The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has graduated over 10,000 artisans trained under YEA’s Skills Training Programme. The graduation ceremony was held at the Valley View University in Techiman, Bono East Region. The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in his remarks described the moment as a happy one, stressing that the government had made possible what […] The post Bawumia

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has outlined the party’s comprehensive strategy to reset the education sector and enhance quality outcomes, should it win power. At the party’s sectoral press briefing on its 2024 manifesto, Dr. Clement Apaak, who addressed the media, emphasised the transformative power of education and the party’s commitment to revitalising Ghana’s educational […] The post NDC

Africa Prosperity Network (APN), organisers of Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD), in collaboration with Africa-America Institute (AAI), a premier US-based international organisation dedicated to strengthening the human capacity of Africans, will jointly host the second edition of the Global Africa Forum (GAF), on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly […] The post APN,

Newmont Corporation, the world’s leading gold business and Ghana’s leading gold producer continues to make substantial financial contributions to the economy through its tax payments. In the first half of 2024 alone, Newmont’s operations in Ghana, which include the Ahafo and Akyem mines, paid over GHS 3.176 billion in taxes, royalties, levies, carried interest and […] The post Gov’t

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has pledged substantial reductions in electricity and public transport costs if elected in the upcoming presidential election. Addressing a vibrant crowd at a rally in Dansoman, Bawumia promised a 50% cut in electricity costs and a 40% reduction in public transportation fares. Bawumia outlined […] The post Bawumia promises

  I don’t know how he got the accolade ‘The Grandmaster’ but having studied him closely as my boss and senior colleague, I don’t need a soundbite of that story because Godwin Avenorgbo was professional to a fault. Speaking fine English and pouncing on the least opportunity to tell his audience he learned to speak […] The post Exit ‘The Grandmaster’: Game Over! appeared first on The

A group of 320 pharmacy house officers from the 2022 cohort have called on the government to immediately disburse allowances owed to them for their year-long housemanship. The officers, who have completed their mandatory training in various health institutions across the country, have gone 12 months without receiving any remuneration, leaving them in a state […] The post Editorial: Government,

A group of 320 Pharmacy House Officers from the 2022 cohort have called on the government to disburse allowances owed to them for their year-long housemanship. The officers, who have completed their mandatory training in various health institutions across the country, have gone 12 months without receiving any remuneration, leaving them in a state of […] The post Pharm D House Officers

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says it has played a crucial role in countering threats to Ghana’s territorial waters and boosting revenue for the state. According to CRO Charles Cofie Lumor, Head of the Preventive Operations Unit, the GRA’s success can be attributed to its strong relationships with other security agencies. “The bond between us […] The post We’ve

On Monday, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, inaugurated the construction of a state-of-the-art bus and taxi terminal in Abuja’s Central Business District. The project, a key element in the FCT Administration’s broader strategy to revamp the capital’s infrastructure, is expected to ease traffic congestion, enhance public transportation, and bolster security in the […] The post Wike

The reigning Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) ‘New Artiste of The Year,’ King Paluta, put up one of the most memorable performances ever to be staged by a Ghanaian Artiste in London. While performing his monster hit song, ‘Aseda,’ King Paluta during the middle of his performance at the Dominion Center on Saturday, August 24, […] The post King Paluta breaks down while performing

Ghanaian Dancehall sensation Shatta Wale surpassed one million YouTube subscribers in January this year. Renowned for his dynamic stage presence and contagious beats, this iconic musician has amassed a massive international fan base, captivating audiences with his vibrant music and distinctive style. The ‘Gingo’ hitmaker reached one million subscribers in January. Eight months after hitting this milestone, […] The post Shatta

Some of France’s left-wing leaders have backed protests against President Emmanuel Macron, after he refused to nominate a government led by the left-wing New Popular Front alliance (NFP). The four-party coalition won the most seats in last month’s parliamentary elections and said its candidate, Paris civil servant Lucie Castets, should be named prime minister, even […] The post French

Police in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata have fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of protesters demanding justice for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a state-run hospital earlier this month. The discovery of the body of the 31-year-old sparked nationwide outrage over the crisis of violence against […] The post Tear gas fired at protesters angry at Indian