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Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced plans to introduce a courier system to address the backlog of 70,000 uncollected passports.Ablakwa stated that an immediate audit would be carried out to identify applicants and ensure that unclaimed passports are delivered to their rightful owners.“We will roll out a courier system so that applicants can receive their passports wherever they are. There must be a clear indication of who the applicants are, and if addresses are available, we will call them,” Ablakwa said in an interview with TV3.Additionally, he highlighted that digitization and operational reforms at the passport office…

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Dinah Reindorf (nee: Quashie-Idun), affectionately known as “Auntie Mamaa,” on Sunday, 8th December 2024. Mrs. Reindorf was 86 years old. She was the beloved mother of Mr. Fred Reindorf (Late), Ms. Myna Reindorf, and Mr. Fred Tetteh. Mrs Reindorf was the cherished sister of Mrs Frances Ademola, Mr John Benjamin Quashie-Idun (Late), Mr James Quashie-Idun, and Mr Edward Quashie-Idun (Late). Funeral Arrangements: File Past: 8:00 AM Burial Memorial & Thanksgiving Service: Wednesday, 22nd January 2025 at All Souls Chapel, Lashibi Funeral Home. Dress Code: Black May her soul rest in eternal…

“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” – Joseph AddisonReading is a foundational skill that enhances cognitive development, emotional intelligence, and social growth in children. It expands their knowledge, improves concentration, language skills, and prepares them for professional and personal success. However, the rise of technology has led to a decline in reading habits among young people.II. Benefits of Reading in Childhood Development Cognitive Development: Enhances language skills, memory, and concentration. Emotional Intelligence: Develops empathy, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Social Development: Fosters communication skills, teamwork, and social understanding. Academic Success: Improves academic performance, particularly in language…

The analyst says the Bawku conflict is no longer a chieftaincy but a terrorist activity Security analyst, Andrews Asiedu Tetteh, says the Bawku conflict is no longer a chieftaincy or land dispute, but a terrorist activity.He says, per what is happening, “We are sitting on a time bomb, and if we fail to deal with it, we will regret it later.”According to him, one of his disappointments with former President Akufo-Addo was his disagreement that the Bawku conflict was not a terrorist act.”What is happening in Bawku is terrorist activity to the point where people are being pulled off buses,…

Background As the sun sets over Accra’s bustling markets, Adwoa, a 38-year-old trader in Makola –– one of Ghana’s busiest markets – counts her daily earnings. She has big dreams — to expand her business, hire more women, and provide education, health, food, and a better life for her children. But like thousands of women across Ghana, she faces an insurmountable hurdle: access to affordable credit. Traditional banks demand collateral she does not have, and microfinance institutions and commercial banks impose crushing interest rates that drain her profits. She also lacks financial (literacy) training, reducing her ability to manage and…

The Attorney-General (A-G) and Minister for Justice, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has officially withdrawn all charges against former Minister for Works and Housing, Alhaji Collins Dauda, and four others in the high-profile Saglemi Housing Project case.The decision formalized through a nolle prosequi notice filed at the High Court (Financial Division 1) in Accra, signifies the state’s abandonment of the case against the accused individuals.The case, which had captivated national attention due to its implications on accountability and governance, initially named five individuals as defendants:Alhaji Collins Dauda—Former Minister for Works and HousingKweku Agyeman-Mensah—Former Minister for Water Resources, Works, and HousingAlhaji Ziblim Yakubu—Former…

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Mr  Robert Kutin Jnr, the NPP Central Regional Chairman, AGE: 72 years. ONE-WEEK OBSERVATION:DATE: Wednesday, 29th January 2025 REQUIEM MASS:VENUE: St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Assin JakaiTIME: 6:00 am GATHERING:VENUE: Assin Jakai Durbar GroundsTIME: 8:00 am ALL FRIENDS AND SYMPATHISERS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags:   DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily…

The Trump administration’s controversial closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), though fraught with peril, may ultimately prove to be a blessing in disguise. It may very well be that with American aid money no longer available to their governments, citizens of emerging nations will be forced to confront the entrenched corruption that has long plagued their countries, perpetuating poverty and inequality.Clearly, the time for complacency is over; it is now incumbent upon these nations to take ownership of their development trajectories. Perhaps, just perhaps, this seismic shift will catalyse the emergence of a new generation of…

The Volta Regional Youth wing of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly condemned the recent attack on the Ho Central Constituency office of the party. Some youth believed to be members of the NDC Tuesday evening (January 21) broke into the party’s constituency office in Ho, brought out items including documents and furniture and set them ablaze at the office premises. Mathias Alagbo, popularly known as Kabila, Volta Regional Youth Organiser of the NDC, in a release on Wednesday, said they suspected that the Tuesday, January 21 incident had been carried out by disgruntled party members dissatisfied with…

Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey In the wake of an announcement by the minister nominee for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, that the government will re-register SIM Cards, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has clarified that the previous SIM card registration exercise was incomplete. Mr Sam George, who made the announcement during his vetting, criticised the past approach, stating that a more logical and seamless process would be implemented. He emphasised that the new process would be more efficient and technology-driven to avoid the long queues that characterised the previous exercise.…