To build the capacity of pupils and instil in them the importance of choosing a good career path at the basic level, teachers of Sanso Methodist Primary School in the Obuasi Municipality invited officials from the National Ambulance Service, Ghana to educate the pupils on basic life support techniques. This programme is part of the […] The post Ambulance Service
The Economic Fighters League says it has been closely monitoring recent developments within the political landscape as prominent figures from the establishment defect to forge alliances with other movements, all aimed at challenging the entrenched dominance of the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress. The Fighters said they extend a warm welcome to […] The post 2024
The Chamber for Local Governance (ChaLoG) has thrown its support behind the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, over plans to dissolve the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources due to its perceived ineffectiveness. This announcement was made during a Special Public Lecture at the Wisconsin International University College in Accra, where […] The post ChaLoG
Thirty years after a devastating genocide, Rwanda has made impressive gains. But ethnic divisions persist under an iron-fisted president who has ruled for just as long.
Nana Ohene Ntow, a prominent member of Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change, has declared that Ghana is currently facing a dire state of emergency. He asserts that the country’s present challenges demand urgent attention, prompting voters to seriously consider Alan Kyerematen’s proposed solutions and vote for him. His remarks follow the recent alliance forged between […] The post Nana
Food charity World Central Kitchen (WCK) has called for an independent investigation into the killing of seven of its staff by Israeli drone strikes in Gaza. It comes after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said “grave mistakes” led to the fatal targeting of the workers. An Israeli military inquiry led to two senior officers being […] The post Gaza: Israel
Women in PR Ghana (WiPR) is excited to unveil the Top 10 Women in PR for the year 2023. This prestigious recognition, which is in its 7th year, celebrates the remarkable contributions of women in the field of Public Relations, highlighting their innovative strategies, impactful campaigns and dedication to the growth of the industry. The […] The post Women in PR unveils
Petroleum consumers in Ghana are expected to pay more for fuel following the decision by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to suspend the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products. In a directive dated April 3, 2024, and distributed to various stakeholders within the oil marketing and distribution sector, the NPA instructed the application […] The post Fuel
Ukraine has carried out a drone attack against targets in southern Russia and claims to have destroyed six Russian planes at an airbase in Rostov region. Security sources told BBC Ukrainian eight more aircraft were badly damaged, and 20 service personnel could have been killed or injured. The Morozovsk base houses Su-27 and Su-34 aircraft […] The post Ukraine war:
Recent events in relation to the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2024 have taken me down memory lane. Parliament unanimously passed the Bill (also known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill) on Wednesday, February 28. Of particular interest to me is Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s objection to custodial sentencing as prescribed under […] The post The Akoto Lante Samaritan – a remix
The Ghana Police Service has stated that its investigation has revealed that the reported kidnapping of a student of Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, Accra, was staged. According to the Police, the supposed kidnappers demanded an amount of Three Hundred and Forty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHC340,000.00) as ransom from the alleged victim’s parents […] The post Fake
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
Independent presidential candidate Alan John Kyerematen has announced a strategic partnership with the National Interest Movement, led by former Convention People’s Party (CPP) flagbearer Abu Sakara, ahead of the 2024 elections. This collaboration, operating under the banner ‘Alliance for Revolutionary Change (ARC),’ was unveiled through a statement released on Thursday, April 4, 2024. In the […] The post 2024
In the annals of history, there are tales of remarkable women who defied the odds, shattered stereotypes, and blazed trails in fields traditionally dominated by men. From Marie Curie’s groundbreaking work in physics to Rosa Parks’ courageous stand for civil rights, these women have left an indelible mark on the world, inspiring generations to come. […] The post
Fresh data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) shows banks still favour investments in government securities over and above extending credit to the private sector, meaning that businesses have access to less purchasing power in real terms. Governor Ernest Addison, in a press briefing for the 117th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings, revealed that compared […] The post Editorial:
The Methodist Church of Ghana has expressed its intention to discuss with President Akufo-Addo the status of the anti-LGBTQ bill. The Church voiced concerns over the prolonged delay by President Akufo-Addo in assenting to the law, saying it is causing discomfort among Ghanaians. During the annual Methodist Church Easter Media Engagement, Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, […] The post Anti-gay
In a bid to accelerate the resolution of legal challenges to the anti-gay bill, Parliament has formally called upon the Supreme Court to hasten the proceedings concerning the interlocutory Read More... The post Parliament
Prices of fuel at the pumps across the country are projected to be maintained in the first pricing window in April 2024. Projections for April’s first pricing window made by the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is pegging a litre of petrol at GH¢13.41, “baring any universal changes in Petroleum prices of $874.09/MT for petrol […] The post Fuel
Prof. Larry Diamond, Democracy Scholar at Hoover Institute and Stanford University, has voiced serious concerns about the controversy surrounding the anti-gay bill recently passed by Ghana’s Parliament. In an interview on The Point of View, on Citi TV, Prof. Diamond argued that the anti-gay bill is a distraction from poor governance in Ghana. He questioned […] The post Anti-gay
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