Minister explains changes in Global Press Freedom ranking methodology
By Gloria Amoh The Minister-Designate for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has noted that Reporters Without Borders has expanded and changed their assessment methodology of Global Press Freedom Rankings. During an interview on “The Probe” on Joy News on May 5, 2024, she discussed the factors that Reporters Without Borders considers when ranking countries’ press freedom. She […]
Anlo Afiadenyigba Norvileke Youth Shows Way
By Bubu Klinogo Barely a year after its formation, Adzigo Norvileke Welfare Association (ANOWA), a group of dynamic young men from Anlo Afiadenyigba has made a major intervention that will boost education in their community. Over the past years, the study of mathematics and technical/vocational skills has been hampered by the lack of basic teaching […]
Kumasi Traders unhappy with neglect of market projects
By Agatha Asamoah Traders in Kumasi and surrounding areas have issued a warning to the New Patriotic Party government, criticizing their neglect of certain market projects. The traders noted that for the last six months, progress on various market projects in the region has ceased, following the government’s decision to seek a bailout from the […]
CDD Vs Cecilia Dapaah: More questions emerge over alleged stolen cash
By Seth Ayiah The Center for Democratic Development, CDD-Ghana has registered its dismay over the latest twists and turns in Cecilia Dapaah’s case. CDD-Ghana, in a statement said the Office of the Attorney-General had, in a letter addressed to the Economic and Organised Crime Office, EOCO, dated April 25, 2024, advised EOCO not to investigate […]
Ambulance Service saves over 10,000 lives in Bono Region
By Austin Agyaninm-Boateng The National Ambulance Service says it saved 10,135 lives between 2014 to 2023 in the Bono Region. The area covered beneficiaries according to the Regional Manager, Alfred Kwabena Amoah, were saved during different emergency health issues, ranging from road traffic accidents, maternal, and paediatric cases, medical cases, and some special duty cases […]
GOC congratulates Ghana’s 4x100m quartet team
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghana’s 4×100 quartet team has achieved a remarkable feat with an astonishing performance at the ongoing World Athletics Relays championship in Bahamas, although the team was hit with some challenges on the first day of event after mistakenly dropping the baton. Following this incredible milestone set by the team spearheaded by […]
Duori Traditional Area commends SDD-UBIDS Council for appointing VC
By Dennis Bebane and Emmanuel Mensah Abludo The Chief and Leader of the Duori Traditional Area in the Jirapa Municipality of the Upper West Region, Naa Tikang Diedong Dombo, has eulogised the council for Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) for appointing Professor Emmanuel Kanchebe Derbile as the University Vice-Chancellor. […]
Parts of Accra flooded after morning downpour
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Torrential rains have left some parts of Accra flooded again. The Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, commonly known as Circle in the Greater Accra Region, became an eyesore after Monday’s downpour. After just a few hours of downpour, sections of the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange were flooded, with plastic waste adding to the dismal scene, […]
French Banks exit from Africa will uplift indigenous banks – Fitch
Fitch Solution, an international rating agency, says French banks exit from Africa will create more opportunities for local banks. The rating agency said their exit could potentially spur growth and competition for local banks. This forecast comes against the backdrop of the Societe Generale (SG) decision to withdraw from the Ghanaian banking market and two […]
Ghana’s 4×100 relay team secures Paris Olympic ticket with a resurgent win
By: Nana Kwame Bediako After finishing in eighth place in heat one of their 4×100 relay race in the early hours of Saturday dawn, Team Ghana mounted a resurgent comeback to earn a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after finishing with a season-best time of 38.29s. Team Ghana’s contingent did it in grand […]
