‘Old forms of intolerance are being rekindled,’ unilateralism re-emerging, Brazil warns at UN Assembly
The first Head of State to address the seventy-third general debate of the United Nations General Assembly, Michel Temer, President of Brazil, denounced the rising tide of isolationism, intolerance and unilateralism that was challenging international order. “We live in times clouded by isolationist forces. Old intolerances are re-emerging. Unilateral relapses are less and less the […]
US President rejects globalism in speech to UN General Assembly’s annual debate
Taking the podium of the United Nations General Assembly, the world Organization that embodies greater global cooperation, United States President Donald Trump told scores of Heads of State and Government on Tuesday that his country rejects the ideology of globalism, both generally and in relation to international justice and the migration crisis. “America is governed […]
Pollutants affecting water quality in Africa
Emerging pollutants from pharmaceuticals, pesticides, industries and household chemicals are affecting water quality in Africa. If not addressed the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal six, which focuses on water and sanitation for all and for that matter most of the SDG’s will be a mirage. In view of this water experts from 42 African countries […]
Police Service reinstates Deputy IGP Position
The Ghana Police Service has moved some of its senior personnel to other offices with Commissioner of Police, James Oppong-Boanuh, appointed the new Deputy Inspector- General of Police. The position of Deputy IGP had been vacant for years since the last Deputy IGP, Mohammed Alhassan went on retirement. In a tweeted statement signed by the […]
President Akufo-Addo receives 2018 Outstanding Leader's Award
Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has received the 2018 Outstanding Leader’s Award, given to him by the United States Chamber of Commerce and its U.S. Africa Business Centre. Receiving the award on Monday, September 24, 2018, President Akufo-Addo noted that “it is good to know that advocating for Ghana to opt for a partnership […]
"Global business community now eager to engage with Ghana" – President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the modest successes his government has chalked up in transforming Ghana’s economy, over the past 20 months, is being recognised by the global business community, that is now eager to engage with Ghana. According to President Akufo-Addo, his government’s overarching goal to diversify the Ghanaian economy, from being a […]
"Guarantee Access to education for the youth'" – President Akufo-Addo
President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the only way to create a society of opportunities for the youth, empower them to confront the challenges of this globally competitive world, and, at the same time, realise the 17 UN SDGs, is to guarantee for them access to education. Lending Ghana’s voice in support, at the launch […]
VIDEO: Talensi chief appeals for multipurpose dam to avert floods
Deer fished out of flooded construction site basement
Firefighters in Kentucky shared video from the rescue of two deer found stuck in a flooded basement at a construction site. The Zoneton Fire Protection District said the deer apparently took shelter from recent rains at the under-construction building, which is currently just a basement with walls and no roof. The site flooded due to […]
Instagram co-founders leave firm
The co-founders of photo-sharing giant Instagram, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, are both leaving the firm. Mr. Systrom, the chief executive of the app, said they were departing to “explore our curiosity and creativity”. Instagram, which was purchased by Facebook in 2012 for $1bn (£760m) in cash and stock, now has more than one billion […]
Nkawkaw MCE worried over 'Antoa' curses hurled at revenue staff
The Municipal Chief Executive of Nkawkaw Yaw Owusu Addo has expressed concern over the way some people in his jurisdiction have resorted to invoking the dreaded Antoa deity on his assembly revenue staffs. He lamented that such an unfortunate development had compelled him to visit the town in the Ashanti Region on three occasions to […]
Petroleum Tanker Drivers Protest Turn Chaotic
Members of the Ghana Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union sit-down strike turned chaotic on Monday. However, they have vowed to continue with their strike unabated until their grievances are addressed. Petroleum tanker drivers across the country on Monday embarked on a sit-down strike over non-payment of salary and what they call artificial underground shortage which is deducted from […]
