Islamic SHS gets more than they asked for
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu It would be recalled that in July 2022, students of the Islamic Senior High School (SHS) located at Abrepo in the Bantama Sub Metro of Kumasi went on a demonstration and blocked a portion of the Abrepo Junction-Barekese road. The protest, which later turned violent, was after formal complaints via letters to […]
Does Kwahu Easter celebration merit so much hype it’s been getting over the years as most preferred tourism area?
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH About a fortnight ago, the country was once again thrown into a state of ecstasy and this was all about Kwahu Easter celebrations. Many people have been wondering what is so special about the Kwahu Easter celebrations that get Kwahu all the media hype and national attention during the period to the […]
Government’s 3 new Tax Bills signed into law by President Akufo-Addo
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President Akufo-Addo has signed into law, the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2022, the Growth and Sustainability Levy Bill, 2022, and the Income Tax Amendment Bill 2022 recently passed by Parliament. The Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah made this known in an interview with on Accra-based JoyNews’ current affairs program “The Probe.” […]
Ghana office of WHO launches 75th-anniversary celebration
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana office of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Ghana’s Ministry of Health on Friday 14 April 2023 joined the rest of the globe to commemorate the 2023 World Health Day and the 75th-anniversary celebration of WHO. The event was used to launch the yearlong celebration of the 75 anniversaries of […]
Kumawu Parliamentary By-Election slated for May 23 – EC
By: Henrietta Afful The Electoral Commission, EC, has set Tuesday May 23, 2023, as the date to hold the By-Election in the Kumawu Constituency following the death of the Member of Parliament, Philip Basoah in the Ashanti Region. This is in accordance with Article 112 (5) of the 1992 Constitution. The EC in a statement […]
Twelve die of heatstroke at Indian award event
Twelve people have died from heatstroke while many others have been admitted to hospital after attending an awards ceremony in India’s Maharashtra state. The government-sponsored event took place in an open ground under a blazing sun and lasted for several hours. Thousands of people attended Sunday’s event, which was held to felicitate a prominent social […]
More awareness must be created in parents and health professionals about hemophilia – A bleeding disorder in children – Dr Vivian Paintsil
By: Mavis Offei Acheampong There’s not enough knowledge on Hemophilia – a bleeding disorder in children – and this stands in the way of its diagnosis, care and treatment. Senior Specialist Pediatrician at the Komfo Anokye Hospital Dr. Vivian Painstil says for good care and support systems for children with the condition, this must be […]
Dr. Bawumia advocates building sustainable systems in Africa at Harvard Conference
By: Mercy Darko Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has challenged Africa to eschew the mindset of impossibility and embrace a mindset of possibility, for the African Continent to get to the levels of developed countries. Addressing participants of Harvard University’s Africa Development Conference in the United States over the weekend, Vice President Bawumia said the […]
NDC Party School to train and equip executives ahead of 2024 campaign
Former President John Dramani Mahama has announced a plan to devolve the work of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Party School to the various regions to train and re-orient branch and constituency executives on the ideals and history of the party. Speaking at a campaign event in Suhum in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, Mr. […]
Cocoa farmers to enjoy tremendous pension opportunities – COCOBOD
Cocoa farmers at Anomawobidi and Wassa Manso in the Mpohor and Ahanta West Districts of the Western region, have welcomed a pension scheme project being piloted by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). Launched at New Edubiase in the Ashanti Region in August 2021, the scheme, when operational, would target about 800,000 registered cocoa farmers benefitting from […]
