President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says August 4 is the most appropriate day that signified the appreciation of the nation for the collective efforts of the forefathers towards the founding of Ghana. He argued that the General of the American War of Independence from British colonial rule and first President of the United States of … The post August

African Governors at the end of a two-day meeting have committed to pursuing appropriate macroeconomic frameworks, policies and reforms that support a conducive environment for private investment, women empowerment and inclusive sustainable growth. They called on the Bretton Woods Institutions (BWIs) to support reforms and investments to foster private sector development and facilitate entrepreneurship and … The post African

Ten people were sentenced to prison for human trafficking offences in 2018, statistics from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection reveal. The convicts are currently serving between five and seven years jail terms. In addition, 14 people were fined for child exploitation and related offences, Mrs Freda Prempeh, the Deputy Minister of Gender, … The post More

Ahead of Founders’ Day, YFM, Ghana’s urban radio station on Saturday paraded  Medikal, Pappy Kojo, Wendy Shay, Kelvyn Boy, Fameye, Flowking Stone among others before a mammoth crowd at the West Hills Mall for the Area Codes Jam. A statement from Global Media Alliance, co-organisers of the Jam to the Ghana News Agency explained that … The post Medikal,

The Volta Regional branch of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) would embark on an industrial action should the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the State Insurance Company (SIC) fail to stop the “illegal deduction” from members’ salary by August ending. Mr Ayuba Aguda, Volta Regional Vice Chairman, GNAT, at a press conference in … The post Volta

Mr  Kingsley Aboagye Gyedu, the Western North Regional Minister has given scratch cards to more than seven hundred students from various communities in the Bibiani Municipality, who completed their  West African Senior School Certificate Examination(WASSCE), this year  to check their results. The beneficiary communities were; Bibiani, Awaso, Anhwiaso, Chirano and Sefwi Bekwai, all in the … The post Bibiani

A total of nine farmer cooperatives in the Upper West Region have received assorted equipment and logistics to help improve their livelihoods. The equipment including motor king tricycles, beehive, grinding mill and other materials were presented to the nine cooperatives with a membership of about 200 farmers, to support their line of activities. The gesture … The post Nine

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Zambia has paid a visit to exhibitors at the ongoing 93rd Zambia International Trade Fair to encourage and wish them well. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency after a tour of the Ghana exhibition stands to interact with participants, Madam Margaret Akua Prah, said the high turnout of the Ghanaian exhibitors … The post Ghana’s

The Deputy General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers(GNAT) in-charge of professional development, Ms Gifty Apanbil has called for the rethinking of the policy of agriculture education in the country. She explained that, even though Ghana has comparative advantage in agriculture in the world economy, the study of agricultural science in the basic … The post GNAT

Professor David Millar, President of the Millar Open University, has called on government and other stakeholders to strategically invest in grass production to green the environment and boost the economic fortunes of the country. He said grasses are multipurpose natural resources that could help curb desertification, land degradation, and other environmentally related issues. Additionally he … The post Invest

Professor Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa, Acting President, Ghana Technology University College (GTUC) has appealed to the government to expedite action on the the GTUC bill. He said this would enable the his institution become a full-fledged public university and have the autonomy to issue its own certificates. Prof Afoakwa made the appeal during the 23rd Congregation … The post Prof

First Lady Mrs. Rebecca Odakor Akufo Addo has been enstooled as the Development Queen Mother of Ada Traditional Area with the stool name, Naana Ode Opeor Kabukie I at the 82nd anniversary celebration of Ada Asafotufiami festival. The First Lady who was the special Guest of Honour applauded the chiefs and people of Ada Traditional … The post First Lady enstooled

Mrs Patricia Ursula Dwira, the Proprietress of Barnes Memorial Institute, has appealed to government, to extend support towards training of students in private schools under the Free Senior High School policy to ensure holistic education. She said private schools over the years, had contributed immensely towards to ensuring quality education in the country and it … The post Government