Vigilantism has no place in Ghana’s democratic space – Government
By: Bright Ntramah Government says the law on vigilantism will be strictly enforced. President Akufo-Addo who stated this, warned that individuals or groups that fall foul of the law will be dealt with accordingly. The President who was speaking at the swearing in of three Ambassadors at the Jubilee House, said Vigilantism has no place […]
Speaker of Parliament summons MPs to meet September 3
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has summoned Members of Parliament to meet on Tuesday, 3rd of September at a place and venue to be communicated later. It follows a petition by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Mr. Bagbin, in a statement, noted that Members of Parliament serve a dual role. They are first and foremost representatives […]
We need improve farming practices to boost agricultural productivity – Ato Afful
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah The Managing Director of GCGL, Ato Afful has emphasized the crucial need for education on improved farming methods, efficient harvesting, and better transportation and storage solutions. Speaking at the Technical stakeholders breakfast meeting, on August 7,2024 at Labadi Beach hotel, he addressed the event themed “Transforming Agriculture Productivity in Ghana: Enhancing Incomes […]
Inauguration of water and sanitary facilities for Obengkrom; Chief appeals for health centre and classroom block
By: Kingsley Nana Buadu The people of Obengkrom near Asuansi in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese district of the Central Region have heaved a sigh of relief after the inauguration of a mechanized borehole and a sanitary facility constructed for them by the Church On Purpose in Cape Coast and it partner Kettering Baptist Church Legacy […]
More than ₵60m worth of properties saved from fire ruins from January to June 2024
By Juliet Mettle-Edmonds From January to June 2024, the Greater Accra Region reported the highest number of fire incidents, with 708 cases, followed by the Ashanti Region with 661 cases. During the same period, over GHC 60 million worth of property were salvaged from fire destruction. The Ghana National Fire Service has identified several major […]
Messy Madina Market and Lorry Station
By: Napoleon Ato Kittoe Madina, one of the densely-populated and busiest suburbs of Ghana’s capital Accra bears an ugly face which is poor sanitation. A major lorry station which adjoins the Madina market continues to accumulate garbage in ways that also points to public indiscipline. This is bound to happen where a lorry station and […]
Three unions threaten to strike over delayed allowances if Ministry of Finance fails to act by August 8
By: Gloria Amoh Three unions have declared that they will begin an industrial action on August 9, 2024, if the Ministry of Finance does not approve the payment of agreed-upon allowances by August 8, 2024. The unions involved in this potential strike are the Senior Staff Association-Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), the Federation of Senior Staff […]
Abdul Rasheed Saminu shines at Paris 2024 Olympics; Defeats Africa’s Champion
By: Michael Okuley In a thrilling showdown at the Stade de France, Abdul Rasheed Saminu of Team Ghana produced an impressive performance in the men’s 100m semi-final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Saminu’s performance was nothing short of spectacular as he outran Ferdinand Omanyala Africa’s fastest man. The semi-final race was a highlight of the […]
PARIS2024: Azamati, Saminu miss out Olympic final
By: Michael Okuley Ghana’s sprint pair Benjamin Azamati and Abdul Rasheed Saminu have missed the 100m final place in the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The duo made a blistering run in the semis to give hope for the final with decent times. Benjamin Azamati who started the day’s race in Heat 1 lane 3 […]
290km of Ghana’s coastline needs protection against erosion -GHA
Mr Yiadom Boakye Akoto, the Head of the Coastal Engineering Division of the Ghana Hydrological Authority (GHA), says 290 kilometres of Ghana’s coastline require some protection against erosion to protect lives and property. Ghana has seen a series of coastal erosions along the coast over the years, causing lots of destruction to lives and property […]
