The 2024 edition of the G.T Oddoye Memorial tennis champi­onships ended successfully on Saturday at the Accra Lawn Ten­nis Club with an impressive final matches from the youngsters. It attracted over 300 children drawn from Techiman, Tema, Ashaiman, Winneba, Akro­pong-Akuapim, Takoradi and Ac­cra, and competed in U-10, U-12, U-14 and U-19 categories. A member of … The post 2024 G.T

 Oil Marketing Compa­nies (OMCs) are pro­jecting some marginal reduction in fuel prices from this month if the Ghana cedi remains stable against the US dollar. The Chief Executive of the Association of Oil Market­ing Companies, Dr Riverson Oppong, in an interview on Joy News in Accra yesterday stat­ed that, “All the variables that influence prices … The post  OMCs project marginal drop in

 The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has ex­pressed concern about the govern­ment’s aggressive borrowing in the domestic debt market, especially from the short end of the market, where investor appetite is high. According to its July-August 2024 Economic Outlook, the do­mestic component of the debt has increased by as much as GH¢32.7 billion or 12.7 … The post Govt’s

 The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has cau­tioned the public against open flames during this period of low or insufficient rainfall in order to prevent fire outbreaks and their potential consequences. According to the head of Public Relations of the GNFS, Divisional Officer Grade Two (DOII), Desmond Ackah, em­phasised that during this period, items becomes … The post GNFS cautions public against

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says the Electoral Commission (EC)needs the support and prayers of all Ghanains to ensure they succeed in the conduct of the 2024 general elections. Dr Bawumia says he believes the commission is up to task but they often become the scapegoat for people who […] The post Electoral Commission

A protest against plans to lease JKIA - Kenya's main airport - to an Indian company sparks disruption.

The Electoral Commission (EC) on Monday annulled the Wale­wale Constituency New Patriotic Par­ty (NPP) parliamentary primaries. The ballot papers, belonging to EC, were vandalised by the aggrieved party supporters of the two candidates. The North East Regional Director of the EC, Mr Gabriel Manu, announced this to the journalist in Walwale after the counting was … The post EC annuls re-run

As the election season approaches, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stressed the importance of peaceful, fair, and transparent elections. “Elections are not merely a democratic ritual; they are the very lifeblood of our political system. They are the mechanism through which the people exercise their sovereign will, choose their leaders, and hold them accountable,” […] The post Akufo-Addo

 The  Minister of Local Gov­ernment, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, has launched the Local Economic Development (LED) Pol­icy (2024-2029) and implementation plan. The revised LED Policy is aimed at promoting a conducive environment at the district level for sustained local business growth, decent employment opportuni­ties and economic empowerment for all Ghanaians. The policy … The post Local

Colombia hand Argentina their first World Cup qualifying away defeat since 2017. The post Rodriguez spurs Colombia to World Cup qualifying victory over Argentina first appeared on 3News.

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Pressure is mounting on the government to immediately combat illegal mining (galamsey) as the devastating impact of the practice on river bodies, water supply, environment, health and agriculture, worsens. The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) are the latest to add their voices … The post Galamsey

The Christian Council of Ghana has also called for a ban on all small-scale mining in order to protect the environment from further destruction by illegal mining (Galamsey). General Secretary of the Christian Council, Reverend Cyril Fayose, said that the ban will afford stakeholders opportunity to plan how small-scale mining should be done. “I think […] The post Ban galamsey – Christian Council first appeared

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 A Forum to fos­ter dialogue to drive educa­tional innova­tion and sus­tainable development across the Africa was opened in Accra yesterday. The forum dubbed Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) is on theme ‘Africa’s Youth: Integrating Entrepre­neurship, Future Skills, and AI/Technology in Edu­cation for a Sustainable Future.’ In his opening remarks, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Professional … The post Dialogue

… as equity rally cools down The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) reported significant growth in its fixed income segment for August 2024, contrasting with a more modest performance in the equity market. The GSE’s Fixed Income Market recorded a 236.02 percent year-over-year (YoY) increase in traded volume for August – reaching 17.92 billion, data from […] The post GSE