The presidential candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has assured that if successful at this year’s election, he will rehabilitate the National Theatre in Accra and build another one in Kumasi to support content creators in the region.

Speaking at a meeting with a section of stakeholders in the creative industry in Kumasi on Tuesday, Mr. Mahama noted that the party made the promise in its 2020 manifesto and will ensure that it is fulfilled by the next NDC government.

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has outlined a plan to transform the creative industry and harness its potential for growth if elected president in the December 7 election.

The President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr Frank Serebour, has expressed concern over what he described as “dwindling professionalism” in the health sector in recent times, saying some health personnel are involved in alcoholism, drug misuse and abuse.

African activists are advocating that world leaders and policymakers mainstream mental health into climate financing discussions. 

A day after the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took off in Baku, Azerbaijan, the African Coalition of Communities Responsive to Climate Change (ACCRCC) made a distress call to global communities for a financing regime that would inspire policies and partnerships that target climate-related mental health issues at all levels.

They said such a move would help to mitigate the broader social impacts of the global crisis, including psychological trauma from climate-related disasters and promote resilience among vulnerable populations.

Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reminded the people of Obuasi about the closure of mining giant AngloGold Ashanti during former President John Mahama's administration.

Addressing a large crowd on Tuesday during his tour of the Obuasi East Constituency, Dr. Bawumia recounted how the AngloGold Ashanti operation in Ghana came to a halt in 2014, attributing this to what he described as a period of significant decline under Mahama’s leadership.

An audit of the new prepaid meters installed by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company Limited (NEDCo) across the country is underway.

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the 66 Artillery Regiment of Ho and the Fisheries Commission for a training programme focused on fish farming to create sustainable job opportunities for the youth. 

The appointment fulfils a promise Mr Trump made to the tech billionaire after he endorsed him in the race for the White House.

Donald Trump has confirmed Elon Musk will co-lead the new department of government efficiency.

The Electoral Commission (EC) has cautioned first-time voters against accepting money and other gifts from politicians or political groups to vote for them in return.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to commission its newly constructed headquarters, named "The Bank Square," on November 20 in Accra. 

The declaration of four seats in Parliament vacant by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, is unconstitutional, the Supreme Court has held.

In a 5-2 majority decision on Tuesday [Nov 12, 2024], the apex court upheld a suit by the Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, which sought a constitutional interpretation of Article 97 (1) (g) and (h) of the Constitution.

Bawah Abdul-Mugis, a Communications graduate from the Faculty of Communications and Media Studies at the University for Development Studies (UDS) has won the maiden edition of the Anas Aremeyaw Anas Investigative Journalism Excellence Award at the 25th graduation ceremony of the University in Tamale.

He took home a cash price of GH¢2000, a plaque and a citation certificate. 

The Bank of Ghana has suspended the forex trading license of the Consolidated Bank of Ghana (CBG) for a period of one month, beginning November 26, 2024.

The licence will be restored at the end of the one-month suspension period once the Bank of Ghana is satisfied that CBG has instituted effective controls to ensure strict adherence to the foreign exchange market regulations.

The President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr Frank Serebour has expressed concern over what he described as dwindling professionalism in the health sector in recent times, saying some health personnel are involved in alcoholism, drug misuse and abuse.

“There has also been reported cases of sexual harassment perpetuated by health workers,” he added.

Dr Serebour made the remarks at the just-ended 66th Annual General Conference of the GMA at Sokode-Lokoe in the Volta Region.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo met with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev today as both leaders attended the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Ghana’s Black Stars have been strengthened by the arrival of 14 additional players ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger. 

Let’s be honest — people have a habit of bringing their phones to the bathroom. I’ve been guilty of it myself, and chances are that someone is on the toilet reading this article right now. A three-minute trip to the loo can easily turn into 15 minutes of reading, scrolling and posting.

It might seem a harmless way to pass the time when you’re going number two. However, experts warn that what they call prolonged sitting on the toilet can harm your health. It’s even been connected to an increased risk of hemorrhoids and weakened pelvic muscles, said Dr. Lai Xue, a colorectal surgeon at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

The mystery of how galaxies came into being has been explained in the academic thesis of a Ghanaian science brain.

Dr Jacqueline Antwi-Danso, a physicist, provided valuable insight into understanding how early galaxies came into being in her post-doctorial thesis which has since gone viral.

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, has called on voters to look beyond money, ethnic and religious considerations to vote on December 7.

The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that it will uphold the initial ballot order for the upcoming 2024 presidential election despite the disqualification of Philip Appiah Kubi, the Ghana Freedom Party’s (GFP) replacement nominee for the late Akua Donkor. 

This decision, announced by EC Chairperson, Mrs Jean Mensa during an emergency Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Tuesday (November 12), aims to ensure the integrity and smooth progression of the electoral process.

The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) has been disqualified from the 2024 presidential election.The printing of presidential ballot papers will now proceed without any changes. This means the positions of the presidential candidates will not change. 

What this means is that, Akua Donkor's image, party symbol will continue to be on the ballot paper at the third position.

But all ballots cast in her name will be annulled and will not count.

The Supreme Court has ruled that the declaration of four parliamentary seats vacant by the Speaker of Parliament was unconstitutional.

The court by a 5-2 majority affirmed the application by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader of Parliament

Two of the judges raised issues about the jurisdiction of the case.

I have not paid much attention to American politics in general or the country’s presidential election in particular for quite a while.

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Bryan Acheampong, has reiterated the government’s commitment to expand irrigation infrastructure and access to sustainable water systems, particularly in regions prone to drought. 

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), in collaboration with the University of Cape Coast (UCC) School of Business, has launched two Master’s degree programmes.