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The Ghana Education Service has announced that the government is to reinstate all teachers whose appointments were revoked.As a result, a committee has been set up to assist with the validation process.Teachers affected by this layoff must provide their appointment letter, academic certificate, licensure certificate, and national service certificate.The affected teachers are expected to complete the process by March 14, 2025.Member of Parliament for Tafo in the Ashanti Region, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, who has previously condemned the government for its insensitive decision to terminate the appointments of young Ghanaians, thanked the president for the decision to recall teachers back to…

The business of the North American Toy Fair, an annual showcase of the latest in silly putty, monster trucks and board games, is fun. But this year at the convention center in New York City, tariffs were killing the vibe. In February, US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on products made in China by 10%. Then last week, with little warning, he announced an additional 10% border tax, which has now come into force on Tuesday, along with tariffs on Mexico and Canada. In the toy industry, which estimates that about 80% of toys sold in the US are made…

– Source:Ellen Fungisai Chipango is a scholar of the communal ethic of African ubuntu – the belief that we are at our best as individuals and society if we work for the good of others, alongside others. She researches ways in which ubuntu can be applied in real life situations involving energy. In this article, she discusses her latest publication about applying an ubuntu feminist approach to rolling out renewable energy. Ubuntu feminism is the idea that everyone is obliged to care for each other’s wellbeing. What are the limitations in the transition to renewable energy? One limitation is that…

Okumanini Baffour Asare Kyeahene II, Affutuakwamanhene (L) Okumanini Baffour Asare Kyeahene II, Affutuakwamanhene in the Assin Central Municipality of the Central Region, has charged chiefs to always uphold the truth to leave a good legacy for their descendants.The paramount chief made the call when three new chiefs—Nana Boakye Yiadom, Efutufohene; Nana Arkoh II, Apesemakahene; and Nana Takyi Boadi, Ntotohene—swore the oath of allegiance to him at a colorful ceremony at his palace.Okumanini Kyeahene urged the new chiefs to uphold the values of honesty, integrity, and fairness as they discharged their duties without fear or favor.Regarding the acquisition and sale of…

Eni Ghana and its OCTP partners – Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) – have handed over a number of social projects in the areas of health, sanitation, education and economic diversification to local authorities and communities within OCTP’s area of influence in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region. The projects include the renovation of the Sanzule/Krisan School Canteen, which will provide meals to over 300 students, contributing to support both their academic performance and well-being; four fishing sheds for the Bakanta, Ngalekpole, Ngalekyi, and Baku communities, which will benefit over 7,000 fishermen, fish traders, processors, and community…

Former NPP General Secretary, John Boadu Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has stated that he will not consider contesting for the position again.According to him, although he has received several calls to run for the role, he believes he has already done his best in that capacity and would rather explore other positions where he can contribute to the party.What discourages him even further from seeking the General Secretary position is the level of insults associated with the role.“The fact of the matter is that there have been many proposals for me. A lot…

The Member of Parliament for Hohoe, Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, has cautioned former MP John Peter Amewu against portraying Hohoe in a negative light, emphasizing that the constituency remains peaceful.His remarks follow reports that unknown assailants stormed Amewu’s residence on Wednesday, March 5, with one allegedly posing as a court bailiff before gunshots were fired.Speaking on Channel One Newsroom the same day, Tsekpo refuted claims that armed men attacked Amewu’s home, asserting that the visit was a routine court delegation.He clarified that the group, which included a court bailiff and a security officer, had simply gone to post a court notice…

The UK government has said it will not send further payments to Rwanda following the cancellation of the migrant deal between the two countries. On Monday, Rwanda’s government spokesperson Yolande Makolo said the UK had asked Rwanda to “quietly forgo” the remaining payment – reportedly amounting to £50m ($64m) – based on “trust and good faith”. However, Rwanda has now asked the UK to pay the remainder of the money it says it is owed, accusing the UK of breaching trust by suspending some aid to the country. In a statement, a UK government spokesperson said that “no further payments…

The gruesome killing of Adedamola Quadri Ogunbode, a recent graduate of Lagos State University (LASU), is yet another chilling reminder of the pervasive horror of ritual killings in Nigeria. His murder, allegedly at the hands of a so-called prophet within the supposed sacred confines of a church, is a tragic irony that further exposes the moral rot in our society. It is heartbreaking that a place meant to offer spiritual solace instead became a slaughterhouse where a young man’s life was cut short in the most barbaric manner.As painful as Adedamola’s death is, the even more terrifying reality is that…

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama has disclosed that plans are underway to conduct a value for money audit of the new Bank of Ghana Headquarters building at Ridge, Accra. Briefing a committee of Parliament on the cost of the project on Wednesday, March 5, Dr Asiama said steps have been taken to get the Architectural and Engineering Services Limited (AESL) to conduct the audit after board approval. According to him, the cost of the edifice increased by $88million after the design of the project. “We believe this will bring clarity to the matter, and…