Actress Nana Yaa Serwaa Opoku Addo, renowned for her role as Irene in the popular youth series “You Only Live Once” (YOLO), has recently clinched a position as a Customer Relations Specialist at Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, better known as BMW Group, in the United States. The accomplished actress, currently …
Read More »Adwoa Safo Calls for Review of the National Pledge, Raises Gender Bias Concerns
The Member of Parliament (MP) representing Dome Kwabenya, Sara Adwoa Safo, has voiced her objections to the language used in the national pledge, citing gender bias concerns. During a spirited debate in parliament, Adwoa Safo advocated for the inclusion of “foremothers” alongside “forefathers” in the pledge to acknowledge the significant …
Read More »High Turnover of MPs in Parliament is a Concern, Says Speaker Bagbin
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed worry over the significant rate at which Members of Parliament (MPs) are leaving their positions, urging political parties to take the matter seriously. During the recent primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), 28 MPs failed to secure their return, while 17 MPs …
Read More »Ghana Health Service Announces Nationwide Vaccination Campaign to Combat Cervical Cancer
The vaccination initiative, scheduled to commence by the end of the year, aims to immunize pre-adolescents before they enter into sexual activity, recognizing the urgent need to address the alarming rate of cervical cancer cases in the country. Dr. Kwame Amponsah-Achiano, Programmes Manager for the Expanded Programme on Immunization at …
Read More »Ghana Meteorological Agency Urges Public to Wear Nose Masks Amid Air Quality Concerns
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a cautionary advisory urging citizens to consider wearing nose masks in light of the recent surge in air pollution across the country. GMet highlighted concerns regarding Ghana’s polluted airspace and emphasized the importance of protective measures to safeguard public health. According to GMet, …
Read More »Minority Rejects Electoral Commission’s Proposal to Shift Voting Date to November
Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, leader of the minority group, has firmly opposed the Electoral Commission’s suggestion to alter the timing of elections from December to November. Expressing staunch disapproval, Dr. Forson emphasized that the minority faction in Parliament would not endorse such a change at present. As the forthcoming …
Read More »Bank of Ghana Approves RightCard (LemFi) to Operate Remittances to Ghana
RightCard Payment Services Limited (LemFi) is proud to announce that it has obtained approval from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to resume its remittance services to Ghana with some of its approved partners. This is consistent with RightCard’s (LemFi) commitment to providing secure and efficient services while complying with the …
Read More »National Sports Authority Faces Scrutiny Over Funds Mismanagement, Calls for Special Audit
The Chief Accountant and Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA) were left speechless as they struggled to justify why a portion of funds received for events in Accra was deposited into their Kumasi account, raising serious concerns about financial mismanagement within the organization. During a sitting of Parliament’s Public …
Read More »UTAG Members at University of Ghana, Legon, Endorse Nationwide Strike Decision
Members of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at the University of Ghana, Legon, have unanimously endorsed the decision made by the National Executive Committee (NEC) to declare a nationwide strike action. In a referendum held yesterday, a significant majority of UTAG members at the University of Ghana participated …
Read More »Motorists Express Frustration Over Deteriorating Kojokrom Road Conditions
Motorists utilizing the Kojokrom-Takoradi main thoroughfare are expressing frustration over the deplorable condition of the road. Certain segments of the route, particularly between the fitting and Obokrom junctions, have significantly deteriorated, forming sizable potholes. The recent heavy rainfall in the area exacerbated the road’s poor state, posing challenges for commuters. …
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