Ghana@67: Melcom supports Volta, Akosombo flood victims to honour founder
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah In memory of Chairman Bhagwan Ramchand Khubchandani on Ghana’s 67th Independence Day celebrations, Melcom Care Foundation, the main Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative Platform for the Group has extended a hand of support to Akosombo flood victims in two Districts of the Volta Region on humanitarian grounds. The districts; South Tongu and Ketu South walked away with […]
Cote d’Ivoire’s Alassane Ouattara lauds President Akufo-Addo for outstanding leadership
By: Gloria Amoh The President of Côte d’Ivoire Alassane Ouattara has commended Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his outstanding and exceptional leadership as President of Ghana. The Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, joined Ghana to mark her 67th Independence Day Celebration on March 6, 2024, at the Koforidua Youth Resource Center in the Eastern region. Alhassane Quattara […]
Professor Naana Opoku-Agyemang attends Central Regional Students/Youth and Nananom durbar
The 2020 running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Former Minister of Education, Prof Naana Jane Opoku- Agyemang on Saturday 2nd March, 2024 attended the Central Regional Students/ Youth and Nananom Durbar. The program which took place at the Abeadze Dominase Community Park commenced with a warm welcome by the Ankobeahen of […]
4 more Western Togoland members jailed 17 years in total in hard labour; fined 26,400K
By: Beatrice Oppon Four members of Western Togoland Restoration Front including its founder Michael Koku Kwabla Ametonu also known as Togbe Yesu Edudzie, have been sentenced to a total of 17 years in prison in hard labor. They were also fined 26,400 cedis in total and in default serve additional prison terms. The other convicts […]
National Sports Authority Director-General Professor Twumasi sacked
Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Professor Peter Twumasi has been relieved of his duties. In his place, Mr. Dodzie Numekevor has been appointed as the Acting Director-General of the Authority. A letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante dated February 26, 2024, appointed Dodzie Numekevor to the NSA as Director-General. […]
Ghana’s Executive Chef Faila invited to International Horticultural Expo in Qatar
Executive Chef Faila Abdul Razak is set to represent Ghana in an International Horticultural Expo in Doha, Qatar on March 9, 2024 Chef Faila was invited by the Ghana Tourism Authority to collaborate with a resident caterer to showcase the rich flavors and cultural diversity of Ghana through its traditional dishes. Faila will present Ghanaian […]
Richard Sky in Supreme Court; wants Ghana’s Anti-Gay Bill declared null and void
A Private Legal Practitioner, Richard Dela Sky, has filed an application at the Supreme Court, seeking a declaration that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, is null, void, and of no effect. He contends that the passage of the bill violates Article 33(5) of the Constitution as […]
All set for national celebration of Ghana’s 67th Independence in Koforidua
Reports from Koforidua in the Eastern Region indicate that all is set for the celebration of Ghana’s 67th Independence Day Anniversary. Currently, all the major four (4) roads leading to Koforidua have been awash with mini billboards of the big six (6) of Ghana’s independence and the hoisting of Ghana flags, drumming home the significance […]
Ed Moses to grace launch of interactive exhibit celebrating Africa’s sporting giants
By Jacob Aggrey American Olympic Gold Medalist, World champion and Board Member for Sports Equity Lab a research organization, Dr. Edwin Moses is gearing up to join other sports enthusiasts in the unveiling of a 10-meter-tall installation, showcasing six iconic sports personalities hailed as ‘African Giants’. The initiative spearheaded by Sports Equity Lab (SEL) with […]
Kwahu Easter: GTA holds engagements with traditional authorities
The Ghana Tourism Authority, GTA and the Kwahu Traditional Council have launched the 2024 Kwahu Easter Festival at Kwahu Abene in the Eastern Region. Before the launch, the GTA engaged the Kwahu Traditional Council to seek its support on how to improve the festival to bring the desired development to the area. The Traditional Leaders […]
United vision, ambition and confidence that we can end TB in spotlight during 37th Stop TB Partnership Board Meeting at Geneva
BY: MAVIS OFFEI ACHEAMPONG At the invitation of the Government of Brazil, the 37th Stop TB Partnership Board held its 37th meeting in Brasilia, Brazil. The strategic forum, co-hosted locally by the Ministry of Health of Brazil and G20 Health Working Group (HWG), kicked off with a moving video from Brazilian professional football star Thiago […]
Ghana’s LGBTQ+ Bill on hold pending Supreme Court Decision – President Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo says assenting the anti LGBTQ+ Bill into law will be put on hold pending a determination of a case at the Supreme Court. Speaking for the first time on the issue since the passage of the Bill by Parliament, the President assured the International Community that Ghana will continue to uphold human rights […]
Ghana’s Parliament yet to submit anti-LGBTQ+ Bill to President Akufo-Addo – Majority leader Afenyo-Markin
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Majority leader of Ghana’s Parliament, Mr Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin has revealed that the legislative assembly is yet to submit the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021 passed by the House to the President for assent into law. Addressing members of the parliamentary press corps on Monday evening, March 4, […]
Transport fares to go up by 30% effective March 7
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghanaians have been asked to brace themselves for tougher times ahead as Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have announced a 30 percent increase in transport fares effective March 7, 2024. The announcement was contained in a joint press release by the two bodies. The group explained that […]
