Veep Dr. Bawumia assures MUSIGA of gov’t continuous support
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has assured Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) of President Akufo-Addo led government’s support to the music industry. He promised of government’s resolve to continue to develop the creative art industry. Vice President Dr. Bawumia gave the assurance when some members of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) paid a courtesy […]
Veep Dr Bawumia lauds Otumfuo for his passion to preserve the culture and tradition
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Sunday, July 14, 2019, joined the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Chiefs and the people of Asanteman to celebrate Akwasidae at the Manhyia palace in Kumasi. In a tweeted message, Dr. Bawumia commended Otumfuo for his passion to preserve the culture and tradition of his forebearers. He also praised […]
MPs’ told to get actively involved in procurement processes
The First Deputy Speaker, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has encouraged Members of Parliament (MPs’) to show keen interest in public procurement processes at the local level, to enhance legislative oversight. MPs’, he said, were required to sit on the Entity Tender Committees (ETC) of the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to guide them on the law. […]
Pernell Whitaker, a former world champion boxer dies in accident
Former world champion Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker has died after being hit by a vehicle in the US, police have said. Pernell Whitaker, nicknamed ‘Sweet Pea’who won gold at the Olympics in 1984, was pronounced dead in Virginia on Sunday night. Whitaker was a world champion in four divisions – WBC lightweight, IBF light welterweight, […]
Agro Master launches fertilizer credit scheme for smallholder farmers
Agro Master, a fast-growing agribusiness firm has launched a fertilizer and input credit scheme to support smallscale farmers across the country. The scheme, which has been rolled out in the Eastern Region after a successful pilot, is expected to contribute to the national quest to boost agriculture production in the country. It aims to help […]
NDC launches e- payment platform to facilitate payment of dues
The National Democratic Congress, (NDC), has launched an electronic payment system to improve the payment of dues and ensure transparency in the finances of the party. Addressing the press at the launch in Accra, on Monday, July 15, the General Secretary of the party, Johnson Aseidu Nketiah said the system will help improve payment of […]
Return of CEO of Menzgold, Nana Appiah Mensah
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE ARRIVAL OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF MENZGOLD NANA APPIAH MENSAH INTO THE COUNTRY. The arrival of the Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold, Nana Appiah Mensah popularly referred to as MAM 1 to the country is indeed good for government agencies, such EOCO, BNI, the Police Criminal Investigation Department, Interpol, Bank of […]
National Security Coordinator, 2 others sued for torture
Deputy Editor of Mordern Ghana.com, Emmanuel Ajarfor Abugri, has sued the National Security Co-ordinator, demanding adequate and prompt compensation, release and surrender of all seized items, as well as criminal prosecution or punishment for individual officials who were directly or indirectly involved in human rights violations against him. He also wants the court to provide […]
Gyankroma Akufo-Addo did not airlift fans to AFCON – MOYS
The Ministry of Youth and Sports, has described as false and frivolous, allegations that the President’s daughter, Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, was awarded a contract to airlift members of the Black Stars Supporters Union, to the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. A statement signed by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Asiamah, said the […]
JK Rowling charity boss leaves post amid ‘culture challenges’
The boss of JK Rowling’s children’s charity Lumos is to leave her post after the organisation said there were “management and culture challenges” that needed “immediate action”. Georgette Mulheir has been chief executive of the charity since 2011. The author set up the foundation in 2005 and donates some royalties to it to help children […]
Farmers sensitized to planting for food and jobs and extension services
More than fifty farmers at Kukua, in the West Mamprusi municipality of the North East Region have been sensitized to the Planting for Food and Jobs program and how they can easily access inputs in this farming season. Issues discussed at the sensitization forum included the coupon system, access to subsidized fertilizers, certified seeds, fall […]
Good gut bacteria ‘helps starving children’
A diet rich in bananas, chickpeas and peanuts improves gut bacteria in malnourished children, helping kick-start their growth, research suggests. These foods were found to be particularly good at boosting healthy microbes, in a US study of children in Bangladesh. The growth of bones, brains and bodies is then more likely. The World Health Organization […]
VOA supports GBC with equipment to enhance operations
Voice of America, VOA, has supported the Television News Department of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) with equipment to enhance its operations. The GBC and VOA have had a long standing relationship in the area of programming and training of staff of GBC. The items were presented following a request GBC made to the VOA. […]
Neymar can leave PSG if offer suits all parties, says Leonardo
Neymar can leave Paris Saint-Germain if there is an offer that “suits all parties”, says the club’s sporting director Leonardo. Leonardo, who recently returned to his role at the club, says it is “clear to everyone” what the Brazil star’s desire is and admits there has been “superficial” contact with Barcelona. The Ligue 1 club […]
