NHIS launches six-month free dialysis support for renal patients
By Gloria Amoh The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has announced a six-month free dialysis support program for renal patients, running from June to December 2024. According to a statement from the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) released on June 1, the program beneficiaries are divided into two categories: vulnerable groups (patients under 18 and […]
Ghana Urban Forum 2024 set for June 4-5 highlighting urban resilience and Transformation
By Rebecca Ekpe Under the auspices of the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, the Ghana Urban Forum (2024) under the Theme: “Nurturing Roots, Growing Futures: Combining Policies and Partnerships for Urban Resilience and Transformation opens in Accra from 4th -5th June, 2024. This is the first comprehensive assignment of the New Local […]
Black Stars Ready for New Horizons Under Otto Addo’s Guidance: Neil Armstrong
By Nana Kwame Bediako The Black Stars of Ghana are preparing for a tough challenge as they face Mali and the Central African Republic in a doubleheader scheduled for June 6th and June 10, 2024. The first match will take place in Bamako, while the second match will be held in Kumasi. These games are […]
New tariffs for electricity and water effective July 1
By Gloria Amoh The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a review of electricity and water tariffs, effective from July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024. These adjustments are part of the Commission’s Quarterly Tariffs Review Mechanism, which factors in key uncontrollable elements such as the exchange rate between the US dollar and the […]
Meet Kiko Davis the only African American Female Bank Owner in the United States
By Prince Dankwa Kiko Davis is the only Black woman to own a bank in the United States as the majority owner and stockholder of First Independence Bank, located in Detroit and ranked among the top 10 largest Black-owned banks in the nation. In an exclusive conversation, Davis discussed her unique viewpoint as a female […]
Experience the Charm of Keta Beach: Soft Sands, Clear Waters, and Rich History
By Ruth Adjorlolo Ruth Abla Adjorlolo, a retired staff of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), prefers to spend most of her time at the Keta Beach because of its serene and peaceful atmosphere, which provides a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Having spent many years in the fast-paced media industry, […]
Effutu registers 4,659 applicants in limited voter registration
The Effutu office of the Electoral Commission (EC), at the close of the limited registration exercise on Wednesday, May 29, registered 4,659 eligible voters in the area. They comprise 2,369 males and 2,290 females. The office also recorded 31 challenged cases on the basis of eligibility of their residence status in the Effutu Municipality. Mr […]
Operational viability of GNGLC in danger as PIAC report reveals 36% shortfall in ECG’s payments for gas in 2023
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A report by the Public Interest Accountability Committee (PIAC) reveals a 36 per cent (36%) shortfall in the Electricity Company of Ghana’s payments in accordance with the cash waterfall mechanism (CWM) for gas in 2023. In the 2023 report, PIAC disclosed that ECG paid an approximate amount of GH¢250 million as against […]
Charterhouse sets out plans to establish Ghana Music Hall of Fame Museum
By Seli Baisie Charterhouse, the organizers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), has announced the creation of the “Ghana Music Hall of Fame Museum” as part of its legacy products. This announcement was made at the 25th annual Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) on June 1. Theresa Ayoade, CEO of Charterhouse, revealed that the […]
Socrate Safo backs Nigeria’s ban on glamourizing rituals and smoking in movies
By Joshua Lartey On GTV’s entertainment show Spectacle, aired every Friday from 8pm to 9:30pm, panelists endorsed Nigeria’s recent ban on scenes depicting money rituals, human sacrifice, and smoking, calling it a step in the right direction. Socrate Safo, Chairman of the Ghana Classification Board, emphasized the influential role movies play in shaping a country’s […]
