Violence against journalists has no place in a democratic society – President Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama has called for a change in attitude among some security personnel, noting that journalists and security officers play complementary roles in society. “We need a reorientation of many of our security personnel to understand that just as they are doing their job of providing peace and safety, journalists […]
President must make media encounters more inclusive and accountable – Bernard Mornah
Leader of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has welcomed President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to subject himself to questioning from journalists but says, the format of the encounter must change to ensure true accountability. Speaking on GBC’s ‘Current Agenda’ show on Saturday September 13, Mr Mornah said while it was positive that the […]
We will push for Constitutional Review to normalise Ghana’s Governance crisis – John Mahama
By Rebecca Ekpe Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has taken his turn on GBC’s Presidential Encounters, a collaboration with STAR Ghana Foundation where he diagnosed the current challenges confronting Ghana, describing them as two-prong: the Economy and Governance crisis. According to Mr. Mahama, if given the nod on December 7 […]
Self-Reliance Key To Ghana’s Progress – Dr. Daniel Augustus Lartey
By Vivian Amoah Dr. Daniel Augustus Lartey, the 2000 presidential candidate of the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP), emphasised the need for Ghana to focus on domestication and self-reliance during the Presidential Encounter at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024. He highlighted that Ghana’s progress is hindered by its inability to […]
NDP Flagbearer calls for inclusive governance and decentralisation
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Flagbearer of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Alhaji Mohammed Frimpong, has emphasised the importance of inclusive governance, decentralisation, and effective leadership in achieving Ghana’s democratic milestones. Speaking at the Presidential encounter at GBC on November 20, 2024, Frimpong stressed that Ghana’s democracy hinges on critical areas such as social justice, accountability, […]
George Twum Barima Adu touts human-centered approach to problem-solving
Vivian Amoah George Twum Barima Adu is an Independent Presidential Candidate. Taking his turn on GBC’s Presidential Encounter on GBC News on November 19, 2024, George Twum Barimah Adu shared his ideas on how he will be transforming Ghana when elected President of the Republic of Ghana. George stated, “Ghanaians have pursued the wrong model […]
Justice Mingle laid to rest
By Nana Achiaa Aboagye Media persons met to bid a somber farewell to one of their respected members, Justice Mingle, who was laid to rest in Accra on Friday, November 15. Mr. Mingle, a former Head of Radio Newsroom at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), passed away after a short illness. He leaves behind a […]
No farm produce will be burden to any farmer- CPP’s Akosua Frimpomaa
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), has commenced presidential encounters for Presidential Candidates ahead of the December 7 Elections. This initiative is receiving support from STAR Ghana Foundation. The first to take its turn is the Convention People’s Party (CPP). Its flagbearer, Nana Akosua Frimpomaa, shared her ambitious on agricultural policies aimed at transforming […]
GBC denies benefiting $3m from All African Games coverage
The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), has refuted claims that it received $3 million from the Ministry of Youth and Sports as full payment for coverage of the 13th All African Games. The state broadcaster said the allegation is entirely false, describing the revelation as “shocking”. Director General of the GBC made this known in an […]
NMC appoints new boards for GBC and three State Media Institutions
The National Media Commission(NMC) in consultation with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed new boards to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) and three other state media outlets. The appointments were made in accordance with article 168 of the Constitution and section 2(1)(e) of the National Media Commission Act, 1993 (Act 449). The other three […]
Elections 2024: We’ll live up to our mandate – GBC DG assures Ghanaians
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Director-General (DG) of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Prof. Amin Alhassan, has reassured Ghanaians of the nation’s broadcaster’s readiness to live up to its constitutional mandate before, during, and after the upcoming general elections. Prof. Alhassan, speaking at a GBC stakeholder meeting at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, announced that to […]
Prof. Amin Alhassan advocates for professionalism in Ghanaian Journalism
By: Emmanuel Oti Acheampong The Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Professor Amin Alhassan has advocated for a high level of professionalism in the media practice in Ghana. In his speech at the Public Lecture organized by the GJA to commemorate its 75th Anniversary, Professor Amin Alhassan reiterated the importance and relevance of Journalism […]
Prof Amin Alhassan calls for sustainable funding for African Media
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Prof. Amin Alhassan, says that to sustain local media, it is crucial for African governments all across Africa to ensure that they stand with local media and find ways to secure their economic stability. According to him, “this will enable the production and […]
