UTAG, Gov’t discussions stall; Public Universities shutdown imminent

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By Naa Atwei Sowah Public Universities in the country are facing a possible shutdown if UTAG does not call off its strike close of this week. This is the position of President of the University of Ghana Chapter of UTAG, Dr. Samuel Nkuumban, in an interview with GBC News. The rules governing Public Universities state […]

E-Levy to help support economy- Afenyo-Markin

Alexander Afenyo-Markin on E-levy

Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says the introduction of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), has become necessary to generate revenue to support the economy. This, according to him, is because the E-Levy is essential to Ghana’s COVID-19 recovery efforts. His comment comes following the Minority’s strong defense against the inclusion of the 1.75% levy in […]

Pokuase traffic persists

Pokuase traffic persists 2022

The heavy traffic between Sapeiman and ACP has become a headache for some of the passengers and drivers who use the Accra-Nsawam main road. The Pokuase Interchange which was officially opened to traffic on July 9, 2021 by the President, Nana Akufo-Addo with the aim of managing the traffic situation needs improvement. According to some […]

Egypt earn semi-final spot with extra-time win over Morocco

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Trezeguet’s extra-time goal earned Egypt a semi-final spot at the Africa Cup of Nations as they came from a goal down to beat Morocco 2-1. Mohamed Salah’s first goal of the tournament cancelled out Sofiane Boufal’s early penalty opener for Morocco, with the Liverpool forward setting up Trezeguet for the goal which saw The Pharaoahs […]

Authorities step up Communication to facilitate operations at Aflao Border

Aflao border desk.

By Jones Anlimah The West African Association for Cross-Border Trade in Agro-forestry-pastoral and Fisheries products and Food (WACTAF), has opened a Trade Information and Border Assistance Desk (TIBAD) at the Aflao border. The trade and information desk among other things seeks to address the issue of inadequate and inaccurate capturing of data, serve as language […]

World Leprosy Day observed with calls to treat lepers with dignity

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia with Rev. Father Andrew Campbell and a cured leper.

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on January 30, 2022 joined the President of Lepers Aid Ghana, Rev. Father Andrew Campbell and cured lepers to commemorate this year’s World Leprosy Day at the Weija Leprosarium in Accra. This year’s celebration was under the theme, “United for Dignity”. Vice President Bawumia who is a life patron of […]

Fighting crime in Communities require public partnership- Police Service

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By Razak Baba The Ashanti Regional Police Command says it will continue to appreciate public partnership in fighting crime. The Deputy Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Akwesi Akomeah-Apraku said the Police Service cannot ignore public support and participation and expect to make headway in fighting crime. He was speaking at the inauguration of a Police […]

Vice President Dr. Bawumia lauds Anglican Church for speaking against corruption

Vice President Dr. Bawumia lauds Anglican Church for speaking against corruption

BY:  MERCY DARKO The Dean, Cathedral Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Anglican Diocese of Accra, Very Rev. Dr. George Kotei Neequaye has been ordained a Suffragan Bishop of Accra after being elected and approved last year by the Anglican Church at its 24th Diocesan Synod. At the Episcopal Ordination Consecration Service in Accra which […]

I will fix Ghana’s Education System – Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum

WASSCE results to be released by December 29 – Education Minister assures

By Yvonne Atilego The Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum says he will not do anything to jeopardize the country’s education system. He said he will rather use his experience in the US to fix Ghana’s education system. Speaking to Journalists in Accra, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum said he was not happy, some people […]