The Local Organising Committee of the All African Games has justified the government’s allocation of $48 million toward the operational expenses of the games. The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on his Facebook page on Monday disclosed that the government planned to spend $48 million, despite the US$195 million that had […] The post All
By Isaac K. FRIMPONG Retirement age, a pivotal stage marking the withdrawal of statutory workers from active work, holds a unique significance in Ghana, much like in many countries globally. This is where retirees are expected to start enjoying pensions and other retirement benefits. In Ghana, the retirement age is 60 years (both male and […] The post Navigating
A wave of love and remembrance washed over the movie industry as the iconic cast of “Things We Do For Love” gathered to pay homage to their beloved colleague, Vincent “Max” McCauley. Vincent McCauley, whose portrayal of Max etched itself forever in the hearts of viewers, passed away on January 15, 2024, following a valiant […] The post Jackie
Management of Achimota Retail Centre (Achimota mall) has announced that it has lined up a package of special activities for the month of Love that could make St Valentine jealous and lure Cupid himself to play guest at the mall this valentine season. “For this year’s Val’s day celebration, we have exceeded the usual; […] The post Pure love is brewing at Achimota
The “Aya” series explores the pains and pleasures of everyday life in a working-class neighborhood in West Africa.
Senegal’s parliament voted to hold a postponed presidential election on 15 December in the face of a public outcry over the decision by President Macky Sall to postpone the elections due later this month. The decision threatens to tarnish Senegal’s reputation as a bastion of democratic stability in a region swept by coups. Riot police fired tear […] The post Senegalese
Police in Senegal cracked down on protests in the capital Dakar and at least one senior opposition figure was arrested a day after President Macky Sall announced the indefinite postponement of the presidential election scheduled for February 25. The European Union on Sunday said the postponement opens a “period of uncertainty”, and the United States […] The post Police
Senegal should end “uncertainty” created by President Macky Sall’s announcement that an election scheduled for February 25 would be postponed indefinitely, France said Sunday, calling for a vote “as soon as possible”. “We call on authorities to end the uncertainty about the electoral calendar so the vote can be held as soon as possible, under […] The post France
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has expressed disappointment in the Vice Chancellor of the University of Media, Arts, and Communication (UniMAC), Professor Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, for making some comments on the Book and Research Allowances (BRA) given to teachers. Professor Kwansah-Aidoo, during a public lecture organized by the SD Dombo University of Business and […] The post UTAG
One of the first methods of resolving disputes outside of typical judicial proceedings is arbitration. The Greek philosopher, Aristotle, said that, “It is equitable to agree to arbitration rather than going to court because the umpire in an arbitration looks to equity while the juryman sees only the law. It is also equitable to be […] The post
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
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said processes have begun toward the implementation of a visa-free regime for all Africans to the country. He emphasised that he is committed to completing the free visa process before the end of his term as President early next year. “The government of Ghana is committed to ensuring visa-free […] The post We
At the hearing in the High Court, Ho, on Friday, January 19, 2024, of the election petition against the Member of Parliament for Hohoe, John-Peter Amewu, Tsatsu Tsikata, the lawyer representing five petitioners from SALL has requested the court’s permission to withdraw an application for judgment based on admissions made by the first respondent, the […] The post SALL
‘Think before you click’ is a fundamental cyber-security principle that emphasises the importance of careful consideration before interacting with links, attachments or other elements in emails, messages or websites. This phrase serves as a reminder to individuals to be cautious and discerning in their online activities to avoid falling victim to phishing attacks and […] The post Think
Thou shalt keeps just what thou desirest and carry out thy chiefiest ability Or, A nice sportful joyful conference ranging from a young people and his sweeting, To start with it satisfied, then it kist, and after did whatever they checklist: ‘Twas most of the in this a garden green, in which quite sport were […]
Taiwan has condemned China for what it called intimidation of its citizenry and attempts to influence the island’s elections on Saturday. On Thursday, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu criticised China’s “repeated interference” in the upcoming polls, lambasting Beijing for “once again blatantly intimidating the Taiwanese people and the international community”. The elections “are in the […] The post Taiwan
Y107.9FM, Ghana’s No.1 Young and Urban Station, has announced its relocation to a new state-of-the-art studio inside the Legon City Mall. This significant move marks a new chapter for the popular radio station and reflects its commitment to growth, innovation, and providing the best experience for its huge audience. The decision to relocate was driven […] The post YFM Moves to Legon City Mall
The High Court in Ho has dismissed an application filed by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Hohoe, John Peter Amewu, to stay the ruling of the court on an election petition regarding the disenfranchisement of residents of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lipke, and Lolobi (SALL) in the 2020 general elections. The presiding judge, Justice Owoahene Acheampong, […] The post SALL
The 10-day attempt to break the longest cooking record of all time at the modern city hotel in Tamale, has been brought to an end. The initially scheduled 5 days cook-a-thon had to extend to its tenth day after the management team of chef Failatu Abdul Razak picked information of another person surpassing the 120 […] The post Failatu Abdul-Razak ends 10-day cook-a-thon
Failatu Abdul-Razak’s cook-a-thon has garnered not just delicious smells, but also tourism-boosting partnerships. The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and Zaina Lodge have stepped up to offer even more enticing packages after the event concludes. Mr. Angelo Yossi Dogbe, GTA’s Northern Regional Director, has been a constant presence throughout the marathon. Beyond the already allocated funds […] The post Cook-a-thon:
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