By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have passed a Forced Labour Regulation (FLR) designed to eradicate goods tainted by labour exploitation from the EU single market. The legislation, adopted on April 23, 2024, is deemed crucial, reaffirming the EU’s determination to prohibit products associated with or originating from forced labour. Commenting on […] The post
By Murtala Issah A twenty-eight-year-old nurse, Zainab Ali, has been sentenced to six years in prison with hard labour after she was found guilty of causing harm contrary to Section 69 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The convict, on January 12, 2024, poured hot water on her husband, Ryan Yussif, following a […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised Ghanaians to avoid traveling to the Gao and Ansongo regions of Northern Mali. In a statement, the Ministry disclosed that the major highways linking Mali and Niger, particularly the Gao and Ansongo Regions of Northern regions of Mali have recorded terrorist harassment of commuters who […] The post MoFA
Former first lady Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama has shared time-tested advice with young ladies attending a singles camp meeting and inspired them to make the most of their singleness while striving for personal and spiritual growth. Mrs Mahama was speaking as the special guest of honour at the 2024 Young Singles Camp Meeting of the […] The post Lordina Mahama interacts with
The United Nations has called on Iran and Israel to show restraint, with the threat of a full-scale direct conflict between the pair looming over the Middle East. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the adversaries at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Sunday not to further escalate tension in the region with further […] The post UN
As part of measures to bolster the law enforcement capabilities of the Ghana Police Service and enhance their capacity, Newmont’s Development Foundation in Ahafo funded the construction of a Police Training School in Kenyasi No. 1, one of the company’s host communities in the Ahafo Region. The Police training school, the first and only one […] The post Newmont’s
Antonio Rüdiger said dealing with “super striker” Erling Haaland in Real Madrid’s Champions League quarterfinal with Manchester City is “personal” for him as a defender, as Madrid look for Read More... The post ‘I Have Personal Beef With Haaland’
Green Diversity Foundation, a non-governmental organisation committed to the preservation of the environment, has marked this year’s World Zero Waste Day under the theme Partnership for Sustainable Production and Consumption. The event saw school children from the Pinoko Educational Complex in attendance. The students were taken through the basic rudiments of keeping the environment clean […] The post Laws
The President of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Ghana, King Ali Awudu, is worried about the frustrations that headteachers are going through in the line of their work. He says the headmasters are unable to voice out their frustrations for fear of being dismissed. Speaking in an interview with TV3’s Kemini Amanor, he said “No […] The post Headteachers
Teachers are underpaid in Ghana, President of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Ghana, King Ali Awudu, has said. He described the situation as unfortunate, given that teachers put in so much effort to impart knowledge to young ones yet retire as very poor people. “Teachers all over Ghana are underpaid. It is unfortunate that teachers […] The post It’s
The President of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Ghana, King Ali Awudu, wants the government to extend the One Student, One Tablet initiative for senior high schools to basic schools as well. He said that basic schools, which formed the critical aspect of the education ladder, have not seen much investment He said this while […] The post One Student, One
President of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) Ghana, King Ali Awudu, has bemoaned the plights of Ghanaian teachers, especially those within the basic school system, due to bad conditions of service. He said male teachers suffer the most, especially in their quest to find their better halves. According to Mr. Awudu, some in-laws end […] The post ‘Are
A former Member of Parliament for Odododiodio, Reginald Niibi Ayi-Bonte, has stated that the media is to blame for the misunderstanding of issues around the marriage between 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo and 13-year-old Naa Okromo. NiiBi Ayi-Bonte castigated the media for what he likened to sensationalism, which he said has caused all the bad commentary about […] The post Blame
The President of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Ghana, King Ali Awudu, is concerned about the condition of service for teachers in Ghana. Regarding the salaries of teachers, Ali Awudu said when asked whether teachers in Ghana earn up to GHS3000 ” For being in the service for 19 years and with a second degree […] The post With
As part of efforts to help solve sanitation issues at Ejisu RC School, the Antwi Mensah and Family Foundation has commissioned a 15-seater toilet facility for the Junior High School, Primary and the KG including washrooms. The facility comprises a common shower for the kindergarten as well as changing rooms for both male and female […] The post Antwi
Participants in a resolution, following the JoyNews-Youth Bridge Foundation National dialogue on cybersecurity, have charged the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) to expedite action on the development of the needed Legislative Instrument that would provide the operational backing for the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (1038). The Resolution further acknowledged that the […] The post
Shalimar Abbiusi, the former spokesperson for the New Force Movement, has announced her decision to sue the state of Ghana at the international ECOWAS court for human rights violations and injustice. The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) arrested and subsequently deported Shalimar on a charge of illegal entry in December 2023. The GIS was highly criticised […] The post New
The Minister of Finance Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has explained that Artificial intelligence (AI) is forecast to contribute up to US$15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, of which US$1.2 trillion could be generated in Africa, thereby making AI one of the biggest economic opportunities available to our Continent. He said that Ghanaian authorities intend […] The post AI:
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Mastercard Foundation and its partners have announced plans to invest in four key value chains: rice, soybean, poultry and tomatoes. The investment is expected to lead to a significant increase in production and value addition for these commodities. Known as the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) programme, Mastercard […] The post
AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is hoping to see Antoine Semenyo continue in his splendid form as the Premier League approaches its business end. The Black Stars forward was the hero on Wednesday night when the Cherries came from behind to secure a 4-3 victory in a thrilling encounter against Luton Town. Despite trailing 3-0 […] The post Bournemouth manager counting
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