A woman from Argentina is winning hearts online for her decision to go back to school at the age of 99. Eusebia Leonor Cordal, reportedly, had to drop out of school at a young age.  After the loss of her mother and other family problems, young Eusebia had to give up her books. Now, years … The post Grandma goes back to school at the age 99? appeared first on

At least 50 civil society oganisations (CSOs) have been sensitised on the Representation of the Peoples’ Amendment Act (ROPAA) whilst soliciting their input as strategic stakeholders towards the implementation of the Diaspora electoral law. Issues bordering on requirements for registration, authentication of resident permit, registration centres, polling stations, appointment of registration and election officials, mode … The post CSOs

The Minister for the Interior, Mr Ambrose Dery, yesterday cut sod for the construction of hangers for police helicopters at the Formed Police Unit (FPU) headquarters at Tesano in Accra. The project which is being constructed by Rizzle Consult in partnership with Paramount Group would have facilities such as hanger space, car parks, landing sites … The post Interior

Government has dismissed claims by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is on the verge of collapse. According to government, available records suggest the scheme is rather buoyant and back to life following funding and logistical support given to it. Addressing a news conference in Accra on Tuesday, a Deputy … The post Govt dismisses

The Government has presented 64 vehicles to the Ghana Police Service (GPS) to augment their fleet at a ceremony in Accra yesterday. Mr Ambrose Dery (left)presenting the keys of the vehicles Mr David Asante-Apeatu looking on is COP Alex Amponsah Asiamah,Director-General Services The vehicles comprise of 20 Toyota Land Cruisers, 19 Toyota Hilux pickups and … The post Govt presents 64 vehicles

A new harmonised Act to ensure consistent regulation of the mining sector across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is expected to come into force by June this year. The draft ECOWAS Model Mining and Minerals Development Act (EMMMDA), and its implementation strategy is currently under review. The Act, which would only come … The post Harmonised

About 100 motor cycles have been impounded by the police in a special operation in the Accra metropolis for various offences. The exercise which started on April 15 to 17 was to ensure sanity on the roads during the Easter celebrations. Offending riders who were arrested at areas such as Makola ECG, TUC, Farisco, Trust … The post Police impound 100 motorcycles for various

A Bill to transform the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) into an authority is currently in Parliament for consideration after Cabinet approved it. When passed, the bill, according to Executive Director of the NRSC, May Obiri-Yeboah, would empower the Authority to sanction stakeholders of road safety which fail to comply with standards and code required … The post Bill

The government has concluded the education strategic plan aimed at creating an inclusive education system for quality education delivery, Professor Kwesi Yankah, Minister of State in charge of Tertiary Education, has disclosed. He said the document which spans from 2018 to 2030 would increase access to education and infrastructure as well as provide quality and … The post Strategic

The Electoral Commission (EC) has asked the public to disregard videos in which some persons were seen engaging in multiple voting during the referendum held on December 27 last year to create six additional regions. According to the EC, “after analysing the videos and conducting the necessary investigations, our conclusion is that the videos are … The post EC: Videos on referendum fake appeared

The Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan, has appealed for more Chinese investments in the Central Region to facilitate the transformation of the area as the government promote its flagship programme under the One-District-One-Factory concept. He explained that though Chinese investment had been increasing over years in the country, same cannot be said of the region. … The post Minister

Resurgent Accra Hearts of Oak will on Sunday trek to Sogakope to face the might of WAFA in a match day six southern sector fixture of the ongoing Normalisation Committee Special Cup competition. Both sides are tied on nine points apiece with the WAFA lads ahead of the Phobians on goal difference in second place with a point less than leaders, … The post Hearts

A delegation of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 12th African Games to be hosted by Morocco this August at Rabat, met with Ghana 2023 Project Team on the sidelines of the recent 6th AIPS Africa Conference held in Accra. The delegation led by Mustapha Elbayoudi, the LOC’s Press Attaché, explored various areas Ghana’s … The post Morocco 2019,

The Mfantsipim School in the Central Region has marked its 143rd Founders Day celebration with an advice to students to learn positive habits and traits of persons who contributed to the school’s success. Mr Magnus Rex Danquah, founder of Rics Consult Limited, who made the call, specifically mentioned some persons who had been named after … The post Mfantsipim School marks 143rd

The Dormaa East District Assembly in the Bono Region in collaboration with the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) is training deported irregular migrants from Libya and other North African Countries. The move is aimed at integrating the returnees into their families with employable skills. The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Dormaa East, Emmanuel … The post Dorma

The Brong-Ahafo Regional Police Command has intensified operations to apprehend a gang of armed robbers, who have been terrorising road users and passengers on roads connecting Nkoranza and other parts the country. Chief Inspector Augustine Kingsley Oppong, the Brong-Ahafo Regional Police Public Relations Officer, told the Ghana News Agency in Sunyani that the police received … The post B/Ahafo

A new office complex has been constructed for the Atebubu Amantin Municipal National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in the Bono East Region, to facilitate access to healthcare delivery. The project, funded through the assembly’s internally generated fund (IGF), has offices and other ancillary facilities. For the past fifteen years the Atebubu Amantin Municipal NHIS has … The post Atebubu

France is to invite architects from around the world to submit their designs for a new spire to sit atop a renovated Notre-Dame cathedral. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe told reporters they hoped for “a new spire that is adapted to the techniques and the challenges of our era”. The spire was completely destroyed in the … The post Global call to design new Notre-Dame spire

Peru’s former President Alan Garcia died in a hospital in Lima on Wednesday after shooting himself as police arrived at his house to arrest him in connection with a bribery probe, authorities said on Wednesday. Garcia, who had repeatedly denied wrongdoing, was 69. President Martin Vizcarra said on Twitter that he was “consternated” by Garcia’s … The post Peru

Ghana will for the second time host the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) in September this year in Accra on the theme, “Grow digital, leveraging digital transformation to drive sustainable food systems in Africa”. Ghana was privileged to host the maiden edition of the AGRF in 2009. The forum is expected to bring together heads … The post Ghana hosts African Green Revolution