Supreme Court dismisses ex-SSNIT boss application
The Supreme Court has dismissed another application by former Chief Executive of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Ernest Thompson challenging the decision of an Accra High Court where he is standing trial. The application is seeking the leave of the Apex Court to stay proceedings at the High Court pending the determination […]
Ghana’s First Lady launches “Live Strong with Iron’’ Campaign
The first lady Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has launched a campaign to create awareness on iron deficiency. The three year campaign initiated by Nestlé Ghana comes on the back of the recent Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, (DGHS), which estimates that three out of five, (5), children in Ghana lack iron. The survey also showed that […]
Sunda International congratulates Ghana Rugby Women’s Eagles
The Ghana Rugby Women’s Sevens National Team, the Ghana Eagles, visited Sunda International to attend an event where the long-time sponsor of Ghana congratulated the team and awarded them with winners’ parcels. The Women’s Eagles returned from Tunisia on Monday after participating in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Tournament in Monastir. Despite being its first-ever […]
GIJ tasked to come up with innovative programs
A Deputy Minister for Communications George Andah has challenged the Ghana Institute of Journalism, (GIJ), to come up with innovative programs that will help train a crop of Communicators who will uphold the principles of the trade. This is to help sanitize the airwaves which according to him is mostly filled with political talk shows. […]
A week of torrential rains record 27 deaths
Twenty-seven, (27), persons have so far been confirmed dead by the NADMO directorate in the Upper East Region following a week long torrential rains in the region. Two hundred and eighty-Six (286) houses have been totally collapsed while 1, 264 houses are also partially collapsed. Hundreds of residents are currently seeking shelter in classrooms. Major […]
President Akufo-Addo’s Advice To SHS Final Year Students
PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO’S ADMONITION TO FINAL YEAR STUDENTS OF SHS TO EXCEL IN THEIR FINAL WASSCE In September 2017, Ghana took a giant step in its socio-economic strides by introducing one of the most outstanding developmental interventions in the country’s history. At the West Africa Senior High School in Accra, the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, […]
Over 100 patients benefit from free corrective surgeries
Patients with various degrees of deformities who hitherto could not afford the high cost of plastic surgery have had their deformities corrected at no cost. A US-based not-for-profit organization, RESTORE Mission, have provided free plastic and reconstructive surgeries to over 100 needy patients in the region at the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga. Experts […]
Bulgaria v England: Police arrest six following racist abuse at Euro qualifier
Bulgarian police have identified 15 fans they suspect are responsible for subjecting black England players to racist abuse and arrested six of them. The nine not arrested are under police investigation, with three wanted. England’s 6-0 Euro 2020 qualifier win over Bulgaria in Sofia was stopped twice in the first half following racist chanting by home supporters. […]
UDS’ autonomy will expand demand driven programs
The Principal of the University for Development Studies, (UDS), Navrongo Campus, Professor Albert Luguterah, has said innovative and demand driven academic programs will be expanded once the University becomes autonomous. He said the science-based University will focus and add more technology driven courses including medical and engineering sciences to equip students with the skills and […]
Jailed British tourists entered US ‘deliberately’
A British family detained in the US after crossing the border from Canada intentionally entered the country illegally, officials have said. They said the vehicle was captured on video “slowly and deliberately” driving through a ditch to enter the US. Two adults in the vehicle had previously been denied travel authorisation to the US, Customs […]
