Participants at the Swedru Conversation. INSET: Dr. Roger Kanton Former Research Scientist with the Savannah Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Dr. Roger Kanton has lamented the increasing importation of onions, Read More... The post ‘Onions, Tomatoes Importation
Trainees of the now-defunct Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) have expressed readiness to thwart any attempt by the government to exploit the NABCO programme for political gains, especially ahead of the 2024 general elections. Despite their efforts, the trainees claim that all attempts to prompt the government to fulfill its payment obligations of the nine-month arrears […] The post We’ll
The Executive Director of A Rocha Ghana, Dr. Seth Appiah-Kubi, is calling on stakeholders to urgently implement strategies to achieve the SDG 13 target: Climate Action. His remarks follow a report by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, revealing January 2024 as the world’s warmest January on record, with global temperatures 1.66°C above the […] The post A
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to present his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The announcement was made by Read More... The post President Akufo-Addo To Present Last SONA On Feb 27
Switzerland, through its State Secretariat for Migration, is partnering the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) to host a two-week Migration Management Course. In her opening remarks, Swiss Ambassador to Ghana Simone Giger began by quoting Amy Pope, Director General-International Organisation for Migration, who said: “Migration is a transformational force that can facilitate innovation, […] The post
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Security and Counter-Terrorism, Emmanuel Kotin, is urging victims of the May 7, 2023, military brutality in Ashaiman to take action. Civilians in the town were attacked following the death of a young soldier in the area in May 2023. Parliament’s Committee on Defence and Interior was tasked […] The post Ashaiman
The government is making a concerted effort to enhance its appeal as a preferred base for Chinese businesses on the African continent, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said. He made this known during an engagement with the Chinese Business Community in Ghana under the Ghana Mutual Prosperity Partnership held in Accra. “We want to use […] The post Gov’t
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI) and the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana (COCMAG) have agreed to publish the recommended distribution and retail prices of the various grades of cement sold in each of their respective distribution zones. The Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T Hammond called the meeting to express concern about the […] The post Cement
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), in collaboration with Forte Medical Ltd, has conducted the first-ever “Nanox Arc X-ray Tomography Scan,” marking a significant milestone in Sub-Saharan Africa. This cutting-edge service not only represents a technological leap but also offers a more cost-effective alternative for patients with lower radiation levels compared to conventional CT […] The post UGMC
The Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) is urging delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who will be electing parliamentary candidates within constituencies with sitting Members of Parliament, to choose persons who are fit for the job. According to the executive secretary of ACEPA, Dr. Rasheed Draman, Parliament needs experienced legislators. The NPP will […] The post Elect
The Member of Parliament for the Builsa South constituency, Dr. Clement Apaak, says the National Democratic Congress’ decision to cancel the teacher licensure exam should the party emerge victorious in the 2024 polls remains unchanged. According to him, the NDC is of the view that the exam can’t be used as the optimal method for […] The post NDC’s
…safeguards financial system integrity Old Mutual Ghana, a leading insurance company, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to reinforce their commitment to ensuring the integrity of Ghana’s financial system. The visit’s purpose was, among other things, to address key issues regarding Old Mutual’s collaboration with the FIC and shed light […] The post
The National Teaching Council (NTC) has clarified that it has not made any changes to the results of the Teacher Licensure Examination. This clarification comes in response to an announcement suggesting possible alterations from fail to pass in the examination results. In a statement, the NTC emphasized that it “has not made any changes to […] The post Teacher
A Deputy Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, has reiterated the government’s commitment to pursuing wealth creation programs in 2024 to benefit the country’s teeming youthful population. The Deputy Minister for Finance, in charge of Wealth Creation, in a statement welcoming the New Year, […] The post We’ll
Kairos Experience 2023, the annual end-of-year spirit-filled event of Action Chapel International, opens on 29th December in Accra under the theme “From Victory to Victory”. The 4-day event is held to thank the Lord for His provisions, grace and mercies through the year, and will run from Friday 29th December 2023 through to Monday 1st […] The post Action
Following the recent Akosombo Dam Spillage that displaced residents in Lower Volta, OmniBSIC Bank staff have demonstrated their generosity and commitment to the community through the Bank’s Staff CSR project known as the SEEK Initiative. Recognizing the urgent need for support, the bank’s staff raised funds and donated essential supplies to families now residing at […] The post
Out of the 20,181 teachers who sat for the 2023 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) 2&3, a significant number of 9,556 – over 30% – have failed to meet the pass mark. According to the National Teaching Council (NTC) the results will officially be released on Thursday, December 21, 2023. A statement from the National […] The post Over 9,000 teachers fail 2023 licensure
The Kumasi Traditional Council, presided over by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has sought clarity from the Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, on the conduct of teacher licensure exams, which became the centre of recent controversy. This occurred during an Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs meeting in Kumasi, where the sector minister was […] The post Education
In a sobering analysis of government’s 2024 budget, WaterAid Ghana highlights a concerning 68% reduction in allocation for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR) compared to the previous year. The total budget for MSWR plummeted from GH¢1,847,454,545 in 2023 to a mere GH¢591,052,380 in 2024. This drastic reduction is primarily attributed to a […] The post
The Kumasi Traditional Council, presided over by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has sought clarity from the Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, on the conduct of teacher licensure exams, which became the centre of recent controversy. This occurred during an Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs meeting in Kumasi, where the sector minister was […] The post Education
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