Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says his government has cleared one billion cedis of the 1.2 billion-cedi debt of the National Health Insurance Scheme, which he said was strangled by the Mahama-led government. “Of the GH¢1.2 billion debt we inherited, the equivalent of $300 million, we have paid, in the last 15 months, GH¢1 billion, the … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has hailed the Ghanaian media saying it remains relevant and competitive across the sub-region. Speaking at a presidential lecture at the Academy of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in Germany on Tuesday 13 June on the theme: “Ghana – A Rising Star in Africa”, Mr Akufo-Addo said the Ghanaian story could … Read more
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has bemoaned the inability to exercise effective oversight over the Executive arm of government, stressing that Parliament should be able to exercise full authority over public finances. Whilst admitting that there is, so far, not yet a consensus on this, President Akufo-Addo has stated that “I … Read more
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has bemoaned the inability of Ghana’s parliament to exercise effective oversight over the Executive arm of government, stressing that Parliament should be able to exercise full authority over public finances. Whilst admitting that there is, so far, not yet a consensus on this, President Akufo-Addo has … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwah Akuffo-Addo has said although there are some irresponsible figures in Ghana’s media, he still prefers a loud and reckless press to the meek and praise-singing ones that dominated the scene prior to the birth of the Fourth Republic. Speaking at a presidential lecture at the Academy of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung … Read more
Anyone who has carefully listened to H. E. President Akufo-Addo throughout the 2016 campaign and after assuming office will understand that the free Senior High School (SHS) programme is intended for all Ghanaian children regardless of their academic abilities, and family backgrounds. Consistent with this view, government intends to seek constitutional amendment to redefine basic … Read more
Anyone who has carefully listened to H. E. President Akufo-Addo throughout the 2016 campaign and after assuming office will understand that the free Senior High School (SHS) programme is intended for all Ghanaian children regardless of their academic abilities, and family backgrounds. Consistent with this view, government intends to seek constitutional amendment to redefine basic … Read more
The Executive Director of the Institute for Education Studies (IFEST) formerly VIAM Africa has said government’s ‘pass-BECE-and-qualify-for-free-SHS’ mantra could be counter-productive. Dr Prince Armah says while the government remains committed to helping vulnerable groups and making Senior High School education accessible to all, it will be shooting itself in the foot if it goes ahead … Read more
Media watchdogs are voicing concern about curbs on press freedom. DW looks at the media in Africa where restrictions range from subtle forms of censorship to imprisonment for journalists just doing their jobs. Global press freedom has hit a 13-year low, the US rights organization Freedom House said on Friday. Earlier this week, Reporters Without … Read more
The Managing Consultant of Centre for Media Analysis, Dr. Messan Mawugbe, has chastised the Chinese mission in Ghana for questioning the approach of the Ghanaian media in reporting Chinese involvement in illegal mining—otherwise known galamsey. According to him, the claims by the Chinese mission are groundless. The mission in a letter addressed to Ghana’s Lands … Read more
Western Regional Commander of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Kwasi Mensah Duku has bemoaned that chieftaincy disputes continue to be sources of worry in the region, particularly chieftaincy disputes in the Sefwi Bekwai Traditional Area. Against this backdrop, he appealed to the Regional House of Chiefs and the courts to expedite action on some of … Read more
Listen to the lyrics of Bag A Hole (Prod. by Brainworks)and download the mp3 track for the newly released track titled: Bag A Hole (Prod. by Brainworks). Bossbae is a Ghana based hardcore dancehall artiste. She shot into limelight following the release of two singles titled “City Cover” and “Bag a hole” which is receiving … Read more