GBC’s Sunrise F.M’s Mohammed Zunurene wins Eastern Region Morning Show Host of the year
Bu Michael Kofi Kenetey. The host of GBC Sunrise FM’s Ade Akye Abia Morning Show, Mohammed Zunurene, has been adjudged the 2024 Morning Show Host of the Year in the Eastern Region, at the 13th Edition of the ASGAB- Foklex Media Awards held at the National Theatre in Accra on Saturday. Mr. Zunurene, who doubles […]
GBC DG Professor Amin-Alhassan says Africa must tell its story after signing MOU with Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation
On the back of strides the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation is making, the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation has signed an MOU with Ghana’s public broadcaster (GBC), in Lusaka, Zambia. This follows another MOU signed between GBC and the National Broadcaster of Angola in February, this year. According to the Director – General of GBC, Professor Amin […]
GBC’s Pascaline Adadevoh wins 2024 Africa Female News Anchor, Radio
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation’s Pascaline Ameyo Adadevoh, has won the 2024 Africa Female News Anchor Radio, after being nominated among three others by the Ladies In Media Awards in Accra. Ladies In Media is a global empowerment Platform for women in Media and young aspiring media personalities who strive to make a difference. The Second Ladies […]
GBC inaugurates Political Broadcast, Monitoring and Complaints Committee for 2024 Elections
By Jeremiah Nutsugah and Rophina Boguu Osakonor As part of measures to ensure that all political parties recognised by the Electoral Commission receive fair and equitable time allocation before, during and after election 2024, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), has inaugurated a Political Broadcast, Monitoring and Complaints Committee to oversee the coverage of the December […]
Director General of GBC commends chef Faliatu’s cooking marathon for promoting unity amidst ethnic diversity
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah. Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Professor Amin Alhassan, visited the Modern City Hotel in Tamale to support Chef Faliatu during Cook-A-Thon Day 6. He stated that Faliatu’s attempt to break the Guinness Book of Records for the longest cooking by a chef is an initiative that creates room for […]
GBC, Ghana Armed Forces unite for a festive celebration
By: Gloria Amoh The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), has held its 2023 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at the Garrison Methodist Presby Church, Burma camp. The event held yesterday, December 20, 2023, was to allow the two organizations come together in the spirit of the holiday season […]
‘We need a clean and honest Police Service’
By: Rebecca Ampah Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Security, Emmanuel Kotin, has shared his concern about the IGP’s appearance before the Parliament’s Committee saying, further investigation must be done to clear the dilemma of whether or not the allegations made against the IGP are true in order to make the Ghana Police Service […]
Family of late Pastor Prof. Jacob Jonas Nortey pays courtesy call on GBC Management
By Lindzey Abbey Mensah The family of the late Pastor Prof. Jacob Jonas Nortey has called on management of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation in Accra. Their visit was to officially inform GBC about the funeral arrangements of their late son. Pastor Prof. Jacob Jonas Nortey, also known as J.J Nortey, passed on after a short […]
GBC staff ‘alawa’ returns in August- PSWU assures
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Public Service Workers Union (PSWU), has assured workers of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), barring any unforeseen circumstances, their scrapped allowances will be restored and reflect in their salaries for the month of August 2023. Speaking to GBC’s Ashanti Regional Correspondent, Nicholas Osei-Wusu, on the fringes of the ongoing Ashanti Regional […]
NMC pays courtesy call on Management of GBC
By: Rachel Kakraba and Raphiatu Musah Chairman of the National Media Commission, NMC, Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo, has asked Ghanaian Journalists to always report abuses and assaults against them to the Commission for redress. He regretted tendencies where Journalists rather fail to lodge formal complaints with the Commission, but rather discuss such issues on other platforms. Mr. Ayeboafo […]
Speaker Bagbin of Ghana’s Parliament Historic visit to GBC; DG Prof. Alhassan makes case for retooling
By Rebecca Ekpe “Your visit to GBC is Historical,” Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation,(GBC), Professor Amin Alhassan said, in a message to welcome the Speaker of Parliament, The Rt. Hon. Alban Sumani Kingsford Bagbin to the 88-year-old Broadcasting House at Kanda in Accra on July 11, 2023. Historically, it happened to be the […]
Speaker Bagbin’s Paying Of TV License Fee Is Commendable
By: Dr. Nana Sifa Twum The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin’s demonstration of leadership in paying for his TV License is not just commendable but also fascinating and intriguing. Per news reports, the Lead figure at the nation’s legislation assembly at a visit to the State Broadcaster, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, showed by […]
Payment of TV Licence fee: Speaker Bagbin leads the way
