Bring back translation equipment to Parliament – Prof. Yankah

The Minister of State in charge of Tertiary Education, Professor Kwesi Yankah, has called on Parliament to reinstall translation equipment in the chamber to enable Members of Parliament (MPs) to freely make contributions. He said such equipment would enable MPs to table their views on the floor in their mother tongues or common local languages […]

Katherine Johnson: NASA mathematician dies aged 101

NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch the first American into orbit around the Earth, has died at the age of 101. NASA, which describes Ms Johnson as one of its “most influential figures”, announced her death on Twitter. “Today, we celebrate her 101 years of life and honor her legacy of excellence that broke […]

Why A Maternal Grandmother Is So Important For A Child

Grandmothers play a crucial role in every person’s life. I remember mine as a symbol of wisdom, love, kindness, and honesty. Grandmothers teach us valuable lessons about life and show us that love is hidden in the smallest things, like freshly-baked cookies, funny goodnight stories, and warm hugs. All grandmas contribute to the wellbeing of a child, […]

PRESEC confers award on Speaker of Parliament

The Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, has conferred the Highest Grand Companion of the Touch Award on the Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye. The award, comprising a medallion gold chain and a special ‘Odade3’ sword, is in recognition of the Speaker’s immeasurable and generous contributions and dedication to the progress of […]