WhatsApp conversation between Richard Jakpa and AG Godfred Yeboah Dame admitted in evidence, What next?
A High Court in Accra has admitted into evidence the full WhatsApp conversation between Richard Jakpa and Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame. This was after the lawyers of Richard Jakpa objected to the Court admitting the entire WhatsApp conversation between their client and the AG. The prosecution, during cross-examination, sought to tender into evidence the […]
Akatsi ECG meets artisans, calls for collaboration in power supply concerns
Management team members from the Akatsi District office of the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) in the Volta Region have engaged some artisans within the municipality on electricity-related activities. The engagement with the artisans, most of whom are electricians, was to educate and alert them to how to deal with activities relating to electricity […]
Declining BECE performance in Ho Municipality spurs urgent stakeholder action
By Jones Anlimah Academic performance in the Ho Municipality of the Volta region in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from 2019 to 2023 has been declining. The municipality recorded a pass rate of 69% in 2019, 68% in 2020, 61% in 2021, 59% in 2022, and 54% in 2023. Additionally only 6 students out […]
World Sickle Cell Awareness: Know your status
By: Sharon Zoe Williams Thursday, June 19th, is observed globally as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. The observation aims at increasing public knowledge and awareness about the disease’s cause, available treatments, cautions, and challenges faced by patients, their families, and carers, amongst others. This year’s theme, ‘Hope through Progress: Advancing Care Globally’, aims at sensitising […]
Hits and misses: First round of Euro 2024
By; Nana Kwame Bediako The Euro 2024 kicked off with a bang as Germany emerged as the dominant force, steamrolling over Scotland in the first round. The German squad displayed precision and prowess, with standout performances from young stars Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, who dazzled fans with their exceptional skills and strategic play. This […]
Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, to spend two more years in Office
President Akufo-Addo has extended the contract of Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, allowing him to stay in office for an additional two more years. Mr. Asiedu was due for statutory retirement on August 1, 2024. A notice dated June 19, 2024, from the Audit Service congratulated Mr. Asiedu on the extension. “I wish to bring to […]
Ghana will continue to work with South Africa – President Akufo-Addo
The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its ties with South Africa, pledging to continue working closely with that country to promote mutual development. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said the “bond of friendship between the two nations is strong”, consequently, the authorities ought to leverage the existing bilateral ties for mutual benefits. “Together, we can […]
Ten companies express interest in Saglemi Housing Project – Oppong Nkrumah
Ten international and local companies have expressed interest in completing the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Works and Housing, has disclosed. He said the 10 companies had been taken to the project site and that they had had the opportunity to inspect works that had been left there so […]
Reconstitute NMC and make members full-time – Kabral advocates
By Francis Abedi Former Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), President, Ambassador Kabral Blay Amihere has called for a re-composition of the National Media Commission (NMC). He said instead of an 18-member body that meets periodically, the number should be reduced to operate full-time to meet the demands of the times. Ambassador Blay Amihere was speaking at […]
Vice President Bawumia opens 2nd Biennial Conference of AME Zion Church at Gomoa
By Mercy Darko Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has called on citizens to consider the implications of their actions if Ghana is to secure its future. He entreated all to hold leadership to accounts, irrespective of one’s political or religious leanings. Dr. Bawumia made these remarks at the opening of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, […]
Ghana exempted from Kenya’s Electronic Travel Authorisation visa payment
By Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced that the Republic of Kenya in recognition of the existing visa-free regime agreement between the Republic of Kenya and the Republic of Ghana, Ghanaian travellers will now be issued an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) on gratis upon application for travel to Kenya. […]
Opuni Trial: Picking samples for laboratory testing requires some protocols-witness
Mrs Genevieve Ofosuhemaa Baah Mantey, Head of Material Science Department of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), has agreed that certain protocols must be followed in selecting samples for laboratory testing. According to her, following those protocols was essential because they had a significant impact on the testing’s result. Mrs. Mantey, a witness for Mr. Seidu […]
86,000 printed passport booklets gathering dust at Passport Offices
Eighty-six thousand printed passport booklets are gathering dust at the Passport Offices across Ghana because applicants have failed to collect them. The refusal by passport applicants to collect them comes at a great loss to the Government since it subsidises each passport printed by more than 70 per cent. For instance, there are 8,000 uncollected […]
National best cocoa farmers embark on educational trip to UK
A delegation of fourteen (14) National Best Cocoa Farmers is set to embark on an educational and familiarisation trip to the United Kingdom. The contingent, made up of current and past award winners from 2019 to 2023, is expected to undertake a number of activities aimed at promoting the country’s cocoa sector and offering them […]
