President Akufo-Addo Commissions 204 Housing Units at Tema Community 22
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the National Housing Mortgage Fund (NHMF) gated estate at Tema Community 22 with the aim of bridging the country’s two million housing deficit. The 204 houses estate located in the Ashaiman Municipality, constructed in nine months by the Tema Development Company (TDC) in partnership with the GCB Bank, […]
Prince Harry says upbringing blinded him to unconscious racial bias
Britain’s Prince Harry said it took him years to realise that unconscious racial bias existed and his eyes had been opened by spending time in his wife Meghan’s shoes. The prince spoke during a conversation about racism with Patrick Hutchinson, the Black activist who was photographed by Reuters carrying a white man to safety during […]
Eurovision Song Contest set for May 2021 with same “Open Up” theme
Eurovision Song Contest organisers on Monday announced dates for the 2021 event in Rotterdam with the same “Open Up” theme planned for this year’s edition before it was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Semi-finals will be held on May 18 and 20, and the final on May 22 — with 41 countries participating despite […]
Japan and U.S. begin major military exercise as concern about China grows
Japan and the United States on Monday began air, sea and land exercises around Japan in a show of force in the face of increased Chinese military activity in the region. The Keen Sword exercise is the first big drill since Yoshihide Suga became Japan’s prime minister last month with a vow to continue the […]
NPP inaugurates “Committed Patriots” at Agbozume
The Ketu South Branch of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has inaugurated a group called ‘Committed Patriots” at Agbozume ahead of 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary elections slated for December 7. The 18-Member Team has been tasked to go to all the rural areas within the Municipality to preach “the good things the NPP government […]
Journalists Charged To Uphold Highest Journalistic Standards
NEWS COMMENTARY GIVES A CHARGE TO JOURNALISTS TO UPHOLD HIGHEST JOURNALISTIC STANDARDS Over the weekend the media fraternity in Ghana witnessed two very important events that have the tendency to shape the political discourse and mirrors the psyche and dynamics of the consciousness of society. These events were the 25th Ghana Journalists Awards Night and […]
€256 million Ashaiman-Akosombo road project commences; project to be completed in 30 months
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Monday, October 26, cut the sod for the commencement of work on the 64-kilometre Ashaiman to Akosombo road dualization Project. The road project, which will cost some two hundred and fifty-six million euros (€256 million), will be completed in thirty (30) months, and is being constructed by INZAG […]
Algeria set to vote for constitutional changes
Algerians are set to vote on November 1 on proposed constitutional changes more than a year after mass street protests forced long-time ruler Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down. The constitutional amendments are part of reforms that incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pledged after being elected last December. Tebboune has been criticized by the Algerian protest movement, […]
UK Armed forces take control of suspected oil tanker hijacking in English Channel
Members of Britain’s armed forces boarded a ship in the English Channel and gained control after a and detained seven individuals, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday in a tweet. “In response to a police request, the Defence Secretary and Home Secretary authorised Armed Forces personnel to board a ship in the English Channel […]
GBC bags seven GJA awards
At the 25th GJA awards in Accra, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), received seven awards. Justice Mingle and six other staff were recognised for their hard work. Mr. Mingle was honoured with the outstanding Editor Award. What does it mean to Radio Ghana and how is that going to impact his work at the radio […]
Used car exports from developed countries cause air pollution – UN warns
Millions of used vehicles exported from Europe, the United States and Japan to the developing world contribute significantly to air pollution, according to a report by the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) published on Monday. The exported cars, vans and minibuses are of poor quality and as a result hinder efforts to mitigate climate change, UNEP […]
Government to prioritise construction of affordable houses- Finance Minister
Government will next year prioritise the construction of affordable houses as the biggest economic activity, just as it did with the year of roads. The scheme is geared at reducing the housing deficit and enable low-income workers to rent or own a house at affordable price. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta announced this when he […]
Nawuni flood victims along White Volta appeal for support
Barely a month ago, floods hit Nawuni, a community along the White Volta in the Kumbungu district of the northern region displacing nearly four hundred residents. The floods also destroyed crops and collapsed a number of houses in the community, forcing residents into a nearby school. Though the floods have receded, they have left behind […]
Let’s maintain protected and accountable journalist corps ahead of polls– US Ambassador
Madam Stephanie S. Sullivan, the United States (US) Ambassador to Ghana, has underscored the need for the US and Ghana to maintain respected, protected and accountable journalist corps ahead of their national elections. She said with the election season already in full swing in the US and Ghana, both nations must be vigilant in maintaining […]
