By James Kofi Annan Last week the headmaster of the St Augustine’s College in Cape Coast, Joseph Connel was reported to have been interdicted by the Ministry of Education, for charging newly admitted students unapproved fees of GHC430.00. According to a Ghanaian news portal, “the Deputy Minister of Education said the ministry took the action … Read more
Last week the headmaster of the St Augustine’s College in Cape Coast, Joseph Connel was reported to have been interdicted by the Ministry of Education, for charging newly admitted students unapproved fees of GH¢430.00. According to Adomonline, “the Deputy Minister of Education said the ministry took the action after investigating (I wonder how many days of … Read more
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Ekow Spio-Garbrah says persuasion and appeal to the national pride, will culminate in achieving the objectives of the made in Ghana campaign. Though the Minister admits the 23 priority products will face competition from imported ones, he is confident an appeal to Ghanaians will increase patronage. “All the … Read more
One of the most talented but underrated actresses in Ghana, Jasmine Baroudi has one of the most inspiring relationship and fitness stories currently happening on her Instagram page. Jasmine and her fitness consultant boyfriend, William Ofori-Atta aka Flashkick have been together for a couple of years and now have a daughter together. However, their common … Read more
It is becoming evident that the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) is struggling to locate most of the 123 community day Senior High Schools (SHS) that it claims to have built. With the commencement of the 2016/2017 academic year, two leading members of the NDC had promised to submit a list of the total number … Read more
The Chairman of the National Peace Council, Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante has disclosed that he has on several occasions contemplated resigning his position. One needs a thick skin to lead the Peace Council which is very busy especially during every election year owing to the sometimes inflammatory statements made by politicians. Rev. Prof. Asante has … Read more
The Chairman of the National Peace Council, Most Reverend Professor Emmanuel Asante has dismissed claims that politicians can lobby for someone to be appointed chairman of the Council. According to the former presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana, it is completely impossible for anybody to be lobbied to be the Chairman of the … Read more
The Chairman of the National Peace Council, Most Reverend Professor Emmanuel Asante has dismissed claims that members of the council are paid huge sums of salaries and allowances. Speaking on Starr Chat Wednesday, the former presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana told host Bola Ray that being a member of the Peace Council … Read more
What forces propel a young bright boy from a rural Ghanaian village to the heights of academia and global public service? How do we grow as our countries change? Who are our mentors and fellow travelers on the road of life? How do we negotiate the delicate balance between making a living and making a … Read more
The global market for organic agricultural produce is growing in leaps and bounds, but the country is hardly taking advantage of it, the Ghana Ecological Organic Agriculture Platform (GEOAP), has said, calling on government to sit up. Organic agriculture avoids the use of synthetic inputs, such as synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, veterinary drugs, and genetically … Read more
By Sapati, B. A. The assertion by 18th century French novelist and playwright, Honore de Balzac, that “Behind every great fortune, there is a crime” is definitely not true when it comes to how some men and women became wealthy. However, per investigations by the Serious Fraud Office in 1995, this is so in the … Read more
Just like President Mahama, the development record of Hon. Mark Woyongo in the Navrongo Central Constituency is not only unparalleled but also jaw dropping. Within the spate of four years, Hon. Mark has been able to achieve feats only dreamed of by previous Members of Parliament since the inception of independence. After ten barren years … Read more
10 Innovative Ways Authors and Brands Can Use Facebook Live Videos are the new trending thing across major social media platforms today. The strategies outlined here are not only limited to the use of Facebook Live but can also be used for any other live video streaming platforms and services, such as Periscope, Instagram, Snapchat, … Read more
Presidential Candidate of the People’s National Convention (PNC) Dr Edward Nasigre Mahama will pick his running mate from the Volta Region, the party’s chairman has disclosed. The person is an astute economist, who has worked at the Ministry of Finance and the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU), Bernard Mornah hinted on TV3’s … Read more
The trading of “insults” between President John Mahama and the main opposition New Patriotic Party’s flag bearer Nana Akufo-Addo is “silly”, former flag bearer aspirant Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has said. “The competing promises about dams, etc., and insults back and forth were making both the president and the NPP presidential candidate look and sound … Read more
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice-presidential nominee of the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) proved himself to be “solid gold” on Thursday, 8 September with his lecture on the economy, Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has said. “Dr Bawumia deserves congratulations for turning this campaign to a discussion of substantive issues,” the former flag bearer aspirant … Read more
Former presidential hopeful of the New Patriotic Party Dr. Arthur Kennedy has downplayed suggestions that Vice President Amissah-Arthur cannot analyse the economy as has been done by Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia. Some members of the New Patriotic Party have dared the former governor of the Central Bank to take up the challenge and present a government … Read more
Workers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have welcomed a suit filed by Saka Salia, a member of the communications team of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), to stop government’s intended ECG concession arrangement. Government intends to give the company to a concessionaire for 25 years, a decision which has led to a … Read more
An advocate for the protection of public property has filed a suit at the high court seeking to stop the proposed Private Sector Participation (PSP) in Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Limited. The plaintiff, Saaka Salia of Kotobabi, Accra, wants the court to restrain the government from taking steps to allow private participation in the … Read more
Labour consultant, Mr Austin Gamey has attributed the impasse at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to the lack of transparency in government’s decision to cede the company to a private investor. According to him, the workers have no assurance or proper guarantee of keeping their jobs. “The future of the workers is unknown to … Read more