Five business operators in Accra have been arrested by the police for failing to register with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) and breaching the Data Protection Act. They are representatives of CareFlight Ghana, a clinic and ambulance services providing company, Embassy Gardens, a residential facility, Morning Star School, KABFAM Ghana Limited, dealers in electronic appliances, … The post 5

The Accra Cir­cuit Court has commenced the trial of a blogger, whose activities allegedly caused panic withdrawals among dollar accounts holders of their monies from various banks in the country, last year. Jeffrey Eppirim Nyame, who is also an information technology professional, is facing charge of publication of false news and abet­ment of crime. His … The post Trial

 A new report has recorded more than 300 human rights abuses against the LGBTQ community by state and non-state actors following the en­actment of the anti-homosexuality law in Uganda. The report was released by a group of rights agencies under the Convening for Equality. Between January and Au­gust 2023 “real and perceived LGBTIQ+ persons were … The post Uganda’s

 Speakers at a conflict resolution and minority conference in Darkar, Senegal, have urged journalists and the me­dia to engage in ethical reporting, information sharing and in-depth analysis of migration issues to reverse massive migration from Africa to Europe. They advocated for journalists to practice such reporting skills to ensure the public are not misin­formed and … The post Journalists,

In the dark after midnight, it was like rush hour in the northern Gaza Strip. Thousands of Palestinian workers had heard that Israel was to open its side of the Erez crossing at dawn after 12 days of closure in response to renewed violent protests by the separation fence with Israel in the east of … The post Gaza tensions ‘boiling’ as workers hit by border

Republicans have launched their much-her­alded impeachment inquiry into the business dealings of President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter – but don’t expect fireworks at the first hearing on Thursday. The event has been given the title “The Basis for an Impeach­ment Inquiry of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.” and features a line-up of academics … The post Republicans

 Dutch police say at least two people have been killed after twin shootings in Rotterdam. A male attacker, 32, first opened fire at a home before setting the building alight, local media report. He then made his way to the city’s Erasmus Medical Centre where he shot at least one other person. Armed police teams … The post Suspect held after deadly shootings in Rotterdam

Individuals seeking to study or work abroad are advised to engage the services of qualified professional institutions in or­der to navigate the challenges that come with it. Studying or working abroad could be a life-changing experience, offering individuals the opportunity to gain a global perspective, immerse themselves in new cultures, and re­ceive a high-quality education, … The post Study

Political parties have been urged to be advocates of the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill (AA Bill) into law to ensure equal representation at all levels. The Convenor of the Affirmative Action Coalition Bill, Mrs Sheila Minkah-Premo, said such political parties would help promote decision making process at all levels. She made the appeal … The post Political

The Chief Director of the Northern Regional Coor­dinating Council (NRCC), Alhaji Alhassan Issahaku, expressed worried about the poor performance of the students in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and West African Senior School Certificate Examina­tion (WASSCE) in the region, saying that the performance of students in the region in both examinations had been poor … The post Three

 A Telecom Operator, AT Ghana, through its ‘AT Touching Lives’ on Wednesday organised a blood donation exercise to support Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) patients. This exercise was organised in partner­ship with National Blood Bank, the ex­ercise, that took place at AT Head office in Accra, was to commemorate the Sickle Cell Awareness month. The Head … The post ‘AT

 The Empowerment Worship Centre (EWC) donated educa­tional materials valued more than GH¢200, 000 to students in Accra over the weekend. The items included bags, shoes, books, pencils, pens, erasers, crayons, mathemat­ical sets, and uniforms. The donation, which was through its charity organiation, Empowerment Care Foundation, is expected to benefit more than 12,000 students. The donation … The post EWC

 Forty journalists in the Northern Region were last Thursday trained in the rudiments of biotechnology and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in Ghana to enhance their knowledge and reportage on the technology. It was organised by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Institute (CSIR)-Savannah Agriculture Research In­stitute (SARI) in collaboration with Open Forum on Agricultural … The post 40

Women in media must speak out against gender inequality and claim their rightful position in the media landscape, the Executive Director of GDA Media Limited, Oheney­ere Gifty Anti, has said. That, she said would provide an equal opportunity for women to succeed in the media industry while eliminating gender stereotyp­ing which could be an obstacle … The post Women

Power Queens, the female staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), have inaugurated a 10-seater wa­ter-closet facility for the Akropong School for the Blind in the Eastern Region. The facility, provided with the support of the management of the company, comes with five urinal pots for the males section and hand washing sink for … The post Power Queens support

 The Rotary Club of Accra North Kaneshie has refurbished the Kane­shie Polyclinic Children’s Ward, to provide quality healthcare delivery in relation to maternal and child health care. Rotary clubs bring together people across generations who wish to create last­ing change in the world, in their communi­ties, and in themselves. The District Governor, 9104, David Amankwaah, … The post Rotary

 The Ghana Health Ser­vice (GHS) has expressed concern over the low use of contraception in the country, despite its highly sexually-active population. Dr Kofi Issah(fifth from right) and other dignitaries applauding after the 2023 family planning week. Photo. Ebo Gorman It says while only 28 per cent of mar­ried women use modern contraception methods, 23 … The post Highly

The Electoral Commission (EC) has been urged to make conscious efforts to improve relations between opposition parties and parliament to enable the smooth implementation of electoral reforms. Such a move, according to Dr Kojo Asante, Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement, Centre for Democratic De­velopment, Ghana (CDD-Ghana), would help in erasing concerns about favouring and … The post EC

 The flagbearer of the Nation­al Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has sympathised with victims of the recent flood that ravaged the country. Persons in various parts of the country especially in the Great­er Accra Region were affected during flash floods last week. The former president in a statement issued in Accra described the floods … The post Former

 THE Minority has called on government to recapitalise the National Investment Bank (NIB) and abort any idea of selling it to the Agriculture Development Bank (ADB). The National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus noted that the poor state of the NIB was self-inflicted as a result of government’s failure to repay loans it guaranteed for contractors … The post Minority