The man acclaimed as ‘Mr. Versatile’ last Friday put up a spectacular performances at the fourth edition of his OK Stripped live-band concert at the popular +233 pub in Accra, earning him plaudits from the audience. In a streak of wondrous performances and matured stage presentations, the rapper held his audiences spellbound, and got them … Read more
Medical doctors at the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua are alarmed over increasing death cases related to stroke, HIV, Pneumonia and heart related diseases in the region. Other prominent causes of deaths in the area include; birth asphyxia, Septicemia , kidney issues and Hypertension . These diseases have been identified as top ten most leading causes … Read more
There are so many celebrities in Ghana today, especially as becoming a celebrity seems to have become easy. The fact is that these popular individuals are divided into two categories – ‘The Respected’ and ‘The Cajoled’. Everyone of them either consciously or unconsciously belongs to one of these categories. Most of the times, for one … Read more
Bisa Kdei -Mansa crooner is one of Ghana’s favorite artists in the music industry. Baba in Highlife and a sure shareholder in the Ghanaian music industry, Ronald Kwaku Dei Appiah, better known by his stage name Bisa Kdei is one artist whose intriguing ways draws his fans even closer. He is a hard worker and a … Read more
Interested in Miss Ghana 2017? We bring you all the important facts you should know… Miss Ghana 2017 pageant, dubbed, ‘Miss Ghana 60 Years On’ which was initially outdoored on Wednesday, 22nd March, 2017, will be officially launched today Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel, Accra. This year’s edition marks 60 … Read more
It’s five years on, and we bring you unforgettable Atta Mills quotes as Ghana once again commemorate the fallen hero. His Excellency John Evans Atta Mills, a once president of the republic of Ghana left this world to the great beyond on Tuesday, the 24th of July, 2012. That was the first time a sitting president … Read more
Good looks, fame and fortune: O. J. Simpson appeared to have it made after rewriting the record books as an American football star. But it all came crashing down in 1994 when Simpson, who had parlayed his sports fame into a career as an actor and advertising pitchman, was charged with the murder of his … Read more
An All-girls team from The Archbishop Porter High School, will represent Ghana in an annual World Robotics Competition holding in the US this week… It has been an ever forward journey for Ghana in recent times, as long as scientific and technological innovations are concerned. The ambition to rank in the ongoing modern global innovations … Read more
Dutch electronics giant Philips Wednesday announced it was buying for 1.9 billion euros ($2.2 billion) a specialist US company manufacturing ground-breaking treatments for heart and vascular diseases to broaden its health portfolio. The Amsterdam-based company said it would acquire Spectranetics, which has developed a range of lasers and balloons for treating blockages in cardio and … Read more
The music world was alerted to Medikal’s talent when he was featured on Criss Waddle’s ‘Pe Kakra’. The Sowutuom lad has gone on to be a sought after artiste. (Republic Holiday) is going to be a fun packed day at the Silverbird Cinema foyer, West Hills Mall as Medikal hangs out with all his ‘die … Read more
Palm-wine music (known as maringa in Sierra Leone) is a West African musical genre which has derivative forms such as Highlife. BiQo believes that this sound should be passed on from one generation to the next and that’s the only way we can preserve and hold on to our sound and culture as a people. … Read more
Kabarak University is partnering with international organizations to develop a 500-bed, state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary tertiary hospital to be located in Kabarak, Nakuru County. In addition, the project scope will comprise of a 250 bed Kabarak University Hospital Nairobi and modernization of 23 mission of hospitals under Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK). The $450-Million medical campus … Read more
US antitrust regulators on Monday ordered General Electric to divest one of its units in order to win approval for the merger of its oil services business with Baker Hughes. Without the sale, the proposed merger would threaten competition in the petroleum refining business where the two companies compete vigorously, the Justice Department said. Both … Read more
General Electric announced a leadership shakeup on Monday as it faces scrutiny after a corporate makeover executed by outgoing chief Jeff Immelt in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis failed to ignite strong growth. Immelt, 61, will step down as chief executive on August 1, handing the reins to GE Healthcare president John Flannery, … Read more
General Electric on Monday announced the departure of chief executive Jeff Immelt, who had made the risky bet of refocusing the American conglomerate on its industrial roots, particularly energy. Immelt, 61, who has served in the role since 2001, will hand his chief executive position over to John Flannery on August 1, the company said … Read more
An Ikea sofa, paper wings, 49 wooden crosses – these are some of the gifts sent by well-wishers from around the world to remember the 49 people killed in Orlando’s Pulse nightclub one year ago. Thousands of the items will go on display — some in a museum, others online — on Monday, exactly one … Read more
President Nana Akufo-Addo is yet to appoint someone to take over as Chief Executive Officer of Petroleum Commission, but insider sources have tipped Mr. Philip Ofori-Asante to be next in line. Mr. Philip Ofori-Asante is an accomplished Banker with over 15 years in senior managerial roles having attained leadership roles in both international and local … Read more
General Electric (GE), a digital Industrial Company has partnered with the Ghana Ministry of Health and Bouygues Batimat International with the support of the United States government to overhaul the Greater Accra Ridge Regional Hospital in Accra. GE Healthcare is on board as a technology partner through the supply and installation of various high-end medical … Read more
Israel’s new public broadcaster went live Monday after reforms to television and radio stations, seen as integral to the country’s history, threatened snap polls and evoked tearful on-air tributes. Radio newscasts began with the same two-hour show as previously, with iconic anchor Aryeh Golan remaining in the chair. “Good morning, at this time the Israeli … Read more
From James Dean and the Beach Boys to “The Fast and the Furious,” southern Californian pop culture is all about cars, surfing, movies and year-round sun. Yet the decades-old practice of “lowriding” in the barrios of East Los Angeles — perhaps the most vibrant expression of car culture — remains almost invisible to the outside … Read more