Teacher Unions demand more remuneration following new Semester System at Pre-Tertiary Level
By Nathaniel Nartey Four Teacher Unions have issued an ultimatum to the government to increase their salaries and allowances or withdraw the semester system at the pre-tertiary level. The Ghana Education Service released a new academic calendar with the introduction of the Semester system to cover pupils at primary and kindergarten levels, moving away from […]
Ato Forson, two others granted GH¢2.37m bail after pleading not guilty in financial loss suit
By Bubu Klinogo Former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson who is standing trial for willfully causing financial loss to the State together with two others have pleaded not guilty to all five charges leveled against them. Dr. Forson, who is also Member of Parliament for Ajumako Enyan Esiam, has been charged together with […]
UTAG calls the bluff of NLC, striking members not to halt their action
The University of Ghana Chapter of UTAG has refused to call off its strike, which has been declared illegal by the National Labour Commission, NLC. All 15 Universities under UTAG are currently holding separate discussions with members, after which each of them will forward a collective decision to the National Executive Committee, NEC of UTAG. When […]
The state of maternal and child health facilities in rural areas in the Upper East Region
By Emmanuel Akayete, a Journalist There is no doubt that one of the major factors contributing largely to the high maternal and infant mortality in Ghana and other developing countries is lack of health infrastructure. This makes it very difficult for pregnant women and neonates to have access to newborn and obstetric care. It must […]
AFCON2021: Cameroonians Support Ghana Ahead of Last Group Game
By Tilda Acorlor. Ahead of Black Stars’ last Group C game against Coelacanths of Comoros tonight, Cameroonians in the capital city of Yaounde are wholly throwing their weight behind team Ghana. Cameroonians are in so much excitement due to the Indomitable Lions of Cameroun’s performance in the ongoing African Cup of Nations 2021 (AFCON 2021) […]
Lardorwayo Community in dire need of potable water
By Patricia Kyei Obeney The people of Ladɔwayo, a Community close to Odumse in the Greater Accra Region, are in dire need of potable water. Ladɔwayo, literally meaning Small Fire Stream, has a stream which is several kilometres away as the only source of water for humans and livestock. The main road leading to the […]
Avoid further complications in Parliament- Dr. Rasheed Draman
By Adiza Bawa The Minority in Parliament and the Ghana Armed Forces have in the last few days been on a “collision course” over the withdrawal of military personnel from the Speaker’s security detail. The Minority has described the action as being politically motivated given that the Clerk to Parliament had written formally to request […]
Edem Ahiable Wins Robert Ata Tsigbey Dei Tutu Memorial Cycling Competition
By Tilda Acorlor. Edem Ahiable has emerged winner of a 6 kilometer Robert Ata Cycling Race at Peki Blengo in the Volta region on the 14th of January 2022. The race is in honor of the late bike enthusiast, Robert Ata Tsigbey Dei Tutu, a bike lover who rode bikes on long distances regardless of […]
Adopt a healthy lifestyle to manage Blood Pressure – Dr. Knii Lante Blankson
By Gifty Adunyah Physician Specialist, Dr. Knii Lante Blankson speaking on the GBC Breakfast show this morning says women in their early stages of pregnancy are susceptible to Low Blood Pressure. “Low Blood Pressure is known to occur with early stages of pregnancy’’. Dr. Knii Lante Blankson explained that vomiting and passing of water from […]
Black Stars: It’s a make or break affair for Ghana – Benjamin Willie Graham
It’s a make-or-break affair for the Black Stars of Ghana in today’s game against Comoros Island. This is the game the Black Stars need all the three points at stake. The Stars have not had a very smooth sailing performance at the AFCON 2021 in Cameroon”. This is how Correspondent Benjamin Willie Graham made the assessment from […]
