US to withdraw from 144-year-old postal treaty
The US has announced plans to withdraw from 144 year-old postal treaty, which the White House says allows China to ship goods at unfairly low prices. The UN treaty sets lower international rates for packages from certain countries, a move originally designed to support poorer nations. But the US says the discounts put American businesses […]
Mass withdrawal of lecturers hits Bolga Poly
Members of the Bolgatanga Polytechnic branch of the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) have expressed dissatisfaction at delays by government in converting the Polytechnic into a Technical University. In a release signed by Chairman of the branch, Emmanuel Akampaadgi stated that, after working hard to meet the requirement set by the Technical Committee […]
GIA joins global community to mark World Architecture Day
The President of the Ghana Institute of Architecture (GIA), Richard Nii Dadey has advised Ghanaians to employ the services of Architects since they are relatively cheaper. Mr Nii Dadey gave the advise at the World Architecture Day Celebration in Accra. World Architecture Day is celebrated on October 1 annually to appreciate the works of architects […]
Bill to allow voting for MMDCEs presented to parliament
The Ministry of Local Government And Rural Development has presented to parliament a bill on the amendment of some articles in the 1992 constitution. The amendment when passed will allow Ghanaians to vote for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executive, (MMDCEs’). The article slated for amendments are Article 243(1) on the appointment of MMDCEs by […]
Congo Boycotts 2 UN Events Because It Wasn't Consulted
The Democratic Republic of Congo, has announced it will boycott two planned UN events focusing on the Central African nation, because it was not consulted on the agenda or expected outcome. This was announced to the media by President Joseph Kabila’s Top Advisor, Barnabe Kikaya Bin Karubi. There was a planned meeting Thursday to be […]
Tantra Hills fire kills mother and two children
A mother and her two children have died from smoke inhalation following a fire that torched the wooden structure in which they were sleeping at Tantra Hill in Accra, in the early hours of today. According to an official statement issued by the Ghana National Fire Service, its officers rescued one person who had been […]
Kwame Nkrumah: First President of Ghana
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was a Ghanaian politician and revolutionary born on the 21st of September 1909. He was the first prime minister and President of Ghana having led it to independence from Britain in 1957. He was an influential advocate of pan Africanism and a founding member of the organization of African Unity and winner […]
ATL refutes claims 600 workers have been sacked
Management of Akosombo Textiles Limited has refuted claims that it has sacked 600 employees and laid off 200 others due to lack of raw materials. A statement signed and issued in Accra by the Sales and Marketing Manager of ATL, Samuel Hemans said the company has no intention of doing so. It noted that as […]
Petroleum tanker drivers to withdraw their services
Petroleum tanker drivers across the country are withdrawing their services from today, September 24, until the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) addresses their concerns over poor working conditions and welfare, which they say have been ignored for many months. According to them, they are not being paid per diem and travel allowances which they are entitled […]
Study reveals child trafficking on the Volta Lake in Ghana
The Director of Mobilization and International Justice Mission, Leonard Kobina Ackon, says assessment conducted by the Mission on the Volta Lake has revealed that majority of children working with the fishermen are 10 years and below. Speaking at the Official launch of NGOs Against Child Trafficking in Accra, he enumerated some negative effects of child […]
