Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei: Ghana’s former Ambassador to U.S. awarded
Ghana’s former Ambassador to the US, Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei, has been awarded for his immense contribution to the formation, growth and development of the Asante Students’ Union, ASU. This was at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Union in Kumasi. Dr. Bawuah Edusei, a medical practitioner, entrepreneur and philanthropist, was one of the foremost founders […]
“Free secondary education made me what I am today” – Prime Minister of Trinidad
The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Dr. Keith Christopher Rowley, MP, has hailed the impact of access to free secondary education on his life. Responding to a toast on Friday, 6th March, 2020, at the Manyhia Palace, after the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, held a dinner in his honour, Prime Minister Rowley […]
Sudan PM Abdalla Hamdok survives assassination attempt
Sudan’s prime minister has survived an assassination attempt after his convoy was attacked in the capital, Khartoum. “An explosion hit as Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok’s car was driving by but thank God no-one was hurt,” Ali Bakhit, in the PM’s office, told AFP. Mr Hamdok was appointed to head Sudan’s transitional government last August, a […]
First Lady salutes Ghanaian women on International Women’s Day
First Lady Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo says she recognises and celebrate all the amazing Ghanaian women on the occasion of International Women’s Day, being observed Sunday, March 8. In particular, she saluted and acknowledged the contributions of all the amazing women who go “unnoticed”. “Let’s support one another to consolidate our gains and strive for more,” […]
4 suspects arrested over Sogakope Assemblyman’s death
The Volta Regional Police Command has arrested four suspects for their alleged involvement in the killing of the late Assembly Member for Sogakope South, Marcus Mawutor Adzahli. Marcus Adzahli was shot and stabbed several times in the presence of his wife and child at Sogakope in the Volta Region when a yet-to-be identified gang stormed […]
99 per cent of remote controls contaminated with bacteria – Study
In the wake of the global outbreak of coronavirus, scientists at the Department of Biotechnology of the University for Development Studies (UDS) have cautioned the public against touching surfaces, while observing basic hygienic practices such as regular hand washing. The scientists have discovered that, even television remote controls in hotels are not safe from dangerous […]
Sefwi Wiawso Methodist Circuit dedicates service to observe World Women’s Day
Members of the Sefwi Wiawso Methodist Circuit Sunday, March 8 dedicated their service to women to mark the World Women’s Day at Sefwi Wiawso, the Western North Regional capital. The Service, which was the climax of a four-day Camp Meeting, also served as a special thanksgiving service to round off the celebration of Ghana’s Independence […]
President Akufo-Addo sets ‘no handshake’ example at Independence day celebration
President Akufo-Addo has asked Ghanaians to completely stop shaking hands to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. According to the President, it is a medical crisis that is bringing in its wake deaths and economic difficulties. The president’s comment comes in the wake of an investigation into a suspected case of COVID-19 in […]
Kumasi: Residents happy to have hosted 63rd Independence Anniversary
Some residents in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region touted as Ghana’s oldest and second-largest city, have praised President Akufo-Addo for the honour done them on the celebration of the 63rd Independence Day anniversary there for the first time. In an interview with our correspondent Razak Baba, some of the residents expressed joy and pride that […]
GHS unhappy with media reports of suspected COVID-19 case in Ghana
The Ghana Health Service, GHS, says it is uncomfortable with the alarming manner in which some media reported Thursday’s suspected case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The Service said reports that doctors at the nation’s premier hospital were in a state of fear and panic did not only put the country in […]
Coronavirus: Ghana prepared to cope with an outbreak – Foreigner says
A foreigner who entered Ghana last night has expressed his concern on how Ghana is prepared to handle the coronavirus in the country. According to him, the security check which is ongoing at the Kotoka International Airport indicates that the nation is well prepared to handle the virus from not spreading in case the country […]
Religious Leaders call for vigorous education on coronavirus in churches and mosques
As the coronavirus scare grows worldwide, the question of how religious gatherings should be managed has become a matter of concern. Religious leaders who spoke to GBC’s Radio Ghana say apart from offering prayers for God to intervene, there is a crucial need for the congregation both in churches and mosques to be well educated […]
63rd Independence Day Celebration Speech By President Akufo-Addo
Speech By The President Of The Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, At The 63rd Independence Day Celebration Parade, At The Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, On Friday, 6th March, 2020. It was sixty-three (63) years ago, today, that our forefathers’ dream of independence for our nation became a reality. Ghana became an independent […]
Report: Regional Celebrations of Ghana’s 63rd Independence
It was all excitement for residents of Kumasi as they hosted the 63rd Independence Anniversary for the first time. Some of them were disappointed as they could not gain access into the stadium to witness the celebration because it was full to capacity. But for those fortunate enough to have a seat, they could not […]
