Bawumia asks citizens to hold leaders accountable, irrespective of political or religious leanings
By: Mercy Darko Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has called on citizens to consider the implications of current actions and inactions if the country is to secure its future. He said all must endeavor to hold leadership at all levels accountable, irrespective of one’s political or religious leanings. Dr. Bawumia made these remarks at the opening […]
Supreme Court bans celebrities from endorsing and advertising alcoholic beverages
The Supreme Court has ruled that celebrities cannot endorse or advertise alcoholic beverages. This brings an end to a highly publicized nineteen-month legal suit filed against the Food Drugs Authority by the CEO of Black Kulcha Music, Mark Darlington Osae. Delivering an abridged version of the ruling at the apex court, Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, […]
House of Lords member Paul Boateng underscores pivotal role of universities in fostering leadership
A member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom, Mr Paul Yaw Boateng, has underscored the pivotal role of higher educational institutions, such as universities in fostering leadership that is both innovative and service-oriented. He said this on Tuesday when he delivered the keynote address at the University of Professional Studies Accra’s (UPSA) […]
Surgeries suspended at Manhyia Hospital over MELPWU’s strike
Management at the Manhyia Government Hospital has suspended planned surgeries, and the facility’s theatre has also been shut down, following the strike by the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU). Sources at the facility have indicated, that only emergency surgery cases will be attended to. Meanwhile, patients visiting the hospital for lab services have been […]
Parliament summons Interior Minister following recent killings at Bole/Wa
The recent murder of two security men at Wa has necessitated security discussions in Parliament. Two Members of Parliament (MPs), Yusif Sulemana of Bole-Bamboi and Rashid Pelpuo of Wa Central, raised the concerns. The discussion has occasioned Parliament to summon the Minister for the Inteior, Henry Quartey to brief it next week Wednesday. Mr. Suleimana […]
Celebrating Father’s Day
NEWS COMMENTARY LOOKS AT CELEBRATING FATHER’S DAY AS PUBLIC RECOGNITION AND RESPECT TO FATHERS FOR THEIR SILENT, BUT SOLEMN RELEVANCE TO CHILD FORMATION AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT. Father’s day is worth celebrating, notwithstanding its low public recognition and fest, as compared to mother’s day. This might be due to the historical and sociological underpinnings of father’s […]
South Africa’s Ramaphosa to be sworn in for second term
South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa is due to be sworn in for a second term in office as president, despite failing to secure a majority in parliament in last month’s election for his African National Congress (ANC). Lawmakers re-elected him to stay on as president last week following a deal to form a coalition government between […]
Eid-ul-Adha In Ghana And The Upcoming December 2024 Elections
NEWS COMMENTARY ON REFLECTIONS ON MUSLIMS CELEBRATION OF EID-UL-ADHA IN GHANA AND THE UPCOMING DECEMBER, 2024 ELECTIONS. Muslims across the world yesterday celebrated Eid-Ul-Adha, in commemoration of Abraham’s obedience to Allah. Eid-Ul-Adha, also known as the feast of sacrifice. It is one of the Islamic festivals celebrated by Muslims. Eid-Ul-Adha is observed on the 10th […]
World Bank approves $250 million credit and $10 million grant to support Ghana’s Energy Sector
By: Racheal Asamoah The Ministry of Finance says the World Bank has approved a $250 million credit from the International Development Association, (IDA) and an additional $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme. This is to support a 4-year Ghana Energy Sector Recovery Programme for Results, (PforR) to improve the financial viability […]
MOYS Chief Director in Paris for Paris 2024 delegation registration meeting
By: Michael Okuley The Chief Director of Ministry of Youth and Sports, MOYS, Mr. William Katey has arrived in Paris, France ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Pre-Delegation Registration Meeting (Pre-DRM) The meeting scheduled for Tuesday 18th June, 2024 at the Paris 2024 Games Village features the Director and the Ghana’s Chef de mission […]
Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa MP calls for strategic approach to combat desertification
Member of Parliament, MP for Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa, Alhassan Kobina Ghansah, has reiterated the need for Ghana to have a strategic approach to combating desertification. He said Ghana needs to be active in working to address desertification and drought issues, particularly in the five regions in the north of the country, where desertification is most prevalent. Mr […]
Voice actress for Marge Simpson in Latin America dies
Nancy MacKenzie, the actress who lent her voice to Marge Simpson in the dubbing of The Simpson for the Latin American market, has died. The Peruvian-Mexican voice-over artist was 81. MacKenzie had a long an illustrious career, dubbing hundreds of characters in films and TV series, including Trinity in The Matrix. The news of her […]
Include elephantiasis patients in health insurance – GHS
The Ghana Health Service, GHS through the Neglected Tropical Diseases Programme, NTDP, has organised a day sensitisation meeting to advocate the inclusion of Elephantiasis (3-LIFAN-TIE-SIS) patients in the free health insurance beneficiaries. The meeting, held in Koforidua, came about after the NTDP piloted a successful advocacy intervention in the Upper East Region which provided information […]
Natural resources, good character and patriotism will spur Ghana’s development – Osafo-Maafo
Senior Presidential Adviser, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, says natural resources alone cannot spur the growth and development of Ghana, but good character and patriotism are necessary. He said, all over the world, countries with little or no natural resources are doing excellently well because they have stuck to discipline, good work ethics and patriotism which are very […]
