UCC: Distance Education multi-million study centre completed at Nyakrom
Students from Agona Swedru and its environs pursuing programmes at the University of Cape Coast College of Distance Education (CoDE) will soon be relieved as their multi-million Study Centre at Nyakrom is completed. The project consisting of many facilities to enhance conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning, is yet to be handed over to the […]
Foreign aid picks up for Indonesia's quake survivors
International efforts to help survivors of Indonesia’s devastating earthquake and tsunami gathered pace on Thursday as concern grew for hundreds of thousands with little food and water, six days after disaster struck. Desperate residents on the west coast of Sulawesi island were scavenging for food in farms and orchards as the government struggled to overcome […]
Management of SSNIT denies diverting workers contributions
The Management of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has refuted reports suggesting Social Security contributions are being diverted. A statement issued by SSNIT asked contributors not to be alarmed and gave assurance that all contributions and pensions are safe. It noted that systems put in place by the Trust make it impossible for […]
Hawkers and pedestrians scramble for cedi notes on street
There was disorder at a traffic intersection at Tesano in Accra last Tuesday morning, when hawkers and pedestrians scrambled for cedi notes totalling about GH¢14,300 which got scattered on the road after two suspected armed robbers who snatched the cash from a man, made a fruitless attempt to escape with it. Tens of people pushed […]