The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development (MLGDRD) has presented drones to the 17 beneficial metropolitan and municipal assemblies of the Greater Accra Resilience and Integrated Development (GARID) project. The beneficiary Assemblies are the Accra Metropolitan Assembly; Ablekuma Central, North, and West Municipal Assemblies; Adentan, and Ayawaso Central, East, North, and West Municipal … The post LOCAL
The Biakoye District Director of Education (DDE), Mrs Roselyn Ofori, has stressed the need for old students to support their alma mater to improve on infrastructure and provide other supports relevant in the promotion of quality education for the benefit of the present and the future generations. Mrs Ofori said quality secondary education was not … The post Old students urged to support alma mater
One person has died, and seven others were severely injured in a fatal crash on Somanya Road in the Eastern Region.
Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, the former National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has labelled Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), as a failure. He criticised the Vice President for his attempts to distance himself from the poor economic mismanagement. In an interview with ChannelOne TV with Umaru Sanda […] The post Election
One of the leading ride-hailing services in Africa and part of a global tech company, Yango, has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of passengers and partner drivers in Ghana. The service recently announced new and improved safety features which include the passenger photo check and route monitoring features. This has been followed up … The post Yango
The Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG), Samson Asaki Awingobit, has warned that artificial shortages of food items are likely to happen soon due to the challenges of the Cedi. To that end, he has called for the removal of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BOG), Dr. Ernest […] The post Artificial shortage of food items
The Greater Accra House of Chiefs has expressed its confidence in Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to lead the country effectively as President. The House of Chiefs believes Dr. Bawumia has the potential to surpass the achievements of his predecessors and make a positive impact on the country. The […] The post We believe in your potential
The youth have been urged to look beyond the challenges of the country and actively participate in its democratic governance to enhance rapid socio-economic development. According to speakers at a youth democracy forum organised by the Africa Centre for Democracy and Socioeconomic Development (CDS Africa), a think-tank, at the University of Ghana (UG) on Friday, … The post ‘Look
In the-not-too-distant past, it was almost unthinkable for a woman to seek enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces. For although our history recognises some amazing women of courage — Yaa Asantewaa in Asante and Dede Akai in Ga/Adangbe – the modern army, as instituted in Ghana by the British colonialists – only saw women (if … The post Portrait of a pioneering woman soldier of
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has described the ‘Green Ghana Project’ as a major success as more than 30 million out of the 41 million seedlings planted between 2021 and 2023 have survived. He explained that out of the seven million trees planted in 2021, 67 per cent survived with … The post Green Ghana Project, a major success – Lands Minister
The Japanese government has allocated a scholarship support grant worth JP¥323 million, equivalent to US$2.1million, to the government of Ghana. The initiative is part of a project dubbed Japan Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) and is aimed at offering study opportunities for government officials to further their studies in selected academic disciplines. Ambassador of Japan […] The post
The Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, on Friday visited the Head Office of the New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of the Ghanaian Times and The Spectator, in Accra. She was there to acquaint herself with the work of the state-owned media house, receive a first-hand account of its challenges and discuss possible solutions, as part … The post Information Minister visits NTC appeared first
Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has offered to sponsor the re-forestation of the degraded 125-acre Southern Scape Forest at Mpraeso in the Eastern Region. In addition, the bank has launched an initiative to plant 60,000 tree seedlings as part of this year’s Green Ghana Day programme. Dubbed ‘CBG 60,000 Tree Planting Initiative’, the theme “Growing for … The post CBG to green Ghana with
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By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The World Bank’s approval of a US$250million credit facility has been hailed as crucial for the recapitalisation of some battered banks and further reinforcing stability in the industry. Dr. Richmond Atuahene, a banking consultant, believes the World Bank’s support could provide much-needed relief to institutions grappling […] The post
Organisers promise to announce dates for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by the end of June, but admit tournament could be delayed until 2025.
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for greater collaboration between Africa and South Korea to ensure mutual growth for all. He said shared growth, sustainability and solidarity remained three critical pillars for the future of Africa and South Korean relations and these three must be pursued to the letter. • President Akufo-Addo (left) … The post President
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian recording artist and entertainer, Denning Edem Hotor, popularly known as Ayigbe Edem, has announced a major music collaboration with Ghanaian rapper, singer & songwriter, Bashir Annan, widely known as Gambo, and American music icon, Jim Jones. The new collaboration which is the remix of Gambo and Edem’s 2021 hit song, ‘Drip’, promises […] The post Edem
The Electoral Commission (EC) has directed its district officers across the country to allow agents of political parties to observe the transfer of votes exercise with effect from today, Wednesday. According to the Commission, the decision follows internal discussions and in consideration of the concerns of some stakeholders at the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) of … The post EC
Yesterday the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) launched the 2024 Emancipation Day celebrations scheduled for July 22-August 1, 2024, which is the actual Emancipation Day. Even though Emancipation Day has been celebrated elsewhere like the US for over one-and-a-half centuries, the GTA put the celebration on its calendar of events in 1998. This is a day … The post Emancipation Day urges
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