Mr Fiifi Kwetey, Minister of State in-charge of Finance and Allied Institutions on Wednesday condemned the one-time health insurance premium which was trumpeted by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the 2008 general elections. He said, “Nowhere in the world has such a policy been implemented. I told the late President John Evans Attah Mills […]

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has expressed concern about how doctors have been criminalized in the media by some individuals including ministers of state after the missing stillborn baby at KATH. A statement signed by the General Secretary, Dr Frank Serebour said the GMA would not sit aloof for any doctor to be used as […]

The second day of the debate on the President’s State of the Nation Address yesterday came to a temporary halt when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Dr. Mark Assibey-Yeboah, in his contribution, said President John Mahama was completely frustrated with the management of the economy when he delivered his […]

The 2012 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Akufo-Addo says  the President’s decision to implement the free Senior High School (SHS) education in 2015 is good news for Ghanaians and should be welcomed by all. In an interview with an Accra based Oman FM, Nana Addo said if the President and his National […]

President John Dramani Mahama has proposed that everyday should be made a ‘Made-in-Ghana’ day in an attempt to transform the society and the economy. Speaking at the 57th Independence Day celebrations in Accra, the president lauded the Kufuor-led administration for initiating the practice of putting on traditional wear on Fridays and reiterated the need for […]

Former President, John Agyekum Kufuor has urged Ghanaians stop treating each other as enemies. The former President was speaking to Joy News after Thursday’s Independence Day anniversary celebrations in Accra. Today marks 57 years since the country won independence from its British colonial masters. According to the former president e, the country needs its citizens […]

THROWN OUT! Gabriel Barimma The embattled District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ahafo Ano South in the Ashanti Region, Gabriel Barima, has been sacked from office, a day after granting media interview and asserting that he had no remorse over his storming out of a public function. A terse statement signed by the Executive Secretary to […]

Fifty seven years ago, the Union Jack was lowered amid pomp and pageantry. The freshly minted flag as it were of the new nation replaced the old order, fluttering in the wind of change blowing across the country. Excited citizens of the nascent nation looked into the future with hope and questionable elation as nationalist […]

Reuben Yartey Reuben Yartey, the 39-year-old man who had sex with his 15-year-old daughter was yesterday handed 25 years’ imprisonment with hard labour by an Accra Circuit Court. The convict was facing two counts of having unlawful carnal knowledge of his daughter and defilement of a female child under 16 years old contrary to section […]

Akuaku after his resuscitation in court  yesterday DRAMA unfolded in an Accra Circuit Court yesterday when a suspected fraudster, Jonas Akuaku Anthony, accused of defrauding one Ahmed Harif Abdul of GH¢235,000 by false pretences, collapsed in the dock. The suspect and three others, Owusu Patakari-Yeboah, Evans Sammy and Alagba, a Nigerian, are said to have […]

Nana Ofori Owusu Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom’s Progressive People’s Party (PPP) yesterday took time to dissect the recent State of the Nation Address presented to Parliament by President John Dramani Mahama, describing it as a “hollow and empty propaganda piece.” At a press conference held at the party’s Asylum Down headquarters in Accra yesterday, PPP’s […]

Abuga Pele and Phillip Akpeena Assibit There was a hot argument over whether the National Youth Employment Programme (NYEP) had an exit plan when the infamous Ghana Youth Employment and Entrepreneurial Development Agency (GYEEDA) case resumed yesterday. Raymond Bagnabu, counsel for Phillip Akpeena Assibit and Nuru Hamidan, the first Prosecution Witness (PW1) had series of […]

Abigail Boateng The family of a 24-year-old pregnant lady at Laterbiokorshie, a suburb of Accra is accusing authorities of the Korle-Bu Poly Clinic of negligence, causing her death. Abigail Boateng was almost three months pregnant when she died at the Polyclinic, last Sunday. Her sister, Jessica Boateng, claimed the doctor and nurses on duty at […]

Dignitaries at the event listening to a presentation The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) together with the government of Ghana has commenced a three day international conference to review the current state of integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) implementation and draw out priorities, lessons and gaps for improving child and maternal health. The iCCM Evidence […]

1. Oats: It doesn’t only taste great but also reduces your hunger. Oats contains fiber which helps and stabilizes the levels of cholesterol. 2. Eggs: Eggs are the rich sources of proteins and low in calories. Eggs help us to build the muscles and develop good cholesterol. 3. Apples: Apples are enriched with powerful antioxidants […]

Okyeame Kwame One of Ghana’s reigning hiplife artistes, Okyeame Kwame, has urged Ghanaian musicians and other stakeholders in the music industry to explore digital avenues to boost the sale of their works on both local and international music markets. Speaking to BEATWAVES in an interview, Okyeame who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of […]

Anas Aremeyaw Anas The famous Ghanaian investigative reporter, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has been chosen to be part of ‘The Second Coming of Nkrumah’ which will be staged at the National Theatre, this evening March 6. The  ‘Second Coming of Nkrumah’ is a play written and directed by Latif Abubakar of Globe Production, which seeks to […]

Jackie Appiah The highly-anticipated Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), which is being held in association with MultiChoice, will present awards to the best and brightest of the African film and Television industry on Saturday, March 8 at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria. The AMVCA was created to acknowledge and celebrate the […]

Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah Youth and Sports Minister Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah has stated that the plans of those who wish him evil will come to naught. He also hinted that he would quit politics even if President John Mahama retains power in 2016. The Minister had come under verbal attacks following Ghana’s proposed $20 million budget for the […]