The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), says it is ready to offer Francisca Lamini admission to its medical school. Ms Lamini, a student of the Keta Senior High Technical School (KETASCO), became the first female contestant to make it to the finals of the National Mathematics and Science Quiz (NMSQ). UHAS is willing … The post University
Government has released funds for the completion of the first phase of rehabilitation works at the Sunyani Airport, contractors working on the facility confirmed on Monday. Mr Frederick Asuamah Yeboah, the Project Engineer, Resources Access Limited (RAL), assured that rehabilitation of the Airport would be completed by the end of January 2020 to pave way … The post Government
Reverend Dr Mark Nii Lamptey, Mfantseman Constituency Anti-Corruption Campaigner, has underscored the need for the government to fully resource Institutions responsible for combating corruption and also allow them to work without interference. ‘Corruption is costing Ghana’s economy GH¢13.5 billion annually as reported by the UNDP and also cost the global economy $3.6 billion summing up … The post Anti-corruption
The decline in fuel prices at the local pumps could be short-lived as global oil prices begin to record some gains since last week, analysts have projected. As of Saturday, 11th December, 2021, the Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) benchmarks had recorded about eight per cent gains within the week, their first weekly gain … The post Drop in
A total of 3000 start-ups from 13 African countries, including Ghana are to benefit from financial and technical support to create decent and sustainable jobs in the sub-region. The initiative, which is under a programme called “Investissueurs and Partenaires (I&P) Acceleration in Sahel”, is looking at providing seed funding between $3,000 to $40,000 to entrepreneurs, … The post 3000
African entrepreneurs say the continent needs deliberate policy to draw its skilful youth into key productive sectors to create wealth and economic value towards Africa’s quick recovery from the pandemic. They said such policies must attract the youth into areas like agribusiness and tourism with technological and innovative ideas. This was said during a panel … The post Africa
A host of of dignitaries Sunday gathered at the Manhyia Palace to toast the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his sterling service to humanity as 20,000 commemorative gold coins were launched to honour him. Proceeds from the sale of the coins, which will be auctioned across the globe, will be used for the establishment … The post Otumfuo gold coins launched appeared first on
Pro-Governance Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for urgent reforms in Ghana’s local governance structure to be in line with modern democratic and good governance principles. They said with the changing dynamics of governance and the growing demand for improved democracy, local government reforms would help to well-position Ghana’s electoral system as well as serve … The post CSOs
Ghana has no issue presently with spillage, but equipment, personnel and inter-operability mechanisms among sector players place Ghana on a high pedestal for future crisis management. The Environmental Protection Agency says the many simulation exercises and observation of best practices around the globe give Ghana a proper stand to manage any oil spill issues. The … The post EPA
Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), has challenged universities across Africa to show strong commitment to offering solutions to the debilitating continental and global challenges. He said the higher education landscape would see further changes over the next decade, in response to global issues confronting humanity, which would … The post UCC
Some pupils in Basic Schools in Northern Ghana want to be given sexual reproductive health education (SRHE) because their parents are not able to discuss such issues with them. Some teachers, also in Northern Ghana, agree that SRHE should be taught at Basic Schools because some parents are not able to teach their children. These … The post Pupils,
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), through the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP), has rolled out mechanisms to address and eradicate corruption. Mr Richard Quayson, CHRAJ Deputy Commissioner, said: “Our efforts over the past seven years have focused mainly on putting in place systems that can seal the loopholes and the weaknesses … The post CHRAJ
Two persons who robbed an Uber driver of his techno mobile phone and cash of GH¢600 after pulling out a pistol and cutlass on him, have been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment each by an Adentan Circuit Court. The two robbers wept uncontrollably after sentence. The robbers are said to have also compelled the complainant, … The post Two brothers jailed 50 years
The COVID-19 vaccines have been scientifically proven to be safe, and the vaccination card is not a mark of “666”, the mark of the beast and sign of the end times, the Ghana Health Service said on Sunday. Some group of people hold the perception that the card represents the “666 mark of the beast” … The post Ghana Health Service says COVID-19
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) on Sunday restored electricity to residents of Yilo Krobo and Lower Manya Krobo after almost two weeks of light out. Residents shouted in joy as their electric light came on unexpectedly on Sunday at about 1630 hours. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, some natives and residents expressed joy … The post ECG restores electricity
The Ashaiman District Court has sentenced Samuel Tetteh, a 19-year-old unemployed, to 16 months imprisonment for unlawful entry, attempt to steal an Infinix mobile phone, and possession of dangerous tools. The court, presided by Mrs Eleanor Kakra Banes Botchway, sentenced the accused on his on plea of guilty to all three counts of unlawful entry, … The post Unemployed
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