Niger coup: US sees ‘window of opportunity’ to end crisis
There is a “window of opportunity” to end Niger’s military coup diplomatically, the US has said. While Washington believes the crisis can be resolved, it has suspended millions of dollars in aid until President Mohamed Bazoum is reinstated. West African countries will meet on Thursday to discuss the coup having warned the junta of military […]
MUSIGA elections slated for August 8
By Seli Baisie The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) is finally set to hold its national and regional elections on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, after nearly four years of legal battles, delays, and internal disagreements. The polls will be overseen by the Electoral Commission, and approximately 500 delegates from across the country are expected to […]
Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office
The Barbie film has hit the billion-dollar mark just 17 days after it was released, according to distributor Warner Bros. The movie will finish the weekend with $1.03bn (£808m) in ticket sales at the global box office, it said in a statement on Sunday. It means Greta Gerwig has become the first woman to reach […]
32,400 students write BECE in Volta Region
By Jones Anlimah A total of 32,400 students in the Volta region on Monday, August 7, joined their counterparts nationwide to write this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE). Out of this, 16,293 are boys, while 16,107 are girls. This year’s examination is being written at 108 examination centers across the region. The Basic Education […]
Judicial Service gets tough on Staff who extort money from litigants
By Barbara Kumah The Chief Justice, Mrs. Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, is urging the public to report Judicial Service staff who demand money under the pretext of using the same to secure judgment in their favour or any kind of help from a Judge. Justice Torkornoo said judges do not demand money from litigants to perform […]
Insufficient dialysis treatment facilities in Ghana call for serious attention – Dr. Acquaah-Arhin
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Medical Coordinator of Family Health Hospital (FHH), Dr. Rebecca Acquaah-Arhin, has expressed concern about insufficient dialysis treatment facilities in Ghana. According to her, the issue of insufficient dialysis treatment facilities needs more attention, judging from the huge number of kidney cases recorded recently. Kidney dialysis is the process of removing excess […]
BECE: Approach Examination with honesty- PNC to Candidates
By Roselyn Gyayaglo The People’s National Convention (PNC) has extended its heartfelt well-wishes to all students in the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), as the examination commenced today. A statement signed by General Secretary, Janet Asana Nabla, said this milestone in the lives of the students represents a significant step in their educational journey […]
Minister of Finance assures NABCO trainees and CETAG payment of arrears
By Rachel Kakraba Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta says some level of agreement has been reached between government and fund managers, for the inclusion of pension funds in the Domestic Debt Exchange programme. The move is part of renewed negotiations in the Programme, he noted, will promote macro-economic stability to build the fiscal space. “How […]
Calls for my sacking were cases of democracy- Ken Ofori-Atta
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has described the calls for his dismissal as the Finance Minister from both his party lawmakers and the opposition party lawmakers as an establishment of democracy and a case of freedom of speech. He made this statement when he appeared on GTV’s Talking Point show on […]
Thank you for honouring us while we were alive– Sponsors of anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament and eight Members of Parliament (MPs) who jointly submitted a private bill to push for the criminalisation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) activities in the country have been honoured at a short but colourful ceremony held at the Justice D. F. Annan Hall—Parliament […]
