International year for elimination of child labour
NEWS COMMENTARY DISCUSSES DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE CHILD LABOUR CIRCLES IN THE MIDST OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AS ILO DECLARES 2021 AS INTERNATIONAL YEAR FOR THE ELIMINATION OF CHILD LABOUR. The International Labour Organisation (ILO), has declared 2021, Year for the elimination of Child Labour. The organisation, however, says it is indeed making progress in its battle […]
Minority charges police and stakeholders to work together
The Minority in Parliament has accused the police administration of failing to enforce the law to ensure that bullion vans meet legal and operational standards. Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, James Agalga, said such a failure has led to the death of police officers on escort duties in insecure bullion vans in […]
Security Analyst calls on media to educate public on security
Security Analyst, Adib Saani, is calling for constant education on security matters by the media. This is one step to deal with crime in the country. Speaking to GBC News on what can be done to improve on the general security of people and property in the midst of crime and general insecurity, Adib Saani […]
Bawumia donates medical equipment to North East Regional Health Directorate
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has donated medical equipment and consumables to the North East Regional Health Directorate for onward distribution to health facilities in the region. The gesture, he said, is to bring quality healthcare delivery to the doorsteps of the people in the area. Items donated include Anaesthesia machines, medical chairs, magnifying […]
Two envoys bid President Akufo-Addo farewell
Two envoys who have completed their duty tour of Ghana have bid President Akufo-Addo farewell at a brief ceremony at Jubilee House. They are the British High Commissioner, Iain Walker, and German Ambassador, Christoph Retzlaff. President Akufo-Addo lauded the British Government for maintaining strong bond of cooperation with nations including Ghana even after exiting the […]
President Akufo-Addo woos investors to help address Ghana’s $450 billion gap in SDGs
President Akufo-Addo has called on the business community to consider Ghana as an investment destination and help bridge the $450 billion financing gap of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He persuaded business leaders to explore the numerous opportunities inherent in government’s transformational agenda to build a resilient economy. Addressing about fifty International and local CEOs […]
GJA Presidential Aspirant outlines four point vision
A Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Presidential and General Secretary aspirant have made their intentions known to journalists at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation at Broadcasting House in Accra. They are the Editor of The Ghanaian Times, Dave Agbenu, who is contesting for the Presidency and the News Editor of Adom FM, Akwasi Agyemang, who is vying […]
Let’s participate in promoting, protecting rights of children – Adwoa Safo
Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Ms Sarah Adwoa Safo, has urged child rights organisations to whip up sensitisation on the promotion and protection of the rights of children to encourage citizens’ participation. According to her, “We must all get involved or continue in the sensitisation of the general public on the ten aspirations […]
Unidentified stones in South Africa spark diamond rush
Thousands of treasure seekers have flocked to KwaHlathi village in South Africa, believing the area could contain diamonds. It comes after a man in dug up a crystal-like stone in an open field and put out word of the discovery. The stones haven’t been analysed by geological experts yet, and authorities have asked people on […]
“Ghana is a prime, ripe destination for doing business” – President Akufo-Addo to Global CEOs
“Ghana is a prime, ripe destination for doing business. We are ranked as the most stable political environment in West Africa, and the best place to do business in the Region. We have established strong democratic institutions and systems to ensure good governance and the rule of law in our country. And we are blessed […]
