Ghana receives $155 million World Bank grant to help restore degraded coastal areas
Story By: Joyce Gyekye Ghana has received a155 million-dollar grant and loan from the World Bank to help restore the country’s degraded coastal areas. The amount which is under the West Africa Coastal Areas, WACA 2 Resilience Investment Project is to build the resilience of coastal communities in Accra and the Volta region against flooding, […]
OSP names former President Mahama as ‘Government Official 1’ in Airbus scandal
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially identified former President John Dramani Mahama as ‘Government Official 1’ in the widely discussed Airbus bribery scandal. However, the OSP has cleared him of any corruption charges. Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng made the announcement during a press conference held in Accra on […]
OSP clears Mahama for no wrongdoing in Airbus SE Scandal
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) led by Mr. Kissi Agyebeng has cleared former President of any wrongdoing in the purchase of two Airbus passenger aircraft. The Special Prosecutor (SP) explained that after its investigations in the Airbus scandal case, it discovered that the former President did not play any role […]
“The changing phases of Accra’s child street beggars”
By: Darroll Allan Tagoe A drive through the principal streets of Accra, the capital of Ghana reveals an interesting phenomenon which represents the new phase of Accra’s street begging population who are minors or children, some being as young as six (6) years old, sometimes barefooted and wearing very dirty clothes. “The conversion of child […]
Entrance exams to replace BECE when Free SHS bill is passed – Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah Ghana’s Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has announced that, in the future, basic level students will no longer write the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) but will instead take entrance exams to advance to the Senior High School (SHS). Speaking in an exclusive interview on GTV’s Breakfast Show on Thursday […]
Mahama promises to continue process for airport in Upper East Region
The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama has promised to continue the process of constructing an airport for people in the Upper East Region. Mr. Mahama, said this as part of his campaign tour of the Region. Mr. Mahama said the percentage of the District Assemblies Common Fund for persons with disabilities […]
IEA schedules Presidential Debates in October and November 2024
By: Gloria Amoh The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has scheduled debates for selected presidential candidates and their running mates in October and November, ahead of the December 7 elections. The former Chief Justice Sophia Akufo, who is also an esteemed fellow at the IEA, emphasized that the debates are designed to assess the credibility and […]
Paris 2024: Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team misses out on a spot in final after finishing 6th
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Team Ghana has failed to qualify for the next round of the men’s 4x100m relay at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The team, composed of Azamati Benjamin, Saminu Abdul Rasheed, Joseph Paul Amoah and Fuseini Ibrahim, finished 6th in their heat with a time of 38.62 seconds. This placed them behind the […]
Vigilantism has no place in Ghana’s democratic space – Government
By: Bright Ntramah Government says the law on vigilantism will be strictly enforced. President Akufo-Addo who stated this, warned that individuals or groups that fall foul of the law will be dealt with accordingly. The President who was speaking at the swearing in of three Ambassadors at the Jubilee House, said Vigilantism has no place […]
iWatch Africa trains journalists on disinformation, misinformation
By: Aaron Nii Kwarte Quartey iWatch Africa a Non-Governmental Organization based in Ghana has organized a one-day training workshop for journalists to strengthen the role of media as a pillar of democracy and trust. According to iWatch Africa, the workshop was to equip journalists with the skills necessary to combat disinformation and misinformation in the […]
Speaker of Parliament summons MPs to meet September 3
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has summoned Members of Parliament to meet on Tuesday, 3rd of September at a place and venue to be communicated later. It follows a petition by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Mr. Bagbin, in a statement, noted that Members of Parliament serve a dual role. They are first and foremost representatives […]
We need improve farming practices to boost agricultural productivity – Ato Afful
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah The Managing Director of GCGL, Ato Afful has emphasized the crucial need for education on improved farming methods, efficient harvesting, and better transportation and storage solutions. Speaking at the Technical stakeholders breakfast meeting, on August 7,2024 at Labadi Beach hotel, he addressed the event themed “Transforming Agriculture Productivity in Ghana: Enhancing Incomes […]
Quality-of-Service issues dominate complaints of Volta and Oti office of PURC
By: Jones Anlimah A 2024 Mid-Year Report released by the Volta and Oti Regional Office of the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC), indicates that Quality-of-Service Supply issues dominated complaints received from consumers against the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL). According to the report, the Volta Regional Office received […]
World Breastfeeding Week: Nutritionist stresses on personal hygiene
Ms Vera Boakye, the Nutritionist at the Tema General Hospital, says practicing personal hygiene as a lactating mother is essential in keeping the baby happy and healthy. “It is important to also use disposable nursing pads to soak breast milk dripping into the brassier, which could be breeding grounds for germs and bacteria causing infections and diseases for the […]
