GJA mourns Godwin Avenorgbo

Avenorgbo

The Leadership of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has visited to mourn with the family of the late Veteran Broadcaster, Godwin Avenorgbo, at his Regimanuel Grey Residence at Teshie. The delegation was made up of the Vice President, Linda Asante Agyei; General Secretary, Kofi Yeboah; National Organising Secretary, Dominic Hlodzi; Treasurer, Audrey Dekalu; and Rebecca […]

Boeing suspends 777X flight tests after fault emerges

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Boeing is being forced to ground its entire test fleet of 777X jetliners after a test flight on Friday revealed damage to an engine mount. The test flight for the 777X — Boeing’s latest and most state-of-the-art commercial aircraft — is just the latest safety fail to dog the planemaker, which has endured years of […]

Ensure AI doesn’t lead to job losses – Akufo-Addo to labour unions

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By Bright Ntramah President Akufo-Addo has charged organised labour to advocate for policies that ensure that technological advancements such as Artificial intelligence (AI), do not lead to job losses. He also urged labour unions to push for initiatives that promote upskilling and reskilling, ensuring the workforce is prepared for the jobs of the future. Speaking […]

Bawumia to meet media on Sunday August 25

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The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will host a media engagement on Sunday, August 25, 2024, in Accra. This is coming a week after the NPP launched its manifesto. This is to enable the presidential aspirant to engage with the media and give the public an understanding of his vision […]

Komfo Anokye Renal Unit overwhelmed as free dialysis program sparks influx of patients

Government explores subsides for dialysis treatment amid rising cost of kidney treatment

The Head of the Renal Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Dr Pediter Okyere, is appealing to the Government for more machines to cater for patients with end-stage renal failure and related disorders. The Unit is currently overwhelmed with patients trooping in following the rollout of the free dialysis programme for certain age brackets. […]

President Akufo-Addo’s DRIP initiative to transform Upper West region’s roads

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BY ALEX ADI The Upper West Regional Minister, Mr. Stephen Yakubu, has lauded the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for his visionary leadership in implementing the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP). At the inauguration of the DRIP equipment for the Upper West Region, Mr. Yakubu commended the government’s responsiveness to Ghanaians needs, particularly in road […]

Yearly spillage of Bagre Dam: A potential blessing turned into curse

Bagre Dam spillage: Hundreds of Farmers count their losses  

Each year, the spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso brings a wave of anxiety and devastation to communities in Northern Ghana. The annual ritual, which sees excess water released from the dam to prevent it from bursting, results in widespread flooding downstream. Farmlands are submerged, homes are destroyed, and lives are disrupted. The […]

DRIP to boost Western region’s road infrastructure

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By Alex Adi The Western Region will take delivery of 110 road improvement equipment allocated to the region under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), to resolve road infrastructure challenges. The equipment includes bulldozers, wheel loaders, concrete mixers, low beds, motor graders, water tankers, tipper trucks, backhoes, and rollers. The Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere […]

Complexities of global economy demand harmonious government-labour relations – President Akufo-Addo

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The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has lauded the Trades Union Congress (TUC)-Ghana for continuously influencing labour and national policies amid the complexities of the global economy. The Congress had been instrumental in facilitating dialogue among tripartite constituents on critical socio-economic issues to build a harmonious and stable working environment, he noted. The President, in […]