VP Bawumia commissions ICT Lab for School for the Blind
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated the need for the nation to pay special attention to the educational needs of persons with disabilities, noting that apart from being a national responsibility, it would also help Ghana fulfil her international obligations. Thus, Government would continue to explore the best ways of providing such care, including the […]
CJ announces stand-alone Courts for Debt Recovery cases
By Beatrice Oppon Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo says the Judicial Service will soon set up stand-alone courts for debt recovery cases. This, she said, has become necessary as a result of the huge numbers of debt recovery cases filed at the Courts by companies. The Chief Justice said the first of such courts will […]
9-Member GJA Awards Committee begins work to select Journalist of the Year
By Angela Adu-Asomaning President of the Ghana Journalists Association, Albert Dwumfour, has urged the nine-member Committee tasked with selecting stories for the 28th GJA awards to review nominations and select winners based on merit, accuracy, and impact. He also emphasised the critical role of the media before, during and after the election. He cautioned the […]
Dr. Charity Binka underscores significance of AWLN, Ghana Chapter Awards
By: Emelda Delali Avorkah The Chairperson of the African Women Leaders Network, AWLN, Ghana Chapter, Dr. Charity Binka, has underscored the importance of women’s participation in creating an equitable and inclusive world. She said Africans share a unified vision of a world where women can thrive alongside men. Dr. Binka was speaking at the award […]
Judicial Service to establish debt recovery Court
The Judicial Service will next week open small claim debt recovery courts to redeem monies borrowed by customers from financial institutions. This is to reduce the number of cases before the courts in the shift system. Mrs Gertrude Torkornoo, the Chief Justice (CJ), said this during a meeting with the Judicial Press Corps. She said […]
PURC engages consumers in Akim Oda
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Eastern Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), in collaboration with the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has organised a collaborative engagement breakfast for their consumers at Akim Oda in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern Region. The breakfast engagement […]
GTEC asks Professor Nyarko Boampong to remain at post as Vice Chancellor of UCC
By Naomi Commeh The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong to remain at post as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast until the Commission investigates the issues surrounding his termination. The Commission says it has not received any contrary communication from the UCC Council regarding a further two-year term […]
Fundraising underway to construct $450,000 Dialysis Centre in Sunyani
The Council of Bono and Ahafo Association of North America (COBAANA) has announced the construction of a US$450,000 dialysis centre in Sunyani, beginning with a fund-raising rally to mobilise the required resources for the project. The COBAANA comprises natives of the then Brong-Ahafo Region residing in the Diaspora, specifically Canada and the United States of […]
Asakaa Boys to storm London for massive music concert on August 24
The Asakaa Boys, one of Ghana’s finest music groups, are preparing for their highly anticipated music concert in London scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2024. The Clapham Grand in London would be the centre of the attraction come August 24 as the multi-talented music group prepares to thrill fans with some ‘Kumerican’ music vibes. The […]
Breman Ayipe residents send SOS call to government over poor road/bridge infrastructure
By Issac Agyemang Residents of Breman Ayipe in the Breman Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa in the Central Region are calling on the government through the Ministry of Roads and Highways to aid in the construction of their bridge that links Handowode, Baah and Adjumako in the Central region of Ghana. The road and bridge, which had been in […]
Abu Jinapor, Yagbonwura smoke peace pipe
The Overlord of Gonja, Yagbonwura Bui-Kunuto Soale I, in consultation with his elders, has lifted the ban placed on Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Member of Parliament for Damongo and the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources. The Gonja King subsequently blessed Mr Jinapor as his worthy grandson and asked the chiefs in the Gonjaland […]
Paris 2024: Double joy for Ghana as sprint duo makes 100m semis
By Michael Okuley Ghana has shaken the Olympics pressure following the qualification of sprint duo Benjamin Azamati and Abdul Rasheed Saminu for the semifinals of the 100m in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Ghana started life in the competition on a bad note after swimmer Harry Stacey and High Jumper Rose Yeboah failed to progress to […]
Paris 2024: Benjamin Azamati advances to semifinals in thrilling 100m heat
By: Nana Kwame Bediako In an electrifying display of speed and stamina, Benjamin Azamati secured his place in the semifinals of the men’s 100m event. Competing in heat 1, Azamati clocked an impressive time of 10.08 seconds, finishing just behind the Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson. Thompson, who took the first position with a remarkable time […]
Paris 2024: Ghana’s Joselle Mensah places 4th place in 50m freestyle swimming
Story by Michael Okuley Ghanaian swimmer Joselle Alice Mensah delivered an outstanding performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing fourth place in the highly competitive 50-meter freestyle event. This achievement marks a historic moment for Ghanaian swimming on the world stage. Joselle Alice Mensah competed against some of the best swimmers globally, demonstrating exceptional speed […]
