Asikasu community gets mechanized borehole
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey In order to improve access to potable water at Asikasu Community in the New Juaben North Municipality of the Eastern Region, the Renton Seventh Day Adventist, SDA, Church in Washington DC, USA and Ubucor Construction Limited under the supervision of East Ghana Conference of the Church have constructed, commissioned and handed-over […]
NPP ticket is forward thinking – Dr. Bawumia
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has explained his choice of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his Running mate for the December 7, Presidential election. According to him, apart from sustaining the North-South, Muslim-Christian representation in government, he also considered the need to get someone neck-deep in party […]
Carlos Alcaraz overcomes early setback to reach Wimbledon semi-finals spot
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz showcased his resilience and tenacity as he overcame a sluggish start to defeat Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024. Despite a shaky beginning and a total of 37 unforced errors, Alcaraz managed to clinch a 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 victory, demonstrating his […]
2024 BECE: Invigilator arrested; another barred for examination malpractice in Sunyani
The Bono Regional Director of Education, Gabriel Antwi has urged candidates writing this year’s BECE not to panic as the examination is based on what they learn in school. He said this during a visit to some of the examination centers in the Sunyani Municipality. Mr Gabriel Antwi in his interaction with the Candidates at […]
Parliament passes National Service Authority Bill 2024 into law
Parliament has passed the National Service Authority Bill, 2024 paving the way for the National Service Scheme to become an Authority. The Authority as a corporate body will now have the requisite legal capacity to develop and implement policies, and programmes for national service. The National Service Authority Bill, 2024, was laid in Parliament by […]
Elephants trample Spanish man to death in South Africa
A Spanish tourist has been trampled to death by elephants after climbing out of his car to take photos of the herd at a game reserve in South Africa. The unnamed 43-year-old man was visiting Pilanesberg National Park on Sunday morning with his fiancee and two other people when the attack happened, according to police. […]
Coalition of CSOs disapproves of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as NPP running mate
By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, led by the Director of ASEPA, Mensah Thompson has rejected the nomination of Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as running mate to NPP Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The CSOs say Dr. Opoku Prempeh did not discharge himself well at the Education and Energy […]
Ghanaian actor Prince David Osei urges celebrities to take active role in politics
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah Ghanaian actor Prince David Osei took to social media to share his thoughts on the role of celebrities in politics. A known supporter of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Osei emphasized the importance of active participation in decision-making processes, regardless of one’s status. “As a celebrity, I have a unique perspective […]
Outdooring of NPP 2024 Running Mate: Party stalwarts throng Jubilee Park to receive NAPO
Nicholas Osei-Wusu and Akosua Fremah Frimpong A ceremony is underway at the MANHYIA Palace in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region to allow the Flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party, NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to introduce his choice of a Running Mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu Ababio, and his […]
We want to improve profitability — SSNIT justifies sale of shares in “struggling hotels”
Director General, Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Mr Kofi Osafo Maafo, says the decision to sell the Trust’s 60 percent shares in six hotels is to “improve profitability” and ensure the SSNIT scheme is sustained in the long-term. Addressing the press in Accra on Monday, he said the move to select a strategic […]
52,133 candidates participate in TVET exams
A total of 52,133 final-year technical, vocational and training (TVET) students are participating in the 2024 Certificate II Examinations across the country. The figure represents an increase of 19,731 (60.89 per cent) over last year’s 32,402. This year’s candidates are made up of 37,558 males and 14,575 females. The examinations, which began on July 1, 2024, […]
NPP South Korea Chairman applauds Bawumia-NAPO ticket
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) South Korea Branch Chairman, Mr. Richard Zinleri, has applauded the Flagbearer of the party, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, for choosing Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh also known as NAPO as the Vice Presidential Candidate for the upcoming December general elections. According to him, selecting no other person for the big task ahead of the […]
EC, Police ready as National Elections Taskforce commit to peaceful polls
The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo-Dampare has maintained that the National Elections Security Taskforce will ensure that Ghanaians vote in a peaceful manner in the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. He made the assurance when the security task force met with the Electoral Commission, EC in Accra to retrospect on the Commission’s past […]
Ghana takes steps to eliminate EU concerns on illegal fishing practices
By; Mabel AnnangGhana is working to address concerns raised by the European Union, EU regarding illegal fishing practices in its waters. This comes after the EU issued Ghana a yellow card in 2021, a warning that could lead to a ban on fish exports to the EU. The Scientific and Technical Advice Committee has proposed […]
