President Akufo-Addo presents 10,000 hospital beds to Health Ministry
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has presented ten thousand hospital beds, under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP), to be distributed to hospitals across the country. According to President Akufo-Addo, it is always disconcerting to see patients being treated in wheelchairs, in plastic chairs, and even on the floors because of the unavailability […]
CPP seeks Osagyefo’s forgiveness on his 111th birthday
Emotions swept the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Mausoleum in Accra on Monday, when the leadership of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), tearfully prayed for absolution on the tomb of their ancestor on his 111th anniversary. Mr. Ivor Kobina Greenstreet, Presidential Candidate of the CPP; CPP Chair Leader, Nana Akosua Sarpong Kumankumah; First Vice and Son of […]
GHS, partners sensitise Central Region Chiefs on COVID-19, stigma
The Ministry of Information, Ghana Health Service (GHS), and partners have organised a capacity building workshop to sensitise the Central Regional House of Chiefs on COVID-19 and its associated stigma, safety protocols, and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The workshop was held to encourage the Chiefs to ensure that their subjects adhered to the COVID-19 safety protocols, […]
Sierra Leone women’s footballers welcome life-changing equal pay
Sierra Leone women’s international Rashidatu Kamara says she can now achieve her dream of getting a college degree following a pay boost. Kamara and her international team-mates will now be paid the same as players in the men’s national team. The commitment to equality has been made by the Sierra Leone government in conjunction with […]
ECOWAS meeting in Accra to find solution to political crisis in Mali
The political crisis in Mali following the seizure of power by the military is quite worrying. It creates a condition of insecurity and uncertainty in the life of that country. During the consultative meeting in Accra, all sides to the conflict together with stakeholders in the sub-region came up with frank discussions from various viewpoints […]
Election 2020: Civil Servants reminded to be neutral
The Head of Civil Service, Nana Kwasi Agyekum-Dwamena, has called upon all Civil Servants to remain politically neutral before and during general election, in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling. According to him, any Civil Service Staff found on political platform campaigning or doing anything in support of party will be asked to resign accordingly. […]
Political Crisis In Mali And ECOWAS Decisions
MALIAN CRISIS AND PEACE AND SECURITY IN THE WEST AFRICAN SUB-REGION In recent weeks, tens of thousands of people paraded the streets of Bamako in Mali to demand the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. The protesters were believed to have been mobilized by an influential Muslim leader, Mahmoud Dicko under the auspices of the […]
2020 Civil Service Week and Awards Celebration begins tomorrow
The Ghana Civil Service under the auspices of the Office of the President is organising the 2020 Civil Service Week and Awards Ceremony as part of the Public Sector Reform for Results Project (PSRRP). The programme, under the theme: “Civil Service and Private Sector Synergy: A National Development Imperative”, seeks to recognize the strategic importance […]
Melcom donates furniture to Achimota Hospital
Melcom Group of Companies through its philanthropic arm known as Melcom Care Foundation has donated some office furniture to Achimota hospital in Accra. The items presented are one three-in-one visitor’s chair, one office table and one pivot office chair worth thousands of Ghana Cedis in response to a request made by the Hospital. In his […]
Ghana’s democratic journey as World marks Democracy Day
NEWS COMMENTARY REFLECTS ON GHANA’S DEMOCRACY VIS A VIS ITS PRACTICALITY AS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY IS OBSERVED TODAY. UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 speaks of the need to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. The goal […]
Kenedy Agyapong to appear in Court for contempt
Mr Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, will on Monday appear before an Accra High Court to “show cause why he should not be severely punished for contempt of court.” “I hereby summon the said Kennedy Ohene Agyapong per a warrant issued under my hand and seal to appear before the High […]
IGP warns youth against engaging in electoral violence
Mr James Oppong-Boanuh, The Inspector General of Police (IGP), has advised Ghanaian youth not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to cause mayhem in the forthcoming elections. The IGP who was interacting with Police Personnel in Bolgatanga as part of preparation towards the December 7, 2020 polls, said some selfish politicians usually deceived […]
NDC is pursuing God’s will to save Ghana
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the party’s “rescue mission” is the will of God to save the nation from mismanagement. “We will do the will of God to save this country,” she said, adding that an NDC administration will provide the light that will illuminate the […]
Fumbisi rice farmers anticipate bumper harvest
Rice farmers at Fumbisi in the Builsa South District of the Upper East Region say they expect a bumper harvest if it continues to rain for the next two months. The farmers said despite the outbreak of the COVID-19 global pandemic which massively affected the cost of production, they had benefited from seed and fertilizer […]
