Author: Barbara Quarshie

Nobel Prize-winning short story author Alice Munro has passed away at the age of 92 at her home in Port Hope, Ontario, on May 13, 2024. Munro, known for her meticulously crafted short stories, had been battling dementia for at least twelve years. Throughout her illustrious career, Munro captivated readers with her intricately paced narratives,…

Employees of the Volta River Authority (VRA) are voicing grievances regarding what they perceive as inequitable payments within the energy sector. Last year, an agreement was reached between the government and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to implement a $43 million monthly payment plan aimed at mitigating their financial obligations, which posed a significant risk to…

A devastating fire outbreak in Akyem Oda last Sunday, May 12, 2024, resulted in the loss of two young lives, as well as injuries to three other residents and significant property damage. The victims, six-year-old Clement Agyei and four-year-old Desmond Karikari Agyei, were students at Ridge Experimental Basic School in Oda. The fire also injured…

Ilya Sutskever, the co-founder and Chief Scientist of OpenAI, is stepping down from his role at the artificial intelligence company, bringing an end to months of speculation surrounding his future. According to an announcement on OpenAI’s blog on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Sutskever will be succeeded by Jakub Pachocki, who currently serves as the Research…

Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has revealed that an amount of GH¢177 million is set to be disbursed to the Ministry of Health for the payment of allowances owed to nursing trainees nationwide. The reinstated nursing trainee allowance, which had accumulated arrears over several months, is now receiving attention from the Akufo-Addo administration. Addressing nurses…

Lilian Afegbai, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s Nollywood scene, has taken to social media to express her discontent with designers who insist on being tagged in posts, particularly amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the AMVCA outfit debacle involving Nana Akua. Following Nigerian designer Ezinne Olivia’s recent accusation that Ghanaian fashion icon Nana Akua Addo did…

Golfing sensation Rory McIlroy, a four-time major champion, has officially filed for divorce from his wife, Erica, after seven years of marriage. The legal proceedings were initiated through court documents filed in family court in Palm Beach County, Florida. McIlroy, 35, currently competing in the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club, confirmed the impending separation…

A recent video featuring Okomfour Kwadee, once a celebrated Ghanaian musician, has left many Ghanaians saddened and shocked by his current condition. The video, widely circulated on social media, shows Kwadee performing on the streets in the Northern region of Ghana. While his voice and talent remain evident, his physical appearance and surroundings paint a…

The Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly is taking proactive measures to address the recurring flooding issues on the Kasoa-Mallam Highway, according to Dr. Daniel Sowah, an engineer at the assembly. Dr. Sowah highlighted that erosion upstream has worsened the impact of heavy rainfall, leading to frequent floods along the highway. To combat this challenge, the assembly has…

Artisans at Suame Magazine Zone 13 in the Ashanti Region are seeking urgent intervention from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to prevent their eviction by a private developer, ‘The Gosie Group’. According to a report by asaaseradio.com, the artisans argue that the land on which they have operated for…