24-Hour Economy will boost and create jobs – Prof Opoku-Agyemang
The Running Mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, says the party’s 24-Hour Economy policy will address some of the economic challenges bedeviling the economy and provide jobs for the youth. Addressing members of the NDC Professionals Forum at the University of Cape Coast on Monday, as part of her 3-day campaign […]
I’ll prioritise special education — Dr Bawumia
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reaffirmed his resolve to prioritise the needs of special education to ease the burden of parents and guardians and improve access to education. In that regard, he said, he would champion the recruitment and training of at least 1,000 more special education teachers to be trained in language, […]
Paris 2024: Julien Alfred becomes first St. Lucian athlete to win both gold and silver at Olympics event
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Julien Alfred has etched her name into the annals of history by becoming the first athlete from Saint Lucia to win not one but two medals at an Olympic event. Prior to the Paris 2024 Olympics, Saint Lucia had never secured a medal in the history of the Olympic Games. Alfred’s […]
Only 40 professional bodies in Ghana are in good standing as of 31st July 2024 – Registrar of Companies
By Rukiayatu Musah The Office of Registrar of Companies (ORC), has extended filing of annual returns and update of Certificate of Membership of Professional Bodies to 30th December, 2024. In a statement, the ORC said that as at the end of 31st July, 2024, only 40 professional bodies are in good standing and 11 newly […]
NPP: Party reconciles with Independent Candidate from Ejisu by-election
By Racheal Kakraba The New Patriotic Party (NPP), in Ashanti has reconciled with a member of the Party who stood as an Independent Candidate during the recent Ejisu By-Election. Former MP for Ejisu Kwabena Owusu Aduomi stood as an Independent Candidate against the Party’s wishes. The Ashanti Regional NPP Council of Elders successfully facilitated the […]
Small Claims and Debt Recovery Courts ready to adjudicate- Chief Justice Torkornoo
By Beatrice Oppon Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has launched the Small Claims and Debt Recovery Courts in the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions to speedily adjudicate close to 55,000 debt claims of microfinance company Bills. Speaking at the launch of the Courts in Accra, the Chief Justice said the significant increase in the caseload […]
More than ₵60m worth of properties saved from fire ruins from January to June 2024
By Juliet Mettle-Edmonds From January to June 2024, the Greater Accra Region reported the highest number of fire incidents, with 708 cases, followed by the Ashanti Region with 661 cases. During the same period, over GHC 60 million worth of property were salvaged from fire destruction. The Ghana National Fire Service has identified several major […]
Freezy Macbones ready for next challenge, calls out top boxers
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Ghanaian boxer Seth Gyimah, popularly known as Freezy MacBones, has expressed his eagerness to face the world’s top boxers, undeterred by previous setbacks. Despite suffering a disappointing loss to Senegal’s Seydou Konate in the qualification match on September 9, 2023, and subsequently missing out on a spot in the Olympic Games in […]
Microsoft says cyber-attack triggered latest outage
A global outage affecting Microsoft products including email service Outlook and video game Minecraft has been resolved, the technology giant said in an update. The firm said preliminary investigations show the outage was caused by a cyber-attack and a failure to properly defend against it. Earlier, the company issued an apology for the incident, which […]
Following the path of the founding fathers: The best way to honour their legacy
By Bala Ali, ISD, Accra As we observed Founders’ Day on August 4, a public holiday, it is important to delve deeper into what this day truly represents and how we can best honour the remarkable individuals who laid the groundwork for our nation. This new holiday replaces the former September 21 observance, which was […]
University staff unions threaten strike over unpaid allowances on August 9
The Senior Staff Association-Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), the Federation of Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG), and the Teachers and Educational Workers Union of Trade Union Congress (TEWU-TUC) have announced their intention to embark on industrial action on August 9, 2024, if their demands regarding unpaid allowances are not met by the government. In a […]
Ghana Boundary Commission prioritises social interventions in border communities to prevent exploitation
By Rachel Kakraba The National Coordinator of the Ghana Boundary Commission, Major General Emmanuel Kotia, says undertaking social interventions on border communities remains a priority of the Commission. He noted that such initiatives are critical to preventing unscrupulous persons and groups taking advantage of the vulnerability of deprived border communities for selfish gains. “Most of […]
Paris 2024: Sweden’s Armand Duplantis sets new pole vault world record
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Armand Duplantis has once again pushed the boundaries of human athleticism by setting a new world record in the men’s pole vault. The Swedish pole vaulter cleared an astonishing 6.25 meters, surpassing his previous record set in April. This remarkable achievement came as Duplantis clinched the gold medal in a thrilling […]
I will willingly step down as President on 7th January 2025- Akufo-Addo
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has assured that he will willingly step down as President on January 7, 2025. Speaking to senior citizens at the 2024 Founders’ Day celebration in Accra on Monday, President Akufo-Addo expressed his gratitude for the privilege of serving as President twice, stating, “It has been the […]
