EC slates December 24, special voting day
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has slated Monday, December 24 to hold special voting for the media and security personnel taking part in the referendum. Chairperson of the Commission, Mrs. Jean Mensah disclosed this at a media briefing in Accra. She said the special voting will allow such personnel have ample time to do their […]
Dozens of migrants dead and missing off Spanish coast-UNCHR
A group of migrant boats stranded at sea, was rescued off the Spanish coast on Thursday, and at least 25 people are believed to be dead or missing, including a pregnant woman, the UN Refugee Agency, UNCHR, has reported. Briefing reporters in Geneva on Friday, UNHCR spokesperson, Elizabeth Throssell, said that colleagues in the field […]
Know our emergency numbers 191, 18555-Police entreats the public
The Director-General at the Public Affairs Department of the Ghana Police Service, ACP, David Eklu has charged the public to have the Police Emergency numbers: 191 and 18555 at their fingertips to call for help in case of any emergency. He said their emergency centers in Accra, Kumasi, and Tamale have been expanded and called […]
Qatar Airways expected in Ghana soon
Qatar Airways, the national airline of Qatar, is expected to soon complete arrangements to fly Ghana, by next year. “We have already gone far with talks with the Aviation Authorities in Ghana and will be flying to that country by middle of 2019”, Abkar Al-Baker, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Airline, told journalists […]
EC inaugurates ROPAA Consultative Committee
Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Mrs. Jean Mensa, on Thursday inaugurated the Representation of the People’s Amendment Act (ROPAA) Consultative and Implementation Committee. The nine-member Committee is made up of three representatives from the EC, the Peace Council, Civil Society Organisation, the Academia, one each from the ruling party and the main opposition party, […]
Ethiopia’s digital platform guiding investors launched in Addis Ababa
Ethiopia’s online investment guide, iGuide, which seeks to help investors discover opportunities in the country, business costs, key procedures and laws they may need to know before committing their money, was officially unveiled in Addis Ababa Wednesday. The web-based investment promotion tool was launched in the presence of Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, Shumete […]
CSIR-SARI inspect project implementation areas in Gentiga Community in Bawku
Appropriate farming technologies by research Scientist has led to the return of many youth who migrated to countries such as Libya, Niger, and Nigeria to the Bawku Traditional area and has also improved the lives of the chief and people of the Gentiga a farming community along the Cobori River, one the major tributary of […]
Majority criticises Ablakwa for leaking sensitive documents to the public
The Chairman of The Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, and Member of Parliament, (MP), for Nwasan/Adoagyiri Frank Annoh Dompreh has reacted to his Ranking Member, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over the alleged purchase of a six bedroom residence being converted into a Chancery for Ghana’s new Mission in Norway. According to the Chairman, Mr. Ablakwa has […]
BECCU launches Young Star Credit Union
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation’s (GBC’s), Broadcasting Employees Co-operative Credit Union, (BECCU) have launched the Young Star Credit Union for kids. This policy will help parents cater for their children in future when are not economically stable. Speaking at the launch which coincided with the 10th Annual General Meeting held in Accra, the Head of BECCU, Mrs. […]
GNUTS Petitions Eastern Regional Police Command
The Ghana National Union of Technical Students (GNUTS) has petitioned the Eastern Regional Police Command to, as a matter of urgency, investigate and identify the unscrupulous officers involved in the unfortunate incident that occurred on Friday, December 15, 2018 at the Universal Hall of the Koforidua Technical University. This was contained in a press release […]
Help pass Affirmative Action Bills- Majority Leader tells Female MPs'
The Minister for Parliamentary Affiars Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has called on female Parliamentarians to lead the way in getting parliament to pass bills that will help increase their numbers in the house and other decision making positions. These bills include the Affirmative Action, Spousal Rights and Intestate Succession Bills. Mr. Kyei Mensah Bonsu who […]
US House clears budget for Trump's border wall as shutdown looms
The US House of Representatives has passed a spending bill, including money for the president’s border wall, to keep US agencies open until February. The measure now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to fail, setting the stage for a partial government shutdown on Friday at midnight. Mr. Trump had said he refused […]
Gatwick chaos: Police 'could shoot down drone'
Shooting down a drone which has caused chaos at Gatwick Airport is a “tactical option” being considered by police. The measure had previously been ruled out by Sussex Police, which cited concerns over “stray bullets”. But with the airport expected to remain closed on Friday, Det Ch Supt Jason Tingley said the force would “do […]
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis resigns
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis will be retiring “with distinction” at the end of February, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday. Mr. Trump tweeted that General Mattis “was a great help to me in getting allies and other countries to pay their share of military obligations”. General Jim Mattis will be retiring, with distinction, […]
