Mental Health Review Tribunal, Visiting Committees inaugurated
By Sarah Ofori The Mental Health Review Tribunal and Visiting Committees have been inaugurated in Accra to ensure that the fundamental rights of the mentally ill are respected and not violated. This milestone, although long overdue, is being piloted in about five regions due to financial constraints in the interim. The establishment of the tribunal […]
Make agribusiness attractive to address youth unemployment – SRC President, ATU Ofori Baffour
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The President of the Students Representative Council (SRC) of Accra Technical University (ATU), Mr. Terry Ofori Baffour has tasked the government to provide incentives for young people who want to go into farming and other agribusinesses. According to him, such incentives and awards would make the Agriculture sector attractive to the youth […]
Use Social Media wisely – Dr Lawrence Tetteh
By: Henrietta Afful The Founder and President of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Reverend Dr Lawrence Tetteh says a lot of Ghanaians especially the youth, are not only abusing social media platforms but are also using it to destroy the community, their generation and Ghana at large. Reverend Dr. Lawrence Tetteh indicated that most social media […]
Review 1992 Constitution: Curtail excessive powers of Presidents – Emile Short
A former Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Justice Emile Francis Short, has advocated the curtailment of the excessive appointment powers of Presidents under the 1992 Constitution to enhance good governance and democratic accountability. He argued that the excessive and unrestrained appointment powers and influence granted to Presidents under the […]
Ghanaian Rapper Sarkodie consoles Davido over son’s death
Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has mourned with Nigerian music superstar Davido following the death of his son, Ifeanyi. Ifeanyi reportedly drowned in the pool on Monday, October 31, 2022 when Davido and his fiancee had travelled for a family function. Celebrities from all over the world have sent their condolences to Davido and his family […]
Holistic approach to Ghana’s economic woes critical – UMaT SRC President
By: Joana Nyarko Krodu As part of a series to include all forms of opinion in the national conversation on salvaging Ghana’s economy, the GTV Breakfast Show featured the views of young men in leadership positions from selected Tertiary Institutions. SRC President of the University of Mines and Technology, Isaac Aryeetey, suggested that more young […]
Forestry Commission takes steps to protect reserves from fires
SOURCE: GNA The Forestry Commission says it has taken pragmatic steps to safeguard protected areas in the Upper West Region against incidences of wildfires as the harmattan season sets in. As part of the efforts, the Commission, with the assistance of the Youth in Afforestation, is constructing fire rides as well as controlling burning around […]
Buobai residents worried about encroachment of State lands
SOURCE: GNA Members of the Buobai Landlords and Residents Association have expressed worry over the inability of the Asokore-Mampong Municipal Assembly to stop the continued encroachment of public lands. The residents say they were appalled by the slow pace of action on the issue, which had been brought to the notice of the assembly on […]
I will protect the people’s interest – James Gunu
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Volta Regional Secretary Aspirant, James Gunu has promised to champion the people’s in order to bridge the gap between party leadership and the grassroots. He promised to render efficient and robust full time political administration with honesty and humility when given the opportunity the second time […]
Engage all parties ahead of elections next year – Bedzrah to Liberian Electoral Commission
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah Ho West MP, who is member of the Committee responsible for Legal and Human Rights at the ECOWAS Region, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah has advised members of the Liberian Elections Management Board to act as neutral arbiters by engaging all political parties on a level playing field as the country readies for […]
