Speaker surprises Parliament with adjournment
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, shocked Members of Parliament (MPs) when he adjourned the House sine die without recourse to the public business captured in the order paper for the twenty-eighth sitting of the first meeting of Parliament on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. One the key public businesses […]
AI Conference in Ghana is opportunity for innovation and economic growth
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Entrepreneur and Communication Consultant, Prince Tagoe, and CEO of Africon International, has commended Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin and other intelligent individuals for hosting a conference that provided an opportunity to explore innovative approaches and technologies that can contribute to economic growth and development in Ghana. Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam […]
Election 2024: CDD Ghana and Denmark Embassy in Ghana partner to promote strong Institutions
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD Ghana), and the Denmark Embassy in Ghana have signed a Cooperation Agreement to contribute to a peaceful environment during the upcoming Presidential and Parliamentary elections in December 2024. The cooperation is funded from Denmark’s SDG Facility and has the following objectives:1) To strengthen the dialogue to be undertaken […]
Ghana receives commendation for providing world class facilities for 13th Africa Games
By Albert Parker Narteh of GBC Sports The Minister for Sports, Mustapha Ussif, says Ghana has received commendation from participating countries for putting up a world class facility for the hosting of the 13th African Games. The Minister made the point in an interview at the University of Ghana, during an update on the Games. […]
Disruptions in internet service will not affect 2024 election-NCA Boss
The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Dr. Joe Anokye, has assured that the internet will not compromise the integrity of the December 7 election. He said the disruption is more of a natural cause than an individual action. The NCA Boss disclosed that the government has no intention of interfering with the […]
Aprentice Mason, Ebenezer Kwayisi, to spend 30 years in prison over murder of UG’s Professor Benneh
By Beatrice Oppon The High Court in Accra has sentenced mason trainee Ebenezer Kwayisi to 30 years in prison for the murder of former Law Lecturer of the University of Ghana, Prof Emmanuel Benneh. The Judge, Justice Mary Yanzuh, handed the sentence to the convict, who was charged with abetment to commit murder after pleading […]
Dr Bawumia underscores religious tolerance in Ghana during Tafseer, Iftar
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has visited the Muslim community of Kasoa, in the Awutu Senya East Municipal of the Central Region on Wednesday, March 20th, for Tafseer (interpretation of the verses of the Holy Qur’an) and Iftar (the dusk meal which breaks a day’s Ramadan fast). Both are important exercises in the month of […]
More support for females under Akua Kuenyehia’s ‘Empowering Her Dreams’ Initiative
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Akua Kuenyehia Foundation (AKF) organised a Toiletries Drive in the Akropong community at Salem Presby as part of the “Empowering Her Dreams” initiative. The aim was to tackle the issue of limited access to basic needs affecting young girls in Ghana, while also challenging menstrual health stigma and […]
John Mahama makes case for Youth empowerment
By Celestine Avi The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President John Mahama, has graced the iYes Convention with his Running-mate Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. In a Facebook statement, Mr. Mahama expressed gratitude for such a gathering that seeks to empower the youth and society as a whole. “Thank you, Pastor Brian, for […]
Vice President Bawumia emphasises need to re-evaluate Ghana’s resource exploration
By Mercy Darko Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia says Ghana needs to re-assess the exploration of natural resources to enable the country to fully reap the benefits thereof. He said the situation where the country gets peanuts from its numerous resources, especially precious minerals, should change. This is why he will “set up a Minerals Development […]