Bawumia to meet media on Sunday August 25
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will host a media engagement on Sunday, August 25, 2024, in Accra. This is coming a week after the NPP launched its manifesto. This is to enable the presidential aspirant to engage with the media and give the public an understanding of his vision […]
Komfo Anokye Renal Unit overwhelmed as free dialysis program sparks influx of patients
The Head of the Renal Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Dr Pediter Okyere, is appealing to the Government for more machines to cater for patients with end-stage renal failure and related disorders. The Unit is currently overwhelmed with patients trooping in following the rollout of the free dialysis programme for certain age brackets. […]
President Akufo-Addo’s DRIP initiative to transform Upper West region’s roads
BY ALEX ADI The Upper West Regional Minister, Mr. Stephen Yakubu, has lauded the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for his visionary leadership in implementing the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP). At the inauguration of the DRIP equipment for the Upper West Region, Mr. Yakubu commended the government’s responsiveness to Ghanaians needs, particularly in road […]
Yearly spillage of Bagre Dam: A potential blessing turned into curse
Each year, the spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso brings a wave of anxiety and devastation to communities in Northern Ghana. The annual ritual, which sees excess water released from the dam to prevent it from bursting, results in widespread flooding downstream. Farmlands are submerged, homes are destroyed, and lives are disrupted. The […]
DRIP to boost Western region’s road infrastructure
By Alex Adi The Western Region will take delivery of 110 road improvement equipment allocated to the region under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), to resolve road infrastructure challenges. The equipment includes bulldozers, wheel loaders, concrete mixers, low beds, motor graders, water tankers, tipper trucks, backhoes, and rollers. The Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere […]
Complexities of global economy demand harmonious government-labour relations – President Akufo-Addo
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has lauded the Trades Union Congress (TUC)-Ghana for continuously influencing labour and national policies amid the complexities of the global economy. The Congress had been instrumental in facilitating dialogue among tripartite constituents on critical socio-economic issues to build a harmonious and stable working environment, he noted. The President, in […]
GBC denies benefiting $3m from All African Games coverage
The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), has refuted claims that it received $3 million from the Ministry of Youth and Sports as full payment for coverage of the 13th All African Games. The state broadcaster said the allegation is entirely false, describing the revelation as “shocking”. Director General of the GBC made this known in an […]
460,611 candidates to sit for 2024 WASSCE
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) began administering practical and theory papers for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates on Monday, August 19, 2024. This follows the administration of the Visual Art Project work from August 5 to 16, 2024. The examination will conclude on Friday, September […]
Korle-Bu renal patients threaten to picket over supplies locked up at Tema port
By Gloria Amoh Renal patients at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital are preparing to protest on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, over what they describe as authorities’ failure to release essential medical supplies currently held at the port. The shortage of these critical consumables has led to the renal unit’s closure for three weeks, leaving patients without access […]
Nationwide Voters’ Exhibition starts today
The Electoral Commission (EC), will exhibit the provisional voters’ register in more than 38,000 polling stations across the country from tomorrow, August, 20, to Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The one-week exercise, which is among the major activities the Commission will undertake ahead of the 2024 General Election, will take place at all polling stations in […]
There’s no militia training at Kwahu- Police
The Ghana Police Service has shrugged off suggestions that it is training militiamen at Kwahu in the Eastern Region, for the 2024 General Election. A press release issued by the Police Public Affairs Unit said, “We wish to state that our investigation has found no evidence of such training in the area.” It said the […]
Health Advocate proposes free application of HPV vaccines to save women
A Preventive and Occupational Health Management Consultant Ms. Jennifer Nelson has called on the government to make the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination free to save the lives of women. She explained that HPV, which was a common sexually transmitted infection, can affect the skin, genital area, and throat. The Preventive and Occupational Health Management Consultant […]
GH¢57 million belonging to MMDAs locked up in investment institutions
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Auditor General’s report, currently being reviewed by the Public Account Committee (PAC) of Ghana’s Parliament, has revealed that over GH¢61 billion belonging to some state institutions are locked up with various companies and institutions across the country. Out of the total sum of GH¢61 billion, GH¢57 million belongs to different Metropolitan, […]
Impact of Manifestos and Political promises in lead up to December 7 Polls
By David Owusu Amoah, Technical Advisor, Ministry of Information Preparations for general elections are characterised by a wide range of issues. One thing that stands out as a major characteristic of general elections is the making of political promises. Promises are made by politicians to signal to the electorate their intentions for seeking power for […]
