Dear Inspector-General of Police, First off, I hope this letter finds you in high spirits and excellent health. I am writing to extend my warmest congratulations on the remarkable effort and effective strategy employed by the Ghana Police Service under your leadership during the just-ended Christmas holidays. As a journalist who closely observes societal issues […] The post Journalists writes to IGP Dampare
Serial Ghanaian entrepreneur Nana Kwame Bediako, widely known as Cheddar or Freedom Jacob Caesar, has expressed his readiness to lead Ghana and Africa with positive intentions and progressive plans. Despite expressing his disinterest in political positions, presidential roles, and power struggles, Cheddar insists he is focused on using Africa’s vast natural resources to develop every […] The post I’m
The Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG), an affiliate of the National Union of Teamsters and General Workers (NUTEG of GFL), a trade union organization, has deployed life jackets to artisanal fishers as part of an effort to promote safety at sea in Ghana’s artisanal fisheries. So far, some fishers in Shama, […] The post Life jackets
The Western Regional Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) for Takoradi, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, the Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, Mumin Issah and EffiaKwesimintim Municipal Chief Executive, Kojo Acquah on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 officially opened the city up for all Christmas activities to begin. In 2019, Sekondi-Takoradi was declared a Christmas City by the city […] The post City
The Ghana Journalists Association has launched the 3rd African Media Convention (AMC), which is scheduled to take place in Accra, in May 2024. The African Media Convention is currently the largest gathering of media stakeholders and policymakers on the continent. The Convention, an initiative of The African Editors’ Forum (TAEF), is designed to safeguard the […] The post Ghana to host 3rd
Okyeame Kwame Celebrated hiplife artiste, Okyeame Kwame, also known as Rap Doctor, has been invited to perform at this year’s edition of a musical event dubbed ‘Hiplife Party 4’ Read More... The post Okyeame Kwame Headlines Hiplife Party appeared first on
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Takoradi, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has submitted to the House of Parliament to consider, as a matter of priority, the creation of Assembly Members’ Common Fund.He made the suggestion during a debate in the House on December 7, 2023. The MP, who is also the Western Regional Minister, argued that […] The post T’di MP calls for creation of
Elizabeth K. T. Sackey The Mayor of Accra, Elizabeth K. T. Sackey, has highlighted the city’s progressive initiatives in the waste sector to curb methane emissions. According to her, Read More... The post Accra Mayor Addresses World Leaders appeared first on
In an unexpected turn of events, the late Manasseh Addison Sackey, a 34-year-old headteacher and incumbent assemblyman, has emerged victorious in the Teberebie electoral area election in Tarkwa, Western Region. Despite the tragic incident of his drowning in a river connecting Aklika on Monday, December 4, Teacher Obour, as he was fondly known, has been […] The post Deceased
The 2023 edition of Ghana’s Media Capacity Enhancement Programme (MCEP) has commenced.The program, aimed at equipping journalists with essential skills and knowledge, was opened by the Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, at a ceremony organised by the University of Media, Arts and Communications (UniMAC) in Accra yesterday. In his keynote address, Minister Oppong Nkrumah […] The post 2023
The National Ambulance Service has decried the insufficient fuel supply, coupled with frequent fluctuations in fuel prices, affecting the smooth delivery of its service. The Ambulance Service is appealing to the government to consider providing a dedicated source of funding to enable the effective delivery of its service. The institution made this known to the […] The post Ambulance
Ghanaian highlife maestro, Kwabena Kwabena, has voiced his reservations about the feasibility of the Play Ghana initiative, expressing skepticism regarding its practicality in light of what he perceives as financial challenges within the music industry. At the press conference, the Creative Arts Agency explained that the initiative was aimed at getting the general public and […] The post Kwabena
Atwima Nwabiagya South New Patriotic Party (NPP) First Vice Chairman, John Kwame Duodu, also known as Sir John, says former President John Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy, vis-a-vis all the discussions it has generated over the period, attests to the fact that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has no message for Ghanaians, ahead of 2024 elections. […] The post ‘Mahama’s 24-hour economy is
The Health Committee of Parliament has revealed that an amount of $1.4 billion would be required to complete all ongoing Agenda 111 projects. The committee says that as of November 2023, over $251 million had been spent on the hospital projects, with 90 out of 102 at various stages of construction. The Ranking Member on […] The post About $1.4bn needed to complete
Former Assembly member for Asem Electoral Area, Thomas Ekow Sackey, is staging a comeback with a mission to serve his people. He has since filed to contest in the upcoming local election, slated for December 19, 2023. Popularly known as Ogede, he believes among the three people contesting the election that, he is the right […] The post Ogede wants Asem electoral area seat back appeared first on
We used this column yesterday to express our concerns over the springing up of skyscrapers in Accra, without the corresponding provision of modern equipment for the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). We noted that though some of these high-rise buildings have as many as 25 floors, the GNFS does not have the fire tenders that […] The post Editorial: Varsities churning
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has presented a dummy cheque for GH¢125,000 to victims of the Akosombo Dam Spillage at a ceremony in Accra. The Chief Justice presented the cheque on behalf of the Judiciary and Staff of the Judicial Service of Ghana (JUSAG). Speaking at the ceremony, the Chief Justice said the donation was […] The post CJ donates cheque for GH¢125k to
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Adaklu, Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza, has called on the youth to embrace skills training at the various vocational and technical institutions to enable them to acquire employable skills. According to Mr Agbodza, the public sector does not have the capacity to employ all the youth and that it was […] The post Adaklu MP asks youth to establish own businesses appeared
Parliament on Tuesday approved the sum of GH¢149 million for the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Madam Diana Asonaba Dapaah, the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, moved the Motion for the House to approve the Budgetary allocation for the OSP. Mr Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, the Chairman for […] The post Parliament approves GH¢149 million
Renowned economist Kwame Pianim delivered a comprehensive critique of Ghana’s economic trajectory at the fifth Annual UPSA Leadership Lecture Series, expressing disappointment in successive governments over 66 years of independence. He highlighted the challenges of insufficient microeconomic and political stability, coupled with the burden of a 90 percent GDP public debt and an oversized government […] The post Pianim
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