13 female graduate entrepreneurs mainly from the country’s colleges of agriculture have received mentorship and coaching to start their agribusiness venture as part of a collaboration between the Technical Education Development for Modernizing Agriculture in Ghana (TEDMAG) and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Global Community Service Fund (GCSF). The workshop supported by the Colleges of […] The post Women
The population of the Kumasi Central Prison is nearly 1800, far exceeding the facility’s capacity of 600 spaces for inmates, as of Friday, April 26, 2024. This situation is not different from other prisons across the country. Judges, legal practitioners, prison authorities, and various stakeholders have expressed concern about the rate of overcrowding, which results […] The post Kumasi
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says payment of pensions to members are not funded by its reserves as reported by some media houses. This follows media reports that SSNIT reserves are being depleted. In responding to the publications, SSNIT assured members that the fund can meet its benefits payment obligations beyond 20236. […] The post Pension payments are not funded
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust [SSNIT) has refuted claims suggesting that its reserves are depleting. There have been reports suggesting that SSNIT will be unable to pay benefits by 2036 as a result of depletion in reserves. But in a statement issued on Friday, April 26, SSNIT said it “presently receives contributions and […] The post Our reserves are not depleting
By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Lycée Français International Jacques Prévert School in Accra has celebrated its 60th anniversary, reflecting on six decades dedicated to academic excellence, cultural enrichment and the promotion of international understanding. Themed ‘Proud Past, Bright Future: Reflecting on 60 Years of Lycée Excellence’, the colourful event mixed with joy and cheers from […] The post
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has announced with great sadness the sudden demise of its patron, Mr. Joe Lartey Snr, who passed away at the age of 96 on Friday, April 26, 2024. As the first president of SWAG, Mr. Lartey played a pivotal role in bringing life to Ghana’s sports through his […] The post Veteran sports commentator Joe Lartey dead appeared first
Eric Twum, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Communications Team, has stated that Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, did not achieve anything notable during her tenure as Minister of Education. He told Selorm Adonoo on The Big Issue on Citi FM and Citi TV that because Prof Opoku-Agyemang has not […] The post Prof
By Godfred Amoaful Commemorative stamps to honour the 25-year reign of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II have been unveiled by Ghana Post at a media launch in Accra. The stamps project aims to honour and memorialize the remarkable contributions of Otumfuo to the Asante Kingdom and Ghana as a whole. It will serve as a […]
There have been a lot of conversations about the use of the driver’s mate phrase by Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. It has been the subject of widespread commentary sometimes bordering on ridicule, humour and attack.While this is all well and good, it has drowned the essence undergirding the larger point made by the Vice […]
By Napoleon Ato Kittoe Grounds at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi in the Ashanti region of Ghana were clad in white as celebrations continued on Asantehene’s silver jubilee. The celebrant, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, seated with Lady Julia, his wife was showered with praises and blessings by the clergy. Live music by gospel diva, Diana Hamilton […]
By Seli Baisie The demise of Mr. Joachim Awuley Lartey, affectionately known as ‘Joe Lartey,’ has been announced by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG). The veteran commentator died on Friday, April 26, 2024. Serving as the association’s inaugural President, Joe Lartey’s impact on Ghanaian sports journalism is unparalleled. Joe Lartey was instrumental in […]
Following a huge display of creativity and innovation to canvass the most votes, Verna Purified Water has been adjudged the ultimate winner at the just-ended Ghana Beverages Awards (GBA) held at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Accra. The awards night which saw Verna Purified Water beat Star Beer, Malta Guinness, Bel-Cola, Vitamilk Regular, Tampico, Coca-Cola, […]
Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has described Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, the former NPP Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu, as a betrayer and unworthy of the party’s membership. This statement comes in response to claims made by the campaign team of Mr. Aduomi, who is contesting as an […] The post Ejisu
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region has engaged nursing mothers in the Tsawla community on the need for child protection and the detrimental effects of vote buying. The sensitisation is part of the NCCE’s initiative to enlighten the public towards this year’s general election, on […]
It was a sight to behold when stakeholders and well-wishers of the beverage industry converged at the plush Kempinski Gold Coast City Accra to reward and acknowledge players in the beverage industry for their ingenuity, hard work, and dedication to excellence at the eighth edition of the iconic Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA). Beverage manufacturing giants […]
By Napoleon Ato Kittoe The Algerian club USM Alger received a warm reception upon their arrival at Oujda Airport on Friday April 26, 2024, where they were greeted with flowers, dates and milk, symbol of Moroccan hospitality, from RS Berkane officials. The warm welcome extended to USM Alger stands in stark contrast to the treatment […]
By Napoleon Ato Kittoe Independent Presidential Candidate Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen opened up in an exclusive interview he granted the gbconline in Accra Tuesday, 23 April 2024. He says, the league of political parties and interest groups forming the Alliance for Revolutionary Change, ARC, is not a marriage of convenience. Rather he said, it is a […]
By Napoleon Ato Kittoe The youth had a share in the funfair celebratory of Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. There was a big concert, and fireworks at three locations in Kumasi which the King took time off his busy schedule to attend. A septuagenarian and still going strong. Many are those overwhelmed by his interest […]
Joe Lartey, renowned Ghanaian sports journalist and a commentator has passed away, as confirmed by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) on Saturday. The veteran commentator died on Friday, April 26, 2024. In a statement, SWAG announced, “The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) announces the death of Mr Joachim Awuley Lartey aka ‘Joe […] The post Veteran Sports
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