Flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama says adopting a 24-hour economic model will diversify our economy and empower Ghana’s workforce. According to him, a central element of his vision for Ghana’s recovery is the implementation of a 24-hour economy. “This initiative is designed to generate sustainable, decent job opportunities and promote […] The post May
The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, has urged civil servants to remain vigilant in light of digital threats amidst the country’s ongoing digital transformation. While acknowledging the government’s efforts in implementing various digital initiatives over the years, Dr. Antwi-Boasiako cautioned about potential threats if not managed effectively. Speaking at a public […] The post Beware
President Bola Tinubu has secured a $600m investment from Danish shipping and logistics firm A.P Moller-Maersk, the presidency said on Sunday. The deal is to help in expanding port infrastructure to accommodate more container shipping services in Nigerian ports. Chairman of A.P Moller-Maersk, Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla, disclosed the decision during a meeting with President Tinubu on […] The post Tinubu
Conversations around sustainability has emerged as one of the critical concerns for organizations across the world in the current global context. Consequently, the notion of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) has become prominent as a strategic tool for organizations to connect their objectives with environmental goals in the face of urgent ecological concerns. The term […] The post Embracing
Professor Lord Mensah, an Economist and Senior lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), says the 24-hour economy proposed policy by the flag bearer of National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama is currently the most appropriate economic policy proposal considering the state of the Ghanaian economy. John Mahama has assured that the […] The post Mahama’s
Some supporters of Movement for Change who have defected to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are calling on the electorates to vote for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to become the next president of the country. The group led by Kofi Adjei, at a press conference, said the flag bearer of the opposition NDC has nothing to […] The post Hundreds of Alan’s supporters return to NPP appeared first on Starr
How can humanity raise awareness of the invaluable contribution of trees to society? 23-year-old Abdul Hakim Awal jumps on the Guinness World Record fever that has engulfed Ghana since December 2023, to hug a tree for 48 hours. “We know how trees, an essential resource on which the entire human race depends are becoming scarce […] The post Ghanaian attempts longest time to hug a tree appeared
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has extended its gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, for his personal intervention in addressing the recent robbery incident targeting students and lecturers on the Odumase-Badu road near Sunyani in the Bono Region. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, 16th April 2024, […] The post Your
Amma Prempeh, a film maker, has made Ghana proud as she engaged in three historic meetings in Washington DC on Wednesday April 17, 2024 with H.E Ambassador Hajia Alima Mahama, Ghana’s Ambassador to the US, Congresswoman Barbara Lee and students of Howard University, during the meetings. Ghana’s first Kente Culture Story Documentary Film, produced, directed and funded by […] The post Amma Prempeh
The car hummed softly as we navigated the familiar streets of Accra, the engine’s rhythmic purr serving as a backdrop to the heavy silence that hung between us. My passenger, a young boy, and one of my favourite nephews, slouched in the back seat, stared out the window with a distant look in his eyes, […] The post Dede Drives the Discourse:
Shirley Naana Ampem, the Eastern Regional Women’s Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that Ghanaian women will be one of the major beneficiaries of John Dramani Mahama’s proposed 24-hour economy policy. According to her, the policy could significantly boost economic opportunities for women, particularly in the night market economy and key industries […] The post Ghanaian
The Assembly member for the Atwedie electoral area in the Asante Akyem South Municipality, Patrick Karikari Antwi, has expressed deep concern over the recent surge in robberies along the Atwedie Highway. He is thus calling for immediate action from law enforcement agencies to address this alarming situation. In a press statement issued by Mr. Karikari, […] The post Assembly
By Rosemary MBABAZI Sunday April 7, 2024, marked the beginning of the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. It is a period to remember the lives of more than one million people who were brutally killed during a 100-day period from April to mid-July 1994. This period of remembrance called “Kwibuka”, meaning […] The post By
The Ghana Police Service has arrested one person and pursuing three (3) others in a robbery incident on the Juaso-Nkawkaw highway. Police patrol teams on the Highway responded to the robbery incident at about 0100hrs on Sunday 7th April 2024 and arrested one person. No one was injured. There is currently an intelligence-led Police operation […] The post Highway robbery:
A private legal practitioner and a lecturer at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) Law School, Albert Quashigah, has stated that Article 14 of the Children’s Act 1998 (ACT 560) cannot be applied to the Nungua child marriage between the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo and Naa Okromo. The GaDangbe Traditional Council, after receiving several backlash from […] The post Nungua
The Ghana Police Service has taken swift action following a robbery incident on the Juaso-Nkawkaw highway, resulting in the arrest of one individual, with efforts underway to apprehend three other suspects. Patrol teams promptly responded to the robbery, which occurred around 0100hrs on Sunday, April 7th, 2024. As a result of the quick intervention of […] The post One arrested
Nana Appiah Sarfo Kantanka, the Chief of Akropong in the Ashanti region, has been restrained from undertaking any form of activities or any development on a disputed land until the final determination of the case pending before it. The Mankranso District Magistrate Court, in granting an application by the plaintiffs, also restrained the defendants, their […] The post Dispute over
By Mansa NETTEY The third month of every year, March has become a canvas on which the pertinent issues of women empowerment and inclusion are laid bare and deliberated upon. There’s a flurry of initiatives aimed at investing in women and inspiring inclusion whiles the achievements of those who have accomplished impressive feats are heralded […] The post Investing
By Samuel SAM The need to inspire and empower more successful women entrepreneurs to drive socio-economic development was highlighted at the GNCCI-GIZ Women Conference held in Tamale under the theme ‘Making AfCFTA Work through a Deliberate Inclusion of Women Entrepreneurs’. At the event, Hamidu Hamza Saana, the Northern Regional Director of the Ministry of Trade […] The post
The just-ended Africa Cup of Nations lived up to the hype for many stakeholders, including Ghana’s Juliet Bawuah. The well-respected Juliet was recruited by the continental governing body, Confederation of African Football (CAF), to perform Venue Editor duties. And, just as she has done in previous engagements, this, too, she rose to the occasion – […] The post Juliet
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