The Social Security and National Investment Trust (SSNIT) has justified its sale of 60 per cent of its shares in six hotels to a private investor, saying the move is the only option to resuscitate the hotels and help maximise their profitability. The hotels include the Labadi Beach Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Resort, Elmina … The post SSNIT
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has admonished candidates of the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to eschew examination malpractices In a message to the candidates posted on his Facebook page on the eve of the examination, he said they should uphold honesty and integrity as these values would serve them well throughout their lives. … The post 2024
A four-day International Educators Summit for stakeholders to delve into challenges confronting education, and to explore new technological grounds to improve the quality of education is underway in Accra. It is being organised by the Ghana Chapter of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) on the theme; ‘Reimagining Education for the Future We … The post International
There is the need for collective action on the implementation of cross-border mobile money interoperability to accelerate business and trade across the continent, Judith Adumua-Bossman, Mobile Financial Services Manager, Telecel Ghana, has said. Speaking on the readiness of telcos for cross-border interoperability at the Africa Prosperity Network’s Symposium on ‘Scaling Up Interoperability: Using Mobile Money … The post Take
Former President, John Dramani Mahama, says if re-elected, his government would increase funding and resources for lesser-known sports. Former President Mahama, who is also the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s flagbearer for the 2024 elections, made the statement during a media briefing at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Sunday. During the media encounter, former President … The post Mahama
Promasidor Ghana (PGH), a pacesetter in Ghana’s food manufacturing space, has received the latest version of Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 in line with its goal of enhancing food safety practices and Sustainable Development Goals. PGH, thus,becomes Ghana’s first Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) to attain FSSC V6 in Ghana. FSSC 22000 is a globally … The post Promasidor
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has promoted staff of the service that represented Ghana in the last Africa Games in armwrestling. This was in fulfilment of a promise made by the Comptroller-General of the Service, Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi, when the successful pullers called on him to present the medals to him. The captain of … The post GIS promotes 2 pullers for Africa Games exploits
The Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Maher Kheir, has called on communication professionals to use communication as a tool to drive the country’s socio-economic development. He said by drawing the attention of duty bearers to critical needs of the society in a dispassionate manner, sustainable development challenges such as unemployment, poverty, and inequality would be … The post Association
The Dean of the School of Public Health (SPH) of the University of Ghana (UG), Professor Kwasi Torpey, has urged the government to be strategic in dealing with the triple burden of diseases currently plaguing the country. They include the challenge of communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and emerging infectious diseases, posing significant strain on … The post Be
THE United Nations Assistant Secretary General and Director for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Africa, Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa, has charged African youth to develop innovative solutions to address developmental challenges that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seek to tackle. Ms Eziakonwa disclosed this during a Town Hall meeting with some key ecosystem players and … The post African
A group calling itself ‘Concerned Comrades of the Convention People’s Party (CPP)’ has described the formation of an Independent Committee (IC) to oversee their national congress and election of flagbearer for the 2024 general election as unconstitutional. The IC did not receive approval from the Central Committee, which comprised all 16 regional chairmen, constituency chairmen, … The post CPP
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated the United Kingdom (UK)’s Labour Party on its recent electoral successes, and asserted Ghana’s commitment to work closely with the incoming government. The country, he said, was conscious of the longstanding and fruitful relations with the UK, and, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, that … The post President
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) is advocating a standardised procedure for correction of errors in election results as a proactive measure to prevent confusion at polling stations and collation centers. This, according to the center, is the way to go as we strive to improve the electoral process in our quest for credible … The post CDD
Former President John Dramani Mahama has stated that if he is re-elected in this year’s elections, his administration will reinvigorate the constitutional review process. A key focus of this review, he mentioned, would involve addressing the number of justices on the Supreme Court. During a media engagement in Accra on Sunday, Mr Mahama mentioned his … The post I’ll revive
Marilia (not real name), a teenage girl, was rescued from her intended marriage by the Boys Club of her community, which is one of the strongest men’s advocacy networks in her area and parts of the Upper East Region of Ghana. For the young girl at 17, she is still looking for help to find … The post Crux of a teen’s aborted marriage appeared first on Ghanaian
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has expressed worry about an increase in new COVID-19 infections among the Ghanaian populace. Immediately COVID-19 emerged in the country in March 2020, the GHS, in collaboration with its partners like the World Health Organisation (WHO), did not rest in finding antidote to the pandemic. Thus in Ghana, the GHS … The post Patronise vaccination to contain new
Four individuals lost their lives and 11 others sustained severe injuries in a tragic accident at Suame-Maakro in Kumasi. The incident occurred early yesterday morning when a cargo vehicle heading to Burkina Faso collided with an urban bus. Two of the victims passed away immediately, while the other two were pronounced dead upon arrival at … The post 6 die in separate accidents in Ashanti Region
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