Fidelity Bank, the largest privately-owned indigenous bank, recently had the opportunity to host a team of students from Harvard Business School in Accra for one week as part of a required course called the FIELD Global Immersion. The bank was one of 157 FIELD Global Immersion Project Partners spanning 16 cities across 16 countries. Together […] The post Fidelity
Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, distinguished academic and vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been honoured with a traditional leadership title for her immense developmental contribution. The honorary title of Pognaa Piirima, Dagaare for “Mother of the Rocks’, was bestowed on her by the Sankana Traditional Council as part of activities celebrating the […] The post Prof.
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The third accused person in the ongoing ambulance case has admitted not submitting the entirety of the WhatsApp conversation between himself and Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame to the court. Lawyers of Ato Forson while cross-examining Richard Jakpa tendered through him, evidence of WhatsApp and audio conversations between Richard Jakpa and Godfred Dame. Under cross-examination […] The post Ambulance
The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Asiamah Amoako has summoned the Interior Minister, Henry Quartey, to appear before the House on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, to brief lawmakers on the recent killing of private security officers in parts of the country. This follows the killing of two private security men at their duty posts […] The post Parliament summons Interior
The Ada Outreach Network (AON), a philanthropic entity established by some Ada Senior High School (SHS) alumni, has donated 20 computers and a collection of essential textbooks in Mathematics and Integrated Science to the school. These resources are anticipated to greatly improve the school’s ICT capabilities, offering students vital exposure to contemporary educational tools and […] The post Ada
In a move to transform Ghana’s energy sector, the Government of Ghana has signed a US$12 billionagreement with TCP-UIC Consortium which comprises Touchstone Capital Group Holdings Ltd., UIC Energy Ghana Ltd., China Wuhan Engineering Co. Ltd., and China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Co. Ltd for the development of the first phase of the Petroleum Hub […] The post Government
A Film producer, Danny Damah, has called for the establishment of more cinemas and theatres in Ghana to enhance the creative art sector and generate more economic opportunities. Speaking at the Creative Entrepreneurship Roundtable of the Citi Business Festival on Channel One TV on Tuesday, Mr Damah emphasised the need for Ghana to expand its […] The post Ghana
Renowned poet and Secretary of the National Folklore Board, Nana Asaase, has highlighted the pivotal role of consistency in the development and expansion of Ghana’s creative sector. He underscored that steadfast dedication would establish Ghana’s distinct presence on the international creative stage. Speaking at the Creative Entrepreneurship Roundtable of the Citi Business Festival on Channel […] The post Consistency
President Joe Biden is set to announce a new policy that would protect hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of US citizens from deportation, according to administration officials. The issue of immigration has proven an election-year headache for Mr Biden, who recently issued a sweeping executive action to curb record migrant arrivals at the US-Mexico […] The post Biden
The Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, has urged African countries to unite and build a more robust public transport system to facilitate smooth operations to reduce the burden placed on commuters by transport operators. He said the lack of adequate public transportation systems is a pressing issue plaguing the transport sector in Africa, attributing […] The post Africa
During the 1970s, the Pop Chain competitions in Accra were a major entertainment event featuring schoolboy bands playing Afro-rock and highlife; the ‘boybands’ also covered African American music whose influence was palpable in the array of musical styles in the form of R&B, soul, funk. It must have been 1975 or 1976, and I remember […] The post My Brother’s Brother:
The Interior Ministry has warned all Private Security Organisations to desist from using unauthorised uniforms. Failure to comply will result in arrests and legal consequences. In a statement dated Tuesday, June 18, 2024, the Ministry emphasised, “The Ministry of the Interior wishes to caution all Private Security Organisations using unauthorised uniforms to desist from that […] The post Interior
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has submitted a formal petition to the government, demanding an immediate halt to the sale of four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel owned by the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Bryan Acheampong. The petition […] The post Hands
The Creative Arts Agency says there are vast opportunities in the creative arts sector the country could tap into to make gains. During the Citi Business Festival’s Creative Entrepreneurship Roundtable on Tuesday, themed “Harnessing the Creative Economy for Development,” the Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Creative Arts Agency, Frank Kwabena Owusu highlighted […] The post Vast
Rt. Hon. Lord Paul Boateng of the UK House of Lords has painted a stark picture of the severe food insecurity affecting millions globally. According to him, many companies across the globe have recorded lower incomes than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the 2024 Annual Leadership Lecture held at the Kofi Ohene-Konadu Auditorium of […] The post 309m people
Academic activities across colleges of education have come to a halt as the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has defied directives by the Fair Wages and Salary Commission (FWSC) to call off its strike and resume work. This strike has led to a complete cessation of academic and administrative functions, leaving the […] The post Colleges
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has appealed to the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) to cancel its nationwide strike, which began on June 17, 2024, and return to the negotiation table. The strike, which was announced by MELPWU, was prompted by the lack of Conditions of Service for its members, despite nearly two years […] The post Call
Fear has gripped the Wa community following the gruesome killing of two private security men in the town. The two private security men were killed at their duty posts in separate attacks at the Wa East office of the Ghana Education Service and the Wa Model Junior High School. Citi FM’s Upper West regional correspondent, […] The post Murder of two security men leaves
The Ghana Police Service has commenced an investigation into the deaths of two individuals in the Wa Municipality, which occurred today, June 18, 2024. The Police, in a social media post [X], explained that the two separate incidents took place at the Wa East Education Service office and the Wa Model JHS School. While details […] The post Police investigate death of two persons
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