Dr Bawumia promises continuous disbursement of nurses allowance
By Mercy Darko Vice President and Flagbearer of NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says the government is putting in place measures to check delays in the payment of nursing and teacher trainee allowances. Addressing students of the Nurses and Midwifery Training College, at Teshie as part of his Constituency-focused nationwide campaign in Ledzekoku, Dr. Bawumia said […]
Vote NPP for continuous impactful social intervention- Kennedy Agyapong
Mr Kennedy Agyapong, Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, has told supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to ensure the party was retained in power to continue its impactful social interventions for the country. He made these remarks when he joined Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, running mate of the NPP to tour the […]
Antoine Semenyo named AFC Bournemouth player of the month for August
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Antoine Semeno has set the Premier League alight with his scintillating performances for Bournemouth in the opening month of the 2024/2025 season. The Ghanaian forward’s early-season excellence has been rewarded with a Bournemouth player of the month award for August, cementing his status as one of Bournemouth’s standout stars in the […]
More than 4000 breast cancer cases recorded in Ghana every year – Expert
More than 4,000 breast cancer cases are recorded in Ghana every year. Limited awareness of the disease, inadequate screening and treatment centres have been some of the factors driving the increase in infections. Dr Mrs Beatrice Wiafe Addai, Chief Executive of Breast Care International, who stated this, said breast cancer had become a significant public […]
Akua Donkor, Janet Nabila & Nana Frimpomaa Sarpong Kumankumah file Presidential nominations
It was an all-women’s day affair at the EC headquarters on Thursday as leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Madam Akua Donkor, flagbearer of the People’s National Party (PNP), Janet Nabla, and presidential candidate of the CPP, Nana Frimpomaa Sarpong Kumankumah, all successfully submitted their nomination forms for the December 7 elections. The three […]
Calls to ban ”second hand” clothing in Ghana
A leading environmental group, Greenpeace Africa has called on the Ghanaian government to ban the importation of second-hand clothing commonly referred to as “foss,” “broni wawu” or “bend down boutique” and textile waste from the global north, warning of the severe environmental and health risks these imports pose. Speaking in Accra, at the launch of […]
Fake News: A silent epidemic ravaging African communities
By Hannah Dadzie As the 59th Young African Journalists Workshop unfolds in Cairo, a pressing issue has taken centre stage: the devastating impact of fake news on individuals and communities across the continent. On the fifth day of the workshop, Egyptian columnist and Media Expert, Ayman Adly, discussed the insidious spread of misinformation and its […]
Government committed to protecting country’s water and forest Resources- MIREKU DUKER
By Felix Cofie Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has debunked claims that the community mining concept instituted by the government is Galamsey in disguise. He said government is totally against illegal mining and has stepped up operations to combat the illegal mining and protect the country’s water and forest resources. […]
Billionaire Jared Isaacman becomes first person to take part in private spacewalk
An American billionaire has become the first person to take part in a private spacewalk – against the spectacular backdrop of the Earth. A spacewalk is considered one of the most dangerous activities an astronaut can do in orbit. It was delayed by around four hours earlier this morning – with no explanation given – […]
Vivo Energy donates educational supplies to support GES “My First Day at School” initiative
By Gloria Anderson Vivo Energy Ghana Plc, the Shell Licensee, in line with its commitment to fostering quality education, has made a significant contribution to the Ghana Education Service’s (GES) “My First Day at School” initiative. This programme, which aims to provide a warm welcome to new entrants to Kindergarten 1 (KG1) and those transitioning […]
Galamsey: Government directs enforcement of illegal mining laws
Regional Ministers, alongside their Regional Security Councils (REGSEC), have been mandated to intensify enforcement actions within their various jurisdictions to contain incidents of illegal small-scale mining. This came out following an extensive engagement held by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and regional ministers to review on-going efforts at dealing with the canker of […]
Sports Ministry instructs GFA to request CAF to inspect Accra, UG Stadium for approval
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Ministry of Youth and Sports has taken swift action in response to the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) recent ban of the Baba Yara Stadium. In a directive issued to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the Ministry has requested an inspection of the Accra Sports Stadium and the University of […]
More tributes pour in for late Godwin Avenorgbo
By Rachel Kakraba Tributes continue to pour in for a beloved son of Ghana, the late Godwin Avenorgbo, also known as the Grandmaster, who will be laid to rest this weekend. He is celebrated for his exceptional contributions to the broadcast and communication industry. The Grandmaster was a once-vibrant voice on the airwaves of the […]
Galamsey: Declaring a state of emergency “draconian and far-reaching” – Lands Minister
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has described calls for a state of emergency to combat illegal mining (galamsey) as “draconian and far-reaching.” While emphasising that fighting galamsey remains a top priority, he cautioned that extreme measures could have unintended consequences on the economy, livelihoods, and governance. Jinapor stated […]
