The Births and Deaths Registry (BDR) is emerging as a critical focus of Ghana’s broader public sector reform efforts, following a strategic visit by the Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms, Hon. Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba. During her working tour of the Registry’s head office in Accra, the […]
Panama Backs Autonomy Plan as Best Solution for Moroccan Sahara Dispute
Panama Considers Autonomy Initiative as ‘Most Serious, Credible and Realistic basis’ & ‘Only Solution for Future’ to Resolve Regional Dispute over Moroccan Sahara The Republic of Panama considers the autonomy initiative as “the most serious, credible and realistic basis for resolving the regional dispute” over the Moroccan Sahara. This position […]
After 7 Years of Transformational Leadership, Hayford Siaw Exits the Ghana Library Authority
In December 2017, at the age of 32, the Government of Ghana appointed Hayford Siaw—a distinguished social entrepreneur, Ford Motors Fellow of 92Y, Reach for Change change leader, and Queen Elizabeth II’s 15th Commonwealth Point of Light—to spearhead the revival of the then-struggling Ghana Library Authority (GhLA). Seven years on, […]
Deputy finance minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko intervenes after Frankadua floods displace dozens
In a swift humanitarian response, Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has extended urgent support to flood victims in Frankadua, where torrential rains on Sunday night submerged 16 homes and displaced dozens of residents. The floods, described by locals as the worst in recent […]
Upper West Akim MP Tours BECE Centres, Encourages Candidates
The Member of Parliament for Upper West Akim Constituency in the Eastern Region, Hon. Drah Kwasi Emmanuel, has visited all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) centres in his constituency to show support and motivate candidates. As part of his visit on Day 4 of the ongoing BECE, Hon. Drah toured […]
Curious Minds Ghana advises teens against teenage pregnancy.
The Programs Officer of Curious Minds Ghana, Miss Mavis Aryee, has advised teenagers in Akyem Manso and Akyem Asuboa in the Asene Manso Akroso District Eastern Region,to protect themselves against teenage pregnancy. According to research, the Asene Manso Akroso District ranks fourth in the country for teenage pregnancy cases. Miss […]
Akyem Oda MP to sponsor brilliant BECE students.
The Member of Parliament for Akyem Oda constituency in the Birim Central Municipality Eastern Region, Hon Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has promised to sponsor brilliant students who excel well in the ongoing Basic Education Exams to secondary school. The MP, speaking to the media after visiting students writing BECE exams, urged […]
West Akim MP breaks ground for FIFA-approved Astroturf construction.
The Member of Parliament for Lower West Akim in the West Akim Municipality, Eastern Region, Hon Owen Kwame Frimpong, has broken ground for the construction of a FIFA-approved Astroturf for his constituents. This fulfills a promise he made to the people. The facility will boast a standard pitch, changing rooms, […]
AfCFTA Warns Against Rating Bias as Fitch Downgrades Key African Trade Bank
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has issued a strong statement reaffirming its confidence in the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) following its recent downgrade by Fitch Ratings. The downgrade, which lowered the Bank’s long-term foreign currency rating from ‘BBB’ to ‘BBB-’ with a negative outlook, has drawn sharp […]