All set for national celebration of Ghana’s 67th Independence in Koforidua
Reports from Koforidua in the Eastern Region indicate that all is set for the celebration of Ghana’s 67th Independence Day Anniversary. Currently, all the major four (4) roads leading to Koforidua have been awash with mini billboards of the big six (6) of Ghana’s independence and the hoisting of Ghana flags, drumming home the significance […]
Ed Moses to grace launch of interactive exhibit celebrating Africa’s sporting giants
By Jacob Aggrey American Olympic Gold Medalist, World champion and Board Member for Sports Equity Lab a research organization, Dr. Edwin Moses is gearing up to join other sports enthusiasts in the unveiling of a 10-meter-tall installation, showcasing six iconic sports personalities hailed as ‘African Giants’. The initiative spearheaded by Sports Equity Lab (SEL) with […]
Kwahu Easter: GTA holds engagements with traditional authorities
The Ghana Tourism Authority, GTA and the Kwahu Traditional Council have launched the 2024 Kwahu Easter Festival at Kwahu Abene in the Eastern Region. Before the launch, the GTA engaged the Kwahu Traditional Council to seek its support on how to improve the festival to bring the desired development to the area. The Traditional Leaders […]
United vision, ambition and confidence that we can end TB in spotlight during 37th Stop TB Partnership Board Meeting at Geneva
BY: MAVIS OFFEI ACHEAMPONG At the invitation of the Government of Brazil, the 37th Stop TB Partnership Board held its 37th meeting in Brasilia, Brazil. The strategic forum, co-hosted locally by the Ministry of Health of Brazil and G20 Health Working Group (HWG), kicked off with a moving video from Brazilian professional football star Thiago […]
Ghana’s LGBTQ+ Bill on hold pending Supreme Court Decision – President Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo says assenting the anti LGBTQ+ Bill into law will be put on hold pending a determination of a case at the Supreme Court. Speaking for the first time on the issue since the passage of the Bill by Parliament, the President assured the International Community that Ghana will continue to uphold human rights […]
Ghana’s Parliament yet to submit anti-LGBTQ+ Bill to President Akufo-Addo – Majority leader Afenyo-Markin
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Majority leader of Ghana’s Parliament, Mr Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin has revealed that the legislative assembly is yet to submit the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021 passed by the House to the President for assent into law. Addressing members of the parliamentary press corps on Monday evening, March 4, […]
Transport fares to go up by 30% effective March 7
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghanaians have been asked to brace themselves for tougher times ahead as Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have announced a 30 percent increase in transport fares effective March 7, 2024. The announcement was contained in a joint press release by the two bodies. The group explained that […]
Facilities for African Games cost $195 million – Sports Minister
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has disclosed the cost of all the major facilities ready to host the 2023 African Games in a press briefing at the Ministry of Information on Monday, March 4, 2024. The Minister said a total of $USD 195 million was pumped into constructing […]
Defunct Beige Bank trial : 61 Defence Witnesses to testify?
By: Beatrice Oppon Lawyers for former Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of defunct Beige Bank Michael Nyinaku, have informed the High Court in Accra that their client intends to call 61 defence witnesses to testify in the trial. Mr Nyinaku has been charged with 43 counts of stealing, fraudulent breach of trust and money laundering and […]
Ledzekuku MP presents medical equipment to Teshie Community Clinic
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah Ledzokuku Member of Parliament (MP) in the Greater Accra Region, Ben Ayiku has presented medical equipment worth thousands of Ghana Cedis to the Teshie Community Clinic as part of his ongoing programme to bring quality healthcare to the doorstep of his people. The equipment includes, Haematology Analyzer, delivery bed, multipurpose Photocopier, Television […]
