rublev in straight sets to reach the semifinals. It was yet another near-perfect display of tennis from the 35-year-old, as he continued his seemingly inevitable march towards a record-equaling 22nd grand slam with a 6-1 6-2 6-4 victory in … The post Djokovic reaches Aussie semis appeared
Premier League clubs have broken the record for transfer spending during the January window with a £440-million spree, according to sports finance experts Deloitte. By 3pm GMT on Tuesday, the gross spend by Premier League sides had surpassed the competition’s previous high of £430 million in January 2018. Funded by their new owners, Chelsea have … The post Premier
Cameroun and Mali crashed out of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Tuesday as the group phase in Algeria came to a shock-riddled climax. Two-time runners-up Mali needed only a score draw against Mauritania to top Group D, but lost 1-0 with Mamadou Sy scoring the 53rd-minute goal that took his country to the quarterfinals. … The post Cameroun, Mali make shock CHAN
The maiden edition of an exhibition that aims to promote Ghana’s aviation, cargo and tourism sectors in the United States of America (USA) has been launched. Slated for June 17 this year in New York, the “Aviation, Cargo and Tourism Expo 2023” aims to whip up interest in Ghana’s tourist attractions, entertainment and culture, export, … The post New York to host Ghana Expo 2023
Stakeholders in the country’s agricultural sector have called on the government to restore the tax exception on agro-inputs. They are CropLife Ghana, Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana, Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) and the Ghana Rice Interprofessional Body (GRIB). The Executive Director of PFAG, Dr Charles Nyaaba, speaking … The post Agric
Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO) Alhaji Richard Nuhu Gibril, yesterday bowed out at pullout ceremony having rendered 33 years of dedicated and invaluable service to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). DCFO Gibril was until yesterday’s ceremony the Accra Regional Fire Commander. Dressed in his GNFS ceremonial black and red uniform, DCFO Gibril for the … The post GNFS pulls
A training workshop on pre-hospital emergency care and cardiovascular diseases was held to encourage timely intervention for individuals, who suffer cardiac arrests, in Kumasi, the Ashanti Region. Dubbed the ‘The Basic Life Support’, the day’s event was organised by the Elijeko Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, in collaboration with the National Ambulance Service (NAS), last Friday. … The post Workshop
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), in the Assin South Constituency is determined to win the seat in the 2024 parliamentary and presidential elections through numerous engagements with grassroots supporters. The NDC has therefore outdoored a project dubbed, “Agenda win the Assin South seat at all cost” at a colourful event at AssinBesease. The maiden event … The post ‘NDC
Parliament will resume sitting on Tuesday, February 7, after Members of Parliament (MPs) took a break for the Christmas and New Year holidays. A statement signed by Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, and issued to the Ghana News Agency in Accra, on Tuesday, said: “The Third Session of the Eighth Parliament of … The post Parliament reconvenes on Tuesday appeared
A Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for the New Juaben South Constituency has said the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has paid his dues and therefore can be a good president if given the nod. Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, Dr Mark AssibeyYeboah said the impact of the Vice President … The post Bawumia has paid his dues …Former NPP MP
The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Central Region has congratulated Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on his appointment as the Minority Leader in Parliament. The national leadership of the party on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, announced a shake-up of its leadership in Parliament. Dr Cassiel Ato Forson was announced as the new … The post Central Region NDC salutes Ato
Former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has officially handed over the sector to caretaker minister, Mavis HawaKoomson. This followed a directive from the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo through his Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, on the back of the former’s resignation two weeks ago. At a ceremony … The post Dr
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