Speakers at the Old Swesconians Association annual thought leadership program have urged a rethink of Ghana’s agricultural sector to drive food self-sufficiency. The event, dubbed ‘The Swedru Conversations,’ brought together industry and academia with the objective of providing practical strategies to make Ghana regain its spot as an agrarian economy. Organized under the theme, “Feeding […] The post The
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is making efforts to reduce the prevalence of the human papilloma virus among women in Ghana. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Many people with HPV don’t develop any symptoms but can still infect others through sexual contact. According to a report by Citinewsroom yesterday, the […] The post Editorial:
The Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo, appears to be on a collision course with the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) over a directive issued by the Association to media houses to blacklist two MPs accused of attacking journalists. While condemning assaults on journalists, he described the GJA’s directive as “dysfunctional and […] The post GJA’s
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to improve upon the government’s educational policy, the Free Senior High School (Free SHS). The vice president stated that the government recorded the highest-ever level of enrollment in SHS, with around 500,000 students in 2023. Outlining his vision for the country in […] The post I’ll
In the latest issue of The New World magazine, we feature Nana Abor Atta II, the Chief of Gomoa Fetteh and Twafohen of Gomoa Asin Traditional Council, as a Read More... The post “Nana Abor Atta II: A Visionary Leader Transforming
The Member of Parliament for the Old Tafo constituency, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has defended the Free Senior High School policy, asserting that it should not be reviewed, as it is better for students to study under trees than to go uneducated. His comment comes in response to calls for a review of the Free SHS […] The post It’s better to learn under
Ghana has been lauded for its ambitious Free Senior High School (SHS) programme, aimed at making quality high school education accessible to all. Spearheaded by the government, this initiative has made substantial investments, amounting to approximately GH¢8.4billion, and has provided education opportunities to a commendable 5.7 million Ghanaians over the past seven years. However, beneath […] The post
The Paramount Chief of Ekumfi Traditional Area, Odeefo Akyin VIII, has denied claims of delegating persons to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to demand the autopsy of the late President John Evans Atta Mills. The family of the late former President, Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills, on January 13, 204, asked President Akufo-Addo to […] The post I’ve
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has disclosed some measures being put in place to address the challenge of unearned salaries in the sector, starting February 10, 2024. This follows concerns raised by the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, James Klutse Avedzi, regarding the number of unearned salary cases cited […] The post We’ve
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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has raised concerns over a rapid rise in cesarean section (C-section) deliveries. According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS), one in five births now happen through C-section, with the national rate exceeding the WHO’s recommended 15% benchmark. This statistic, translating to a 21% C-section prevalence, raises concerns […] The post GHS
Stephen Asamoah Boateng THE MINISTER for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, popularly known as Asabee, has called for a probe into the circumstances surrounding the untimely demise Read More... The post Asabee Calls For Probe Into Mills’ Death appeared
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced the national kick-off of the BizBox project by the Ghana Enterprises Agency and Mastercard Foundation. The initiative, with a budget of USD 55 million, aims to foster entrepreneurship, empower the youth and create a substantial number of jobs across the nation. Addressing the audience at an event at […] The post Bawumia drops another jackpot appeared first on
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has expressed the organization’s commitment to improving quality healthcare across the country. He made this comment at the launch of a $25 million partnership between the Service and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Dr. Kuma-Aboagye asserted that this agreement would support […] The post $25m
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has emphasised the crucial need for deeper collaboration between Ghanaian and German enterprises. He envisions a future where the fusion of German technology and expertise with Ghanaian innovation and local knowledge would pave the way for sustainable and inclusive growth. He made this call at the Ghana Mutual Prosperity Partnership Roundtable […] The post
The presidential candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, is not in the good books of chiefs and people of Ekumfi, in the Central Region. They are unhappy with the former president for failing to fulfill promises he made to the family, upon which they agreed for the late President, John […] The post Mahama has disappointed us -Ekumfi chiefs appeared first
The Member of Parliament of Manhyia South, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has presented 150 lecture hall desks to the St. Louis College of Education in Kumasi. Mrs. Monica Konnie Mensah, the Principal of the College, who received the items on behalf of the Council and Management of St. Louis College of Education, […] The post Manhyia South MP donates to St. Louis
The government is making a concerted effort to enhance its appeal as a preferred base for Chinese businesses on the African continent, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said. He made this known during an engagement with the Chinese Business Community in Ghana under the Ghana Mutual Prosperity Partnership held in Accra. “We want to use […] The post Gov’t
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Education Committee, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, is urging the government to promptly release funds to senior high schools that are currently grappling with financial challenges. This call comes in light of the government’s failure to fulfill its commitment made a year ago by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who pledged free tablets […] The post Complete
Community members in the farming town of Pakro in the Akuapem South Municipality of the Eastern Region thwarted an attempt by unknown persons to steal abandoned rail tracks. The invaders, part of a syndicate hired by powerful individuals, were prevented from taking away tons of rail tracks packed into Kia trucks by the determined youth […] The post Pakro residents
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