President Joe Biden was only told that US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was being treated for cancer on Tuesday, the White House has said. Mr Austin, 70, was admitted to hospital on 1 January and then to the intensive care unit for complications following surgery in December. He has faced criticism for not telling senior […] The post US defence secretary
At the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, the Black Stars drew goalless with Namibia to round up its 2023 AFCON camp in Ghana. West Ham United midfielder Mohammed Kudus missed the game as he continues to recover from a slight injury. The game replaced Ghana’s scheduled international friendly game against Botswana but the change in […] The post 2023 AFCON:
Founder and Board Chairman of Quick Credit, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, has announced that his company will no longer undertake house-to-house recovery of loans. Quick Credit had been in the news in the past months due to the activities of its loan recovery officers. Videos on social media capture confrontations between these officers and customers […] The post Quick Credit
In the heart of Bekwai, a political narrative unfolds as the seasoned Member of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, orchestrates a pivotal moment in the constituency’s political history. Having served with Read More... The post Joe Wise Endorses COP
It was interesting to hear Bank of Ghana (BOG) officials pat themselves on the back because year-on-year inflation had dropped to 26.4% in November 2023, from 35.2% in October 2023 and 54.1% in December 2022. This trend should have been expected, I thought, because of the massive price increases and exchange rate depreciation that were […] The post Togbe Afede XIV writes –
The Paramount Chief of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV, in an op-ed, has bemoaned the implementation of economic policies that he described as predatory, designed to rip off the masses and benefit a few privileged individuals in society. Togbe Afede XIV also complained about what he said is the dishonesty, recklessness, and arrogance of our political […] The post We’ve
Ghana, according to the paramount chief of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV, would have filed for bankruptcy if it were a company. The Paramount Chief, in an opinion piece titled ‘Bank of Ghana has failed us,’ complained about the economic and fiscal failures of the country, which he attributed to poor and ill-crafted policies. Togbe Afede […] The post Ghana
Disqualified parliamentary aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ayawaso West Wuogon, Samuel Owusu Amankwah, has petitioned the national leadership of the party to overturn the decision of the vetting committee, which barred him from contesting the primaries. The former constituency youth organizer alleged that he was offered a bribe to step down from […] The post NPP
The Education Foundation of Emmanuel Nii Okai Laryea, an aspiring National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate in the Odododiodioo constituency, has awarded a scholarship to Nii Larkotey Otoo, covering his four-year tertiary education at the University of Ghana (Legon). Nii Larkotey Otoo achieved outstanding results with eight As in his WASSCE, having studied General Arts […] The post Okai
As part of efforts to encourage the youth to connect with cocoa from bean to bar and develop their knowledge in cocoa and its related activities, the management of the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) in Tafo, Eastern Region, has launched the Cocoa Club Ghana. The Cocoa Club is a fun-based educational outreach program […] The post CRIG launches
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) International, the world’s leading professional body for logistics and transport, has appointed a Ghanaian, Chief Teete Owusu-Nortey FCILT, as its new international President. This historic moment marks a significant milestone for the organization, welcoming its first-ever African president since its founding in 1919. Chief Teete brings a […] The post Ghanaian,
The Chief of Agyendam, a fast developing community in the Asebu Traditional Area, in the Central Region, is gradually printing his name in gold, as far as the development of his community is concerned. The young chief, who took up the reigns of leadership about two years ago, as the chief of the town, has […] The post Editorial: Nana Benyin XIII deserves commendations
The Bono Regional House of Chiefs has suspended the Berekum Traditional Council from the activities of the house. Speaking at an annual end of year review meeting, the President of the House and Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, said the decision comes with the collective endorsement of seven members of the house. “As we sit […] The post Dormaahene Gets Hot Under The Collar appeared first
The National House of Chiefs has urged all stakeholders in Ghana’s electoral process to prioritize the creation of a peaceful and transparent environment for the upcoming 2024 polls. According to the National House of Chiefs, failure to ensure free and fair elections risks plunging the country into the dark chapters of violence that marred past […] The post Ensure
The Bono Regional Minister, Madam Justina Owusu-Banahene, has expressed worry about the transformation of the region into a savannah zone, due to illegal logging of timber from the region’s forest reserves. According to her, the once flourishing forest belt of the Bono region, boasted of the fertile farmlands that produced abundant food supplies for both […] The post Bono Region transforming
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi mine has held a Durbar and free mini clinic for the people of Amamom and surrounding communities in the Amansie Central District of Ashanti. The day was also used to create awareness about HIV/AIDS. Supported by AGA Health Foundation, GIZ, AGA Malaria Control and the Ghana Health Service, the programme screened over […] The post AngloGold and partners organise
An ultra-modern police station has been constructed for the people for Manso-Nkran to augment security in the area and beyond. Funded by the Minerals Development Fund (MDF), a fund set up to provide development initiatives in mining communities, the new police station has Seven (7) offices, with two of them having washrooms. It also has one […] The post Ultra-modern police station commissioned
The National House of Chiefs has asked traditional leaders across the country to play key roles in addressing the long-standing issue of illegal mining as it continues to pose threats to water bodies and forest reserves. Following the recent arrest of individuals over illegal mining, the National House of Chiefs has tasked traditional leaders to […] The post Galamsey:
Sixty-eight-year-old member of the Akyirem Royal family of Offinso, Nana Amoako Poku, has been named as the Offinsohene-elect. The renowned Curator of Asante Heritage was presented to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the final session of the Asanteman Council, at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, by the KwakwaboaAbusuapanin, Opanin Yaw Nkrumah Adusah. A […] The post Nana Amoako Poku is Offinsohene elect
The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Greater Accra Constituency Secretaries has commended the Greater Accra Regional Chairman, Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, for his unwavering commitment to prioritizing the welfare of NDC secretaries in the region. The group expresses its appreciation for Mr. Ashie Moore’s recent donation of 5,000 cedis, acknowledging it as a […] The post Ashie
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