A committee has summoned several suspended headteachers from the Ashanti Region who were alleged to have imposed unapproved charges on students. The Ghana Education Service (GES) took action against these educators after accusations of unauthorized fees, covering expenses such as house dues, books, calculators, admission fees, slip and file printing, …
Read More »Kumasi Central Market’s French-Line Section Ravaged by Destructive Fire
A fierce inferno has swept through the French-Line area of the Kumasi Central Market, inflicting substantial harm on stores retailing clothing, mobile phones, locally-crafted sandals, and medicinal items. The conflagration erupted around 7 am on Sunday, prompting shop proprietors to hastily protect their possessions while some stood powerless witnessing their …
Read More »10 Illegal Miners Arrested in Oda River Forest Reserve
In a coordinated effort between the Bekwai Forest District of the Forest Services Division (FSD) of the Forestry Commission and Rapid Response Teams from four other forest districts, a three-day operation culminated in the apprehension of ten individuals. These individuals, consisting of seven Ghanaian nationals and three Chinese nationals, were …
Read More »Human Rights Reporters Ghana Calls for Action Against Ongoing Rights Violations on Human Rights Day 2023
Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), a prominent media and human rights advocacy group, has used the occasion of Human Rights Day 2023 to draw attention to the prevailing human rights violations in the country. Under the theme “Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All,” the organization highlighted critical challenges that …
Read More »Ghana Shippers’ Authority CEO, Benonita Bismarck, Retires After Seven Years of Impactful Leadership
Benonita Bismarck, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), has retired from her position, marking the conclusion of a highly influential seven-year tenure. Her dedicated service has been recognized as a pivotal era in the history of the organization. During her tenure, which spanned from June 2017 …
Read More »Chief Arrested in Tamale for Illegal Possession of M16 Rifle
Police authorities in the Northern Region have apprehended a local chief on charges of unlawful possession of firearms. Reports from GBC News indicate that the chief was found at Ambariya Senior High School in Tamale, wielding an M16 rifle accompanied by six fully loaded magazines. The M16 assault rifle is …
Read More »Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd Emerges as Top Company in Ghana at 20th Ghana Club 100 Awards
Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd, operating the Ahafo South Mine, secured the prestigious title of the best company in Ghana at the 20th edition of the Ghana Club 100 Awards. Besting a lineup of ninety-nine other esteemed companies, this gold mining enterprise climbed to the number one spot, marking a significant …
Read More »Bank Hospital Becomes the First Private Facility to Perform a Kidney Transplant in Ghana
In a monumental stride for healthcare in Ghana, the Bank Hospital has etched history by becoming the premier private institution to successfully perform kidney transplants within the nation. This significant milestone, orchestrated by the adept hands of Charlotte Osafo, the esteemed medical director of Bank Hospital, witnessed two triumphant kidney …
Read More »NSS Announces Payment of Arrears From January to May
The National Service Scheme (NSS) administration has announced the disbursement of government funds to settle arrears owed to recently completed service personnel. In an official statement released by NSS Executive Director Osei Assibey Antwi, it was confirmed that these payments encompass arrears accumulated from January 2023 to May 2023. The …
Read More »Celestine Donkor Believes Guilt Prompted Nathaniel Bassey’s Advice to Ghanaian Gospel Artists
Celestine Donkor, the renowned Ghanaian gospel singer, has voiced her belief that Nathaniel Bassey’s recent advice to Ghanaian gospel musicians was driven by a sense of guilt rather than genuine concern. Bassey, a popular Nigerian gospel singer, had urged Ghanaian artists to create more songs in English to expand their …
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