President Akufo-Addo cuts sod for Accra STEM Academy, 20 more in offing, to promote Science & Tech. in Ghana
By Mercy Darko President Akufo- Addo has cut the sod to kick start the construction of the Accra STEM Academy, the first of many Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEM academies the government intends to build across Ghana. The STEM initiative seeks to improve quality education and equip students with the requisite skills that will […]
Health Minister condemns petition calling for halt in nationwide Covid-19 vaccination
By Yvonne Atilego The Minister of Health Kwaku Agyemang Manu has condemned some eleven doctors who have petitioned the President, calling for a halt in the nationwide vaccine rollout against the covid-19 pandemic. According to him, vaccination is the sure way to reduce mass infections. Mr. Agyemang Manu’s reactions follow safety concerns raised by these […]
TMA apprehends motorcycle drivers for unlawful use of Tema Motorway
By Edith Eshun The Tema West Municipal Assembly has arrested some motorcycle drivers and seized their motorcycles for plying the Accra-Tema Motorway. The culprits will be fined before their cycles are released to them. The idea is to make it a deterrent to other recalcitrant operators. The arrest was made when the Tema West Municipal […]
GPRTU denies supporting 40 % intended upward adjustment in transport fares
By Nathaniel Nartey The Ghana Private Road Transport Union GPRTU has dissociated itself from any attempts to increase transport fares by 40%. This follows an announcement by the Concerned Drivers Association of plans to increase transport fares by 40% effective January 17, 2022. Head of Communications at GPRTU Abass, Imoro told Nathaniel Nartey that the […]
GBC & DW- Radio’s Hajiya Mariam Sissy wins Prestigious Award
Renowned Muslim female Journalist Hajia Mariam Sissy has been adjudged the Best Muslim Female Journalist for Radio and Television at the recently held Ghana Muslim Excellence Awards. She has also been crowned the Queen of all Muslims Journalists in Ghana making her the first to hold that prestigious title. Other hardworking personalities awarded in various […]
Be in competition with yourself, not others – Music Producer, Zodivc
By Seli Baisie Ghanaian Music Producer, Zodivc has urged Ghanaian musicians to be a united front instead of comparing themselves to others. The Sound Engineer and Music Producer made this statement in response to the brouhaha on social media about Nigerians not supporting Ghanaian Artistes. According to him, an Artiste focus should be on how […]
More capacity building for Media Practitioners
By Dr. Nana Sifa Twum, Media & Communications Consultant Last Monday, Ghana made another stride in her quest to ensure effective, pragmatic and responsible journalism in the country. Under the auspices of the Ministry of Information led by the Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the programme has been developed to help bridge the ethical gaps in […]
Xavier Sosu Case: No hearing, Magistrate takes leave
By Barbara Kumah The Kaneshie District Court trying the case in which the Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu is charged for unlawfully blocking a public road and the destruction of public property, could not sit on the case Wednesday, January 12, 2022. This is because the Magistrate, Oheneba Kuffour was unavailable for hearing. […]
Cocoa carriers in Tema resume work
Source: Graphic Online Although no form of resolution has been reached between cocoa carriers and the Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC) and its contractors, some of the carriers in Tema have returned to work. When the Daily Graphic visited the COCOBOD warehouse in Tema yesterday, the carriers, who hitherto had massed up at the main entrance […]
AFCON 2021: GFA President, Kurt Okraku positive on Ghana’s Qualification
By Tilda Acorlor President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku is positive the Blackstars would qualify to the next stage of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon despite a poor start in Ghana’s campaign. The FA president was addressing the media after the team’s training session on Wednesday. “We came […]
