The bodies of 20 children and three teachers have been recovered after a bus transporting school pupils crashed and caught fire outside Bangkok. The bus was returning to the Thai capital after a school trip to the north of the country. Videos from the scene showed flames engulfing the bus as it burned under an […] The post Twenty children dead after Thailand school bus fire appeared first

Senior High Schools have participated in a national STEM competition organised by the Youth Employment Authority (YEA), with Accra High School emerging as a top contender in the competition, showcasing their innovative Integrated Waste Management System. The system, designed by the students, addresses the critical issues of waste disposal and sustainability, marking a significant achievement […] The post STEM

Israel has launched a ground invasion in southern Lebanon, in what it has described as “limited, localised and targeted” raids against Hezbollah. Lebanese civilians are being warned not to use vehicles to travel south across the Litani river, located 20 miles north of the Israel-Lebanon border, and residents in around 25 villages have been told […] The post Israel launches ground invasion

Iran has launched a missile attack on Israel. Sirens sounded across the country as CNN teams on the ground saw dozens of missiles over the cities of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa. The attack was in response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and others, according to Iranian state media, citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Earlier, the […] The post Iran launches missile attack

The Adansihene, Opagyakotwere Bonsra Afriyie II, has noted that politics of insult belongs to the past and the time has come for politicians to campaign on issues, while telling the electorate what they can do when elected. Omanhene made the remarks in a speech to mark the 10th Anniversary of his installation as Adansihene at […] The post Adansihene calls for decent political

Hundreds of people from New Jejeti and surrounding communities in the Atiwa East Constituency took to the streets on Sunday, September 29, 2024, in a unity walk that was aimed at aimed at strengthening the base of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The walk was held in preparation for the party’s Presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu […] The post Bawumia, Abena Osei-Asare get massive

Caffeine is a stimulant found in food and beverages like coffee. Drinking a cup of caffeinated coffee gives you a boost of energy that can lift you out of a bad mood. It’s one reason why we consume over 600 million cups of coffee in the U.S. each day. Research into coffee and depression has […] The post What to Know About Coffee and Depression appeared first on The

During the days of the Criminal Libel Law, Mrs Justice Bamford Addo said in court that the truth is not necessary in criminal libel cases. It would only take a word or sentence from anyone, to be charged with violating the law. But no matter how cautious the public and journalists were, some of them […] The post Feature: With Escalation of Indiscipline, Do We Need

Liverpool welcome Bologna to Anfield Liverpool hosts Bologna on matchday two as Arne Slot’s side looks to continue their impressive start to the season. Liverpool are top of the Premier League after six games played, with five wins and one loss from their first six games. Bologna may be unbeaten in their previous five games, […] The post Today’s UEFA Champions League Fixtures & Previews

Hammond Love, ex-husband of Gospel artiste, Obaapa Christy or Christiana Love, has been jailed 48 months in hard labour for stealing. Details later… The post Pastor Love jailed 48 months appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Education, has announced a significant increase in the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) allowance for teachers across the country. In a statement issued by Kwasi Kwarteng, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education and released in Accra yesterday, he confirmed that the CPD allowance for professional and non-professional […] The post Gov’t Increases

Presidential candidate for Movement for Change, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, has commended the Ghana Police Service for the professional manner in which they handled the recent protest organised by the Democracy Hub, a pressure group in Accra. Addressing a news conference in Accra last Sunday, Mr. Kyerematen, however, said though he was happy about the […] The post Democracy Hub Demo: Police Acted

The Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has ended his 5 divisional tour within the Akyem Abuakwa State. The divisional durbar afforded the Okyenhene the opportunity to touch base with his subjects and also ascertain the state of the divisions as part of his 25th anniversary celebration. The divisional durbar started with the Adonten division at […] The post Okyenhene holds Grand

Bawumia Volunteer 2024, a volunteer group within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been launched in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi, to canvas for votes for the governing party in the upcoming elections. It is headed by Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Education Minister. With B24, the elephant movement aims to buckle down and reach […] The post NPP launches B24 to canvass for votes in Ashanti

The Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has revealed that the National Rental Assistance Scheme (NRAS) has so far benefited 2,336 Ghanaians. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on September 30, 2024 the Minister shared details of the scheme’s achievements and plans for its expansion. “We have spent about $30.4 million in […] The post ‘Over 2,000 Ghanaians

In the current economic climate, tax reform has become an urgent necessity for fostering economic growth, expanding businesses and especially creating more jobs. In a story we carried yesterday, the Chief Executive Officer of VODEC Africa, Daniel Asomani, joined the leading voices advocating for forward-looking tax reforms. He said at the National Emerging Leaders’ Economic […] The post Editorial:

If there is one revenue source that could radically alter the fortunes of district assemblies, especially in the built areas of our urban cities, then it is property rates. Unfortunately, government after governments have found it almost impossible to crack this nut resulting in significant revenue loses at the district/local level. The last major intervention […] The post Magic Bullet

Dr. Gad Asorwoe Akwensivie, a land expert and legal practitioner, has shared his views on John Dramani Mahama’s ‘24-hour economy’ initiative, which is contained in the National Democratic Congress’ 2024 Manifesto. He asserts that this concept could greatly benefit Ghanaians, particularly in land management and addressing persistent land disputes. Speaking at the Annual Real Estate […] The post Land

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has launched a policy document on Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) to raise awareness among stakeholders. The Policy, the first of its kind among the security agencies in the country, aims to address and prevent issues of sexual exploitation, abuse and […] The post GIS,

Isaac Amejor, Michael Baffour and Muntakilu Saddick have received an additional 300-year sentence from an Accra Circuit Court after previously being sentenced to a total of 180 years for related crimes. Isaac Amejor, a former police officer, Michael Baffour, a former Ghana Armed Forces member, and Muntakilu Saddick, a former trader at Kantamanso faced Judge […] The post Jailed