The importance of information in the development agenda
NEWS COMMENTARY ON WORLD INFORMATION SOCIETY DAY. Monday, 17 May, is World Information Society Day. Celebrated to alert people on how information and communication could help improve societies worldwide. Information Society is a community in which the creation, distribution, and manipulation of information have become the most significant economic and cultural activity. History has it […]
COCOBOD trial: Opuni absent from court on medical grounds
The much-awaited opening of defence by the former Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, who is standing trial together with two others for causing financial loss to the state could not come on. This is because the first accused Dr Opuni was absent from court on medical grounds. Dr Opuni, who on […]
CEOs urged to adopt digital technology to build resilient businesses
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged business leaders to enhance their operations by integrating digital technology to drive business evolution and resilience. He said innovative digital technology was critical in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and, therefore, imperative for businesses and decision-makers to employ it in their operations and in governance to revitalise the economy. […]
Osu cemetery, where the dead rest in filth
The dead at the Osu cemetery are resting but in filth as the place is said to have been turned into a dumpsite. In the past, the cemetery was acclaimed as one of the most organised cemeteries in the country. The place now looks like an enclave not fit for the resting place of the […]
GHA decongests Buduburam Junction of heavy traffic, dual carriageway in the offing
The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) has begun an exercise to address heavy traffic congestion at Buduburam, in the Central Region. For the interim, the Authority will stop all commercial activities on the service lanes along the road from Budumburam to Akoti Junction, to create extra space for motorists. The Central Regional Director of the GHA, […]
New Nigerian Navy Ship voyages to Tema Port en route Nigeria
A new Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS LANA, Offshore Survey Vessel, has passed through the Tema Port on its way to Nigeria from France, where it was built. The Offshore Survey Vessel 190 MKII is equipped with state-of-the-art survey equipment and a 7.6-meter surface vehicle for shallow water survey. The ship has an Automatic Weather Station […]
Health Ministry digitises PCR test results at KIA to prevent COVID-19
Government through the Ministry of Health has begun the process of digitising PCR test results to ensure ease of verification. President Akufo-Addo who announced the move said it is to prevent fake COVID-19 PCR Certificate being used to enter the borders of Ghana. Delivering his 25th COVID-19 update last night, President Akufo-Addo said from the […]
Group to stage protest in Accra in support of assaulted Journalists
A group calling itself ‘Speak Up Ghana’ is calling for the support of all Ghanaians for a peaceful March on May 22, in protest against what the members described as brutalities against journalists. This is in response to the unprofessional manner in which operatives of National Security handled a journalist from Citi Fm, Caleb Kudah, […]
Timetable for power outages likely not to be extended
Energy Expert, Kojo Poku, has hinted that the timetable for power outages which ends on Monday, May 17, may likely not be extended. He was reacting to comments by the Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, who was unsure whether the schedule will be extended or not. Reacting to the figure put out by […]
PPP calls for respect for fundamental human rights of journalists and citizens
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) is calling for an end to brutalities and respect for the fundamental Human Rights of Journalists and citizens. The Party is worried about the incessant brutalities the Police and some members from the National Security meted out to innocent citizens in the country especially on journalists. More worrying is the […]
