The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) is considering suspending its ongoing strike pending a scheduled meeting with the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) on February 7, 2024. The union began a nationwide strike, citing the government’s disregard for their conditions of service. While the National Labour Commission (NLC) has […] The post GAUA
Ghanaian superstar Black Sherif has been nominated for the best outstanding duo, group or collaboration category at the 55th NAACP Awards which scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Rotational Nurses and Midwifery Association has given the Ministry of Health a two-week ultimatum to release their financial clearance for payment, or else its members will lay down their tools. The Association has been lamenting over unpaid allowances totalling over GHc12,000 for the July batch of Rotational Nurses and Midwives. In a statement, the leadership […] The post Rotational
The Ghana Association of University Administrators’ (GAUA) decision to embark on a strike action in demand for better conditions of service (CoS) has taken effect unabatedly, as the University Teachers Association of Ghana, University of Ghana chapter (UTAG-UG) has expressed solidarity with all sister-unions seeking to embark on strike. Among other issues, it has cited […] The post GAUA
The Upper East Regional Security Council has temporarily banned the riding of motorbikes in the Binduri district over recent killings. The decision was made during its emergency meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024, following recent records of killings in the Bawku and Binduri districts. In a statement, the Upper East Regional Security Council also reviewed […] The post Upper
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
Kwaku Agyeman-Manu In a bid to enhance the quality and effectiveness of healthcare in Ghana, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, Minister for Health, has inaugurated the National Health Laboratory Working Group (NHLWG) Read More... The post Health
Legendary singer-songwriter, Joni Mitchel will be making her debut performance at this year’s Grammy Awards on February 4 She was nominated for the Best Folk Album award, which is a manifestation of her enduring talent. Mitchell has won nine Grammys before and received a lifetime achievement award in 2002. She had a life-threatening brain aneurysm […] The post Legendary
Nominations for the 25th edition of Ghana Music Awards have been opened for all artistes, music executives, instrumentalists, composers, and all music industry stakeholders. Artists, managers, and music industry stakeholders have up until February 29 to submit their entries through the official portal: https://www.entry.ghanamusicawards.com. The works from the nominees across a diverse range of categories should […] The post Nominations
Celebrated Afro-Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has finally unveiled his debut single for 2024 dubbed ‘Believe In Africa’. The song was unveiled during his impressive performance at the Africa Prosperity Awards held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Friday, January 27. Stonebwoy, who was dressed in a stunning white tuxedo, gave an amazing performance on the […] The post Stonebwoy
Maternal and child health is a cornerstone of societal well-being, reflecting the strength and resilience of communities. In many parts of the world, including Ghana, challenges persist, making the role of effective health education in bridging gaps and improving outcomes for mothers and children paramount. Let us delve into the multi-faceted dimensions of maternal and […] The post
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and the Health Services Workers Union have petitioned the National Pension Regulatory Authority to release their 8-month pension arrears. The two unions bemoaned the deductions of their two-tier pensions from their salaries, which had not been paid into the necessary accounts. President of the Ghana Registered Nurses […] The post Health
Celebrated Dancehall/Reggae artist, Stonebwoy, is set to release his first single of 2024 titled ‘Believe In Africa’. The song will be released during the Africa Prosperity Champions Awards on Friday, January 26 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, starting at 6 pm. The Africa Prosperity Champions Awards was established to recognize and […] The post Stonebwoy
Celebrated Ghanaian Singer and songwriter Wiyaala is set to rock the +233 Jazz Bar & Grill in Accra on January 27, 2024. Wiyaala who has been praised around the world for her dynamic voice and fascinating stage act will be joined on stage by The Yaga Yagas, a group of four classically-trained Jazz fusion musicians […] The post Wiyaala and The Yaga Yagas to rock +233 on Jan
18% under age 5 stunted 6% wasted 12% are underweight 2 percent overweight The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) report on maternal and child health by Ghana Statistical Services has revealed that 49 percent of children aged 6 to 59 months are anaemic, a decline from the 66 percent recorded in 2014. Of the 49 […] The post 49% of children aged 6–59
18% under age 5 stunted 6% wasted 12% are underweight 2 percent overweight The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) report on maternal and child health by Ghana Statistical Services has revealed that 49 percent of children aged 6 to 59 months are anemic, a decline from the 66 percent recorded in 2014. Of […] The post 49% of children aged 6–59 months anemic – GSS
The Iraqi government has strongly condemned US strikes which targeted sites used by Iranian-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday. A spokesperson for Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said they “blatantly” violated his country’s sovereignty. The US said its “proportionate” attacks had targeted “Iran-affiliated groups”. The paramilitary Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) said the “treacherous” US […] The post Iraq
Dr. Opoku Fofie Deputy Director, Reproductive Child Health (RCH) of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Chris Opoku Fofie has bemoaned the high rate of caesarean sections performed for pregnant Read More... The post ‘Perform Caesarean Section When Necessary’ appeared first
Standard Chartered Wealth Management Chief Investment Office (CIO) has released its Outlook 2024 report, outlining its investment strategy for the year ahead. The US and other major economies are likely to witness sharply slower growth and sliding inflation in 2024. Equity and bond markets are expected to start 2024 positively, supported by hopes of a […] The post Outlook 2024: Sailing with
The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has announced a coordinated and planned emergency shutdown and high-integrity pressure protection system proof tests at its facilities in Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, and Benin between January 28 and 30, 2024. The exercise is a requirement of its regulatory authority, the West African Gas Pipeline Authority. WAPCo, in its […] The post WAPCo
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