AFTER SYMBOLIC VISIT TO THE ANCESTRAL FOREST By Alvin Nii Okine Kasabrofo. The people of Prampram are gearing up for the celebration of this year’s Lalue Kpledomi festival, with the first taking place on the 23 of April. According to an elaborate program released by the Prampram Traditional Council, a curfew will immediately follow right […] The post People
a call for policy revision By Emmanuel KUNDO A recent directive issued by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has stirred controversy within the business community regarding the implementation of the Commissioner-General’s invoice (VAT Invoice) as proof for allowable expense deduction under Section 9 of the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896) as amended. Although, the […] The post
By Catherine ADODOADJI-DOGBE and Fatima FAROUTA Globally there has been an increase in municipal solid waste generation. Predictions indicate that Municipal solid waste generation will grow from 2.3 billion tonnes in 2023 to 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050. The global direct cost of waste management was estimated at USD 252 billion in 2020 and the […] The post Harnessing
By J. N. Halm I was wondering why the secretary was not taking minutes. Taking into consideration the importance of the meeting, I could not help but wonder why the secretary just sat there without making any notes. So you can imagine my shock when within hours of the meeting, she had sent the minutes […] The post The evolving landscape:
Award-winning Ghanaian gospel singer Joseph Matthew has claimed to be the originator of Afro-Gospel music. Afro-Gospel is a vibrant blend of African rhythms and instrumentation with Christian themes. Speaking in an exclusive interview with GhanaWeekend, Joseph Matthew said,” I’m the originator of Afro-gospel music…Afro-Gospel genre never existed… When I released my first song ”Nyame Ye” […] The post I’m
By Kofi Anokye Owusu-Darko (Dr) According to the banks, there is a Bank of Ghana (BOG) directive that all third-party transactions in the banking hall must be supported by an identification (ID) of the party undertaking the transaction. This stems from the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044), and the December 2022 BOG Guidelines for […] The post Anti-money
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
By Godson Kofi DAVIES In the fight against infectious diseases, vaccines stand as one of public health’s most powerful tools. Yet, the challenge of vaccine hesitancy, particularly within minority communities, poses a significant barrier to achieving widespread immunisation and herd immunity. Amid this challenge, an innovative solution has emerged: using artificial intelligence (AI) to understand […] The post
The human science specialist have studied prisons. Prisons are fascinating thing to study. No wonder the series called Prisons Break was so captivating to watch! When you are a human being, what you do is normally in the context of society. Society is nothing more than a system of normalised averages. For there to be […] The post MINDSET with
Those men who have been sinning with their distins nu, please be careful o. Remember sin fascinates and assassinates. Now that our wives have gotten to know where we keep condoms in our cars usually under the spare tyre compartment of our cars, men have stopped keeping left over condoms in any part of their […] The post Useless Column: Kasoa Missing items appeared first
In the height of the covid pandemic, when the virus had compelled governments to cage people indoors as part of the many desperate measures to slow down the spread, I spent part of my time listening to music and feasting on photos I had taken of fishermen on the Volta Lake and Prampram. There were […] The post CanoeVibes: The Eleanor Rigby
Canada is known for its excellent reputation around the world in terms of quality of education, safety and multicultural environment. Canadian culture is diverse, friendly, welcoming, with a history of immigration and settlement that makes it empathetic to international students. Canadian teenagers often rank among the best in the world on international tests in reading, […] The post A
The escalation in fuel, fertiliser, and food prices is having a notable impact on food security in Ghana. Starting from 2020, the compounding factors of the COVID-19 pandemic, droughts impacting agricultural output, and the recent conflict between Russia and Ukraine have caused substantial worldwide price fluctuations, particularly in essential inputs like fertiliser. Ghana, being a … The post Support
… experts perspectives from “the dialogue“ The power sector in Ghana has been plagued by persistent challenges, including electricity crises that have had significant ramifications on the nation’s economy and livelihoods. In recognition of the urgency to address these issues, The Dialogue, a platform created by the Graduate Students Association (GRASAG) National Secretariat is dedicated […] The post
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Russia has now started calling for combined strategic partnership and international efforts to drastically address the complexities of rising insecurity and adopting a multilateral military force for countering terrorism in Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. An official statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry called for finding common solutions […] The post
By Dr. Richmond ATUAHENE Abstract The present paper examines the issue of the current Ghana’s public debt crisis, its underlying causes and lessons for the present and the future. After providing a historical discussion, we show that the austerity of the last four years has been unsuccessful in stabilizing the debt while, at the same […] The post The
By Delphina QUARSHIE Have you ever wondered why God chose a garden, specifically the Garden of Eden, out of all places, to be humanity’s dwelling place? You may also not have stopped to reflect on the fact that, before his arrest and crucifixion, Jesus retreated to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. Thus, we see […] The post More than just a garden:
In the past few years, the whole world has faced changes – or one might even say structural shifts – in the economy, society, logistics and other areas. The new state of business relationships require completely different approaches and business decisions. Global challenges have forced different countries to implement projects and initiatives that would allow […] The post
By Lambert Donkor (Advocate for Social Change) Introduction: Ghana, a country known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, faces environmental challenges that require innovative solutions. Ohio, on the other hand, boasts a reputation for beautiful landscaping and effective environmental services. By studying Ohio’s approach to landscaping innovation, Ghana can learn valuable lessons to […] The post
…to improve large item shipping efficiency in Africa Yango Delivery, a technology company providing a platform for placing and receiving in-city delivery orders has introduced Cargo Express, its latest offering designed to streamline the delivery of large and bulky items across Africa. This service targets a critical need in the rapidly growing e-commerce sector for […] The post
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