Regular reading prevents memory loss – Clinical Psychologist
By Jennifer Dede Tetteh & Lorretta Owusua Adofo A Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Isaac Newman Arthur speaking on the GTV’s Breakfast show on March 7, 2022 highlighted the causes, stages and prevention of memory loss. He explained that one’s memory has the ability to remember the past to be able to formulate the future. Dr. Arthur […]
Appoint Female Finance, Defence, Interior Ministers – Women in Parliament
By Edzorna Francis Mensah Parliament observed International Women’s Day March 8, 2022 by praising Ghanaian women for their dexterity, empathy and resilience. The commemoration of this year’s International Women’s Day on the Floor of Ghana’s Parliament, took an interesting twist as the women in the House pitched camp against their male counterparts. The Member of […]
Bias against women is endemic in communities – Nkosuo Hemaa of Seikwa Tanokrom
By Noah Owusu Nana Akua Foriwaa Dwommoh, Nkosuohemaa of SeikwaTanokrom has said that bias against women is endemic in communities which make empowerment of women challenging. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show and contributing to discussions to mark International Women’s Day, Nana Akua Foriwaa Dwommoh said women in urban areas are more aware of their […]
International Womens Day: Ghana’s First Lady advocates women in peace building
By Adiza Bawa First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo has lamented the low participation of women in politics. She said women face inequality through stereotypes and social practices. Speaking at a forum in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region, to mark this year’s International Women’s Day under the theme, “Breaking the bias”, Mrs. Akufo Addo also called for […]
Ghana’s Street Children
By Eugenia Serwaa Acheampong Streetism is a rising social concern as more and more minors and youth take to the streets on a daily struggle to survive. The phenomenon mirrors the increasing number of children who are unable to access their rights to education, safety, quality healthcare and right to a decent standard of living. […]
Petroleum Authority Chief Executive Dr. Abdul-Hamid woos investors in UAE
By Dominic Hlodzi The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has encouraged petroleum investors in the United Arab Emirates, UAE to take advantage of Ghana’s favourable petroleum sector and invest in the country. He mentioned oil jetties, pipelines and distribution infrastructure, refineries and gas processing plants, storage and loading gantries as […]
Accra relocation: Residents appeal to authorities to resettle affected persons
By Rachel Kakraba Some Ghanaians in Accra, have welcomed the relocation of traders who hitherto plied their trade on pavements in the Central Business District. They said the traders contributed to massive congestion in the city centre saying their relocation is a step in the right direction. The residents are however appealing to the authorities […]
Ghana joins global community to observe International Women’s Day
By Rachel Kakraba Ghana joins the global community to mark International Women’s Day today. Celebrated on the theme “equality today for a sustainable tomorrow, break the bias”, it is focused on women and girls who are already disproportionately impacted by climate change and who will continue to be left behind if measures are not enacted. […]
Surgery is best management for Glaucoma – Ophthalmologist
By Benedicta Konadu The President of Ophthalmological Society of Ghana and Consultant Pediatrics Ophthalmologist at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Dr. Dzifa – Bella Ofori Adjei has reiterated that, the best management for Glaucoma is to do surgery. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, the Pediatric Ophthalmologist stated that, drugs can be used to […]
NPP Supporters in Fomena still aggrieved
Aggrieved supporters of the ruling NPP in the Fomena Constituency of the Ashanti Region have protested against the leadership of the party for allegedly favouring the MP for the area, Andrew Amoako Asiamah against other Contestants in the polling station election. More than 100 angry members of the ruling New Patriotic Party, in the Fomena […]
160 students so far evacuated from Ukraine
The Number of Ghanaian Students evacuated from Ukraine has risen to 160. This follows the arrival of nine more returnees after they successfully crossed the border to safety in Hungary. Director of Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Senalor Yawlui told Journalists at the Kotoka International Airport that 21 more Ghanaian Students […]
President Akufo-Addo off to UAE for EXPO 2020 in Dubai
President Akufo-Addo today left Accra as the head of Ghana’s delegation to the Dubai Expo 2020. The Expo aims to forge new partnerships and inspire ground-breaking solutions across key industries worldwide. It also seeks to raise awareness about the worldwide issues that mankind faces. The Expo provides several possibilities for networking and the promotion of […]
IMF- yes or no lies entirely with government- Kwesi Botchwey
Ghana’s longest Finance Minister, Professor Kwesi Botchwey has predicted a difficult time for the next government in 2025. Speaking at a lecture: On the State of the Nation’s Economy and Politics: 65 years after independence – The Path to Sustainable Development and Democratic Consolidation’, Professor Kwesi Botchwey said about 1.5 billion in Eurobond principal payments […]
Ghana’s Gender Ministry intensifies efforts at tackling child begging
Rachel Kakraba Caretaker Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has disclosed that an Inter-ministerial Committee is being constituted to tackle the child beggars menace confronting the country. She said apart from danger the child beggars are exposed to, they are also a danger to motorists, a reason the problem would be […]
