Time with Atongo Zimba, the “No Beer” Hitmaker on Ghana’s Independence
By Rachel Kakraba His rendition of music is enjoyed by many for its originality and promotion of indigenous Ghanaian music. As the lyrics suggest that “in heaven, there is no beer”, the song could easily be interpreted as promoting alcoholism. However, in an interesting twist, the composer Atongo Zimba, clarifies that his song “No Beer” […]
G-21: Admit AU as member of G-20 – Barbados PM
By Stephen Donkor The Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley has called on the G-20 countries to consider the Africa Union (AU) as a member and rename the group, G-21. She echoed the potential of the Continent, labelling it the fifth largest economy in the world with over one point three billion people. She said […]
SEKONDI: Independence Day Parade
By Marie Aziz- Tunde & Desmond Cudjoe The Independence Day parade in the Western Region was made up of a contingent of personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces and para Security Services. Also present were students from selected JHS and SHS as well as children from the Catholic Special Vocational School as well as zoom […]
26 more Ghanaian students in Ukraine return home
26 more Ghanaian students in Ukraine have successfully landed at the Kotoka International airport. This brings to 74, the total number of citizens who have so far arrived safely in the country from the war torn Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration announced that the evacuees arrived 2 pm March 5, 2022. […]
Government remains resolute to make Ghana self reliant despite difficulties posed by Covid-19
By Rachel Kakraba President Akufo-Addo says despite the challenges Covid-19 has posed to the country in the last two years his government remains resolute in making Ghana self-reliant. The President stated the government is domesticating appropriate solutions to problems that confront the country. Speaking in Cape Coast to Climax Ghana 65th Independence Day Celebration, President […]
Gymnastics at 65th Independence Day Celebration
By: Nana Kofi Hammah As part of Independence Day celebration, the Military Physical Training School put up phenomenal Gymnastics. It was characterized by the exceptional display of groundwork, forehead spin, hand spring, dive and rolls amongst other acrobatic displays. There was also the rappelling helicopter display by troops from the 64 Infantry Regiment, which is […]
Thanksgiving Sunday; Ghana’s 65th Birthday
By Rachel Kakraba Most Churches used their Sunday Church Service to thank God for his protection for Ghana for sixty-five years of nationhood. It was a display of the rich Ghanaian culture in churches GBC News visited in Accra, as churches climaxed activities to mark the 65 years anniversary. Designated Thanksgiving Sunday as part of […]
President Putin congratulates Ghana on her 65th Birthday
By Seli Baisie The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has sent a congratulatory message on behalf of the Russian government to Ghana as the country marks its 65th Independence Anniversary today, March 6, 2022. In a message on Twitter, President, Vladimir Putin, wrote “I wish you good health and every success, as well as happiness […]
Government to renovate Philip Quaque Boys School in Cape Coast – President Akufo-Addo
By: Henrietta Afful Twitter Handle: @AffulHetty President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has pledged to renovate the Philip Quaque Boys School, the first Primary School in the country, established in 1776. In an address to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary of Ghana today, March 6, 2022, in Cape Coast, President Akufo-Addo noted that the renovation of […]
Vice President Dr. Bawumia cuts sod for ultra-modern Lower Secondary STEM project
Marie Aziz Tunde The Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has cut the sod for the construction of an ultra-modern school complex named “21st Century Lower Secondary” facility in the Essikado-Ketan Constituency of the Western Region. The facility is solely dedicated to the teaching and learning of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The two-storey facility, […]
