Author: johnmahama

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have become a global buzzword, but how much do we understand them? Adopted in 2015 by 193 United Nations member states, the SDGs aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and promote peace and prosperity by 2030. For Ghana, like many African nations, these goals offer hope for tackling longstanding development challenges. But a pressing question remains; Do we truly grasp the SDGs’ concept and context, or are we just going along because it seems right? How well do these global goals fit Ghana’s unique realities? Understanding this is key to ensuring Ghana isn’t just…

Brigadier-General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono is the new Director-General of GPHA President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Brigadier-General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono Esq as the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA).The appointment was announced by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the President, on Friday, February 7, 2025.”President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Brigadier-General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono as the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority. Brigadier General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono Esq. is a distinguished military officer and legal professional currently serving as the Deputy Commandant of the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS) at…

The Minority Caucus of Parliament has raised concerns about the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority Caucus’s inability to bring at least 91 Members of Parliament (MPs) into the chamber.“…. Despite having 183 MPs and an additional four independent MPs totaling 187, the NDC has struggled to meet the required quorum,” Mr Habib Iddrisu, the First Deputy Minority Whip, has said.Addressing the Parliamentary Press Corps after the adjournment of the House on Friday due to the lack of a qurom to do Business, Mr Iddrisu, also a New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Tolon, said the actions of the Majority had…

Former special aide to late President Jerry John Rawlings, Dr Donald Agumenu, has called for national unity and a renewed focus on Ghana’s place on the global stage following the 2024 General Elections, which saw John Dramani Mahama return to power with an overwhelming parliamentary majority. Reflecting on Ghana’s political history, Dr Agumenu highlighted the country’s progress from the pre-colonial era through neocolonialism to the establishment of the Fourth Republic. “This journey has not been easy, and it is essential for us as a nation to come together and redefine the future of Ghana collaboratively,” he stated. Dr Agumenu, who…

The NPP-USA Washington DC Metro Area Chapter, led by Chairman Janis Asare-Bediako, on Sunday, September 15, held a meeting with the Traditional Chiefs and Queen Mothers Association of Washington DC Metro. The engagement was part of the ongoing NPP campaign, focusing on key manifesto policies concerning chieftaincy, cultural values, and family principles. Chairman Janis expressed gratitude to the chiefs for their unwavering support, particularly for gracing the recently concluded NPP@30 anniversary celebrations. He also formally announced Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) as the running mate to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming elections, emphasising NAPO’s strengths and contributions to the…

The Small Scale Miners Association in the Ashanti Region has thrown its weight behind the new Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, in his quest to halt illicit mining in forest reserves.This comes after the Minister directed all illegal miners in forest reserves and water bodies to cease operations within the next two weeks.Dr. Amoakohene warned that security forces in the region will take further action if the illegal miners fail to comply with the directive.The Ashanti Regional Organiser for the Association, Mr. Kwaku Duah, expressed the Association’s readiness to support the Minister, stating that they will do everything to…

One of the biggest misconceptions about love and relationships is the unrealistic expectation that our partners should be perfect. Think about the first time you were disappointed in a relationship—perhaps it was the moment you realized that your partner wasn’t as perfect as you initially believed. Maybe they forgot an important date, misunderstood your feelings, or said something that stung more than they intended. In that moment, did their mistake make them unworthy of love? Or did it simply highlight their humanity? Your partner forgot an important date, misunderstood your feelings, or failed to meet an expectation you never explicitly…

Reverend Ransford Obeng, General Overseer of Calvary Charismatic Center Reverend Ransford Obeng, General Overseer of Calvary Charismatic Center (CCC), has called on Ghanaians to embrace honesty in all aspects of their lives as they enter the new year. Speaking to the media in Ayigya on Tuesday night, after the church’s end-of-year service, Reverend Obeng emphasized that honesty is crucial for both individual well-being and national progress.”As we enter into the new year, all I am asking Ghanaians is for them to deal honestly with themselves so that nobody is shortchanged in what they deserve or have worked for,” the CCC…

Philip Amoateng, Telecel Ghana’s Director of Telecel Cash and Digital Transformation Telecel Ghana has through its mobile money service, Telecel Cash, launched RedSave, a revolutionary digital savings account designed to make saving effortless, accessible, and rewarding. With the overarching aim of driving financial inclusion and empowering more Ghanaians economically, Telecel Ghana has partnered with FirstBank Ghana to transform how Ghanaians save by providing a seamless digital platform to earn interest directly from their mobile money wallets. RedSave, which offers up to 8% annual interest, is an important step toward increasing financial inclusion, particularly for those who have been excluded from…

Chocolate in all its delicious forms is one of the world’s favorite treats. Per capita consumption in the U.S. alone averages around 9 kilograms (19.8 pounds) per year. The industry is worth more than $90 billion globally.Ingredients — including cocoa, palm oil and soy — flow from producer nations in Africa, Asia and South America to processors and consumers everywhere. But a recent study reveals that large amounts of these commodities are linked to indirect supply chains, falling outside sustainability programs and linked to untraced deforestation.Key producers of these commodities — mostly West African countries for cocoa, Brazil for…