School Authorities Deny Responsibility for Student Deaths, Claims Divine Kpe
By Kafui Dey Boarding schools, traditionally seen as safe havens for education and growth, are now under intense scrutiny due to recent student fatalities. The #GTVBreakfast show hosted by Thelma Tackie brought this critical issue into the spotlight, featuring interviews with Bright Appiah, Executive Director of Child Rights International, and Divine Kpe, Senior Programme Officer […]
11 Deaths in Schools Since 2021—Parents Must Act
By Kafui Dey Alarmingly, there have been 11 reported deaths in secondary schools from 2021 to the present, with nine attributed to medical negligence. This shocking statistic underscores the urgent need for heightened vigilance and action from parents regarding the safety of their children in boarding schools. Recent discussions on #GTVBreakfast, hosted by Thelma Tackie, […]
We don’t have required Clinical psychologists and Medical Doctors in Boarding Schools- Bright Appiah
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Executive Director of Child Rights International, Bright Appiah, has attributed the recent cases of death in Ghana’s boarding schools to the lack of adequate Clinical Psychologists and Medical Doctors. In an interview on the GTV’s Breakfast Show on July 29, 2024, Mr. Appiah stated that between 2021 and present, there have […]
Restoration of public confidence in economy is key – Prof Ahiawodzi
By Angela Adu-Asomaning Professor of Economics and Finance and President of Knutsford University College, Anthony Kwame Ahiawodzi, says in spite of the modest improvement in the Ghanaian financial sector, it still grapples with inefficiencies that have consequences for the mobilisation of domestic resources for development. He challenged the financial sector to close the yawning gap […]
Ahmadi Muslims pledge oath of allegiance to climax 3-day convention in UK
By Murtala Issah It was an emotional moment at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Convention Centre at Hampshire in the United Kingdom as tens of thousands of guests attending the 58th Annual Convention renewed their faith and pledged their allegiance to Allah and the Leader and Spiritual Head of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor […]
Paris 2024: Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore fails drug test
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The International Testing Agency (ITA) has announced that Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore has been disqualified from the women’s tournament after failing a drug test. This brings an end to her competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, a massive setback not just for her but also for her supporters and the Nigerian […]
MoMo transactions fall by 24m, value declines by GH₵10bn
Mobile Money (MoMo) indicators largely took a nose dive for June 2024, according to data from the Bank of Ghana. The total number of MoMo transactions dipped significantly, falling to 644 million compared to the 668 million recorded in May 2024. This translated into a fall in the total value of MoMo transactions from GHS […]
Healthcare delivery now closer to people in Adaklu Wumenu Electoral Area
Mr. Christopher Galenkui, Assemblyman for Adaklu Wumenu Electoral Area, Friday stated that Healthcare delivery was now closer to people in the Electoral Area. He noted that the area now has three health facilities serving the people. Mr. Galenkui made this known in an interview at Adaklu Wumenu in the Adaklu district. He mentioned the health […]
Procurement professionals advocate passage of bill into law
By Angela Adu-Asomaning President of the Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply, Simon Annan, has called for the speedy passage of the Procurement and Supply Bill into law. He said having such a bill in place will regulate procurement practice, provide statutory authority for the operation of the Institute to facilitate constituency, standardisation, and uniformity. […]
UDS extends rural community support program to Ashanti Region
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The University for Development Studies (UDS), has dispatched a total of 6,425 first year students to assist 642 rural communities in the Ashanti region to identify their priority socio-economic development challenges. It is under the university’s ‘Third Trimester Field Practical Programme’, TTFPP. The University for Development Studies (UDS), based in the Northern […]
Passengers admonished to check validity of vehicle insurance via short code before boarding – Mr Andoh
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The National Insurance Commission has organised a symposium on Motor Insurance and Motor Compensation Fund (Comp Fund) in the Upper West Regional Capital, Wa. The event was aimed at fostering further collaboration as well as knowledge sharing among key stakeholders in the insurance and road safety industries. The Acting Commissioner of Insurance, […]
2024 Hogbe Za: Anlo Traditional Council announces ban noise-making
The Anlo Traditional Council in the Volta Region has announced a ban on drumming and noise making in the area as part of preparations towards the ‘2024 Anlo Hogbetsotso Festival‘. The ban, expected to commence on Sunday, September 8, would end on September 27, where all forms of noise making and drumming by religious and […]
VRA engages more stakeholders on dam spillage prevention measures
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has conducted a stakeholder engagement at the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality to gather ideas and develop practical measures to mitigate the risk of future spillage from the Akosombo Dam. The session, which sought inputs from participants on precautionary measures for mitigating potential risks and ensuring safety, brought together community elders, […]
Man arrested for attempting to sell Niece for Canada visa
Thirty-year-old Nana Kofi Amofa, alias Kofi Yesu, who attempted to sell his six-year-old niece for GHC150,000 to acquire a visa to Canada is in the grips of the Central Regional Police Intelligence Unit (PID). The suspect was arrested on Tuesday, July 23, around 1000 hours at Gomoa Buduburam, near Obolo Estate. The police say they […]
