The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance (LEAF) Coalition, through Emergent, a US-based non-governmental organization, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI), to enter into negotiations for an agreement to provide financing to fight climate change through forest protection and reforestation. The […] The post Ghana
The Minority in Parliament has accused the Majority Caucus of deliberately ignoring the facts surrounding the attempted arrest of the Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, and the Speaker’s handling of same. The Majority had suggested that the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, seemed to be instituting new rules that seem to undermine the […] The post Sosu’s
Founder and Chief Executive of the defunct capital bank, William Ato Essien, has described himself as a destiny and a nation builder, who lives and pants for the best of the country. The embattled businessman made this declaration in Court on Thursday as he opened his defence in criminal charges he’s facing over the collapse […] The post “I am a nation
Out of the twenty 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) papers sampled for Africa Education Watch’s monitoring, 55% leaked within 10 hours before the start of the exam, with one practical paper leaking 5 days earlier. This was revealed in the education think tank’s 2021 WASSCE Monitoring Report. The think tank also alleged […] The post 2021
Oil has been the most important economic engine of the world for the last 50 years. But that will come to an end soon, and Ghana should prepare for that faster than many other countries. Climate Change, Global Warming, Flooding, Fire Outbreaks, Carbon Neutral and many other things have become part of our daily information […] The post Ghana should
Several applicants looking to secure jobs in the Ghana Police Service have expressed satisfaction with this year’s recruitment process so far. During a visit by Citi News to one of the recruitment centers at the Police Depot at Tesano, there was calm and order, as applicants had been provided with chairs under sheds while they […] The post Ghana
Cabinet has approved the new Wildlife Resources Management Bill, 2021, during its 17th meeting. The Bill seeks to revise and consolidate all laws relating to wildlife and protected areas, and bring the new legislation in conformity with existing policies in the sector. It will also ensure the implementation of international conventions on wildlife, of which […] The post Cabinet
One of the journalists’ most important roles is that of bringing to light the truth. This involves identifying, compiling and verifying facts and then accurately reporting their meaning, an undertaking that places journalists in a unique and crucial position. In the words of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, it is their job […] The post UNESCO’s
The Madina MP, who’s a human rights lawyer, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has disagreed with the Attorney General, Godfred Dame’s assertion that practicing law is a privilege and not a right. In a tweet, Mr. Sosu said, “Law School is not a privilege, it is a constitutional right for every qualified Ghanaian.” “Articles 37 and 38 of […] The post Xavier
The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has defended the Vice President’s claims on digitalisation against fact checks. The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), through Factcheck Ghana, challenged claims Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia made on the installation of CCTV cameras and Ghana’s Motor Insurance Database. On the national motor insurance database, the Vice President said […] The post Oppong
The Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate will commence the administration of the Moderna Vaccines within the region from the 5th of November to the 10th of November 2021. The vaccines will be deployed to all 29 districts within the Greater Accra Region and will be available in all public health facilities within the period. The […] The post Greater
United Bank for Africa Ghana Ltd, Africa’s Global Bank, has been named as the Best CSR Bank at the just ended Middle East and Africa Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2021. The announcement was made in a release and published on their website. It said the award conferred on the bank is in recognition of the […] The post UBA Ghana
A woman passed out and was rushed to a nearby health facility when her food joint was demolished during the removal of unlawful structures along the Kpeshie Lagoon at La. The demolition was carried out by a joint task force of police and officials from various Municipal and District Assemblies in Accra. The woman had […] The post Kpeshie: Woman
A woman passed out and was rushed to a nearby health facility when her food joint was demolished during the removal of unlawful structures along the Kpeshie Lagoon at La. The demolition was carried out by a joint task force of police and officials from various Municipal and District Assemblies in Accra. The woman had […] The post Kpeshie: Woman
Two persons arrested in a recent kidnapping case at Mpohor described by the police as a hoax, have been denied bail by a court in Takoradi. They are to spend two weeks in police custody and will reappear in court on November 16, 2021. The two are Stephen Kumi, boyfriend of the alleged abducted woman, […] The post Journalist, one other remanded for
The Majority Caucus in Parliament says the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, appears to be instituting new rules that seem to undermine the rule of law without any prior discussions with the leadership of the house. Police have tried without success on two occasions to arrest the Member of Parliament for the Madina constituency, Francis-Xavier […] The post Majority
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A nine-year-old pupil with the Happy Royals International School, a private school in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has been left with multiple bruises on her back and buttocks. This was after her female teacher allegedly subjected her to severe beatings for not being able to do a class assignment. The victim […] The post 9-yr-old
The Adentan Circuit Court in Accra has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the Chief Executive Officer of defunct Menzgold, Nana Appiah Mensah, and two others for allegedly defrauding some people. The court issued the warrant following the failure of the accused persons to appear in court. On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the […] The post Court issues warrant
Ghana’s first pre-portioned Meal Company; Dishrack has announced a partnership with telecommunications giant, MTN’s youth-oriented sub-brand, MTN Pulse, dubbed ‘Taste The Pulse’. The campaign encourages the culture of cooking, projecting cooking as a fun and exciting experience, as Dishrack believes “Everyone can be a chef”. The campaign kicks off on 3rd November to 14th November […] The post Dishrack,
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