Seven people have been killed and 21 injured after a race car ploughed into spectators at a motor event in Sri Lanka. The crash occurred at the Fox Hill Supercross race on Sunday in Diyatalawa, an army base town. Among the dead were four race officials as well as spectators, including an eight-year-old girl, the […] The post Sri Lanka: Seven killed as motorsports race
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he would fight against any sanctions being imposed on Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, after a United States media outlet reported that Washington was planning such a step. The US-based Axios news site on Saturday reported that Washington was planning to impose sanctions on Israel’s Netzah […] The post US
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the government for allowing the 24 designated ministers to commence official duties despite pending parliamentary approval. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin adjourned the House indefinitely following a disagreement with the presidency over the anti-gay bill, effectively stalling the fate of the nominees. Nonetheless, the designated ministers and […] The post NDC
Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has stated that the next NDC administration will prioritise addressing the challenges surrounding the implementation of the Free Senior High School policy. This commitment comes amid widespread concerns regarding both the implementation and financing of the policy. During a meeting with the leadership of […] The post 2024
The government has announced plans to publish audit findings of the cash waterfall mechanism to enhance transparency and accountability within the country’s energy sector. This move comes amidst significant financial challenges the sector faces, including a substantial debt burden owed to independent power producers amounting to over one billion dollars. To address the mounting debt, […] The post Govt
Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has disclosed that the bilateral creditors, through the Official Creditor Committee, have distributed the draft document outlining Ghana’s debt restructuring to its members for review and deliberation. “The Official Creditor Committee has shared the draft document with their members and as soon as they share the document with us […] The post Bilateral
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Minister of Finance, has stated that Ghana’s economy is heading towards stabilisation. He attributes this to the country’s robust economic progress and strong recovery. He made these remarks at a press conference following the Spring Meetings in Washington on Sunday, April 21, 2024. The Minister pointed out that the primary […] The post Ghana’s
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has revealed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is pleased and optimistic about Ghana’s economic performance. He reassured Ghanaians that the government will continue to strive for excellence in managing the economy. “I can tell you that the fund is pretty happy and they are very positive about […] The post IMF
The Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has expressed confidence that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will release the third tranche of the three billion dollar bailout once an MOU with the external creditors is secured. He said this during a press conference after the Spring Meetings in Washington on Saturday, April 21, 2024. “We […] The post IMF
In a landscape increasingly defined by digital transformation, the question of whether digitization translates to tangible benefits, such as putting food on the table, has sparked significant debate. Particularly, the assertion that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s Digitization Agenda does not directly contribute to sustenance challenges this narrative. However, a closer examination reveals that digitization indeed plays […] The post The
As part of the ongoing efforts to address infrastructural challenges within the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), the Chief of Staff (COS), General Headquarters (GHQ) – Major General (Maj Gen) Joseph Prince Osei-Owusu, presided over a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, April 19, 2024, for the construction of several key projects. These projects aim to improve the […] The post GAF
Popular Gospel musician KODA has reportedly died. A source close to the family confirmed the news to GhanaWeekend.com that Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, as he was born, succumbed to a short illness in the early hours of Sunday. KODA, a multi-talented artiste known for his songwriting, record producing, and soulful voice, was a prominent figure […] The post Gospel musician KODA dead appeared first on
A baby girl injured in the stabbing attack in a Sydney mall has been has been released from hospital. The nine-month-old daughter of Ashlee Good, who died protecting her, would continue to receive care from clinicians, a health official said. The girl underwent surgery at Sydney Children’s Hospital after suffering chest and arm injuries. Six […] The post Sydney
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia-led government, accusing it of misleading Ghanaians about the erratic power supply, commonly known as dumsor. In a social media post addressed to Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh and Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on […] The post Stop
President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his gratitude to the US House of Representatives for approving a new $61bn (£49bn) package of military assistance for Ukraine after months of delays. He said the aid could save thousands of lives. While it’s not uncommon for a country’s future to be decided by politicians, a nation’s very existence […] The post Ukraine
The former leader of the defunct Hiplife/Hip-hop music group 4X4; Captain Planet has lost his mother. In a heartbreaking post on X, Captain Planet revealed that his mother died on Saturday, April 20,2024. In the post, he acknowledged death as one of his greatest fears. Calling upon the lord for solace, the celebrated rapper prayed […] The post Captain Planet confirms death of his
The former leader of the defunct Hiplife/Hip-hop music group 4X4; Captain Planet has lost his mother. In a heartbreaking post on X, Captain Planet revealed that his mother died on Saturday, April 20,2024. In the post, he acknowledged death as one of his greatest fears. Calling upon the lord for solace, the celebrated rapper prayed […] The post Captain Planet’s mother passes on appeared
Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, an Energy Analyst and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has advocated for the withdrawal of the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy imposed by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). Effective April 4, 2024, the NPA reintroduced the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy into the price build-up for petroleum products, prompting adjustments […] The post Price
Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate Tunde Onakoya has broken the record for the longest chess marathon after playing for an extraordinary 60 hours nonstop under the bright lights of New York City’s Times Square. The Guinness World Record organization has not yet confirmed Onakoya’s attempt, which can sometimes take weeks, but for many […] The post Nigerian
Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso West Wuogon Lydia Seyram Alhassan has provided free transport for University of Ghana students going home for vacation. The students consisting mainly of level hundred students travelled to areas like Kumasi, Sunyani, Koforidua and Tamale. Five buses were provided in all for this intervention. According to the MP, this […] The post Lydia
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS