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Repercussions Posed By Outbreak Of Swine Flu In Parts Of Ghana

NEWS COMMENTARY LOOKS AT THE REPRECURSIONS OF THE OUTBREAK OF SWINE FLU IN PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. Imagine a situation where your taste buds are denied delicacies which include chicken and pork in the midst of a pandemic which requires you to cover your nose and mouth while you social distance from family and friends. […]

GUTA warns against attempts to review GIPC Act

The Ghana Union of Traders Association, GUTA, has warned that it will resist in no uncertain terms any attempt to review the GIPC Act, (Act 865), as it seeks to protect Ghanaian traders. This is in reaction to a statement made by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, to have […]

Israeli firm’s spyware used to target journalists’ cell phones – reports

An Israeli company’s spyware was used in attempted and successful hacks of 37 smartphones belonging to journalists, government officials and human rights activists around the world, according to an investigation by 17 media organizations published on Sunday. One of the organizations, The Washington Post, said the Pegasus spyware licensed by Israel-based NSO Group also was […]

Agortime Traditional Area announces death of Paramount Chief

The chiefs and people of Agortime Traditional Area in the Agortime Ziope District of the Volta Region have announced the passing of their Konor or Paramount Chief, Nene Nuer Keteku. The late Nene Nuer Keteku’s reign span a period of 58 years and he is credited for being pivotal in the area’s development and sought […]

Korea offers Ghana 10,000 pieces of disposable face shields

The government of the Republic of Korea has offered Ghana 10,000 pieces of disposable face shields worth $50,000 to the Ministry of Health to support government in its fight against the Covid-19. The donation follows a $650,000 grant from Korea’s government to Ghana to procure more vaccines. Korea’s Deputy Minister for Multilateral and Global Affairs, […]

Cindy Sesa, the traditional afrobeat artiste

Traditional Afrobeat as a genre of music is gradually gaining momentum and the recognition it deserves in Ghana. With the ultimate aim of promoting culture, history and tradition through music, it has attracted a lot of artistes to join the ship to put Ghana on the world map. One of such musician is Cynthia Cudjoe […]

Youth urged to undergo skills training for sustainable livelihood

The youth have been urged to undergo skills training at vocational institutions, as a viable alternative to sustainable livelihood. Speaking at the 5th graduation ceremony of Overcomers Catering Services and Training School, Director of the school, Monica Mensah said many youths are not ready to learn formal trade, which she said has been taken over […]

End Disparities in Salaries and Other Conditions of Service in Public Service

NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE 28 MILLION DOLLAR MP’S CAR LOAN AND MATTERS ARISING. On Tuesday the 6th of July, 2021, Deputy Minister for Finance, Abena Osei Asare laid what is termed a Medium-Term Loan Agreement among the Government of Ghana, Members of the Eighth Parliament and the National Investment Bank Limited for an amount of […]