Ghana’s record goal scorer Asamoah Gyan insists that his newly introduced initiative, the All Regional Games will provide the country with the much-needed talent to compete for more medals and silverware in the coming years and improve sports development in the long run for the nation. The post Asamoah Gyan unveils focus for All Regional Games first appeared on
The car hummed softly as we navigated the familiar streets of Accra, the engine’s rhythmic purr serving as a backdrop to the heavy silence that hung between us. My passenger, a young boy, and one of my favourite nephews, slouched in the back seat, stared out the window with a distant look in his eyes, […] The post Dede Drives the Discourse:
By Godson Kofi DAVIES In Africa, where the beauty of landscapes is as vast as its cultural diversity, a silent crisis brews in the realm of healthcare. The continent faces a dire shortage of healthcare professionals, a predicament most acute in the rural and underserved areas. According to the World Health Organization, sub-Saharan Africa bears […] The post
At least 38 migrants and refugees, including children, have died after their boat sank off the coast of Djibouti, the United Nations migration agency has said, after their bodies were recovered. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in a post on X on Tuesday that at least six others are missing and presumed dead, […] The post 38 dead, including children, as migrant
The Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) is calling for films (shorts, middle-length and feature-length documentaries and/or fictional films including episodic series) from independent filmmakers, film schools/students and production houses, for the 9th edition of the Festival, set to take place in September 2024. BSIFF aims to promote and celebrate the works of filmmakers from […] The post “Tell
Democracy is often touted as a market place of ideas, but sometimes the factors that determine voter choice goes just beyond who has sound policies and ideas. Particular geographical areas over the years consistently vote for particular political parties. Underlying such affinities could be historical, sociological and sometimes personality factors. In the UK, the Labour […] The post The making of a political
The Assemblyman for Adweso Town Electoral Area in the New Juaben South Municipality, Samuel Amo, has organized a Free Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) weekend classes for final year students within his area. The bold initiative by the Assemblyman is to improve teaching and learning among Junior High Schools (JHS), most especially the final year […] The post Free BECE weekend
The Assemblywoman for Old Estate East Electoral Area in the New Juaben South Municipality of the Eastern Region, Rebecca Oforiwaa Darko popularly known as Abena Payaase, has formed a community watchdog committee to fight crime in the area. The community watchdog committee, which was jointly formed with the Koforidua Central Police Command, is to aggressively […] The post Assembly
The Executive Director of the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), Mensah Thompson, has accused the Ghanaian government of intentionally sabotaging the operations of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to pave the way for its sale to Sentuo Oil Refinery Limited. Thompson alleges that this move is aimed at granting Sentuo Oil Refinery […] The post Government
Women in palm oil production at Akyem New Tafo in the Abuakwa North municipality of the Eastern Region have passionately launched Save Our Soul (SOS) campaign, following the wanton destruction of their products through fire. The fire that gutted the factory during the late hours of Friday destroyed the palm oil factory, consuming approximately 3000 […] The post Women in Palm Oil
Customers of Gold Coast Fund Management in the Ashanti region have issued an ultimatum to the government to return their locked-up investments or they will campaign against the party in the upcoming elections. The customers, who are agitated and frustrated, have set a deadline of June 30, 2024, for the return of their funds. In […] The post Aggrieved
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has called on the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and the Sentuo Oil Refinery to make public the specifics of their relationship. This request comes in the wake of the alleged sale of TOR to Sentuo Oil Refinery. On Monday, April 8, ASEPA’s Executive Director, Mensah Thompson, […] The post ASEPA demands clarity
By Rosemary MBABAZI Sunday April 7, 2024, marked the beginning of the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. It is a period to remember the lives of more than one million people who were brutally killed during a 100-day period from April to mid-July 1994. This period of remembrance called “Kwibuka”, meaning […] The post By
A group of Aggregators in Northern Ghana has raised serious concerns regarding Ghana’s recent approval of genetically modified (GM) products across various sectors, emphasizing the potential long-term effects on human health and the environment. They argue that the safety of GM foods has not been definitively established, with fears of unforeseen consequences on biodiversity and […] The post Northern
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 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Fanteakwa South Constituency in the Eastern Region has officially inaugurated its campaign team for the 2024 election, marking the beginning of an energetic push towards breaking the eight-year election cycle jinx. The ceremony was held at Nsutam in the Eastern Region, in one of the biggest town halls constructed by […] The post NPP Fanteakwa South
The Krofrom market, a multi-million dollar commercial edifice in one of the prominent suburbs of Kumasi, is now a den of rodents and criminals. The site has grown into a forest, where young boys set traps for rats. It has also become a den for all sorts of criminal activities during the day and night. […] The post Ashanti Region: Multi-million
As political parties prepare for the 2024 general elections in December, a concerning trend of voter apathy is emerging in key regions, a report by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed. The yet-to-be-released report by the organisation indicates that the Ashanti and Greater Accra regions, which are pivotal in the electoral landscape, are leading in voter apathy. […] The post 2024
By Mansa NETTEY The third month of every year, March has become a canvas on which the pertinent issues of women empowerment and inclusion are laid bare and deliberated upon. There’s a flurry of initiatives aimed at investing in women and inspiring inclusion whiles the achievements of those who have accomplished impressive feats are heralded […] The post Investing
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to equitable regional development in his next government. Speaking to a crowd after the NDC’s 24-hour Kwahu Easter walk on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, the former President underscored the infrastructural initiatives undertaken during his tenure in the Eastern […] The post Mahama
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