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has appealed to Ghanaians to pay their TV Licence fee after paying his annual subscription fee of GHC60. The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament made the appeal when he called on the management of the state broadcaster, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) on Tuesday, […]
GBC’s commercial activities are limited due to its Public Service mandate – Professor Amin Alhassan
By: Emmanuel Oti Acheampong The Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Professor Amin Alhassan, has in an exclusive interview detailed how the State Broadcaster is funded and how its employees are remunerated. He explained that GBC by its mandate, has a Public Service obligation to citizens, which curtails the Corporation’s ability to go […]
Reasons why GBC does not show Ghana Premier league explained
By: Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Over the years, Ghanaians have frequently asked and fumed over reasons why the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC, which is the State Broadcaster, does not telecast live, Ghana Premier league matches on any of its channels. In an exclusive interview with Kafui Dey, the Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Professor […]
NLC heads to Court over Fair Wages’ illegal deductions of allowances of GBC workers
By Gifty Adjei The National Labour Commission is to proceed to Court to enforce its directive against the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission over some illegal deductions of allowances of GBC workers in their May 2023 salaries. The Labour Commission announced the decision during its second sitting on the GBC and Fair Wages and Salaries […]
GBC goes planting on Green Ghana Day
By: Christabel Agyei & Roberta Gayode Modin Staff of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation have joined Ghanaians to plant ten million trees nationwide as part of this year’s Green Ghana Day. The tree planting exercise is part of efforts to mitigate the country’s deforestation and climate change effects. This year’s edition is under the theme “Our […]
Strike: GBC gives one-week ultimatum…if allowances are not restored
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The staff of the nation’s broadcaster, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) have given the government a one-week ultimatum for all allowances to be restored. According to the group, failure to restore all allowances withdrawn illegally within the stipulated time will give them no option but to lay down their tools indefinitely. […]
GBC Staff declare indefinite strike following impasse with FWSC over allowances
The workers Union of the state broadcaster GBC has declared an indefinite strike following their impasse with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, FWSC, regarding some allowances. MORE UPDATE SOON CLICK HERE FOR MORE GENERAL STORIES
Management of GBC takes steps to have Fair Wages & Controller rescind decision to disallow workers’ allowances
The Director-General of GBC, Prof. Amin Alhassan, says the Corporation has taken all the necessary steps to have the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and the Control and Accountant General’s Department rescind the implementation of what it terms “unearned allowances” by workers of GBC. He provided documented correspondence from GBC to the Fair Wages and […]
Greater Accra Regional Command of the National Fire Service visits GBC
By: Juliet Mettle-Edmonds A delegation from the Greater Accra Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service led by the Regional Commander ACFO 1 Roberta Aggrey Ghanson, on Thursday interacted with management of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC. The visit is to forge stronger relations between the two Institutions. Partnering institutions to build stronger relations is […]
GBC’s Peter Agengre explores multimedia content production in Mauritius
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation‘s Upper East Regional Correspondent, Peter Agengre is in Mauritius to broaden his scope of knowledge on producing content for multimedia use. In the face of Digital Transformation, it has become critical for journalists to bring themselves up to speed with the dynamics within the media ecosystem, especially in churning out quality content […]
GBC, still a true Public Service Broadcaster
By Dr. Kofi Amponsah-Bediako The media exists operates to cement a variety of views throughout society, so that no segments of society are left behind in any developmental effort. In-fact, even though there are different media systems operating in various parts of the world, they all carry out an agenda to promote their respective national […]
GBC round off Ghana Month with fun games, cooking competition
By Godfred Amoaful The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation has climaxed the month-long celebration of Ghana’s culture, expressed in various ways including dance forms, art, food and cooking methods, products and services. The event featured local games and a cooking competition. The month of March has been dedicated to the celebration and promotion of Ghana’s heritage. It […]
Take responsibility for your health- NMC Chairman advises Journalists
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu Chairman of the National Media Commission, Mr. Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo, has advised members of the public and in particular, workers to take full responsibility for their health and subject themselves to routine medical checkups. This will help them know in time about any hidden illness and seek prompt medical care to prevent […]
