Ceremonies have been taking place across the world to mark the most important festival in the Christian calendar – Easter. Jesus was resurrected on Easter Sunday, the Bible says, days after dying on the cross on Good Friday. It is traditional for many to attend services on Saturday evenings. A day after pulling out of […] The post In pictures: Easter celebrated around the
The North East Regional Health Director, Dr. Ibrahim Baba Abubakar, has disclosed some challenges bedevilling health care delivery in the region. He revealed this during the annual health performance review meeting in Nalerigu, stating that poor road networks and inadequate staff redistribution have heavily impacted the region’s health sector. Dr Abubakar explained that the area’s […] The post North
Former Energy Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah is calling for a thorough audit of the GH¢10 billion generated from the Energy Sector Levy (ESLA). The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament alleges mismanagement of the funds by the Finance Ministry. He argues that this mismanagement has led to crippling debt within the energy sector, exacerbating recent […] The post Minority
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department MTTD of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five drivers at Bunso junction on the Accra Kumasi Highway for driving without a license. According to the NRSA, about 60 per cent of road crashes recorded in the country are as […] The post Road
Juliana Addo-Yobo, the director responsible for volunteers at the 13th African Games, has assured that the Ministry of Sports is actively working to resolve the issue of unpaid volunteers for the event. Volunteers expressed agitation on Tuesday over the alleged failure of authorities to fulfill promises of compensation made before the competition. They claim they […] The post African
Dr Kwaku Ofosu Asare, chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the recently concluded 2023 African Games, has conceded that Ghana could have better prepared its athletes for the competition, potentially leading to even greater success in the medal tally. Despite Ghana’s commendable achievement of securing 68 medals at the games, including 19 gold, 29 […] The post African
A colorful ceremony was held on March 23 to bring the 13th African Games to a befitting end. It had been three weeks of drama, cheers, and new records broken as Ghanaians and other Africans witnessed back-to-back showdowns in Accra and Cape Coast. About 5000 athletes from 50 countries competed in 29 disciplines; a record […] The post 2023 African Games: Key takeaways from 13th edition
When the announcement of Ghana hosting the African Games hit the airwaves, there were many questions. The major one was “Can Ghana do it?” and so it began. The opening ceremony was colourful, a rich cocktail of Ghana’s heritage and pride. Ghana had opened its doors and welcomed 5000 athletes who had come to compete […] The post From setbacks to success: 2023 African Games
Guinness World Record Contender for the longest speech by an individual, Adu Sarfowah has urged Ghanaians who wish to embark on record attempts to carry on. The post There is nothing wrong with the ‘thons’ happening – Adu Sarfowah first appeared on 3News.
Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DR) are critical components of an organization’s overall resilience and risk management strategy. They play essential roles in ensuring an organization’s ability to continue its operations during and after disruptions, whether they are caused by natural disasters, cybersecurity incidents, or other unforeseen events. In this piece, I […] The post
By Emmanuel ACQUAH-SAM (Ph.D.) I write this article about a national cathedral for the God of Heaven and Earth with deep solemnity and humility. Since President Nana Akufo-Addo Danquah announced his intention to build it, the cathedral has been the subject of sacrilegious discussions domestically and internationally. For many, the point of contention has been […] The post The
At the tender age of 15, Phildaus Bukari Kyere is already an African games medalist which he won in the 13th edition of the prestigious games hosted by Ghana. It all started for Phildaus when she scouted during a tour by the Ghana Armwrestling Federation during her days at Kweikuma M.A JHS in 2023. The […] The post 15-year old Phildaus living dream life after African
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians that the facilities built for the 13th African Games will be well maintained. He says the Borteyman Sports Complex, in particular, will serve as the nucleus of facilities for a new university to be dedicated to sports development, the University for Sports Development. President Akufo-Addo was speaking […] The post Akufo-Addo:
Action Chapel International will host its 2024 Easter Convention from Wednesday, March 27 to April 1, 2024, at the Prayer Cathedral on Spintex Road, Accra. The six-day event on the theme “Open Doors” has Bishop Michael Pitts from the USA, as the Special Guest, together with a powerful team from the Prayer Cathedral. The event, […] The post Action
Archbishop Duncan Williams Africa’s premier Christian lifestyle television and film network, Dominion TV, has chalked new success in the entertainment industry with the Netflix premiere of its movie, ‘A Read More... The post ‘A Taste of Sin’ Premieres On Netflix appeared
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has commended the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for the frontal role it continues to play in the implementation of various policies and initiatives by the Ministry. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah yesterday, Jinapor touted the […] The post Jinapor lauds GAF for
The president of the African Hockey Federation, Mr Seif Ahmed, has refuted claims by the South African Hockey Federation that the hockey pitch being used for the African Games is substandard. According to Mr. Seif, the pitch meets international standards. He stated that pictures circulated by the South Africans were taken before the pitch installation […] The post African Games hockey pitch
Ghana has made a remarkable performance at the 2023 Africa Games, surpassing the total number of medals won in the previous two editions combined. With a haul of 46 medals, Ghana has already exceeded the 32 medals won in Rabat 2019 and Brazzaville 2015. The majority of Ghana’s medals have come from arm wrestling, with […] The post African Games: Ghana’s Arm Wrestlers lead
Team Ghana exhibited remarkable strength and technical prowess in armwrestling, securing an impressive total of 21 medals at the 2023 African Games. On the opening day of the arm wrestling competition, Ghana clinched an outstanding haul of 4 gold, 10 silver, and 7 bronze medals, showcasing their dominance in the sport and igniting hopes for […] The post African Games: Ghana
Award-winning artist, Sharon Dede Padiki has commenced her painting marathon seeking to break the Guinness World Record for the longest painting by an individual. The post Guinness World Record : Artist Sharon Padiki embarks on 168-hour painting marathon first appeared on 3News.
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