Author: Barbara Quarshie

  • EastEnders and The Bill star Roberta Taylor dies a 76

    EastEnders and The Bill star Roberta Taylor dies a 76

    Roberta Taylor, renowned for her roles in EastEnders and The Bill, has passed away at the age of 76. Her agent, Roxane Vacaa, confirmed her death on July 6 2024. Born in London, Taylor was well-known for her portrayal of Irene Raymond in EastEnders from 1997 to 2000. Her character was the central figure of…

  • Andy Murray Announces Retirement from Tennis After Paris 2024 Olympics

    Andy Murray Announces Retirement from Tennis After Paris 2024 Olympics

    Andy Murray has announced he will retire from professional tennis following the Paris 2024 Olympics. Murray, who recently exited Wimbledon for the final time alongside his brother Jamie in the men’s doubles, revealed on Twitter that the upcoming Olympic Games will be his last tournament. He expressed pride in representing Britain one final time, calling…

  • Magixx Fuels Dating Rumors with Vee Iye After Recent Photos

    Magixx Fuels Dating Rumors with Vee Iye After Recent Photos

    Nigerian singer Magixx has ignited dating rumors with reality TV star Vee Iye following the release of cozy photos on social media. On the microblogging platform X, Magixx shared intimate pictures with Vee Iye, captioning one post: “It’s either you are single or you’re mine! 🤷🏾‍♂️😍” This caption has led fans to speculate about a…

  • Akufo-Addo Swears In 16 New Justices to the Court of Appeal

    Akufo-Addo Swears In 16 New Justices to the Court of Appeal

    President Nana Akufo-Addo has sworn in 16 new justices to the Court of Appeal, underscoring the importance of transparency and accountability within the judiciary. The ceremony took place at the Jubilee House, where the President administered the Oath of Allegiance, the Judicial Oath, and the Oath of Secrecy. Akufo-Addo emphasized that public trust in the…

  • Striking CETAG Members Withdraw All Services as Government Withholds Salaries

    Striking CETAG Members Withdraw All Services as Government Withholds Salaries

    The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has instructed its members to cease all services in response to the government’s decision to freeze their July salaries. This includes stopping attendance at meetings, academic counseling, and supervising students. The freeze came after the Minister of Education directed Principals and the Controller and Accountant General…

  • Okudzeto Ablakwa Links Business Associate of Akufo-Addo’s Daughters to Ambulance Spare Parts Saga

    Okudzeto Ablakwa Links Business Associate of Akufo-Addo’s Daughters to Ambulance Spare Parts Saga

    Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has revealed new details linking a business associate of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s daughters to a controversial ambulance contract. Ablakwa’s recent publication, dated July 24, 2024, follows his previous claim that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta authorized a $34.9 million payment for ambulance servicing under the One…

  • GUTA President: We Want to See a Stable Cedi

    GUTA President: We Want to See a Stable Cedi

    Dr. Joseph Obeng, President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), has emphasized the association’s focus on the stability of Ghana’s local currency, the cedi. He called on the government to maintain the economic progress achieved so far, which is vital for the business community. Dr. Obeng highlighted GUTA’s role in supporting small and…

  • Government Plans to Implement Paternity Leave in 2024 Labour Reforms

    Government Plans to Implement Paternity Leave in 2024 Labour Reforms

    The Ghanaian government is set to introduce paternity leave as part of its 2024 labour reforms. Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam announced the plan during his mid-year budget review presentation to Parliament on July 23. The new policy will be included in the draft Labour Bill for 2024, which aims to strengthen labour administration…

  • John Mayall: British Blues Pioneer Dies at 90

    John Mayall: British Blues Pioneer Dies at 90

    John Mayall OBE, the influential British blues musician and leader of the Bluesbreakers, has died at the age of 90. Mayall passed away at his home in California on Monday, July 22 2024, surrounded by his family. “Health issues that forced John to end his epic touring career have finally led to peace for one…

  • British Dressage Star Charlotte Dujardin Provisionally Suspended

    British Dressage Star Charlotte Dujardin Provisionally Suspended

    Charlotte Dujardin, Britain’s joint-most decorated female Olympian, has been provisionally suspended by equestrian’s governing body, the FEI. The dressage star had already pulled out of Paris 2024 after a video emerged which she said showed her “making an error of judgment.” The FEI stated it had received footage showing three-time Olympic gold medallist Dujardin “engaging…