GUNA urges immediate action against environmental crisis due to galamsey in Ghana
The Ghana United Nations Association (GUNA) has raised serious concerns about the growing environmental damage caused by illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as “galamsey,” in Ghana. In a press statement issued on Thursday, September 12, 2024, GUNA emphasized the urgent need for collective action to protect the environment, public health, and the future of […]
Climate crisis industries draining public funds in the Global South, new ActionAid report reveals
By: Celestine Avi A groundbreaking report by ActionAid International exposes the alarming extent to which fossil fuel and industrial agriculture sectors, major contributors to the climate crisis, are draining public funds in the Global South. According to the report, these industries receive over US$600 billion in public subsidies annually, funds that could be redirected to […]
Dan Botwe, siblings handover 5-bedroom mission house to Presbyterian Church of Ghana
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Member of Parliament and former Information Minister, Dan Kwaku Botwe, has officially handed over keys to a 5-bedroom building with an office to the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. The building is a fulfilment of a pledge the Botwe, on behalf of his siblings, made to the Church in 2021 as a […]
Galamsey: Presbyterian Church of Ghana declares war with red bands
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has declared its own version of war against the illegal gold mining menace commonly called ‘galamsey’ ravaging water bodies and arable lands in the country. To this end, the Church has urged its members, particularly the youth, to wear anything red on Sundays in a demonstration of […]
Democracy Hub Protests: Police confirm arrests following violent behaviour of demonstrators at 37 Intersection
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of several demonstrators from the Democracy Hub following clashes at the 37 Intersection in Accra today (September 22, 2024). Today marks Day Two of the protests and demonstrators attempt to block sections of the road with vehicles and dismantle police barriers, leading to a confrontation with law […]
Nkrumaist Alternative book, titled “Developmental Challenges in Africa” launched in Accra
By: Mabel Esinam Awagah An Nkrumaist Alternative book, titled “Developmental Challenges in Africa,” has been launched in Accra. The book discusses the persistent developmental challenges in Africa, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance and Pan-African unity to address them. The Author, Dr. Adolf Lutterodt, said solutions to Africa’s problems require collective effort within the continent for […]
LPG outdoors Elizabeth Sam as Vice Presidential Candidate for 2024 Elections
By: Jones Anlimah The Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) has officially outdoored its Vice Presidential candidate, Mrs. Elizabeth Sam, in a ceremony held at Ho, the Volta Regional capital. Mrs. Sam, an experienced advocate for social equality, is set to partner with Presidential Candidate Mr. Kofi Akpaloo for the 2024 elections, bringing her expertise and […]
Election 2024 : NDC to meet media, CSOs, diplomats over voter register discrepancies
Dr. Omane Boamah, Director of Elections and IT of the NDC in a Facebook post has again called for a forensic audit of the register and the Electoral Commission’s IT system to restore public trust ahead of the December 2024 elections. “We maintain that the Commission must permit a forensic audit of the register and […]
Guinness World record attempt: Painting marathon enters day two
By Gloria Edinam Atiase The Guinness World record attempt for the longest painting Marathon by Lance Corporal Saraphina Pabby, a Police Officer in Koforidua enters day two today with people tripping in to watch. She has so far produced 55 paintings which are on display for the viewing public. As a prerequisite for qualification, the […]
Bawumia announces plan to introduce solar-powered outboard motors to curb age-old premix fuel issues
The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced what he has called, a bold solution to ending the age-old problems over premix fuel for fisherfolks. Speaking at Saltpond in the Mfantseman constituency during his on-going campaign tour of the Central Region, Dr. Bawumia said, after many attempts to deal with […]
Liberal Party of Ghana launches 2024 manifesto; unveils ambitious $10 billion job fund
By: Jones Anlimah The Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), has officially launched its manifesto for the 2024 general elections, outlining an ambitious vision to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and build wealth for the Ghanaian youth. LaunchIng the 74-paged policy document at Ho, in the Volta region, the presidential candidate for the Liberal Party of […]
Daniel Dubois stuns boxing world with knockout victory over Anthony Joshua for IBF Heavyweight Title
By: Nana Kwame Bediako In a night that will be etched in the annals of boxing history, Daniel Dubois delivered a thunderous knockout to Anthony Joshua in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The bout, which was highly anticipated by boxing enthusiasts around the globe, saw Dubois retain his IBF […]
Several golfers pick awards in MTN invitational tourney
Story By: Michael Okuley The Achimota Golf Course was turned into a frenzy atmosphere of golfing activities last Saturday, September 21, 2024, during the 2024 edition of the MTN Invitational Tournament. The one-day event featured golfers from all the courses in Ghana for a momentous festival of golfing accomplishments. The inaugural competition of the 2024 […]
Book on political swing seat in Ledzokuku launched in Accra
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A book on political swing seats in Ledzokuku launched in Accra Ledzokuku Constituency is one of the few constituencies where parliamentary election results are not a foregone conclusion. This lack of electoral predictability suggests that a significant block of Ledzokuku voters are persuadable. But how are these persuadable voters different from their […]
