The Coalition of Muslim Professionals and Business Associates has commended Mr Sam Nartey George, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo-Prampram, for his advocacy against LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana. “We commend the courage, professionalism and sustained strength of Samuel Nartey George and all those who have worked effortlessly on the anti LGBTQ+ bill. Together we shall … The post Muslim
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG) has thrown its weight in support of the Bill to criminalise Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual, Transgender Queer plus (LGBTQ+) practice in the country. The unnatural sexual desire of some men for men and some women for women, and some people for animals is an abnormality because it presents a … The post EPCG throws weight behind
Assembly Members within the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly (WGMA) yesterday kicked against the closure of the Empire Cement Ghana Limited, a cement factory within the jurisdiction. According to them, the factory which was about 85 percent complete fell under government’s flagship;“One District, One Factory (1D1F)” policy and was envisaged to create about 13,000 direct and indirect … The post Weija-Gbawe
The Extraordinary Session of the Fifth Legislative Assembly of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has opened in Winneba, Central Region, yesterday. On the theme, “Evaluating two decades of democratic elections in the ECOWAS region: Achievements, challenges and the way forward”, the session brought together lawmakers from the 15-member states, reporteurs, and … The post EXTRAODINARY
THE potential of a major earthquake hitting the country remains high with devastating and costly consequences should it occur, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has said. It has, therefore, advocated an immediate full characterisation of the country’s earthquake hazard to assess the likely effects on people and structures, as part of initial efforts to … The post At
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says ECOWAS is reviewing its protocols on democracy and good governance to prevent a future occurrence of the recent political upheavals in Mali and Guinea. He said the review would prevent political leaders in the sub-region from maneuvering their way to maintain power beyond the requirements of their respective constitutions. … The post Coups
The contract of about 389 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) working as revenue collectors at some toll booths across the country have been terminated since August last year. The leader of aggrieved PWDs working at the various toll booths, Avumatsodo Ellah Korku Ametorsaid only 219 PWDs out of 608 PWDs employed were currently at post. He … The post PWPs
The Governing Board of the National Communications Authority (NCA) has approved the grant of a total of 133 FM radio broadcasting authorisations to entities across the country. They include new applications from entities whose FM radio stations were closed down after the 2017 FM Audit as well as existing stations which applied for renewal of … The post 133 FM stations granted authorisation
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has congratulated the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo- Dampare, on the confirmation of his appointment to the highest office of the Ghana Police Service. “We note with utmost pride that Dr Akuffo Dampare has become the first Honorary Member of the GJA to occupy the most consequential … The post GJA commends
The police have called for a renewed police-public partnership in crime combating in the country. According to the police, collaboration between the police and the public was crucial in the prevention of crimes. The Airport Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent (Chief Supt) Bismark Agyapong, stated this when he led senior police officers from the Command … The post Airport
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Cape Coast South Constituency in the Central Region,Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, has called on the authorities to stop manipulating the endorsement of the president’s nominee, Ernest Arthur as the Metropolitan Chief Executive of Cape Coast. He noted with concern the open intimidation and threats by some people against Assembly members they … The post Stop
The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has warned that it is ready to crack the whip on parliamentary and presidential aspirants found campaigning before the party officially opens its campaign season. It said the National Executive Council (NEC) of the party has not yet opened the campaign season and has called on aspirants who … The post We’ll
Stakeholders in the fight against corruption have supported Special Prosecutor (SP), Kissi Agyebeng on his decision to discontinue the case against Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central in the Upper East Region. He was being investigated by the Office of the Special Prosecutor for allegedly using public office for private gain, … The post Anti-graft
The President’s nominee for the position of District Chief Executive (DCE) of Upper Manya Krobo, Joseph Sam, has been confirmed at a colourful ceremony held at Asesewa in the Eastern Region. The district has 48 assembly members out of which 47 were present to cast their votes. Mr Sam pulled 46 votes representing 98 percent … The post Joseph Sam confirmed Upper Manya Krobo
The Acting Chief Information Officer of the Information Services Department (ISD),Mr David Owusu-Amoah, has admonished staff of ISD to rally behind the transformation programme being championed by management of the department in collaboration with the Minister of Information,Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, to ensure the new ISD they yearn for. He said when staff were not … The post Let’s
The oil palm industry in Ghana has evolved over the last five decades to become the second most important industry in the agricultural sector after cocoa.It is estimated that oil palm contribution to Ghana’s GDP is about 1% and it employs about 0.6 million households which translates to about 3 million people along the oil … The post Insight
Studies show that every child comes into the world without self-concept. Every concept we have of who we are, we had to learn while we were growing up. When a child is born, he has an extraordinary high needs for love and touching. A child learns whether or not he is lovable or worthwhile or … The post ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY appeared first on Ghanaian
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) Ladies Association has held its annual conference in Takoradi in the Western Region. The Managing Director of GWCL, Dr Clifford Braimah, in a speech read on his behalf expressed his gladness that a number of the association members had broken the glass ceiling because there were more women than … The post GWCL Ladies hold annual conference
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has inaugurated the governing boards of three agencies under his ministry with a call on them to institute policies to promote the sector. The agencies are the National Film Authority (NFA), National Commission on Culture (NCC) and Ghana National Theatre. The 14-member NFA board … The post Tourism Minister
Russia has denied using energy as a political weapon, amid surging prices across Europe that have sent gas bills in many households skyrocketing. President Vladimir Putin said such claims were “complete rubbish… and politically motivated tittle-tattle”. Russia, one of Europe’s biggest natural gas providers, has been accused of intentionally withholding supplies. The European Commission has … The post Putin
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