The World Health Organisation, (WHO) has commended Ghana for achieving the elimination of Human African Trypanosomiasis as a Public Health Problem. This brings the total number of eliminated Neglected Tropical Diseases in the country to three, which includes Trachoma and Guinea Worm. The certificate was given at the World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) day celebration … The post Ghana
The outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Force (GAF), Vice Admiral Seth Amoama has formally transferred authority to his successor, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah. The transfer of authority by Vice Admiral Seth Amoama to his successor took place at a guard of honour parade organised by the GAF at Burma Camp, … The post Maj-Gen. Oppong-Peprah
Puma Energy Ghana, a leading energy company, has reiterated its commitment to enabling access to energy and specifically clean cooking solutions as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Michael S. Regan, visited its affiliate LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) bottling facility. The visit, attended by Mr. Michael S. Regan, the Second Lady of the Republic […] The post Puma
Russia’s war has transformed everything in Kharkiv, including childhood. Missiles are fired on Ukraine’s second city from across the Russian border which is so close by that there are only seconds to stop them. If they’re aimed at Kharkiv there’s every chance they’ll hit – and little chance of reaching shelter. School and kindergarten buildings […] The post Ukraine
Ofosu Asamoah The Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission (NLC), Ofosu Asamoah, has described the ongoing strike by labour unions in the educational sector as ‘unjustified’ and ‘unnecessary’. Read More... The post ‘Your Strike Is Needless’ appeared first on
The United States has reportedly approved a plan to attack Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for the killing of three soldiers five days ago. US broadcaster CBS News reported on Thursday that the White House has approved the targeting of Iranian personnel and facilities inside the two countries in response to the […] The post US approves plan
More than 800 serving officials in the US and Europe have signed a statement warning that their own governments’ policies on the Israel-Gaza war could amount to “grave violations of int rnational law”. The “transatlantic statement”, a copy of which was passed to the BBC, says their administrations risk being complicit in “one of the […] The post Western
The Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission (NLC), Ofosu Asamoah, has lashed out at the labour unions within the educational sector currently on strike, describing their action as ‘unmeritorious’ and ‘needless’. Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana, Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG), Teachers and Educational Workers Union of Ghana (TEWU) and the […] The post Strike
Four women centred civil society organisations and one other are calling President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to appoint at least 60 per cent of women out of the 30 per cent government appointees in the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). They are the Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT), in partnership with Alliance … The post 5 groups demand
The Tamale High Court on Tuesday granted a motion for an interim injunction filed by Hajia Lariba Zuwera Abudu, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Walewale Constituency in the North East Region to restrain Dr Kabiru Tia Mahama from holding himself as the party’s 2024 parliamentary candidate for the area. Hajia Lariba Zuwera Abudu … The post MP secures
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has cautioned public officers against designating Members of Parliament (MPs) as spending officers for projects within their respective jurisdictions. Chairman of PAC, Dr James Klutse Avedzi, said it was illegal for directorate of public institutions to transfer project funds into the personal accounts of MPs. He explained that, … The post Don’t
The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on fellow heads of state and the global business community to focus on unlocking the $450 billion that the continent stands to accrue under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by 2035. He explained that a one per cent increase in Africa’s share of global trade … The post At
A delegation from the La Traditional Council and the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) has visited the La General Hospital site to ascertain the progress of work and challenges being faced. Led by Nii Adjei Koofeh IV, La Shikitele (Kingmaker), the visit was necessitated by agitation from La residents and other interested stakeholders in the … The post Chiefs visit La General
The fast-paced progress of technology in our modern era brings up crucial concerns in intellectual property law that need urgent consideration. With the advent of the Metaverse, businesses are now exploring business opportunities in a virtual space that mimics our physical world. In the Metaverse, the options are boundless – you can engage in activities […] The post Looking
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to families who say their children had been harmed by social media, during a fiery hearing in the US Senate. Mr Zuckerberg – who runs Instagram and Facebook – turned to them and said “no-one should go through” what they had. He and the bosses of TikTok, Snap, X […] The post Meta boss Mark
Ukrainian forces say they have destroyed a Russian missile boat from the Black Sea Fleet in a special operation off Russian-occupied Crimea. The Ivanovets – a small warship – received “direct hits to the hull” overnight, after which it sank, military intelligence said. It has released video footage that purports to show the moment of […] The post Ukraine
One of the first methods of resolving disputes outside of typical judicial proceedings is arbitration. The Greek philosopher, Aristotle, said that, “It is equitable to agree to arbitration rather than going to court because the umpire in an arbitration looks to equity while the juryman sees only the law. It is also equitable to be […] The post
At the dawn of 2024, from January 1, five more countries became full members of the BRICS, a transnational association, which until then consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and thus became BRICS+ (BRICS Plus), totaling ten countries. Egypt which is located in northeast Africa and partly on the Sinai Peninsula, which […] The post BRICS+: an impressive enlargement
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