Speaker surprises Parliament with adjournment

Parliament to showcase Ghana's natural resource endowments at 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference

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

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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 […]

 Disruptions in internet service will not affect 2024 election-NCA Boss

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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 […]

Dr Bawumia underscores religious tolerance in Ghana during Tafseer, Iftar 

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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 

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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 […]