In recognition of excellence and volunteerism, Dr. Abena N. Asomaning, Founder of the Angel-Zoe Foundation, has been awarded for her commitment to the work of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Ghana as a Trustee representing the President of the Republic. The award also recognizes her philanthropic work and immense contributions to youth empowerment […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Health Committee of Parliament has revealed that an amount of $1.4 billion would be required to complete all ongoing Agenda 111 projects. The committee says that as of November 2023, over $251 million had been spent on the hospital projects, with 90 out of 102 at various stages of construction. The Ranking Member on […] The post About $1.4bn needed to complete
The Electoral Commission (EC) has hinted at processes being made to create more polling stations ahead of the 2024 elections. The EC, according to its intentions, wants to reduce the number of voters per polling station to 500. Speaking at an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) forum in Accra, the chairperson of the EC, Jean Mensa, […] The post EC
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, has disclosed that the government has been able to complete about 15 projects initiated by the previous government in the Ashanti region. He said hospital Projects inherited from the previous government, especially the Fomena hospital, has been completed and is currently operational. The Konongo hospital in the Asante Akyem Central, Kumawu […] The post Gov’t
Parliament on Tuesday approved the sum of GH¢149 million for the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Madam Diana Asonaba Dapaah, the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, moved the Motion for the House to approve the Budgetary allocation for the OSP. Mr Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, the Chairman for […] The post Parliament approves GH¢149 million
The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Advocate Joseph Whittal, is urging the government to expedite the passage of the anti-witchcraft bill. He explains that this urgency is due to the hardships faced by women labelled as witches, who cannot endure the associated assault and stigma. He spoke at the commemoration […] The post CHAJ
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, has rejected claims that the government has abandoned hospital projects in the region. He insisted that the projects, including those inherited from the previous administration, are at various stages of completion, while others are operational. The Minister says some of the projects have been commissioned and are currently in […] The post Govt
Political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Legon, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has waded into the controversy surrounding the Ghana Lithium agreement again. In his latest piece on the lithium deal, Gyampo took on two industry specialists– Fui Tsikata, a lawyer specialising in mining and Kofi Ansah, the founding Chief Executive of Ghana’s Minerals Commission. […] The post Lithium
The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Advocate Joseph Whittal, is urging the government to expedite the passage of the anti-witchcraft bill. He explains that this urgency is due to the hardships faced by women labelled as witches, who cannot endure the associated assault and stigma. He spoke at the commemoration […] The post CHRAJ
The 12th Batch of 525 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), comprising 257 drivers and 268 non-drivers, last Friday passed out at the Paramedic and Emergency Care Training School (PECTS) at Nkenkaasu in the Offinso North district. It follows a year’s intensive training programme in Emergency Medical Services to handle medical emergencies from Road Traffic crashes. The number adds to the over 2,000 youths who have benefitted from […] The post 525
Heads of seven Senior High Schools in the Ashanti region have been interdicted after being accused of hindering progress of government’s flagship educational programme – Free Senior High School (Free SHS). The affected heads are; Mrs Selina Anane Afoakwa of Kumasi Girls’ SHS, Mr Nathaniel Asamoah of Asanteman SHS, Mr Andrews Boateng of Kumasi Technical […] The post GES goes bonkers
Nana Bobie Ansah II, Chief of Bonwire in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has stressed the need to prioritise digital skill training for entrepreneurs, emphasising that Digitalisation is the key to the success of modern business. According to him, in a world where technology has become an integral part of almost every industry, it […] The post Digital skill is important
Emmanuel Adumua Bossman Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) joins rest of the world to mark the International Anti-Corruption Day on Friday. The commission dedicated the NACAP. Read More... The post CHRAJ Marks International Anti-Corruption
A management committee member for Ghana’s National Women’s Football Team (Black Queens), Gifty Oware-Mensah says there is a deliberate approach by all stakeholders as the team aims to ascend to the pinnacle of football in Africa. Following Ghana’s successful qualification for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Mrs. Oware-Mensah expressed the team’s […] The post We
In line with its dedication to empowering young persons, including through sports, the Sharaf Mahama Foundation has thrown its weight behind the eagerly awaited boxing bout between Seth ‘Freezy Macbones’ Gyimah and Seidu Konate II. The event is scheduled to unfold at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday, December 23, 2023, commencing at 6:30 PM, […] The post Sharaf
The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference says, “While it is not right to criminalize homosexuals just for being homosexuals, the state is within its right to criminalize the acts of homosexuals in the interest of the nation.” The anti-gay bill, formerly known as the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, is […] The post Ghana
The Vodafone Ghana Foundation has concluded the Northern Belt edition of its Homecoming programme, marking the culmination of the 2023 edition of the initiative nationwide. Spanning four weeks, the programme settled medical bills and ancillary costs for financially challenged patients, underscoring its steadfast commitment to community well-being. The Northern Belt edition commenced in the final […] The post Vodafone
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