Ghana on Wednesday marked its 67th Independence Day in Koforidua, Eastern Region, with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara in attendance alongside President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Speaker of Parliament, and various diplomats. The celebration, themed “Our Democracy Our Pride,” took place at the newly commissioned 5,000-seater Koforidua Youth Resource Center. […] The post Ghana
In pursuance of its mandate to prevent corruption, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched the Youth Against Corruption (YAC) Ghana social media platforms, dedicated to fostering integrity, transparency and accountability among the youth. The move which forms part of the OSP’s flagship anti-corruption programme, Youth in Anti- Corruption Initiative, comes at a […] The post OSP
Ghana, with its rich history and potential for growth, stands at a crucial juncture in its development. To unlock the full benefits of urbanization and achieve greater prosperity, inclusiveness, and livability, a paradigm shift is needed. This involves placing heightened attention on urban, rural, and regional planning, shaping policies that govern housing, infrastructure, and the […] The post Enhancing
In the wake of the dismissal of Professor Peter Twumasi as Director General of the National Sports Authority a host of others have also been transferred to different jurisdictions. Mr Dodzie Nemekovor has been named acting Director General of the Authority in a move formalized by the Secretary to the President Nana Bediatuo Asante pending […] The post Shake up rocks NSA
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump have swept the state primaries that were held on Super Tuesday, according to projections by CBS – making a White House rematch between them even more likely. With voting now closed across the US, Biden is believed to have won Democratic nominating contests in 14 states – plus Iowa, […] The post Super
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he is proud of his achievements over the last seven years as leader of Ghana. Nana Akufo-Addo says he has performed well as President from 2017 to date. Addressing a gathering of the Diplomatic Corps in Peduase, Akufo-Addo highlighted his government’s achievements across various sectors. “Whether it is in […] The post I’ve
Joseph Osei-Owusu, the Chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, has suggested to Andrew Egyapa Mercer, the Minister Designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, to promote investments in “funeral tourism” if confirmed. He noted that funerals represent a profitable business opportunity that many often overlook. During his vetting in Accra on Tuesday, […] The post Encourage
The tenth and eleventh editions of the African Science Academy (ASA) Math Masterclass will be held in the Eastern and Greater-Accra Regions of Ghana on March 12th and 14th, 2024. ASA, with support from Tullow Oil, and in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service, are organising the one-day hands-on capacity building […] The post African
Bernard Mornah, one of the Conveners for AriseGhana Pressure Group, has expressed concern over what he perceives as President Nana Akufo-Addo’s apparent lack of interest in Ghana’s identity. This comes in the wake of President Akufo-Addo’s hesitation to assent to the recently passed Human Rights and Family Values Bill by the Parliament of Ghana. The […] The post Anti-gay
Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram were back up on Tuesday after a more than two-hour outage that was caused by a technical issue and impacted hundreds of thousands of users globally. The disruptions started at around 10am ET (1500 GMT), with many users saying on rival social media platform X they had been booted out of […] The post Facebook, Instagram back up after global outage
The New Juaben South Municipal Education Director, Mustapha Haruna, has made a passionate appeal to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo Dampare, and the Police Management Board to enhance visibility in schools at night and on weekends. According to the education directorate, incessant break-ins into classrooms by hoodlums, recent electricity cable theft in […] The post New
At least 10 rooms have been destroyed by a fire outbreak in Accra Newtown near the Mallam Atta Market. The incident, reported to have started around midday on Tuesday, March 5, has rendered scores of people homeless. A member of the Public Relations Department of the Ghana National Fire Service Headquarters, speaking to Citi News, […] The post Fire destroys several rooms at Accra
“Immediately, I felt the sting, my eyes squeezed tight. I opened them to see a bit of blood on my fingertip. In a flash, it was over, the nurse had fetched the blood and a cotton piece pressed to stop the tiny bleeding. At that moment, I wished the cotton could also block the small […] The post Dealing with diabetes: The man who bleeds every month [Article]
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samu el A. Jinapor, reiterated the pivotal role of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business in enhancing bilateral and trade relations between Ghana and Canada, particularly in the extractive sector. Delivering an address at the 25th annual African Mining Breakfast and the 22nd annual Investing in African Mining Seminar […] The post Lands
The article highlights the proposal to limit free education to only day schools, which has been met with opposition. The author argues that such a policy would be discriminatory towards students from rural and remote areas, as well as those from low-income families who cannot afford to pay for boarding facilities. The article suggests that […] The post Rejoinder
The National Democratic Congress General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, says the 24-hour economy proposal being championed by his party’s flagbearer, John Mahama, is a transformative initiative that aims to address Ghana’s increasing unemployment crisis and reshape its economic landscape. His statement follows the surge in Ghana’s unemployment rate, especially among the youth, citing statistics from […] The post Mahama’s
Andrew Egyapa Mercer, the Minister-designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, has emphasized the need for increased investment in Ghana’s castles and forts to enhance tourism. During his appearance before the Parliament’s Appointment Committee on March 5, he pledged to restore deteriorating castles and forts. Mercer recognized the World Bank’s contribution to the […] The post More
The Minister-Designate for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, Lydia Alhassan, has pledged to ensure the Damongo Water Project in the Savannah region is completed on schedule. The Damongo Water Project, a major initiative aimed at enhancing the provision of clean drinking water to the residents of Damongo and its neighbouring communities, was initially […] The post We’ll
AriseGhana, a prominent civil advocacy group, has expressed concern over President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s reluctance to assent to the Human Rights and Family Values Bill recently passed by the Parliament of Ghana. The Bill, which was passed in Parliament on February 28, 2024, outlaws LGBTQ activities and criminalizes their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Individuals […] The post AriseGhana
Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, the Minister-Designate for the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development, has expressed confidence that nine months is sufficient to make a significant impact. During his vetting by the Appointment Committee of Parliament in Accra on Tuesday, he was asked about the potential impacts he could make given the limited time […] The post 9
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