Rating agency, Fitch, has downgraded Ghana’s Long-Term Local – and Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to ‘CC’ or further junk status, from ‘CCC’. This is the second time in 2022 that it has downgraded Ghana’s credit worthiness. The downgrade, it said, reflected the increased likelihood that Ghana would pursue a debt restructuring given mounting financing … The post Fitch

Men who are 40 years and above, have been advised to have periodic Prostate Serum Antigen (PSA) tests to ascertain the health status of their prostate. The PSA test is a blood test used primarily to screen for prostate cancer. The test measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood. Regular screening for … The post Man urged to do periodic PSA

One Hundred and eight graduands received the Certified Electrical Wiring Professional (CEWP) certificates at the 17th awards ceremony organised by the Energy Commission in Takoradi, in the Western Region, on Friday. The event was on the theme ‘Supporting U-Start: Building and empowering entrepreneurs.’ Candidates, who successfully sat for CEWP examination in May 2022, are now … The post 108

The Accra West Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has installed a 200kVA transformer for the Ga West Municipal hospital at Amasaman in Accra on Friday. The transformer, which is aimed at improving power supply and reliability to the facility, was installed at the cost of GH¢ 200,000.00 The Transformer Speaking at the … The post ECG installs

American R&B singer Usher Raymond IV top tier performance with outstanding choreography from Ghanaian dance instructor Dancegod Lloyd’s dance academy, Dance With A Purpose.After their remarkable performance, leaving the crowd chanting, Usher acknowledged his time spent on stage in Ghana with an official tweet. “ACCRA!! Thank you for rocking with me at @GlblCtzn #globalcitizenfestival tonight! @TiwaSavage @oxladeofficial @Pheelz @dwpacademyworld, my stage is your stage!” The 2022 Global

Expo Maintenance Services, a disinfectant company, over the weekend embarked on a fumigation exercise at the Accra Regional Police Command and the Accra Railway Station in the Greater Accra Region. The two-day exercise was to eradicate pests, insects and rodents which had engulfed the surroundings of the facilities and other neighbouring business establishments. Speaking in … The post G/A

The Directorate of Research Innovation and Development (DRIP) of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) on Friday held its third inter-faculty research seminar in Accra. Themed “Fighting real fire, a case of two Ghanaian crisis management organisations,” the event brought together students, some media representatives and lecturers of the tertiary institution. It sought to discuss … The post GIJ

A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Prof. Jophus Anamuah-Mensahhas expressed worry about the inadequate number of science and mathematics teachers to champion the teaching and learning of the subjects in the schools. “It is lamentable that after more than 50 years, many senior high schools do not have qualified science … The post Prof.

The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has assured that Zoomlion Ghana Limited remains committed to deliver tailor-made solutions towards an integrated waste management system in the country. To achieve that aim, he said, plans were underway to expand its recycling and composting facilities across its areas of operations … The post Zoomlion

Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Dr John Kwakye has said prudent economic management is what will strengthen the Cedi. According to him, the Cedi’s savior lies in Ghana’s own policies, and  leveraging its own resources and capacities. “Our saviour doesn’t lie with reparations or international economic order as the President […]

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of sponsoring the heckling of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the 2022 Global Citizen Festival in Accra on Saturday. Mr Akufo-Addo during the event delivered a keynote address amidst jeering from the crowd. He spoke about the government of Ghana’s involvement in […]

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has faulted successive governments and society in general for doing little to better the life of children. He said as a people, decisions, policies, laws and infrastructures must be geared towards improving the conditions in which the future leaders of society developed.  Rev Brother Cosmas Kanmwaa (left) receiving … The post Speaker

The National sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDs Control Programme (NACP) has implored the general public to take seriously testing to know their HIV status in the wake of increased infections across the country. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the Programme, Kenneth AyehDanso, describing the country’s HIV prevalence as a “generalised epidemic” said testing … The post Go

Even before Russian troops invaded Ukraine, U.S. officials warned global peace would be endangered if Russian President Vladimir Putin were allowed to brazenly seize another sovereign country. At the same time, analysts have warned that if he faced no option but defeat in that bid, the outcome could prove to be even more dangerous — a so-called “cornered Putin.” Ukrainian successes on the battlefield have not only pushed Russian troops back but now have pushed Putin further

The Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Mr Daniel Botwe, has said the implementation of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) project will complement Ghana’s pro-poor policies. Cross section of Participants According to him, it would reduce inequality, foster economic growth and create the needed jobs to empower the youth … The post Ghana,

Queen Elizabeth II‘s final resting place at the King George VI Memorial Chapel has been marked with a new ledger stone, Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday. The stone is made of Belgian black marble with brass letter inlays to match the previous ledger, and it now sits within St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. The ledger stone now includes the dates of birth and death for George VI, Elizabeth, Elizabeth II, and her husband Philip, who died at age 99 in April 2021. The memorial

Ghana and the United State of America have agreed to collaborate to promote Tourism, Arts and Culture among the two Countries. This was the outcome of a meeting held in Accra on Friday between the Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, and the US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer. As … The post Ghana, US  vow to collaborate to promote

The Ejisu Divisional Police Command is investigating 48 foreigners arrested in two separate operations in connection with alleged terrorism and other fraudulent acts. Of the number,21 of the suspects were arrested last Thursday, while 27 were also arrested on Saturday evening. The arrest followed about three months of monitoring by the community members in the … The post Protecting

The People’s National Convention (PNC) is urging government to revive the death penalty punishment which has been in the country’s laws but not applied in more than 30 years. The PNC says the law must be applied on ritual murderers. “The PNC believes that the only way to stop these ritual murders is for the […]