At least four people have been killed as a massive storm barrelled along the US east cost, bringing power outages, flooding and flight delays. A woman died in floodwaters outside Charleston, South Carolina, and three men in north-eastern states were killed as the storm moved towards Canada. Millions of East Coast residents were on flood watch […] The post Storms in US kill four and leave
Prosecutors have raided the offices of Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party amid a political funding scandal that has sent Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s approval ratings to some of the lowest levels in the country’s post-war history. Investigators from the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors’ Office searched the offices of two LPD factions associated with former Prime […] The post Japanese
At least 127 people have been killed in north-west China in the country’s deadliest earthquake for years. The 6.2 magnitude quake hit mountainous Gansu province around midnight on Monday (16:00 GMT), also shaking neighbouring, Qinghai. Fatalities may rise with more than 700 reported injured in icy conditions. Chinese President, Xi Jinping, has ordered thousands of … The post China rescuers
The Chief Executive Officer of Mikkado Holdings, Nana Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo, is urging educational institutions to align their teaching and learning methods with the evolving needs of Ghana’s economy. He emphasized that the graduates of these institutions play a crucial role in spearheading the country’s growth. Speaking at the 14th congregation of Data Link […] The post Educational
In recent years, Ghana has taken significant strides towards fostering educational equality and social justice by implementing a policy that resonates with both economic empowerment and educational inclusivity. The introduction of Free Senior High School (SHS) education represents a constitutive initiative that not only empowers the youth but also lays the foundation for a more […]
Pope Francis has allowed priests to bless same-sex couples, a significant advance for LGBT people in the Roman Catholic Church. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church said priests should be permitted to bless same-sex and “irregular” couples, under certain circumstances. But the Vatican said blessings should not be part of regular Church rituals or … The post Pope says priests
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has secured a third term as leader of the Middle East’s most populous nation, officials said, after the counting of votes in the election held between December 10 and 12 was finalised. Sisi won 89.6 percent of the vote, the National Elections Authority said on Monday. Turnout reached an “unprecedented” […] The post President el-Sisi declared
Kenya and the European Union have signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa. The agreement signed on Monday is the first broad trade deal between the EU and an African nation since 2016 and follows a spending spree by […] The post EU, Kenya sign landmark trade deal appeared first on The
Iraqis voted Monday in the first provincial council elections held in a decade, which were expected to strengthen the dominance of pro-Iranian Shiite Muslim groups. The vote comes at a time of widespread political apathy and disillusionment in the oil-rich country of 43 million that is still recovering from years of war and plagued by […] The post Iraqis vote in first provincial elections
Chileans have rejected a new constitution proposed by conservative delegates that would have affected laws in areas including abortion access, the ability to strike and rights for indigenous people. The new charter would have replaced the current one written during the military regime of Gen Augustine Pinochet. In a referendum on Sunday, the draft was […] The post Chile voters reject new conservative
In a night of glitz and glamour, Villa Monticello, the luxury boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Accra, walked away with two prestigious accolades at the 2023 World Travel Awards (WTA) recently held in Dubai. The World Travel Awards, often referred to as the “Oscars of the Travel Industry,” have been acknowledging excellence in […] The post Villa
Police in Mexico say 12 people were killed and another 11 injured when gunmen stormed a venue at which a group of young people had gathered for a pre-Christmas religious celebration. The attack happened in the early hours of Sunday local time in Salvatierra, a town in central Guanajuato state. The local mayor said that […] The post Mexican gunmen kill 12 in Christmas celebration appeared first
As the world celebrates World Migrant Day, the Bono Regional Migration Information Centre of the Ghana Immigration Service has taken its sensitization on the negative impact of irregular migration to the streets of Sunyani. The celebration aims to highlight the challenges migrants face. The Bono Region continues to lead in terms of irregular migration to […] The post Bono
Management of public senior high schools in the country has raised concerns about the delay in payments of utility bills by the Ministry of Education. Headteachers of some schools say the delays have affected teaching and learning, as their schools often experience power cuts. The Ministry of Education, however, explained that while under the prepaid […] The post SHSs
At least 110 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes in northern Gaza’s Jabalia area, the Hamas-run health ministry says, as fighting continues across the Palestinian territory. Fifty people were reportedly killed and dozens trapped under rubble when three homes in Jabalia refugee camp were hit. Videos showed the bodies of small children lined … The post Gaza health ministry
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has provided insights into how it detected that some of the candidates who sat for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) relied on Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms. WAEC released provisional results of this year’s WASSCE on Monday and announced that some of the candidates engaged in […] The post WAEC
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has provided insights into how it detected that some of the candidates who sat for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) relied on Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms. WAEC released provisional results of this year’s WASSCE on Monday and announced that some of the candidates engaged in […] The post WAEC
Takoradi Technical University has achieved the commendable feat of inclusive TVET education in a Ghanaian Technical University with the graduation of 24 disabled individuals at its 23rd Congregation. Speaking at the congregation, where 6,166 students successfully graduated for the 2022/2023 Academic Year, the Vice-Chancellor of TTU, Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun, said the graduation of […] The post TTU
Takoradi Technical University has achieved the commendable feat of inclusive TVET education in a Ghanaian Technical University with the graduation of 24 disabled individuals at its 23rd Congregation. Speaking at the congregation, where 6,166 students successfully graduated for the 2022/2023 Academic Year, the Vice-Chancellor of TTU, Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun, said the graduation of […] The post TTU
The Secretary-General of the Ghana Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Mrs. Ama Serwah Nerquaye-Tetteh, has emphasised the critical necessity for significant investments in the media sector, particularly building the capacity of journalists in the country. She made the call yesterday during the launch of Phase II of the Media Capacity […]
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