Commercial drivers yesterday began charging new fares following the increment of petroleum products at the pumps on Monday by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) The increment of the fares by the commercial drivers comes less than 72 hours after a 19-percent fare increase went into effect on Saturday following an agreement reached with the Ghana … The post Commercial

The Upper East Regional Minister, Mr Stephen Yakubu, has assured that work on the $993 million Pwalugu multi-purpose dam will commence soon as the necessary consultation with the various stakeholders is nearing completion. He said actual ground works had not started because the necessary engagements and consultations with the major stakeholders including the communities to … The post We’re

The Attorney General has asked the Police to charge

I was told many years ago about a common refrain in newsrooms: “If it bleeds, it leads”.  In other words, the bloodier an event, the more prominent its place in the newspaper or bulletin. I believe this axiom still holds true today.  It explains why the catastrophic sights and sounds – the bleeding – in Ukraine is top of mind for the world.  And justifiably so. However, as Ghana assumes the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council in November, the world cannot afford

The Ghanaian Academic and Research Network (GARNET) and the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH) have agreed to cooperate towards the delivery of relevant infrastructure and interoperable open scholarly services to enhance the delivery of research, teaching and learning in higher education institutions in Ghana. The two organisations have signed a memorandum […] The post GARNET

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Kintampo North Constituency, Joseph Kwame Kumah, has expressed worry about government’s concentration on secondary education to the neglect of basic level education in the country. He noted that about 1.3 million learners in Senior High Schools (SHS), GetFund allocated GH¢ 74 million while Government of Ghana (GoG) disbursed GH¢ 100 … The post Kintampo

The Akwamumanhene, Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, says Ghana’s educational system should emphasise on the promotion of customary rites as well as respect for culture. Doing so, he said would enable future generations understand and uphold in high esteem, the culture of the country while instilling leadership qualities in them. According to him, it was the … The post Future

Deaths from contaminated cough syrups in Gambia have brought attention to loose regulations in India and a lack of testing capacity in poor importing nations.

A prominent Kumasi-based private legal practitioner, Mr Kwame Asiedu Basoah has been inducted as the fifth Chancellor of the Kumasi Diocese of the Anglican Church. He takes over from OhenebaAgyeman Badu, Atipinhene, who has been the Chancellor of the Diocese since 2007. The Chancellor is the Chief Legal Advisor to the Bishop and Diocese. He … The post New Chancellor for Kumasi

Even if a person’s principal is not touched but the interest is renegotiated, the person has still been given a haircut, Analyst, Mr Kojo Poku has told President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He added that if a person’s investment tenure is elongated but is not given the interest over that same tenure, he is being […]

A Civil society group known as Governance Watch Ghana after analysing the government's newly proposed property rate regime has concluded that it is unlawful and counterproductive.

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has appeared to blame Paul Pogba for the French midfielder being ruled out of the World Cup through injury after he chose not to undergo surgery in pre-season. Pogba has been suffering from a fresh thigh problem which has put paid to his chances of being fit for the tournament in Qatar. The latest setback has officially ruled him out of the World Cup as it will keep him on the sidelines for a further three weeks. The ex-Manchester United midfielder, who

I was told many years ago about a common refrain in newsrooms: “If it bleeds, it leads”.  In other words, the bloodier an event, the more prominent its place in the newspaper or bulletin. I believe this axiom still holds true today.  It explains why the catastrophic sights and sounds – the bleeding – in … The post We Are Running Out of Time appeared first on

Scotland will host England at Hampden on 12 September, 2023 as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of their first match in 1872. That game, played at the West of Scotland Cricket Ground in Glasgow, which ended 0-0, is recognised by Fifa as the world’s oldest international. Next year’s game will be the first between the pair since a goalless draw in June 2021 at Wembley at Euro 2020. “This fixture is enshrined in history,” said Scotland manager Steve Clarke. “I

According to Dr Gary Emery, you need three pieces of information before you can start systematically to increase your emotional independence. First, you need to know the specific areas where you having emotional problems. Second, you need to identify the automatic thoughts that are sustaining them. Finally, you need to know the beliefs that are … The post DISCOVERING UNDERLYING BELIEFS

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo should have refrained from making a comment on whether or not there was going to be a haircut in view of the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), analyst, Mr Kojo Poku has said. In the view of Mr Poku, the President’s comment that there will be no haircut […]

Jurgen Klopp has agreed with Liverpool chiefs to go all in on Jude Bellingham next summer, according to reports in Germany. Bellingham, 19, is one of the hottest properties in European football right now after becoming a key member of Borussia Dortmund‘s midfield at such a young age. The race for his signature is expected to intensify at the end of the current season, with the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea also circling as well as Liverpool. According to Sport

The Ghanaian Academic and Research Network (GARNET), a not-for-profit organization in Ghana, is poised on its mission to support research and education institutions in Ghana; by providing internet connectivity and access to research and education content both locally and internationally. GARNET is the Ghana National Research and Education Network (NREN) recognized by the West and […] The post GARNET