The World Bank has launched its “Fit to Prosper” strategy aimed at strengthening health systems and driving job creation across West and Central Africa, as countries in the region face mounting pressure from rising disease burdens and constrained financing. The strategy was unveiled at a high-level event in Accra, hosted at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, […] The post World Bank lauds Mahama’s health

Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated 50 laptops to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in support of the Vice-Chancellor’s ‘Support One Needy Student with One Laptop’ (SONSOL) initiative. The gesture reflects the Bank’s unwavering commitment to driving Ghana’s growth by investing in the development of Human capital, particularly young people. The presentation […] The post Stanbic

In a glowing recognition of distinguished service to journalism and national development, the Eastern Regional Correspondent of The Chronicle, Mr. Isaac Akwetey-Okunor, has been honoured with a prestigious Pure Diamond Award at the 5th Edition of the Diamond Excellence Awards, in acknowledgment of his immense contribution to societal transformation through impactful journalism. The honour, presented during […] The post The

Israel’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Roey Gilad, has warned that the growing extremist threat in the Sahel mirrors the security challenges confronting the Middle East, stressing that no country can defeat terrorism alone. Speaking at Israel’s 78th Independence Anniversary celebration in Accra, Ambassador Gilad said armed groups operating in Mali and the wider Sahel posed […] The post Israeli

President John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for the construction of a state-of-the-art 24-hour economy model market at Asesewa, a landmark project expected to restore the town’s historic prominence as one of Ghana’s vibrant commercial centres while opening a new chapter of economic opportunity for traders, farmers, and small-scale enterprises. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on […] The post Mahama

Candidates sitting for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) across the Eastern Region have received a significant morale boost, following a motivational tour of selected examination centers in Koforidua by Mr Ransford Owusu Boakye, the mayor, of Koforidua. The high-profile visit, aimed at encouraging candidates and monitoring the smooth conduct of the nationwide examination […] The post Koforidua

…As May Day spotlight falls on worker welfarea Aluvista Ghana Limited has marked this year’s International Workers’ Day with a pledge to deepen investment in employee welfare, as companies worldwide face growing pressure to support workers amid rising living costs and shifting workplace demands. The glazing firm said it has reviewed its compensation structure and […] The post Aluvista