President Akufo-Addo agrees to collaborate with Organised Labour in tackling galamsey menace
By: Nana Kwame Bediako President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has pledged to work collaboratively with Organised Labour and other key stakeholders. This agreement, reached in a recent meeting with the leadership of Organised Labour, marks an important moment in the ongoing struggle to protect Ghana’s natural resources and environment from the detrimental effects of unregulated […]
Tarkwa Community Mine kicks against calls for small-scale mining ban
By: Desmond Cudjoe Management and workers of Tarkwa Community Mine have kicked against calls for the ban of small-scale mining in the country. According to them, the wholesale will have dire consequences for the country. Government must therefore resist the attempts to ban mining operations including community mining companies. The Tarkwa Community Mine argues that, […]
O’Reilly SHS student allegedly stabbed to death to be laid to rest on October 18
Prosecution handling the case of the incident that occurred at O’reilly Senior High School that ended in the stabbing of one student to death has forwarded the case docket to the office of the Attorney General. This was revealed in court yesterday by the Prosecution led by Chief Inspector Paul Osei Adjei, when the case […]
Government stunned by Organised Labour’s decision to embark on strike despite engagement with President Akufo-Addo
Government says it is surprised at the decision of Organised Labour to proceed on industrial action on Thursday in protest of the ongoing illegal mining activities in the country. This comes after a high-level meeting between President Akufo-Addo and Organised Labour last week at the Jubilee House, where key agreements were reached to combat the […]
Dwindling donor financing affecting program delivery, institutional sustainability of CONIWAS – Beata Akanyani
The Chairperson of the Coalition of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS), Madam Beata Awinpoka Akanyani has called on the Government and Development Partners to revisit the funding models for CONIWAS members. According to her, dwindling donor financing is affecting program delivery, and institutional sustainability of many members of the coalition. Addressing […]
2024 Child Sanitation Diplomat urges government to ensure a healthy, eco-friendly future for Ghanaian children
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The 2024 Child Sanitation Diplomat, Master Abdul Yazid Faraj Timtoni Wumbei has made a passionate appeal to the government, and other environmental stakeholders to come up with innovative solutions to address the country’s insanitary conditions for a secure and guarantee healthy ecosystem for the unborn generations. According to him, in spite of […]
Tunisian president wins second term with landslide
In an election that was criticised by rights groups, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has won a second term with more than 90% of the vote, the electoral commission has said. Only two candidates out of more than a dozen other hopefuls were allowed to stand against President Saied in Sunday’s ballot, where only 29% of the more […]
Election 2024: Empowering diverse voices crucial to fair, balanced coverage – Professor Guy Berger
By: Samuella QuarteyAs Ghana heads to the polls on December 7, the media landscape faces unprecedented challenges in an era dominated by Big Tech and data-driven narratives. Recognizing the critical role of journalism in safeguarding democracy, the National Media Commission (NMC) and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) convened an essential forum to explore the intersections […]
Statistical Service to begin survey on Hotel accommodations in Ghana
The Ghana Statistical Service is to conduct a national survey on Hotel Accommodation in Ghana next year. The project seeks to provide the first ever national database on hotel accommodations and also to provide accurate data on the real contribution of the sub sector to the national economy, especially in the area of revenue and […]
Akatsi North MP commences 24-Hour retail campaign to obtain 95% of votes
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah The Minority Spokesperson on education and MP for Akatsi North in the Volta Region, has commenced a non-stop door-to door and house-to-house campaign as a move to obtain not less than 95% of the total valid vote come December 7, 2024. The MP, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, at his campaign launch at Ave […]
