UK opposition parties have agreed not to back Boris Johnson’s demand for a general election before the European Union (EU) summit in mid-October. Labour, the Lib Dems, the SNP and Plaid Cymru say they will vote against the government or abstain in Monday’s vote on whether to hold a snap poll. But the Prime Minister … The post Opposition parties reject PM election move
His love for drawing was curtailed by his uncle who saw nothing good coming out from his young nephew’s love for drawing. He convinced him to concentrate on his studies to enable him become someone better, rather than a pencil artist. But years after completing university, his major
PThe Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Carl Nelson, has implored participants of the Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) to explore the vast opportunities within Ghana’s agriculture value
The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the African Fertiliser and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) to collaborate on development activities and promote sustainable growth of Ghana’s agriculture sector. The MoU signing
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has proposed a September 27 date for the much anticipated elections of the local football regulatory body. That will, however, be preceded by the release of a roadmap for the election by the Normalisation Committee. This came to light on Thursday’s Extraordinary Congress
The National Chairman of the Ghana Boxing Authority’s (GBA) Regional Outreach Committee (ROC), Mr Twintoh Walker, has emphasised that a good foundation for amateur boxing in the regions will in future improve the fortunes professional boxing in the regions and the nation as a whole. Mr Walker, who doubles as Central and Western regional chairman … The post W/R to introduce boxing league
The death toll from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas will be “staggering”, the country’s government has warned as aid efforts are being stepped up. The official death toll stands at 30, but is expected to rise further. Officials are sending morticians and 200 body bags to the Abaco Islands, the worst-hit part of the archipelago. … The post Bahamas death toll ‘staggering’
A new reality show aimed at transforming the lives 20 head porters (Kayayei), known as ‘Jewels in the street’ was launched in Accra on Thursday. The show, which would be aired every Saturday beginning today, is aimed at transforming the lives of the girls, and will also seek to deter others from migrating
pThe Human Right and Governance Centre (HRGC), has called on government to probe the recent police killings in the country. The centre condemned the brutal killing of two policemen at Budumbram, near Kasoa in the Central Region, and commended the Ghana Police Service for speedily apprehending suspects in connection with the crime, who were currently … The post HRGC urges govt
The Coalition of Textile Workers in Ghana has issued a one-week ultimatum to the government to implement control measures against counterfeiting, piracy and smuggling of textiles into the country. The coalition, announcing this at a press conference, said “the coalition after this conference would wait for a week for the government to start the implementation … The post Coalition
PA fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has suggested to government to lessen the tax burden on consumers, and instead, target the big businesses in the country to rake in more revenue. “The government must rather go after multi-national organisations and stop putting excessive financial pressure
Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak will take to the field at the Baba Yara Stadium tomorrow for honours in the 2019 President’s Cup. The game, put together by the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), is to honour the sitting president, Nana Addo-Danquah Akufo Addo. This will be the fifth time both
Ghana’s U-23 soccer team, the Black Meteors quest to qualify for the maiden African U-23 championship suffered a huge setback when they laboured to a 1-1 draw with their counterparts from Algeria at the Accra Sports Stadium, yesterday. It was the Algerians who drew first blood in the 31st minute through Zakaria Benchaa but Dauda … The post Lacklustre Black Meteors draw with Algeria
The Citizen Watch, a think tank, has appealed to the government not to only prosecute officials of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration who are found culpable of corrupt activities while in government but to deal with anyone engaged in the act. It noted that “it is time for us to drop the party colours … The post Think tank: Party colours
The president on Tuesday, terminated the appointment of Emmanuel Sin-yet Asigri, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority including the appointment of his two deputies, Bright Acheampong, a deputy in charge of Programmes and Operations and Richard Obeng, a deputy in charge of Finance and Administration were also terminated. Although no reason has been given for … The post Dismissed
Radio and television personality, Enyonam Ama Dabor, affectionately called Miz Debbie, has encouraged plus size ladies to be confident in their endeavours, with the launch of her “Plus & Proud 101” project. According to her, plus size ladies should not be swayed by unsavory comments some people make about
Ghanaian actor, director and film producer, Eddie Nartey, has expressed shock at how someone he looked up to, in the movie industry sabotaged him. This was in the wake of the confession by Nigerian Director, Frank Rajah Arase that he sidelined Eddie and colleague Ekow Smith Asante due to tales he heard about them
The Chairman of the Afigya Kwabre South Constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, has given the assurance that the government of the NPP is focused and no amount of vile propaganda can distract it from delivering on its mandate. “The nation would have developed even faster if … The post We’re focused to deliver on our mandate
Three Ghanaians have been injured while five others have been arrested and detained at the Sunnyside Police Station in the ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa. According to a statement issued in Accra, yesterday, by the Ministry of Foreign
Fashion aficionados on Saturday exhibited exclusive designs at the well-attended Rhythms on Da Runway, dubbed,‘The Year of Return edition’ held at the iconic Osu Castle. Ahead of the show, the brain behind the event, Kofi OkyereDarko, affectionately called KOD, told The Spectator, that this year’s edition would be memorable, a prediction which was corroborated by … The post Glitz
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