More questions on Presidential Jet
By Nathaniel Nartey Governance Analyst, Bernard Oduro Takyi, has kicked against the decision by the government to procure a new Executive jet to improve security of the President and his entourage during foreign travels. Minister of Defense, Dominic Nitiwul made this known while responding to questions from MP for North Tongu Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in […]
Christmas sales yet to spike- Shoppers
By Chelsea Amy Grant and Rhoda Yorke The Christmas season is here again and as expected business is booming for many. The major markets are full of shoppers for the festive season. Visiting the Accra shopping mall, sellers told GBC News that prices of yuletide paraphernalia have increased. While Christmas staples like rice and oil […]
GHS collaborates with UNICEF to educate communities on Lead poisoning
By Razak Baba As part of efforts to increase awareness on lead poisoning, some selected Municipalities and Health Directorates in the Ashanti Region are implementing multi-faceted public health campaigns to educate Ghanaians on issues related to lead poisoning. These include the use of social gatherings, visiting of mosques and churches and undertaking house-to-house visitations. The […]
Ghana Integrity Awards 2021
By Yayra Lawoe The 2021 Ghana Integrity Awards has been held in Accra. The ceremony, a brainchild of the Ghana Integrity Initiative, GII, was designed to recognize the efforts of outstanding individuals and public sector institutions who continue to uphold personal and professional integrity aimed at reducing corruption in Ghana. FIND EXCERPTS OF THE AWARDS […]
I want to evangelize through my music- OJ Blaq
By Seli Baisie Ghanaian Urban Gospel Artiste, OJ Blaq, born Andy Nii Akrashie has explained why he maintained his name after switching from Secular to Gospel Music. Asked why he maintained the name OJ Blaq, he responded saying, “God knew there will be a time I will still need the OJ even though initially it […]
Giving cash to delegates, NOT vote buying- NPP GAR Secretary, Parker France
By Nathaniel Nartey The Greater Accra Regional Secretary of the NPP, Daniel Odarlai Parker France says the phenomenon where politicians give money and other items to delegates during electoral activities should not be seen as vote buying. This is because it is acceptable in the Ghanaian culture to send gifts to people when one visits. […]
Descend heavily on road traffic offender to avert carnage- Upper East NRSA Boss, Bawa Ghamsah
By Emmanuel Akayeti The Upper East Regional Branch of the National Road Safety Authority, NRSA, has called on the legislature to amend laws to give stiffer punishment to reckless drivers who kill innocent people. Regional Head of the NRSA, Abdullai Bawa Ghamsah made the call at the launch of the “Stay Alive Campaign” in the […]
Akuapem Poolo Freed; asked to pay GH₵ 12,000 fine
By Yvonne Asare Ofei A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal has overturned the 90 days’ jail term imposed on Actress Rosemond Alade Brown popularly known as Akuapem Poloo to a fine of GH₵12,000. This was after the prosecution had indicated to the Court that the Republic does not oppose both the Application for […]
Jubilee House now has a Bio Digester
By Joyce Gyekye. The Jubilee House now has a 280 meter cubic digester, a facility that converts biological waste into gas for cooking and fertilizer to green the seat of the government. The receptacle which was expanded in 2020, addresses most of the Sustainable Development Goals, especially on human health and the environment. Chief Executive […]
Wa East MP Dr. Jasaw partners Direct Aid to provide potable water to 3 Communities
By Edzorna Francis Mensah. A Member of Parliament for Wa East, Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw in conjunction with Direct Aid Ghana has provided potable water to three communities: Yayuo Yiri, Katua and Kpalworgu. The project: ”Water for all”, initiated by the MP is geared towards making potable water available and accessible to his Constituents. In […]
