Publish Emile Short Commission report -NDC tells President
The National Democratic Congress, (NDC) has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to as a matter of urgency publish in full, the report on the Emile Short Commission of Enquiry that investigated circumstances surrounding the violence that erupted at the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency by-election on January 31. In a statement signed by the […]
DVLA apologises to Rastafarian community over discriminatory comments
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), has condemned a statement by its Western Regional Manager Emmanuel Narh, that Rastafarians are required to present identity cards before acquiring a driver’s licence. Addressing a news conference in Accra the CEO, Kwasi Agyeman Busia described the statement as regrettable saying it is not part of requirements for […]
Today Is World Autism Awareness Day
Today is World Autism Awareness Day , an internationally recognized day on 2 April every year, encouraging Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout the world. It was designated by the United Nations General Assembly resolution “62/139. On the occasion of World […]
NDC Zongo Youth hold prayers for road accident, Mosque murder victims
The Zongo Caucus of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, has organised a Moslem prayer service for the victims of recent road accidents in Ghana and the New Zealand massacre. Two weeks ago, the world witnessed one of the most devastating hate crimes in recent times with the unfortunate shooting of more than 50 people in […]
Man dies after Akpeteshie contest
A twenty-five year old man, Obeng Hamza of Ntankoful in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis in the Western Region collapsed and subsequently died at a clinic after contesting in an Akpeteshie Challenge. The story has thrown the community in a state of shock and grief. Narrating the incident leading to the death to GBC’s Radio Ghana in […]
Archbishop Porter girls recovering after food poisoning – Headmistress
The Headmistress of Archbishop Porter Girls’ Senior High School in Takoradi in the Western Region Mrs. Charlotte Aseidu- Musa has confirmed that 37 students were affected by the case of food contamination and not 60 as earlier reported. She noted that all the students are doing well and have been discharged from hospital and are […]
Depression in children is treatable at early stage- Expert
A Senior Nurse at the Mental Health Unit of the Eastern Regional Hospital, Raphael Cosmos has defined depression as a condition of an extreme sadness which interferes negatively with one’s daily activities. Speaking on GBC’s Sunrise FM’s weekly health discussion programme, ‘YOUR HEALTH’, Mr. Cosmos said children become depressed due to changes around them beginning […]
Church rolls out Youth Development Fund to ease unemployment challenges
As part of efforts to ease the unemployment challenges, the Methodist Church Ghana has created a Youth Support Fund (YSF) to help train them in employable skills. The initiative which begins from the Connexional level of the church, will trickle down to all the Dioceses. The Bishop of Sefwi Bekwai, Rt Rev Robert Felix Bassaw, […]
President Akufo-Addo on 2-day official visit to Malta
Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has left Accra to the Central Mediterranean Sea Island of Malta, on a two day visit at the invitation of his counterpart Marie Louise Coleira Preca. The historic visit which is aimed at deepening relations between the two countries, follows one by the Maltese leader in July 2017 at […]
IGP, AG sued over alleged police brutality meted on Latiff
Multimedia Group Limited, operators of Joy FM and other broadcasting brands, and one of its journalists, Latiff Iddrisu, have sued the IGP, David Asante Apeatu, and the Attorney-General, over alleged police brutality meted out to its journalist at the headquarters of the Ghana Police Service on March 27, last year. In a suit filed at […]
Minority demands whereabouts of Lebanese Bussinessman, Mahran
The Minority in Parliament is demanding that, government breaks its silence over the abduction and disappearance of a Lebanese businessman, Mahran Mustapha Baajour. A statement signed by the Ranking Member, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto-Ablakwa said Mahran Mustapha Baajour, 39, who is a Lebanese businessman of Palestinian origin, arrived in Accra, from Lebanon on […]
Gabon President returns after recovering from illness in Morocco
President Ali Bongo Ondimba is back to Gabon after several months in Morocco recovering from illness. He flew back to Libreville accompanied by his wife Sylvia, to be welcomed by Prime Minister Julien Bekale and senior members of government. Several thousands of people also turned out at the airport to greet the president after the […]
Ghanaian language as a medium of instruction policy to be presented to cabinet soon
A Draft policy to make Ghanaian language a medium of instruction in basic schools, will soon be presented to Cabinet for consideration. The policy which is being crafted by a team of educational experts from some public universities in the country, will give a transition period during which a teacher can use the language to […]
Ghanaians urged to consult financial experts on investments
A Sunyani based Economist and Financial expert, Bright Kyeremeh, has advised Ghanaians to consult financial experts on their investments. According to him, this will helpf protect investors from falling victim to Ponzi schemes and other fraudulent financial activities. In an interview with GBC, Mr Kyeremeh attributed the rise in this type of fraud mainly to […]
