Rihanna shares snippet of new music for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
By: Seli Baisie Barbadian Popstar and beauty mogul, Rihanna is dropping a new song for the Black Panther sequel, Wakanda Forever. The new single “Lift Me Up” from the upcoming Marvel sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, will be released on October 28, 2022. The song was written by Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems, Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, […]
Rising cost of food: consume locally produced food to save economy – Alhassan Andani urges Ghanaians
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A Ghanaian Economist Alhassan Andani has called on Ghanaians to switch to locally produced food and goods to save Ghana’s economy. He explained that the fundamentals in the Agriculture sector of the economy are that Ghanaians consume more than they produce locally. This according to him means a lot more foreign exchange […]
Governing Boards for Coastal, Middle Belt and Northern Development Authorities sworn in
By: Mercy Darko The Governing Boards for the Coastal, Middle Belt and Northern Development Authorities have been sworn-in, with a charge to invest in infrastructure, because it is key to the development of the economy. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia who swore in the Chairpersons and members of the boards at the Jubilee House, said the […]
An opportunity to write your names in Ghana’s history – Alan Kyerematen congratulates GJA National Executives
By Rebecca Ekpe Trade and Industry Minister, Mr. Alan Kyerematen says he has no doubt that the new Executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) will excel in their quest to promote a vibrant media in Ghana. Mr. Kyerematen expressed optimism when the Leadership of the Ghana Journalists Association, led by its President, Albert Dwumfour […]
Plenary will determine fate of three absentee MPs- Speaker
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin says the plenary will determine the fate of three (3) absentee MPs. Majority Leader disagreed with the decision by the Speaker describing it as unlawful. The Speaker gave his ruling on the absentee MP Sarah Adwoa Safo on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. The Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya had […]
Transport fares to go up by 19% effective October 29 – GPRTU
Story by Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The General Secretary of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Mr. Godfred Abulbire, has hinted that its members will, from October 29, 2022, adjust transport fares by 19%. According to him, the increase is due to the recent hikes in fuel prices, coupled with the rising inflation and the current […]
PURC to establish Centre of Excellence in Africa
Story by Mabel Adorkor Annang The Public Utilities Regulatory (PURC), will soon establish a Centre of Excellence in Public Utilities Regulation in Africa to contribute to developing the capacity of regulatory experts and researchers in the science and art of regulation of electricity, water and gas. This is to help deal with challenges affecting the […]
The new UK Premier, Rishi Sunak
By Dr. Nana Sifa Twum, Communications Consultant The United Kingdom this week had Rishi Sunak as its new Prime Minister after the dramatic resignation of Liz Truss as Prime Minister. The former Chancellor won a Conservative Party leadership contest. Liz Truss resigned just after 44 days in office. She assumed office as the 77th Prime […]
Take charge in sustaining awareness about breast cancer – Healthcare practitioners
By: Sarah Ofori It is crucial for patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer or even metastatic breast cancer to have the right information and expectations- Dr. Joel Yarney, Consultant (Radiotherapy and Oncology) and Director National Centre for Radiotherapy Oncology & Nuclear Medicine, Korle-bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana At a virtual round table of […]
Kayayes, market women urged to practice proper and regular handwashing
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A Programmes Officer at the Coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS), Emily Hammond has called on traders, especially Head Potters also known as ‘Kayayes’ to adopt the habit of regular and proper hand washing with soap under running water. This she said, will help them to avoid contracting […]