Expansion of Health Professionals Training Critical

Dr Justus Deikumah, a Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, has said the training of health professionals should be expanded to increase access to more qualified applicants. He said: “There is no doubt that if we are to improve the standard of living of our people then we must improve health care, let us, … Read more

Fooling the Fooled Soldiers

They said he “will never be president”, and they repeated this mantra with all the vehemence and consistency, to the point where their party foot-soldiers believed. Those who trumpeted this on roof-tops did so with so much vigorosity that, though deep down in their hearts, they knew they were being playing God and therefore being … Read more

I Agree With Amidu’s Assessment of Parliament But…- Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has indicated he partly agrees with Mr Martin Amidu’s assessment of the fifth and sixth Parliaments of the Fourth Republic especially on the issue of due diligence on loan agreements. However, on the allegations of bribe taking, he said he could not vouch for members and would … Read more

I Agree With Amidu’s Assessment of Parliament

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has indicated he partly agrees with Mr Martin Amidu’s assessment of the fifth and sixth Parliaments of the Fourth Republic especially on the issue of due diligence on loan agreements. However, on the allegations of bribe taking, he said he could not vouch for Members and would … Read more

Mahama Can Sell Ghana—We Will Survive

To do obsequious sorrow; but to persevere In obstinate condolement is a course Of impious stubbornness; ‘its unmanly grief; It shows a will most incorrect to Heaven, A heart unfortified, a mind impatient, An understanding simple and unschool’d For what, we know, must be, and is as common As any the most vulgar thing to … Read more

The Foreign Legion Came; But Ghanaians Passed The Final Verdict

The 2016 electioneering campaign was characterized by lots of drama. This was epitomized by a legion of Nigerian film actors who were important into the country to engage in repugnant propaganda stunts. NDC was the main culprit in this shameful behavior because the government has so mismanaged the economy and it was obvious they had … Read more

My Daddy Did His Best

arida Gyamfua Mahama, daughter of outgoing President John Mahama, has sung the praise of her father, describing him as a leader who did his best for Ghana. President Mahama leaves office January 7, 2017 after losing the recently held presidential polls to main opposition leader Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. During the electioneering, he capitalized on … Read more

Ghana Decides On Wednesday

Good morning Ama… My father sent me here. He’s asked me to come and wish you well. To tell you that everything would hold its sway everything would be fine. Assuredly, Wednesday will come and pass by just like a whirlwind but the people of this great nation will be here. Generations come and generations … Read more

Ghanaian Voices On Coming Presidential Elections

A middle-aged man driving a Toyota pick-up truck shouts political slogans into a loudspeaker while campaign music booms from the back of his truck for all to hear. As he barrels along a two-lane motorway in Ghana’s capital Accra, pedestrians wave their arms and motorists blast their car horns. Despite slowing economic growth, high unemployment, … Read more

Mahama Commissions Phase 1 of Greater Accra Regional Hospital

The first phase of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital has been completed On Wednesday, the 30th of November, President John Dramani Mahama commissioned the first phase of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, formerly known as the Ridge Hospital. The revamped hospital which has been expanded to a 420-bed capacity and also equipped with ultra-modern facilities will be … Read more

Let’s Maintain New Ridge Hospital Well – Rawlings

Former President John Jerry Rawlings has urged workers of the newly inaugurated Accra Regional Hospital popularly known as Ridge Hospital to properly maintain the facility so it gives it a longer lifespan. According to the former military leader, the refurbished hospital is a “good job” that Ghanaians must feel proud of. “I guess we are … Read more

Good Job Done On New Ridge Hospital

The newly built Greater Accra Regional Hospital, formerly Ridge Hospital, is a good job that should be maintained properly, former President Jerry John Rawlings has said. According to him, if properly maintained, the hospital would be able to serve Ghanaians for several years. The hospital was inaugurated on Wednesday November 30 in Accra. Former President … Read more

Mahama Inaugurates Phase 1 of G/Accra Regional Hospital [Photos]

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the first phase of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, formerly the Ridge Hospital, although the facility will start receiving patients from January 2017. The refurbished hospital has been equipped with ultra-modern facilities and expanded to a capacity of 420 beds, to improve quality and expand access to healthcare delivery. The … Read more

Mahama Opens 420-Bed Ridge Hospital

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the refurbished Ridge Hospital now called the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. “I’m happy that we are able to deliver a project like this. What we are doing is to provide equipment in the new facilities that we have so that our health professionals will be able to give off … Read more

I Use Road, You Fly Helicopter, Who Knows the Ground Better? – Akufo-Addo

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate has wondered why President John Mahama would commute to campaign grounds with a helicopter despite boasting of massive infrastructural development. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said Ghana’s road network is not in a good condition yet the National Democratic Congress (NDC) touts it as an area it has done … Read more

Why Is Mahama Not Using the Several Roads He Commissioned? – Akufo-Addo

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate has wondered why President John Mahama would commute to campaign grounds using a helicopter despite massive infrastructural development. Addressing a news conference in Kumasi Wednesday, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said Ghana’s road network is in a situation that needs immediate fixed. ‘The person is not using the road … Read more

NPP Replies NDC

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) yesterday sharply responded to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) saying that it does not understand why Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Communications and other government officials continue to tell lies to Ghanaians about the glaringly hard economic situation they have created in the country. According to the party, it was … Read more

NDC Fights NPP Over Woyome’s Cash

The sudden resurfacing of the fraudulent payment made to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) bankroller, Alfred Agbesi Woyome in the name of judgement debt, appears to be causing anxiety in the ruling party a few days to the December 7 elections. The NDC is struggling to rope in the NPP flag bearer, Nana Addo Dankwa … Read more

Mahama Represents NDC’s Dubious Nature

Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Akomea, says the dubious nature of the National Democratic Congress government is typified by President Mahama himself. According to him, the president’s penchant for lying to Ghanaians has attained unassailable heights, adding that the NPP is not surprised that lies are being continued by the Minister of … Read more

John Mahama the Real Deal

Few Days to the Poll: John Mahama the real deal In about 14 days from today, Ghana will be heading to the polls to elect a driver that would steer the affairs of this nation for the next four years. It is a journey full of uncertainties, however, the electorates and the people of Ghana … Read more