The President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr. Frank Serebour, has underscored the necessity for enhancing doctors’ conditions of service as a crucial means to mitigate the prevalent brain drain in the health sector. In an interview with Umaru Sanda Amandu on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News, Dr. Serebour …
Read More »Minerals Commission Rejects High Street’s Application to Mine Kakum National Park
The Minerals Commission has taken a firm stance, ensuring that no mineral rights, whether for prospecting or mining, will be entertained within the bounds of the Kakum National Park. This resolute position comes after concerns were raised by several Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) who vehemently opposed an attempt by the …
Read More »National Vaccine Institute Develops Plan to Boost Confidence in Locally Produced Vaccines
Professor William Ampofo, the Chief Executive of the National Vaccine Institute, has announced the development of an extensive communication strategy aimed at raising awareness and garnering support for vaccines manufactured within Ghana. Drawing from the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, this document is set to address the concerns regarding …
Read More »No Decision Can Be Taken Within the NPP Without Consulting Me – Kennedy Agyapong
Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has emphasized his significant role within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), declaring that crucial decisions within the party will not be made without seeking his input. Agyapong conveyed this message during a celebratory “Showdown” Thanksgiving event organized for his supporters and …
Read More »Minor Earth Tremor Strikes Multiple Suburbs of Accra, Causing Panic Among Residents
In the early hours of Sunday, November 12, 2023, around 7:20 am, several suburbs of Accra, Ghana, experienced a minor earth tremor, lasting only a few seconds. The affected areas included Weija, Mallam, Gbawe, SCC, and Bortianor. While the tremor induced panic among residents, there were no reports of injuries …
Read More »Ghana Remains Hopeful for IMF Second Tranche Loan – Finance Ministry Clarifies Deadline
The Ministry of Finance has provided clarification regarding Ghana’s status in relation to the disbursement of the second tranche of a $600 million loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Contrary to previous reports, Ghana did not miss the November 1 deadline for this disbursement. In a statement released on …
Read More »Ghana Police Deny Approval for #OccupyJulorbiHouse Protest 2.0 during Christmas Festivities
Conveners of the #FixTheCountry and #OccupyJulorbiHouse movements have been informed by the Ghana Police Service that their planned protest scheduled for December will not be permitted due to the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. The Police Service cited concerns about the mingling of peaceful demonstrators with political figures from …
Read More »NPP to Organize Parliamentary Primaries in Unrepresented Constituencies
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced its plans to host an extraordinary constituency delegates conference on Saturday, December 2, 2023, with the purpose of selecting parliamentary candidates for constituencies where the party currently lacks parliamentary representation. A press release issued by the NPP and endorsed by its general …
Read More »Accra High Court Orders Shatta Wale to Pay $120,000 Plus Additional Costs to Wildaland Festival Organizers
Ghanaian dancehall sensation, Shatta Wale, has been directed by the Accra High Court to reimburse a sum of $120,000 to Maverick City Entertainment, the organizers behind the renowned Wildaland Festival. In a substituted service order discovered by Nydjlive.com, Her Ladyship Afi Agbanu Kudomor J. presiding over the case not only …
Read More »Gyakie Reveals Initial Dream of Entrepreneurship, Discovers Passion for Music at KNUST
Ghanaian Afrobeats singer and songwriter Gyakie recently shared that she initially aspired to become an entrepreneur rather than pursuing a career in music. The award-winning artist revealed that her passion for entrepreneurship led her to study International Business at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where her …
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