We used this column yesterday to express our concerns over the springing up of skyscrapers in Accra, without the corresponding provision of modern equipment for the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). We noted that though some of these high-rise buildings have as many as 25 floors, the GNFS does not have the fire tenders that […] The post Editorial: Varsities churning
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has pledged substantial support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the coming year. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Finance and Operations at the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Samuel Dentu, indicated that the Association is committed to driving the continuous development of Made-in-Ghana products and services […] The post GEPA
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has once again defended the controversial mining lease agreement between Ghana and Barari DV for lithium exploration in Ewoyaa, Central Region. Addressing concerns from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and stakeholders about perceived unfavourable terms, Jinapor assured that the agreement prioritizes value addition to Ghana’s green […] The post Jinapor
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has presented a dummy cheque for GH¢125,000 to victims of the Akosombo Dam Spillage at a ceremony in Accra. The Chief Justice presented the cheque on behalf of the Judiciary and Staff of the Judicial Service of Ghana (JUSAG). Speaking at the ceremony, the Chief Justice said the donation was […] The post CJ donates cheque for GH¢125k to
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says he will initiate processes to summon the Finance and Energy Ministers, as well as the Attorney General in Parliament over the release of some GH¢230 million to clear a judgment debt owed to Trafigura. Trafigura, the majority owner of the power company Ghana Power […] The post Ablakwa
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Adaklu, Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza, has called on the youth to embrace skills training at the various vocational and technical institutions to enable them to acquire employable skills. According to Mr Agbodza, the public sector does not have the capacity to employ all the youth and that it was […] The post Adaklu MP asks youth to establish own businesses appeared
Parliament on Tuesday approved the sum of GH¢149 million for the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Madam Diana Asonaba Dapaah, the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, moved the Motion for the House to approve the Budgetary allocation for the OSP. Mr Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, the Chairman for […] The post Parliament approves GH¢149 million
Ghanaian actor, Samuel Yaw Dabo, has shared insights into his conversation with colleague Don Little following an incident where his colleague accidentally hit a motor rider with his car. Contrary to media reports suggesting Don Little’s arrest, Yaw Dabo clarified, stating, “I spoke to Don Little after the incident, but he was not in police […] The post Yaw Dabo
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has launched one of the Youth Employment Agency’s (YEA) flagship programmes, the Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP), at Sunyani in the Bono Region. This initiative aims to nurture young entrepreneurs, empowering them to generate employment opportunities for the large pool of unemployed youth in the country. Speaking at the event, […] The post YEA
Renowned economist Kwame Pianim delivered a comprehensive critique of Ghana’s economic trajectory at the fifth Annual UPSA Leadership Lecture Series, expressing disappointment in successive governments over 66 years of independence. He highlighted the challenges of insufficient microeconomic and political stability, coupled with the burden of a 90 percent GDP public debt and an oversized government […] The post Pianim
The government is committed to evaluating the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP), Deputy Chief of Staff, Emmanuel Adumua-Bossman has said. The evaluation will assess the action plan from 2009, as the ten-year document, approved by Parliament in 2015, expires next year, 2024. On Friday, December 8, 2023 the High-Level Implementation Committee (HiLIC) of the NACAP, […] The post Gov’t
Supporters of Kennedy Agyapong, the recently defeated New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, are calling for him to run as an independent candidate in the 2024 elections. This comes after Mr Agyapong lost the NPP’s presidential primary to Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Kwabena Yankey, the group’s chairperson addressing a press conference on Tuesday, cited […] The post Contest
Andrews Kwame Pianim Economist, Andrews Kwame Pianim has expressed concern over the country’s alarming rate of corruption cases recorded over the years. According to him, although the country is blessed with Read More... The post Ghana Is Down Because Of Corruption
As Ghana concludes its participation in the 28th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, has emphasised the need for global leaders to take decisive, urgent, and crucial measures in addressing the repercussions of climate change. Addressing a team of local […] The post Ghana demands
The Registrar, Ghana Scholarships Secretariat, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has admonished people with power and influence to use same to empower others. According to him, it would result in a harmonious environment where everyone would feel like they belong and are important. “We will continue to use the power we have to empower the seeds of […] The post Empower others with your power -Kingsley Agyemang
Renowned Ghanaian economist, Kwame Pianim, has bemoaned the leadership deficit on the African continent stating that it is becoming very expensive. Speaking at the annual Leadership Lecture at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on Monday, December 11, Mr Pianim emphasized that this deficit is significantly hindering Ghana’s development, noting that Ghana and Korea […] The post Leadership
Kumasi Mayor, Samuel Pyne, has expressed concern about the evidence tampered with by affected traders in the aftermath of the fire outbreak at the French Line section of the Kumasi Central market. Some of the affected traders trooped to the fire scene to clear the area to begin their business. With this development, the Kumasi […] The post Kumasi market
Heads of seven Senior High Schools in the Ashanti region have been interdicted after being accused of hindering progress of government’s flagship educational programme – Free Senior High School (Free SHS). The affected heads are; Mrs Selina Anane Afoakwa of Kumasi Girls’ SHS, Mr Nathaniel Asamoah of Asanteman SHS, Mr Andrews Boateng of Kumasi Technical […] The post GES goes bonkers
Celebrated Ghanaian music producer, Hammer of the Last Two, has suggested that Black Sherif’s music potentials have not been fully unleashed. Hammer believes that there are other sides of the Kwaku the Traveler hit maker that are yet to be fully appreciated by music consumers. Extolling the music prowess and meteoric growth of the singer, […] The post Black Sherif’s producer
A day’s symposium on Gender-based Violence, under the theme: “Invest to Prevent Violence against Women”, has taken place at Obuasi in the Ashanti region. Organised by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mines, the Programme, which was heavily attended by women in particular, sought to bring out the many problems women go through and how to address them. […] The post AngloGold Moves To Address
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS