VIDEO: The Commonwealth: Towards A Common Future
The Commonwealth: Towards A Common Future
Hanna Tetteh assumes position as UN Director-General
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has sworn into office Hanna Serwah Tetteh as Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) in Kenya. The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, announced the appointment of a former Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hanna Serwaa Tetteh in July this year. She takes over from Ms. Sahle-Work Zewde, who has […]
AfCFTA can propel Africa towards greater development, says Nigeria’s Trade Minister
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) has huge potential to move Africa to dizzy heights of development on the platform of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, says Nigeria’s Industry, Trade and Investment Minister, Mr. Okechukwu E. Enelamah. Speaking at the 2018 Africa Trade Forum in Lagos, Mr. Enelamah said both the AfCFTA and Agenda […]
Govt pursues specialised funds to resolve illegal mining canker
The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, Monday appealed to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to grant Ghana specialised funds to fight illegal mining and its related problems on cocoa production and environmental resources. Prof. Frimpong Boateng said Ghana needed extra funds to execute a comprehensive strategic programme that […]
Ghana's First Lady lauds Roman Ridge School
Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has lauded the Roman Ridge School in Accra for winning the highest number of medals in the 2018 edition of The Queen‘s Commonwealth Essay Competition. “I am glad that, the number of Ghanaian students who won gold, silver and bronze medals in the competition this year, increased by over […]
State Banquet held to round up Prince Charles and Camila's visit
President Akufo-Addo says Ghana stands in readiness to deepen relations with the UK for mutual benefit despite the potential fall outs from Brexit. He indicated that Ghana together with other Commonwealth nations seek to leave a legacy that will benefit future generations. He made the remarks when he held a State Banquet in honour of the […]
Ghana in readiness to deepen relations with UK
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Ghana stands in readiness to deepen relations with the UK for mutual benefit despite the potential fall outs from Brexit. He indicated that Ghana together with other Commonwealth nations seek to leave a legacy behind that will benefit future generations. He made these remarks when he held a State […]
Britain's Prince Charles charges global community to address climate issues
The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles has challenged members of the Commonwealth and the world at large to come together to address climate issues as the phenomenon poses a threat to human race especially future generations. Speaking at a Public lecture on the theme:, “Towards a Common Future”, Prince Charles stressed that Climate change should […]
Confucius Institute to train Immigration Officers in Chinese
The Confucius Institute at the University of Ghana has launched Chinese program for the Ghana Immigration Officers at the Airport. The programme is aimed at breaking the language barrier between Chinese nationals and Immigration Officers who arrived on daily bases at the Kotoka International Airport. Director of Confucius Institute at the University of Ghana, Dr. […]
First China International Import Expo opens in Shanghai
The China International Import Expo in Shanghai, a brainchild of President Xi Jinping, has opened Monday with some 3,000 companies from more than 100 countries including Ghana. President Xi Jinping in a live televised message, promised to open China wider to imports at the start of a high-profile trade fair meant to rebrand the country […]
Ghanaians urged to embrace Credit Unions for financial Liberty
Following the collapse of local Banks in the country as a result of liquidity challenges among other things, Ghanaians have been urged to consider joining credit unions in order to liberate themselves financially. In an interview with a section of journalists at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Ghana Cooperative Credit Unions Association Ltd.(CUA), the […]
Expedite action on Keta Basin oil exploration- Togbui Sri pleads with gov't
The Awoamefia of Anlo State, Togbui Sri has reiterated the need for government to expedite action in the execution of oil exploration and drilling in the Keta Basin as well as construction of a habour at Keta. He was hopeful that the projects will be the turning point for industrialisation in the Anlo State and […]
Wa Polytechnic Records “Very Low Student Enrolment” for the 2018/2019 Academic Year
The Wa Polytechnic has recorded what it terms “very low student enrolment” for the 2018/2019 academic year. The Acting Rector of the Wa Polytechnic, Iddrisu Mohammed Ngmenipuo who announced this at the school’s matriculation at Wa said the Joint Admissions Committee (JAC)has been tasked to conduct a study in respect of the situation. Mr. Ngmenipuo […]
