Author: Barbara Quarshie

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has assured that the backlog of essential medical supplies currently held up at Ghanaian ports will be cleared by June 30, despite challenges and ultimatums from various quarters. Over 180 containers of crucial medical supplies, including donations from the Global Fund, have been delayed at the ports for more than…

Stonebwoy, the recipient of the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Award’s Artiste of the Year, has addressed speculation surrounding his relationship with fellow artist King Promise, emphasizing that there is no animosity between them. In an interview with Andy Dosty on Daybreak Hitz, Stonebwoy explained that his lack of response to King Promise’s congratulatory message on…

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has initiated the distribution of thousands of computer tablets to students at Opoku Ware School in Kumasi as part of the government’s ‘One Student, One Tablet’ programme. During the ceremony, Dr. Bawumia also inaugurated a smart school block and observed the inaugural lessons in the classrooms. This initiative fulfills the…

Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, the First Lady of Ghana, has called for a concerted effort to tackle HIV stigma, ensure equitable access to prevention services, and uphold human rights. Speaking at the 2024 National HIV Prevention Summit in Accra, Mrs. Akufo-Addo emphasized the need to address barriers such as discrimination, stigma, and unequal healthcare access that…

The prime suspect in the fatal shooting of a military officer in Kasoa, Ben Lord Ababio, has been officially charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Ben Lord, who claims to be a chief, is accused of killing the officer at the Millennium City Police Station. Initially arraigned on May 3, 2024, Ben Lord…

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced a three-week period of load management. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, June 13, ECG and GRIDCo explained that this measure is necessary due to ongoing maintenance work by a gas supplier in Nigeria. This maintenance is projected to…

A Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. Alex Ampaabeng, is proposing the taxation of digital platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and others to bolster Ghana’s economy. Dr. Ampaabeng believes these digital commercial platforms, along with online trading companies, both local and international, should be taxed as they generate substantial revenue from their Ghanaian clients. He questioned why…

A group comprising 134 former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) has issued an ultimatum to the government, demanding the payment of their long-overdue end-of-service benefits. These former officials, who were relieved of their duties following President Akufo-Addo’s 2021 reshuffle, assert that their appointment letters guaranteed them severance packages including a three-month consolidated salary…

Tragedy struck this year’s Hajj pilgrimage for Ghanaian Muslims as two pilgrims from Damongo in the Savannah region lost their lives due to health complications while in Saudi Arabia. According to reports from Channel One News, one pilgrim passed away on Sunday, June 9, while the other succumbed to health issues on Wednesday, June 12,…

NBA legend Jerry West, a three-time Basketball Hall of Fame inductee and the silhouette basis of the NBA logo, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the age of 86, the LA Clippers announced. West was the third player in NBA history to reach 25,000 points, an All-Star every year of his career, and led…