Pope Francis has allowed priests to bless same-sex couples, a significant advance for LGBT people in the Roman Catholic Church. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church said priests should be permitted to bless same-sex and “irregular” couples, under certain circumstances. But the Vatican said blessings should not be part of regular Church rituals or … The post Pope says priests
Ghana’s financial sector is gradually witnessing a remarkable transformation as traditional brokerage firms embrace cutting-edge technology to offer a seamless and secure investment experience. Teak Tree Brokerage, a Licensed Dealing Member (LDM) and Depository Participant (DP) of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), is at the forefront of this shift. In an exclusive interview with John […] The post
Employees in the Bancassurance Unit of Stanbic Bank Ghana have organised a beach clean-up at the Korle Beach in Accra, demonstrating the bank’s commitment to protecting the natural environment. Speaking at the clean-up exercise, the Head of Bancassurance at Stanbic Bank, Henry Manyo-Plange, explained the importance of corporate institutions involving themselves in helping to keep […] The post
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has secured a third term as leader of the Middle East’s most populous nation, officials said, after the counting of votes in the election held between December 10 and 12 was finalised. Sisi won 89.6 percent of the vote, the National Elections Authority said on Monday. Turnout reached an “unprecedented” […] The post President el-Sisi declared
Kenya and the European Union have signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa. The agreement signed on Monday is the first broad trade deal between the EU and an African nation since 2016 and follows a spending spree by […] The post EU, Kenya sign landmark trade deal appeared first on The
Iraqis voted Monday in the first provincial council elections held in a decade, which were expected to strengthen the dominance of pro-Iranian Shiite Muslim groups. The vote comes at a time of widespread political apathy and disillusionment in the oil-rich country of 43 million that is still recovering from years of war and plagued by […] The post Iraqis vote in first provincial elections
Chileans have rejected a new constitution proposed by conservative delegates that would have affected laws in areas including abortion access, the ability to strike and rights for indigenous people. The new charter would have replaced the current one written during the military regime of Gen Augustine Pinochet. In a referendum on Sunday, the draft was […] The post Chile voters reject new conservative
In a night of glitz and glamour, Villa Monticello, the luxury boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Accra, walked away with two prestigious accolades at the 2023 World Travel Awards (WTA) recently held in Dubai. The World Travel Awards, often referred to as the “Oscars of the Travel Industry,” have been acknowledging excellence in […] The post Villa
Police in Mexico say 12 people were killed and another 11 injured when gunmen stormed a venue at which a group of young people had gathered for a pre-Christmas religious celebration. The attack happened in the early hours of Sunday local time in Salvatierra, a town in central Guanajuato state. The local mayor said that […] The post Mexican gunmen kill 12 in Christmas celebration appeared first
As the world celebrates World Migrant Day, the Bono Regional Migration Information Centre of the Ghana Immigration Service has taken its sensitization on the negative impact of irregular migration to the streets of Sunyani. The celebration aims to highlight the challenges migrants face. The Bono Region continues to lead in terms of irregular migration to […] The post Bono
Management of public senior high schools in the country has raised concerns about the delay in payments of utility bills by the Ministry of Education. Headteachers of some schools say the delays have affected teaching and learning, as their schools often experience power cuts. The Ministry of Education, however, explained that while under the prepaid […] The post SHSs
At least 110 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes in northern Gaza’s Jabalia area, the Hamas-run health ministry says, as fighting continues across the Palestinian territory. Fifty people were reportedly killed and dozens trapped under rubble when three homes in Jabalia refugee camp were hit. Videos showed the bodies of small children lined … The post Gaza health ministry
Data loss can have serious consequences for any business. It is one of the most common causes of business disruption or failure. To control the effects of data loss means that a business must have a robust data backup and recovery plan in place. What then is data backup and data recovery? This article discusses […] The post Underpinnings of Data Backup and Data Recovery
The Ashanti Regional office of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is to embark on a mega 24-hour economy sensitisation walk through the principal streets of Kumasi. This is to sensitise residents of the flagship 24-hour economy campaign policy by the flagbearer of the party. Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Secretary of the party, who announced […] The post Ashanti NDC to
Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has pledged financial support for the Breast Cancer Unit of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) over the next five years. Presenting an amount of GH¢100,000 to the Breast Cancer Unit in Accra, Chief Executive Officer-DBG, Kwamina Duker, explained that the decision to support KBTH is to help address certain needs of the facility over […] The post DBG
The chiefs addressing the media Some chiefs in the Nsawam-Adoagyiri Constituency in the Eastern Region have urged the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to shield performing Members Read More... The post Let Our MP Go Solo – Nsawam Chiefs appeared first on
Holders Manchester City will play Copenhagen in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Arsenal face Porto. Copenhagen, who finished above Manchester United in their group, reached the knockout stage for the first time since 2011. The first legs take place on 13-14 or 20-21 February and the second on 5-6 or 12-13 March. […] The post UCL last-16
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, through the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has upheld his commitment by delivering the pledged One Million Ghana Cedis to support Medeama SC in the CAF Champions League. Representing the President, Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif handed over the funds to George Mireku Duker, the Member of Parliament for […] The post President
The Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has officially broken ground for the implementation of the first project under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development project (GARID). This initiative aims to improve flood risk and solid waste management while enhancing access to basic infrastructure and services in flood-prone, low-income communities within the Greater […] The post Govt
The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, says his proposed bill, seeking to amend the country’s Public Holidays Act 2001 (Act 601) by providing an additional two Islamic public holidays, is aimed at ensuring inclusiveness and religious diversity. These days are Tashreeq (a day after the Eid-al-Adha Festival) and Shaqq (a day before the […] The post Bill
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