Pope Francis has allowed priests to bless same-sex couples, a significant advance for LGBT people in the Roman Catholic Church. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church said priests should be permitted to bless same-sex and “irregular” couples, under certain circumstances. But the Vatican said blessings should not be part of regular Church rituals or … The post Pope says priests
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has secured a third term as leader of the Middle East’s most populous nation, officials said, after the counting of votes in the election held between December 10 and 12 was finalised. Sisi won 89.6 percent of the vote, the National Elections Authority said on Monday. Turnout reached an “unprecedented” […] The post President el-Sisi declared
Kenya and the European Union have signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa. The agreement signed on Monday is the first broad trade deal between the EU and an African nation since 2016 and follows a spending spree by […] The post EU, Kenya sign landmark trade deal appeared first on The
Iraqis voted Monday in the first provincial council elections held in a decade, which were expected to strengthen the dominance of pro-Iranian Shiite Muslim groups. The vote comes at a time of widespread political apathy and disillusionment in the oil-rich country of 43 million that is still recovering from years of war and plagued by […] The post Iraqis vote in first provincial elections
Chileans have rejected a new constitution proposed by conservative delegates that would have affected laws in areas including abortion access, the ability to strike and rights for indigenous people. The new charter would have replaced the current one written during the military regime of Gen Augustine Pinochet. In a referendum on Sunday, the draft was […] The post Chile voters reject new conservative
Two government officials through their respective social media platforms announced the commencement of work on the 30 km Kasoa-Winneba Junction Road and that of Adenta-Dodowa, which is 22km. Per the publications, the two roads will be dualised to help ease traffic and bring comfort to the commuters. The Chronicle congratulates the government for raising funds […] The post Editorial:
In a night of glitz and glamour, Villa Monticello, the luxury boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Accra, walked away with two prestigious accolades at the 2023 World Travel Awards (WTA) recently held in Dubai. The World Travel Awards, often referred to as the “Oscars of the Travel Industry,” have been acknowledging excellence in […] The post Villa
Police in Mexico say 12 people were killed and another 11 injured when gunmen stormed a venue at which a group of young people had gathered for a pre-Christmas religious celebration. The attack happened in the early hours of Sunday local time in Salvatierra, a town in central Guanajuato state. The local mayor said that […] The post Mexican gunmen kill 12 in Christmas celebration appeared first
As the world celebrates World Migrant Day, the Bono Regional Migration Information Centre of the Ghana Immigration Service has taken its sensitization on the negative impact of irregular migration to the streets of Sunyani. The celebration aims to highlight the challenges migrants face. The Bono Region continues to lead in terms of irregular migration to […] The post Bono
At least 110 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes in northern Gaza’s Jabalia area, the Hamas-run health ministry says, as fighting continues across the Palestinian territory. Fifty people were reportedly killed and dozens trapped under rubble when three homes in Jabalia refugee camp were hit. Videos showed the bodies of small children lined … The post Gaza health ministry
A scene during one of the training sessions of Ped Intensive Care Nursing Global Heart Care-PASCaTS has held three capacity building programmes for nurses in pediatric intensive care nursing, and pediatric Read More... The post Global
Two government officials through their respective social media platforms announced the commencement of work on the 30 km Kasoa-Winneba Junction Road and that of Adenta-Dodowa, which is 22km. Per the publications, the two roads will be dualised to help ease traffic and bring comfort to the commuters. The Chronicle congratulates the government for raising funds […] The post Editorial:
Just a week after a devastating fire ravaged the French Line section of the Kumasi Central Market, another inferno has struck has destroyed over 70 shops at the Race Course market. The blaze, which started at around 7 am on Monday, primarily consumed metal container shops selling local spices, cowhide, and second-hand clothing. The Ghana […] The post Kumasi: Fire guts over
The Ranking Member on the Health Committee of Parliament, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that 91 out of the 307 ambulances imported and commissioned by the Nana Akufo-Addo in 2020 are not operational. According to him, whereas about 79 have completely broken down, 12 others have been involved in accidents and are thus not in […] The post 91 out of 307
In a landmark agreement at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), nations worldwide committed to a decisive reduction in fossil fuel consumption – aiming to combat climate change. For Ghana, a nation endowed with diverse natural resources and a chronically challenged economy, the implications of this deal are multifaceted; carrying both challenges and opportunities […] The post
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has once again defended the controversial Ghana-Barari Lithium deal, assuring Ghanaians that the government meticulously considered all options before choosing the current path. Speaking on Point of View on Citi TV, Mr Jinapor emphasized that the chosen option addresses concerns about green minerals while remaining […] The post Lithium
Zipline, an aerial delivery service provider, has expanded its operations with the introduction of animal health in partnership with Piper Pretty – a piggery located in Atwima Nwabiagya North of the Ashanti Region. The partnership will see Zipline deliver swine semen from their outlets to farmers across the country to help boost animal productivity. Piper […] The post Zipline
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club came close to breaking a three-game winless streak but conceded a late equalizer in a disappointing manner, missing the opportunity to secure three points. The Rainbow Club ended with a 1-1 draw against Nations FC at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex after securing a 1-0 lead in the […] The post Hearts
The Member of Parliament for Wa Central, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has endorsed calls for due diligence supported by legislation to regulate Ghana’s lithium deal with Barari DV Ghana Ltd, a subsidiary of Atlantic Lithium Limited. In an interview with Selorm Adonoo on The Big Issue on Citi TV, the NDC MP criticized the government’s defense […] The post Parliament
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has pledged substantial support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the coming year. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Finance and Operations at the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Samuel Dentu, indicated that the Association is committed to driving the continuous development of Made-in-Ghana products and services […] The post GEPA
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