Rising motorbike robberies at GBC precinct prompt call for increased police patrols
By William Sowah Hayeh The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation precinct of the Ring Road Central is notoriously becoming a soft spot for robbers using motorbikes. Series of robbery attacks have occurred at the junction of Broadcasting House and the junction near the offices of the Teachers Fund in the opposite direction. Just recently, staff of the […]
Kwasi Kyei Darkwah’s statement is not true- GBC
Management of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation has taken note of a news item purported to be caused by Kwasi Kyei Darkwah alleging that the Government instructed GBC not to allow him to appear on GTV. The GBC says it would be unfortunate if the statement was truly made by Kwasi Kyei Darkwa. The Corporation insists […]
Longest Serving Presidential Reporter in the History of GBC: The story of Titus Teye Kitcher
As Ghana marks the 2023 month of March; a month in which the country celebrates its heritage, rich culture, and history – also known as Ghana Month, we take a look at the story of Titus Teye Kitcher, a retired broadcaster of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). The Ace Broadcaster’s service has been etched in […]
Government should invest in GBC- Dr. Oduro Osae appeals
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Governance Expert and Director General of the Internal Audit Agency, Dr. Eric Osae Oduro, has made a passionate appeal to the government of Ghana and all other national Stakeholders to throw in more support to the state broadcaster, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation is a State-owned media organization […]
Fix zebra crossing situation in front of GBC- Kofi Kapito pleads with Roads Minister
By Nana Ama Gyapong. The Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Protection Agency Kofi Kapito, whose real name is Kofi Owusu Hene, has pleaded with the Minister of Roads and Highways Authority, Kwasi Amoako-Atta to fix the zebra crossing infront of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). He made this plea during the headlines segment on […]
2022 In Review: Throwback to GBC’s Media Engagements
A flashback into the past gives an opportunity to assess how far the journey of life has been. The year 2022, as eventful as it has been cannot pass without a throwback to some of the amazing things that happened at the State Broadcaster, GBC. This masterpiece walks you through some events that the GBC […]
GBC, Ministry of Roads and Highways Carols Service
By Clifford Okyere Carol’s service, also known as, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was first introduced in the Church in 1918 to create an ingenious way to observe the birth of Christ. As earlier Churches were of this notion, contemporary Christians are of the view that Carol Service kept people out of sinful […]
Professor Amin Alhassan grateful to President Akufo-Addo and Ghanaians for supporting GBC
By: Emmanuel Oti Acheampong The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC, collaborated with the Ministry of Roads and Highways to organise its 2022 edition of the annual festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. The event took place at the forecourt of the Ghana Highway Authority in Accra on December 22, 2022 was under the theme ” Christ […]
Funding GBC; More Conversations
COMMENTARY ON FUNDING GBC; MORE CONVERSATION – BY PEARLVIS KUADEY, VIDEO JOURNALIST Does the conundrum of funding the GBC, bring the Public Broadcaster at some level of crossroads? Right from the genesis of Public Service Broadcasting, one of the sacred principles has been to offer all citizens universal, equal and unimpeded access to broadcast content. […]
Fan Park Zone: GBC garners massive support for Black Stars in Qatar
By: Henrietta Afful Additional information: Emmanuel Oti. A mammoth crowd with wild cheers, colourful jerseys and streets adorned with rectangle flag banners of the various channels of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC, gave a frenzy atmosphere ahead of the clash between the Blacks Stars of Ghana and the Selecão das quinas of Portugal in their […]
GBC grabs five awards at 26th GJA Awards
By: Henrietta Afful The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC, has picked five awards at the just ended 2021 Ghana Journalists Association, GJA, Awards held at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. Three of the Awards went to journalists of the Corporation. They are Mavis Offei, Features, Radio. Peggy Ama Donkor Features TV and Beatrice […]
GBC gets special recognition at 26th GJA Awards
By: Henrietta Afful The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC was among six media organisations to be recognised for outstanding delivery at the 26th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) awards ceremony. GBC was recognised for its constant reports on issues concerning persons with disability. A citation was presented to the Corporation. The Director General of GBC, Professor Amin […]
GJA releases list of award winners: GBC to Pick 4
By: Lindsey Abbey Ghana Broadcasting Corporation’s Peggy Ama Donkor, Mavis Offei Acheampong, Beatrice Senadju, and Obonu FM’s Negb3 Ny3sh3 programme are among a total of 22 Journalists and 3 Shows nominated for the 26th Edition of the 2021 GJA Awards. Announcing the nominees at a news conference in Accra, the President of the Ghana Journalists […]
My story can never be told without GBC- Gifty Anti
