Danger looms as COVID-19 advertising board posses threat to pedestrians
By: Darroll Allan Tagoe A COVID 19 campaign advertising board on the Liberation road near the Ghana Immigration Service headquarters and the Canadian High Commission has become a clear and an eminent danger to public safety. The advertising board which stands over foot high and likely weighs about a tone, is completely rusted at the […]
LemFi expands its international payment services to Brazil and Mexico
LemFi, a leading financial technology platform, is set to enter the Latin American diaspora market following recent expansions, starting with Brazil and Mexico. Thousands of Latin Americans venture to North America and Europe every year for different living opportunities. One persistent challenge for these individuals is accessing reliable, fast, cost-effective financial services, a problem […]
Limited recruitment of SHS teachers to commence next week – Education Minister
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced that a limited recruitment of teachers into Senior High Schools will commence next week. In a Facebook post dated July 30, Dr. Adutwum urged potential teachers to be on the lookout for details regarding applications and areas of focus for the recruitment […]
ARB APEX Bank holds 22nd Annual General Meeting
By: Ewurabena Paha The Rural Banking Sub Sector followed the growth trajectory of the major banking industry with a recorded growth of 122.4 percent in profit before tax from 160 million cedis in December 2022 to 364.8 million cedis in December 2023. Growth in total assets was 30.1 percent year on year from 8.4 billion […]
Parliament Passes Shippers’ Authority Bill into Law
Parliament passed the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Bill, 2024, into law yesterday, Monday, 29th July 2024 following its successful 3rd reading on the floor of the House. Among others, the law which amends its 50 years old establishment law, NRCD 254 (1974) will regulate commercial activities of shippers, and will primarily address the issue of unfair and […]
Just In: Ato Forson acquitted in ambulance procurement case
In a landmark decision, the Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged the Minority Leader, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, representing the people of Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam, in the ongoing ambulance procurement case. The Court set aside the trial court’s order for Dr. Ato Forson to open his defense, upholding his submission of no case. Dr. Forson had […]
PARIS2024: Ghana’s swimmer Harry Stacey ends Olympic dream; finishes 7th in Heat 4
By: Michael Okuley, Paris Ghana’s swimmer Harry Stacey has ended his Olympic dream after making a time of 51.12 to finish 7th in Heat 4 of the men’s 100m Freestyle event. The national record holder with the time of 57.50 was the 4th to dive into the water but was unable to recover leading to […]
Global community observes UN Day against Human Trafficking today
By: Rachel Kakraba Ghana joins the global community to mark UN Day against Human Trafficking today. Commemorated annually on July 30th, the day raises awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights. Human trafficking is a crime that exploits persons especially women, children and men for […]
Sixty-three killed, dozens trapped in India landslides
At least 63 people have been killed and dozens are feared trapped after heavy rains triggered massive landslides in the southern Indian state of Kerala. The landslides struck hilly areas in Wayanad district in the early hours of Tuesday. Rescue operations are under way, but are being hindered by heavy rains and the collapse of […]
No $34.9M has been paid to Ghana Auto Group Limited to supply spare parts – Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health has vehemently denied allegations of paying $34.9 million to Ghana Auto Group Limited for the provision of spare parts. The allegations, raised by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, claimed that a procurement deal for ambulance spare parts worth $34 million was a collusion between former Finance […]
Enthusiastic NDC supporters congregate in Tamale ahead of Saturday’s Election 2024 campaign launch
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah Members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have started arriving in Tamale, the Northern Regional capital ahead of the National campaign launch scheduled for July 27, 2024. The official launch of the national campaign at the Jubilee Park is under the theme: “Change to reset Ghana” from January 7, 2025. […]
Vice President Bawumia fulfills promise to Hilla Limann Senior High School
The Chiefs and People of the three traditional areas in the Sissala West District of the Upper West District showered praise on Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for promptly fulfilling a promise to provide a Pickup vehicle to the only Senior High School in the District. The NPP flagbearer pledged to provide the vehicle to […]
Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president
Barack Obama has endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee, ending days of speculation over whether he would support her. Former President Obama and ex-First Lady Michelle Obama said in a joint statement that they believe Ms Harris has the “vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands”. Mr […]
VRA engages more stakeholders on dam spillage prevention measures
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has conducted a stakeholder engagement at the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality to gather ideas and develop practical measures to mitigate the risk of future spillage from the Akosombo Dam. The session, which sought inputs from participants on precautionary measures for mitigating potential risks and ensuring safety, brought together community elders, […]
