President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo greeted His Excellency Fumio Kishida, the Japanese Prime Minister, and his delegation at Jubilee House, Ghana’s presidential seat, on May 1, 2023. President Akufo-Addo noted that seventeen years ago, in 2006, His Excellency Junichiro Koizumi, the Foreign Minister in President John Agyekum Kufuor’s NPP government, was the first Japanese Prime […]

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) Secretary General, Dr. Yaw Baah, has reiterated the Union’s call for the government to keep its promise of excluding pensioners from the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDE) to safeguard their pension funds. He reminded the President of the memorandum of understanding signed on December 22, 2022, which clearly exempted all […]

During the May Day celebration in Bolgatanga, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo expressed his government’s commitment to addressing Ghana’s current economic challenges. He mentioned they are working hard to complete all the required actions to get board approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Ghana’s $3 billion bailout request. The President also stated they […]

Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah, the General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress, has urged the government to reduce its spending on non-essential items to improve the current economic downturn. The TUC believes diverting funds from non-essential spending to more productive ventures will create jobs and generate revenue. During the 2023 May Day celebration parade in […]

The government and workers have recognized the need to update occupational safety and health regulations to protect workers. Although security is essential for efficiency and productivity, we often prioritize convenience over safety, resulting in costly compensations. The Trade Union Congress is pushing the government to pass the National Occupational Safety and Health Bill to ensure […]

Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Stephen Asamoah Boateng, aka Asabee, has called on Ghanaians, mainly traditional authorities, to assist his ministry in resolving the country’s mounting chieftaincy issues. According to him, chieftaincy issues are serious business; therefore, he needs prayers and spiritual protection to serve as a minister. Speaking at a maiden meeting with […]

Joel Holison, a Ghanaian graduate student, has received recognition for his remarkable research and creativity at Eastern Illinois University. He placed second in this year’s Award for Excellence in Student Research and Creativity. Holison’s research was entitled “Assessing the Knowledge, Attitude, and Everyday Life Practices Adopted among Eastern Illinois University Students Towards Sustainability” and examines […]

Don Lemon, a longtime host at CNN, has left the network, leaving the media industry shocked and surprised. CNN CEO Chris Licht thanked Lemon for his contributions over the past 17 years and wished him well in his future endeavors. In a memo to staff management, he did not directly inform him. Lemon, co-host of […]