By: Seli Baisie Ace Broadcaster Oheneyere Gifty Anti has opened up about her broadcasting career, saying her “story can never be told without the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC)”. According to her, her 25 years in journalism started on GTV’s Breakfast Show. “It feels good to be back home. I haven’t been here for, I think, […]
Dr. Charles Debrah crowned 2021 Champ of GBC’s ‘What do You Know’
By Rachel Kakraba A Medical Officer with the Community Hospital in Kukurantumi, in the Eastern Region, Dr. Charles Debrah, has been crowned the 2021 champion of the grand finale of GBC’s popular ‘What do you Know Quiz competition on Radio and TV. He beat the reigning champion and four other contestants to win the coveted […]
GJA begins media tour; pays courtesy call on GBC
The Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) Professor Amin Alhassan, has received a delegation from the Ghana Journalists Association led by its President, Mr. Albert Dwumfour. The visit by the GJA is part of a series of engagements with media houses to officially re-introduce its executives and re-engage members. The media tour is […]
GBC wins big at maiden GESA Awards
By: Daniel Apori GTV’s reporter Darroll Allan Tagoe has picked up the “Most Influential Reporter” award on Sanitation at the maiden Ghana Environmental and Sanitation Awards (GESA). Organised on Saturday, October 3, 2022 at the AH Hotel in Accra, the award scheme was to celebrate and reward businesses and individuals pushing the sanitation and environmental […]
GBC’s Doreen Ampofo speaks to Journalism Students at Arizona State University, USA
By: Adiza Bawa The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation’s, GBC, Doreen Ampofo has given a short lecture to First Year Journalism Students at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the Arizona State University, USA. It focused on Ghana’s history, media landscape as well as her experience as a Journalist working in a Public […]
GBC recognised as trailblazer in development through content
By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC, has been recognised for its role in championing development through its content in meeting the socio-cultural aspirations of societies. In a citation to confer the recognition in Accra, the Right to Information Commission noted that the GBC has blazed the trail not only in complimenting it’s […]
I introduced radio, TV morning and breakfast shows in Ghana- Godwin Avenorgbo
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A renowned broadcaster, known in the media circles as the “Grand Master” and current Director of Communications at the Melcom Group of Companies, Mr. Godwin Avenorgbo has revealed he is the brain behind the introduction of radio, and television (TV) morning and breakfast shows in Ghana. Mr. Avenogbo made this revelation when […]
GBC to petition NMC over doctored content
When the British High Commission opened the book of condolence in honour of Queen Elizabeth in Accra on Monday September 12, 2022, President Akufo- Addo was the first personality to sign in Ghana. The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC, carried it on its various platforms including the Breakfast Show and in the NEWS. However, some persons […]
GBC’s Joyce Gyekye and Gloria Anderson grab OFAB Ghana Media awards
GBC News’ Joyce Gyekye and Gloria Anderson have won the Radio and Television categories of the Open Forum for Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Media awards for their works in promoting the knowledge and safety of Agricultural Biotechnology and food security in Ghana at a ceremony in Accra. The two were honored in the company of journalists […]
DVLA takes its mobile express service to GBC
By: Hannah Dadzie The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, DVLA, has extended its mobile service programme to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC in Accra, to help staff access the Authority’s enhanced services. The DVLA now sends its licence-related services to the doorstep of corporate institutions, associations, tertiary institutions, drivers’ unions and other recognized groups, to […]
GBC investigates $600,000 Judgement Debt paid to Media General
By Felix Coffie The Director General of the GBC, Professor Amin Alhassan says Management of the Corporation has caused an investigation into the payment of Judgement debt of Six Hundred Thousand dollars ($600,000) to Media General following the termination of contract with the latter. Responding to some of the issues raised in the 2021 Auditor […]
GBC DG responds to Auditor General’s Report on ”unearned salary”
By Rachel Kakraba Director General of the GBC Prof. Amin Alhassan has attributed an ‘unearned salary’ which amounted to eighty-eight thousand cedis (GHS88,000) as captured in the Auditor General’s Report to administrative lapses. He said the defaulters have been notified and are already making payment. Speaking to Host George Sappor in an interview, Prof. Alhassan […]
GBC’s Naa Dzagbley wins Shipping and Logistics reporter of the year
The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation’s (GBC) Susana Naa Dzagbley Ago has been adjudged the Shipping and Logistics Reporter of the Year at the 5th Ghana Shippers’ Awards in Accra on August 19, 2022. The award is to encourage journalists who report on the shipping and logistics sector to stick to the high standards of journalism […]
GBC, Small Arms Commission sign MOU to combat proliferation of small arms and light weapons
