A grand ground breaking ceremony was at the weekend held for the construction of three football astro turf parks in Adoagyiri at Nsawam. The construction of the state-of-the-art facility was facilitated by the Member of Parliament for the area, Frank Annoh-Dompreh who has also bought into the One Constituency One Astro Turf initiative. The construction … The post ?Nsawam
The Nigerian Union of Traders Association Ghana (NUTAG) has appealed to government to intervene in the trade war between NUTAG and the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA). According to the union, the misunderstanding had adversely affected trading activities between the two countries. Addressing a press conference in Accra yesterday, the President of NUTAG, Mr … The post NUTAG
The General Assembly and annual gathering of the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Alumni Association of Ghana was held in Accra last Friday. The association is made up of persons who had studied on scholarships and other training
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of Kpedze Senior High School (KPESCO) in the Ho West District of the Volta Region has donated 100 mono desks worth GH¢30, 000 to the school. This was in response to a recent request by the school authorities to the association for classroom furniture. The PTA chairman,
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organised a symposium on bribery and corruption for students of the Accra Technical University. The event formed part of activities under the European Union sponsored Accountability, Rule of
The 2019 edition of the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Africa Science Week celebration begins today and is expected to run throughout the country for the entire week. The NEF Africa Science Week is aimed at igniting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for an attempt by the NPP to undermine the policing of the Office of the Auditor General. “The NDC is being irresponsible with its approach to the ongoing tussle between the Auditor General and the Economic and Organised
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration chapter of the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GIMPA-GRASAG) has urged students to take advantage of scholarship opportunities in India, especially in the area of Information Technology (IT). President of GRASAG-GIMPA, Mr Raphael Apetorgbor, made the call when he visited the Indian High Commission to Ghana on … The post GIMPA
Dr Zanetor Rawlings, Member of Parliament (MP) for Klottey-Korley Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, has challenged the citizenry to arm themselves with knowledge and skills to demand accountability and transparency from duty-bearers. She explained that every citizen had the right to demand accountability
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has cautioned the citizenry to stop political colouration of its activities in relation to the December 17, 2019 referendum and the district level elections. It said the incessant unsavoury personality attacks were often targeted
The Justice and Peace Commission in the Sekondi-Takoradi Catholic Diocesan in the Western Region has launched a sensitisation programme on the upcoming referendum and the district assembly elections at Takoradi. It was to explain democratic dispensation and good governance
The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) has suggested the postponement of the referendum seeking to allow political parties to participate in district level elections. It stated that “Inasmuch as the association is in support of the president’s decision to devolute power
Baisie Nkum, the President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG), has stated that electing Metropolitan, Municipal and Districts Chief Executives (MMDCEs) will make them become autonomous and can expand their scope. According to him, “If MMDCEs are elected on party basis, it will keep political parties on their toes and eradicate … The post Appointed
The National Blood Service (NBS) is expected to increase its voluntary blood donation from 37 to 75 per cent by 2029. The initiative dubbed, the National Blood Supply (NBS) strengthening programme, is aimed
At least 18 people have been killed after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Albania, the defence ministry says. The quake brought down buildings and left people trapped under rubble. One man died after jumping from a window in panic after the tremor struck. The quake
A federal judge has ruled that White House staff can be made to testify before Congress, rejecting the Trump administration’s claims of immunity. The ruling specifically compels former White House counsel Don McGahn to testify to an inquiry into
The Commonwealth Observer Group has commended the people of Sri Lanka on a largely peaceful, credible and orderly election, but expressed concern that some groups experienced fear and intimidation. The Group stressed that a credible election must be inclusive, guaranteeing every citizen’s right to participate freely and safely in the process and encouraged the people and … The post Commonwealth
Thirteen French soldiers have been killed in a helicopter collision during an operation against jihadists in Mali, the French president’s office says. President Emmanuel Macron expressed “deep sadness” over the biggest single loss of life for the French military since
Late last year, as President Omar Hassan al-Bashir’s hold on power weakened, one of Sudan’s most feared militia leaders lashed out against the government of his long-time ally and benefactor. In a speech to cheering troops, militia chief Mohamed “Hemedti” Hamdan Dagalo sympathised with
At least 39 people died in flooding on Tuesday in Kinshasa, the sprawling capital of Democratic Republic of Congo, following torrential rains overnight, authorities said. The heavy rain caused landslides near the University of Kinshasa, they said. A Reuters witness at the scene said at least three houses
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