NEWS IN GHANA

The Managing Director of T.T. Brothers Limited, Mr Isaac Tetteh says it’s now time to unite and work towards finding lasting solution to the untold hardships brought upon the country by the deadly novel coronavirus pandemic rather than engaging in fault finding ventures. According to him, government’s efforts backed by the security services including the health service workers deserve commendation not condemnation owing to the magnitude of challenges at hand in the fight against COVID-19 across the country. “It’s not a good time now and it’s not a time to blame others or judge others whether they are doing well or not but rather a time for us all to come together and concentrate to make sure we find lasting solution to the problems brought upon us by the coronavirus pandemic”, he stressed. The benevolent MD of the giant distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages company in the country, Mr Isaac Tetteh popularly known as ‘Uncle ‘T’ disclose this in an interview on th...

The NPP Parliamentary Aspirant for Ningo-Prampram constituency, Alexander Martey has charged the people of the area, especially the youth, to always make it a point to choose the ‘right person’ in the upcoming general elections who will not only lead them in parliament but into total development of the community. Mr. Martey, a stiff contender to Sam George, the sitting Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ningo Prampram Constituency, is of the view that choosing the ‘right person’ to bring development to the area does not mean voting according to political colors but on basis of someone who demonstrates qualities of high moral values, competency and selfless leadership as well as the person with the proper connection to power. In an exclusive interview with the news editor of Newsghana24.com during wee hours of last Thursday, Mr Martey said: “Let’s all forget about all the political colors we belong to in Ningo Prampram and look at the person or personality who will represent...

Propagating the gospel, equiping Christians with doctrinal and inspirational teachings and winning souls for Christ were the core tenets  of Enriching Lives Ministries when it was established two years ago by its Founder and General Overseer Reverend Obed Danquah, an anointed man of God. To keep the above principles in shape so as to enable the church accomplish its mission, demands the services of a crop of devoted, committed and responsible leaders to steer its affairs. In recognition and fulfillment of this  noble task, the Enriching Lives Ministries on Saturday December 14,  2019 took up the initiative to confer holy orders on first batch of leaders to manage its affairs. The newly ordained Ministers numbering four (4) include Ps. Moses Amoamah Antwi, Ps. Isaac Ackonu-Nunoo, Ps. Joel Yao Baku and Ps. Thomas Narh Blebo. They were ordained and sworn into office by Bishop Jerry Augustus Sowah, the presiding prelate of Full Gospel Fellowship of Churches Intern...

The Resident Representative at the UNDP Ghana, Silke Hollander has charged the youth to always endeavor to amplify their voices and actions in a bid to help reduce the climate awareness gap to enable a broader section of the society understand how they can contribute to climate action. She also called for collaborative support on part of every Ghanaian towards ensuring climate action while  focusing on development objectives and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve tackling the challenges of climate change. “As climate is impacting on livelihoods, health, employment, agriculture, etc. basically none of our development objectives can be achieved in a sustainable way without addressing the challenges of climate change.” The UNDP boss made this known while delivering her welcome address at the 2019 Social Good Summit (SGS) which was held at the Bank of Ghana Auditorium in Accra on September 18. This year’s summit which is on the theme: “Take Action to Save T...

As part of efforts to contribute meaningfully to both climate change mitigation and adaptation by providing the basis for efforts to reduce the negative effects of climate change, the Future Climate For Africa (FCFA) is organizing this year’s African Climate Risks Conference (ACRC2019) scheduled to take place in Addis Abba, Ethiopia from 7-9 October. The conference which is expected to bring together an array of delegates from all walks of life including governments, policy makers, decision makers, researchers, stakeholders and non-governmental organizations will convene under the theme, ‘Dismantling Barriers to Urgent Climate Adaptation Action’. The goal is to ensure the improved flow of knowledge and interactions among stakeholders toward greater impact and legacy of completed and on-going adaptation initiatives. The 3-day high-level forum which has received endorsement form IPCC aims to disseminate results and share insights from new and ongoing climate science ...

Ghana has marked this year's Scoliosis Awareness Day with a call on all citizens to join the fight against stigmatization and alienation of persons with scoliosis. The International Awareness Day is a day set aside globally to create awareness and sensitize people on the need to prevent Scoliosis, its detection, treatment, and cure. This year’s event which was celebrated on the theme: “Early detection, early prevention” was staged at the courtyard of the Chief's Palace at Sowutuom, a suburb of Accra. It was chaired by His Royal Highness, Nii Osabu Akwei Ofoli Tibo I, the Chief of Sowutuom-Nsumfa Traditional Area. At the forum, various speakers who took turns to address the participants charged them to speak up for scoliosis victims as well as endeavor to join the fight against stigmatization and alienation in order to galvanize support for the scoliosis victims. Participants were also admonished to help create the needed awareness in a bid to help demystify the myth...

You will be amazed to know that ever since the phenomenon of kidnapping has reared its ugly head in Ghana in 2018 and continue to wreak havoc, many Ghaianains have felt the shivers down their spines but unfortunately not everyone believe the stories. Shockingly, not even the disappearance of the 3 T'aadi girls including the attacks and abduction of some foreign nationals in the country in recent times could cast away their doubts. As doubting 'Thomases',  they might either been waiting to have a taste of the activities of the so-called kidnappers themselves or hear from a close relative who escaped from being kidnapped share his/her story before they can moved. Well for those of you out there who are still living in doubt about the effects of the kidnapping phenomenon happening in Ghana, a 22-year-old SHS graduate who recently escaped from the hands her abductors have been sharing her harrowing story to make you believe. Linda Owusuwaa Danso is a resident of Any...