The Executive Secretary of the Ghana National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Afia Azaratu Yakubu, says the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the country is a source of worry. She noted that the phenomenon, if not curbed, has the tendency to fuel violent extremism. Madam Yakubu observed that Ghana’s neighbours […]
GBC marks 87th anniversary
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC is 87 years today. Under the instrumentality of the then governor of the Gold Coast Sir Arnold Hodson, affectionately known as Sunshine governor, GBC commenced operations as a relay station. Broadcasting first begun in four Ghanaian languages namely Fanti, Twi, Ga, and later Hausa. Speaking in an interview with GBC NEWS […]
GBC’s Rebecca Ekpe invited to Media Capacity Engagement for Human Rights Journalists in Geneva, Switzerland
GBC Online’s Editor-in-Chief, Rebecca Ekpe, is among a cohort of selected Journalists globally invited to participate in the Universal Rights Group’s Media Engagement Programme for the 50th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva Switzerland. During this period, the journalists would participate in programmes designed to enrich their work as practitioners particularly and […]
GBC congratulates Malaria Excellence Award Winners, with call on journalists to focus on solving social issues
Rachel Kakraba The Acting Director of Radio, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC, Yaw Opoku Agyapong, has congratulated award winners of the maiden Malaria Excellence award, for the successes chalked up. He said the feat demonstrates commitment of the State Broadcaster to exposing social issues especially those that border on health for the needed attention from relevant […]
GBC named Media Institution of Excellence in Malaria Reporting at maiden Ghana Malaria Awards
By Rachel Kakraba It was a showdown for the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC, at the maiden Ghana Malaria Excellence Awards as the State Broadcaster received the highest number of awards. The Corporation set the pace for the night having received five awards during the event for the distinguished role it plays in disseminating information to […]
EID message – GBC committed to serving humanity irrespective of religious affiliation – GBC DG
By: Rachel Kakraba & Fred Yevu Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC, Professor Amin Alhassan has reiterated the commitment of the Corporation to offer services to all Ghanaians regardless of religious affiliation and geographical location. In his Eid message, Professor Amin Alhassan encouraged Ghanaians especially Muslims to cultivate the habit of giving. He said […]
GBC adopts ChoralFest to showcase Veteran and Contemporary Choral Music
By Mary Atule Azure The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC, has climaxed its heritage month with a choral music festival dubbed GBC Choralfest 2022 at the head office in Accra. The choral music is to project works by veterans and contemporary composers. Six choral groups led by the Evergreen GBC Choir thrilled the audience with some […]
New GBC Board inaugurated with members pledging to ensure higher standards
By Adiza Bawa & Roselyn Gayaglo A-10 Member Board for the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC has been sworn into office by the Chairman of the National Media Commission, NMC Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo. The NMC Chairman, said as a Public Service, it is imperative to hold to the truth and defend the interests of Ghanaians by […]
NMC appeals to ECG to spare GBC in its disconnections
By Roselyn Gayaglo & Adiza Bawa Chairman of the National Media Commission, Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo has appealed to the Electricity Company of Ghana, ECG to hasten slowly with its disconnection process when dealing with GBC. He called for a Tripartite Committee consisting of GBC, ECG and the Public Utility Regulatory Commission, PURC, to negotiate how […]
NMC constitutes new boards for state-owned media – Prof. Samuel Debrah Chairman, GBC
The National Media Commission (NMC) has constituted new governing boards for public corporations, managing the four state-owned media. These are the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL), Ghana News Agency (GNA), and New Times Corporation. Prof. Samuel Debrah is the new Board Chairman for GBC. He is a Professor of Surgery at School […]
GBC uses its platforms to promote Ghanaian culture
By Abraham Donkor GBC’s Heritage Month Celebration will highlight the importance of embracing the unique Ghanaian diversity. Music from the Kaseloi Cultural Troupe lit up the colourful event. All the dignitaries, staff of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC and other patrons wore traditional attires representing the various Ghanaian cultures. March has been designated as Heritage […]
Pubic hair on vagina is not for beautification- Dr. Kennedy Brightson
Nana Ama Gyapong Doctor Kennedy Tettey Cofie Brightson of the Superintendent-Shai Osudoku Hospital has advised ladies to note that the pubic hair is not for beautification, therefore it should be shaved off at all times. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show concerning women shaving their hair on the Vulva(Virgina), Dr. Brightson stated that hair located on […]
Members of UTAG risk losing their January salaries if they continue strike – NLC
By Nathaniel Nartey Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission (NLC), Ofosu Asamoah has cautioned the University Teachers Association of Ghana, (UTAG) members still on strike of the illegality of their action saying they risk losing their January salaries if they refuse to go back to the classroom. The caution follows a resolution by the […]
