Journalists Charged To Uphold Highest Journalistic Standards
NEWS COMMENTARY GIVES A CHARGE TO JOURNALISTS TO UPHOLD HIGHEST JOURNALISTIC STANDARDS Over the weekend the media fraternity in Ghana witnessed two very important events that have the tendency to shape the political discourse and mirrors the psyche and dynamics of the consciousness of society. These events were the 25th Ghana Journalists Awards Night and […]
Field trial of improved cowpea varieties underway in Wa
The Savanna Agricultural Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-SARI) is carrying out a field trial of improved cowpea varieties in Wa to allow farmers to improve their lots when released for commercial production. The CSIR-SARI is carrying out the trial in partnership with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) […]
Finance Minister present mini budget on Wednesday
The Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta will on Wednesday, 28th October, 2020 present a ‘mini’ budget to Parliament for the first quarter of 2021. As he presents the expenditure for January to March, 2021, the House will also be expected to consider the report of the finance committee on the same day and take the […]
Need To Protect Children While They Are Online
NEWS COMMENTARY DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE NEED TO PROTECT CHILDREN WHILE THEY ARE ONLINE IN WAKE OF COVID-19 With the world experiencing rapid transformation driven by Information Communication Technology (ICT), the reality of accepting that ICT tools or technological devices are part of our daily lives cannot be glossed over. The COVID-19 pandemic has further […]
Ras Mubarak expresses worry over shooting of protesters in Nigeria
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Kumbungu Constituency, Ras Mubarak has described the shooting and killing of innocent protesters in Nigeria by armed military men as most unfortunate. According to him, the chaos situation as a result of days of street protests in some parts of Nigeria should be a worry for all African countries […]
Melcom Care hands over washroom facilities to schools in Ashaiman and Tema
Melcom Group of Companies through its philanthropic arm branded as Melcom Care Foundation has commissioned and handed over 13 washroom facilities to three basic schools within Ashaiman and Tema in the Greater Region. Three of the toilet facilities with poly tanks were installed at Ashaiman Presbyterian primary and Junior High School. Five were handed over […]
22nd October, 2020
The Daily Graphic calls on Ghanaians to help make Science and Maths education appealing. It says the National Science and Maths Quiz which has gained international recognition since 1994 has shown how important Science and Maths education is. From Prempeh College being the first to win the trophy through to the current winners, Presbyterian boys, […]
Death toll in Church of Prosperity building collapse rises to 14
The death toll from the collapsed Church of Prosperity building at Akyem Batabi in the Asene-Manso District in the Eastern Region has risen to 14. This followed the recovery of 12 more dead bodies (six last Tuesday night and eight yesterday). The 14 who have lost their lives comprise eight females and six males. Seven […]
6 remanded over Mfantseman MP’s killing
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded into prison custody, six suspects behind the highway robbery which took the life of the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Mfantseman, Ekow Quansah Hayford. Prosecuting, Chief Inspector Seth Frimpong told the Court that on the 9th of this month they received information that armed robbers had mounted barriers […]
Ghanaians Cautioned To Adhere To Mandatory COVID-19 Protocols
NEWS COMMENTARY CAUTIONS GHANAIANS TO OBSERVE THE MANDATORY COVID-19 PROTOCOLS TO AVOID BEING HIT BY A SECOND WAVE OF INFECTIONS AS HAPPENING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. There has been a blatant disregard to COVID-19 protocols, which includes the wearing of nose masks, observing social distancing, and regular hand washing. Many Ghanaians are ignoring […]
Jordan Ayew tests positive for coronavirus
Roy Hodgson has revealed that Black Stars and Crystal Palace player Jordan Ayew has tested positive for Coronavirus. The coach made this know Sunday to justify why the player couldn’t make it into the team of the day to face Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club. Jordan joins national team mates Bernard Mensah, Gideon Mensah […]
NMC, NCCE not living up to their constitutional duties – Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has criticized the National Media Commission, NMC and the National Commission for Civic Education, NCCE for not living up to their constitutional duties in ensuring enough information out there on the elections. Mr Mensah Bonsu said not much activism has been seen from these two institutions, adding […]
Threat Posed By Encroachment On Civil Aviation Lands
COMMENTARY DISCUSSES THE THREAT POSED BY ENCROACHMENT ON SENSITIVE CIVIL AVIATION LANDS. The threat by Air traffic Controllers to go on strike over encroachment on Civil Aviation reserved signal lands at La and Madina provides a piercing notice to the Authorities to immediately stop all such development activities. In fact, it is not only worrying […]
British Airways fined £20m over data breach
British Airways has been fined £20m ($26m) by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a data breach which affected more than 400,000 customers. The breach took place in 2018 and affected both personal and credit card data. The fine is considerably smaller than the £183m that the ICO originally said it intended to issue back […]
