How can humanity raise awareness of the invaluable contribution of trees to society? 23-year-old Abdul Hakim Awal jumps on the Guinness World Record fever that has engulfed Ghana since December 2023, to hug a tree for 48 hours. “We know how trees, an essential resource on which the entire human race depends are becoming scarce […] The post Ghanaian attempts longest time to hug a tree appeared
Under the beaming lights of New York’s iconic Times Square, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya is attempting an ambitious challenge to break the record for the longest chess marathon. He aims to play for 58 consecutive hours and raise $1m (£805,000) for charity in the process. The money, he says, will support chess education for […] The post Tunde Onakoya:
The Centre for Urban Rural Empowerment and Development. (CURED) has yet again extended a hand to Kokrobite DA basic school in Accra. The items, worth several thousands of Cedis Read More... The post CURED Supports Kokrobite DA School appeared first on DailyGuide
Turkey’s main opposition party has claimed big election victories in the main cities of Istanbul and Ankara. The results are a significant blow for Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who had hoped to regain control of the cities less than a year after he claimed a third term as president. He led the campaign to win in […] The post Turkish local elections: Opposition
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has clarified recent media reports concerning its flight AW160 which travelled from Accra to Tamale on March 13th, 2024. Some media outlets had claimed that the aircraft in question carried additional fuel in its baggage compartment. However, in a press release signed by Captain Kwasi Oteng, Chief Operating Officer of AWA, […] The post AWA
By Buertey Francis BORYOR Business leaders have been reminded of the need to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into their operations and business strategies to enable the world to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target by 2030. The United Nations Global Compact Network Ghana’s Board Chairman, Sulemanu Koney, who made the appeal […] The post
The minister designate for Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has mentioned that his appointment to head the Ministry is to ensure that the President’s vision sees the light of day. The former Deputy Energy Minister has indicated that the president has asked him to meet the outgoing minister to offer any […] The post My work as Tourism Minister is to
By Kizito CUDJOE The Senior Minister of Cambodia and President of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, Dr. Ly Thuch, has called for action to encourage the remaining non-state parties in Africa – Egypt, Libya and Morocco – to join the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention or Mine Ban Treaty. This is seen as a crucial step […] The post African
Amateur lady golfers displaying the giant trophy for grabs The 2024 edition of the Captain Charity Invitational Golf Championship is set for January 26-28 at the Royal Golf Club Read More... The post All Set For 7th Captain One Golf Tourney appeared first on
Russian police have cracked down on a large protest in the far eastern region of Bashkortostan after an activist was jailed. The protest broke out after a court in the town of Baymak sentenced Indigenous rights activist Fail Alsynov to four years in a penal colony on Wednesday. About 3,000 supporters were involved in the […] The post Protest turns violent as
The Accra International Conference Centre(AICC) crackled with a different kind of electricity on Boxing Day. It wasn’t the hum of business deals or the buzz of conferences, but the infectious energy of the “Explosion of Joy” gospel concert. This annual tradition, hosted by legendary Ghanaian gospel choir, Joyful Way Incorporated, isn’t just a concert; it’s […] The post Joyful
A few weeks ago, I was facilitating a leadership training for some executives, and one of my questions to them was: “What do you think is the best way to beautifully end your 2023 and start your year 2024?” Some of the answers from those directors were as below: “Achieving my set targets, earning a […] The post Gratitude – the best way to end 2023 and
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