The lifting of the ban on party politics in the country on May 18, 1992 led to multi-party elections that birthed the country’s Fourth Republic. The presidential election was held on November 3, that year and the parliamentary elections almost two months later on December 29. Going by the four-year electoral cycle adhered to in … The post Alan-led ARC gives Ghanaians
The Ghana Police Service has arrested the driver of a Hyundai truck with registration number GS 9018 – 20 for allegedly causing an accident involving a Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line on Thursday 18th April 2024. This is contained in a press release issued by the Ghana Police Service. “Police […] The post Police arrest
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO Disturbing data from a World Economic Forum study reveals that nearly 23.8 million tonnes (MT) (23,813,445), representing 14.8 percent of seafood produced in 2021, were wasted amid global concerns over food security issues. By 2030, it is estimated that a total of 181 million metric tonnes (MT) of aquatic foods will […] The post Nearly
At least 609 people died nationwide in road crashes during the first quarter of this year, as against 553 death srecorded last year, within the same period. Similarly, 3,823 others suffered various injuries asagainst 3,747 last year, within the same period. The accidents were 3,405 within the first quarter this year, as against 3,367 the … The post 609 die in road crashes 1st quarter 2024
Google has fired 28 employees following a sit-down protest over the tech giant’s contract to provide cloud computing and artificial intelligence services to the Israeli government The terminations come after the group No Tech for Apartheid on Tuesday occupied Google offices in California and New York to protest the $1.2bn contract known as Project Nimbus. […] The post Google
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated his dedication to building a robust cocoa industry that prioritizes the well-being of cocoa farmers.
Kenya’s military chief, Gen Francis Omondi Ogolla, has died after a military helicopter crashed in the west of the country, the president said. Ogolla – Kenya’s highest ranking military officer – was in the helicopter alongside 11 other military personnel. Only two people survived. In a news conference, President William Ruto said it was a […] The post Kenya helicopter crash kills country’s
The Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has stated that his office is currently investigating to determine the validity of the marriage ceremony between Gborbu Wulomo and Naa Okromo. This follows the release of the minor to her parents on Thursday, April 18, after being in the custody of the Department of Social Welfare under the […] The post We’re probing
By Dr. Christoph KAPP Anansi Green Energy The Swiss renewable energy company NEK Umwelttechnik AG (NEK) has been developing in the past years six large-scale onshore wind farms in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, which are ready for implementation. The total capacity to be installed is approximately 1,300 MW through the six projects. These […] The post
By Kizito CUDJOE The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has said some of its best-trained personnel are being lured away by competing state entities while others repatriate abroad upon completion of higher studies sponsored by the authority despite still under bond. According to Director-General of GSA Prof. Alex Dodoo, for instance, one of the personnel currently […] The post GSA
The government has commenced the rehabilitation of major roads within communities in the Ejisu Municipality, pledging to ensure the completion of the projects. Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso Boakye, who led officials of the Ministry to inspect the ongoing projects on Thursday, April 18, dismissed assertions that the projects were being done because of […] The post Govt
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has raised concerns over the establishment of new medical schools by tertiary institutions in the country. The president of the GMA, Dr. Frank Serebour, speaking to Citi News warned that this practice could lead to a reduction in the standards and quality of medical training and practice. Instead, he urged […] The post GMA opposes establishment
Some economic watchers have expressed scepticism about the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) projection that Ghana’s inflation will retreat to single digits by the end of 2025. In its Economic Outlook Report, the IMF forecasts an end-of-year inflation rate of 8 per cent for Ghana, aligning with the government’s goals outlined in the 2024 budget. The […] The post Economic
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