My name is Eric Boakye Antwi. You may already be familiar with me as I have had a strong presence in the Ghanaian press since 2007 when I wrote an open letter to then President J.A. Kufuor which was published in the Ghanaian Times of August 31, 2007. Your Excellency, I would like to commend … The post An open letter to the President Good morning, Your Excellency.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has opened a West African regional office for its Africa Trade and Investment (ATI) Programme in Accra, Ghana, as part of a strategy to shore up trade and investment between Africa and the US. ATI, which is the USAID’s flagship programme to implement the US government’s Prosper … The post USAID opens
While there is no established causal relationship between climate change and tuberculosis (TB), studies have begun to highlight the potential impact its effects could have on the spread of the disease. Undernutrition, HIV/AIDS, overcrowding, poverty, and diabetes have all been identified as TB risk factors that are worsened by climate change. Worryingly, many countries with high burdens of … The post Tuberculosis
A Ugandan national army soldier has shot and killed a government minister he was guarding. Retired Colonel Charles Okello Engola, who was the Deputy Minister for Gender and Labour, was shot at his home on Tuesday morning. It is not yet clear whether there was an argument between the soldier and Col (rtd) Engola.The soldier, … The post Soldier shoots dead politician he was guarding
A prominent Palestinian prisoner has died in an Israeli jail after 86 days on hunger strike. Khader Adnan was a senior figure in the militant group, Islamic Jihad, who Israel had charged with terrorism offences. The Israel Prison Service said he had refused medical treatment before he was found unconscious in his cell on Tuesday. … The post Palestinian dies in
South Africa’s prison authority has issued notice to terminate a contract with the multinational security firm, G4S. The company is responsible for running Mangaung Prison from where convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, escaped last May by faking his own death and planting a corpse in his cell. The escape only came to light last … The post South Africa ends
More than 100,000 people have fled Sudan since heavy fighting broke out between rival forces on April 15, the United Nations (UN) has said. Officials warned of a “full-blown catastrophe” if fighting does not end. A further 334,000 people have been displaced within Sudan. Fighting is continuing in the capital, Khartoum, between the army and … The post Sudan faces ‘catastrophe’
Parliament has by a resolution at an emergency sitting of Parliament, in Accra, yesterday, approved seven loan agreements to finance government projects. The loans are expected to be channeled into public sector reforms, COVID-19 response, food security and digital acceleration agenda of the government. The loans were approved by a majority decision both at the … The post Parliament
A fifth vehicle-assembly plant has been established in the country. Owned by Rana Motors and located at Amasaman, a community 26 kilometres from Accra towards Nsawam, the plant was inaugurated by President Nana Addo DankwaAkufo-Addo yesterday. There are already the stories of VW, Toyota, Nissan and Renault, in addition to native Kantanka Motors. The government … The post Support vehicle-assembly
The Hohoe Circuit Court has sentenced a 29-year-old farmer, to one year imprisonment for stealing two old water pumping machines worth GH¢1,600. Bright Abri pleaded guilty with an explanation. Inspector Rachel Osei Agyapomaa told the court, presided over by Mr Michael Johnson Abbey, that the complainant was a motor mechanic. The court heard that the … The post Farmer
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has warned family heads against distribution of property of the deceased without recourse to the law. “Without the acquisition of a Letters of Administration from a competent court of jurisdiction, any attempt by family heads or siblings of the deceased to share the property amounts to … The post CHRAJ
The Accra High Court yesterday dismissed a contempt application brought against the Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The court presided over by Justice Charles Gyamfi Dankwa awarded GH¢10,000 cost against the applicant, Secretary of the Board of National Cathedral, Kwabena Adu Gyamfi, also known as Reverend Kwabena Kusi Boateng. … The post Court
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has insisted that his government has done enough to demonstrate to workers unrelenting resolve in cushioning them against hardships following the aftermath of the global economic crisis and the Russia invasion of Ukraine. He explained that the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, coupled with COVID-19 pandemic scuttled a lot of … The post We’ve
Seeking to take advantage of one of their precious games in hand, reigning Premier League champions, Manchester City, welcome West Ham United to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. At the time of writing, the Citizens sit at the top of the table, while the Hammers are languishing in 15th place and remain in danger … The post In-form Man City set to brush off West Ham appeared
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has predicted that Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate will drastically slow down to 1.3 per cent in 2023, due to rising prices and monetary tightening leading to a contraction in domestic demand. This is lower than the projections of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The … The post GDP growth to slow drastically
The Gbese Traditional Council (GTC) in collaboration with the British High Commission has organised a cleanup exercise at the shoreline of Mensah Guinea, a community located behind the Art Centre in Accra. The exercise which was supported by the Aqua Africa, Trashy Bags and Zoomlion was aimed at keeping the coastline clean. Protected with hand … The post Gbese,
The World Amputee Football Federation(WAFF), governing body of amputee football, at its Extraordinary Congress on April 29, lifted a ban on Ghana’s participation in all amputee football activities. The global body accepted Ghana’s proposal to qualify for affiliation to its new membership criteria and presented same to Congress, which received a unanimous approval. The move, … The post Black
Following a Ghana Education Service (GES) approval to conduct taekwondo training programmes in basic and second cycle schools across the country, the Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF) has completed a conference with Regional Sports Directors in Kumasi. The weekend’s conference falls in line with the vision of the GTF, under the leadership of Mr Frederick Lartey … The post GTF holds
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says it is investigating the report published by the head of the dissolved Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng. According to the OSP, the investigation which was ongoing and far-reaching covered other issues pertainingto illegal mining. It has therefore assured the public and civil society … The post OSP
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