Biggest protests 'in living memory' hit Sudan
Security forces have clashed with demonstrators in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, as anti-government protests take place across the country. Riot police have used tear gas to try to break up the large rallies. The umbrella group of doctors, engineers and teachers co-ordinating the protests says they have been held in at least 50 places around Sudan. […]
Work to resume on UHAS Fodome campus project
Construction work on the first phase of the University of Health and Allied Sciences, UHAS, Fodome Campus in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region will soon resume after it was halted in 2014. The Fodome Campus will serve as the permanent site for UHAS School of Public Health which presently operates in temporary facilities […]
Former President Mahama joins Dagbon for coronation of Yaa-Naa
Former President John Dramani Mahama has joined the people of Dagbon in Yendi for the coronation of the new Yaa-Naa, Abukari II, this morning. The coronation, which will mark an epoch in the history of Dagbon, will also be attended by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo who will be the Special Guest of Honour, while […]
Rethink decision to allow only Phd holders as university lecturers – Most Rev. Sarpong
The Archbishop of the Kumasi Archdiocese of the Catholic Church, Most Rev. Peter Kwasi Sarpong, has questioned the Ministry of Education’s decision to employ only PhD holders as lecturers for the country’s universities. He asked government to rethink the decision as it would deprive the institutions of experienced lecturers needed to train the human resource […]
Ghana seeks support for e-management of public and archival records
The Senior Minister, Mr Yaw Osafo-Maafo, is leading a five-member government delegation to China to seek financial and technical support for the establishment of an e-records management system for the country. The project, if implemented, would enable the Public Records and Archives Administration Department to provide digital and electronic services to its clients. The project […]
Chelsea beat Tottenham to book a final with Manchester City
Chelsea won a penalty shootout on a night of high drama at Stamford Bridge, overcoming Tottenham to secure a Carabao Cup final meeting with Manchester City. After an enthralling 90 minutes which saw the tie end 2-2 on aggregate, the tie was settled when David Luiz scored the winning kick after Kepa Arrizabalaga’s fine save […]
Government to rebuild Tema Motorway into six lanes
The Government has taken the necessary steps to rebuild the 54-year old 19-kilometer Tema Motorway into a six-lane road. Built under the Administration of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the project would ease traffic on the road that links Accra to Tema and major towns on the Eastern Corridor and neighbouring countries including Togo. The […]
25th January, 2019
The Daily Heritage raises concerns about the security situation in the country following the recent murder of an investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein Suale and the kidnapping of three girls in Takoradi. The Heritage is of the view that, the Police Service ought to seek collaboration from established intelligence bodies such as the Federal Bureau of […]
Government urged to ensure equity in public spending-George Osei Bimpeh
The Convenor of CSO platform on SDG Goal 10, George Osei Bimpeh, has asked government to ensure equity in public spending. Mr. Bimpeh indicated that in 2017, 42 percent of government revenue was allocated for debt servicing to the neglect of essential sectors such as health and education. Speaking at a news conference in Accra, Mr. […]
Venezuela crisis: US vows to 'disconnect' Maduro's funding
The US National Security Adviser John Bolton says the Trump administration is trying to cut Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s revenue streams. The comments come one day after Mr Maduro cut diplomatic ties with the US. He was angry after the US recognised an opposition figure, Juan Guaidó, as interim president. Mr Bolton told reporters outside […]
