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A group of staff at Bogoso Prestea Mine, who advocated for the termination of the mining lease held by Future Global Resources/Blue Gold Bogoso Prestea Limited (the former owners), are regretting the approach they took. The local union decided to escalate an issue affecting the workers’ well-being by organizing a series of demonstrations, accusing FGR and its management of failing to make their SNNIT payments and not providing severance, among other grievances. Many workers reported that they were forced to perform their duties without personal protective equipment (PPE) for an extended period, putting their lives at risk as the owners…

It has had a rebarbative, blighting effect across the entire aviation industry. The Ryanair model, for want of a better term, prides itself on minimal, no-frills service for eye popping prices. The Irish-based low-cost carrier was intended to revolutionise European air travel by offering a budget option for the eager and easy holiday maker. In time, this seemingly attractive option has become a handy model to emulate by more traditional airlines, who have become mere shadows of themselves. National carriers, in other words, are now shameful replicas of budget airlines, with one exception: prices have been kept high and, post…

The deceased was returning home when the driver of the car lost control and hit him The life of a physically challenged cobbler (shoemaker), believed to be in his 30s, ended tragically on Saturday when a private saloon car ran over him along the Sunyani-Abesim highway. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) learnt that the deceased, popularly known in the area as “connection”, had gone for a phone charger from a friend and was returning home when the driver of the car lost control and hit him. It happened around the Oti Yeboah Company Limited (OYCL) portion of the stretch, and…

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced the examination dates for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to a letter issued to all Regional Directors of Education, this year’s BECE will take place from June 9 to June 16, 2025, while the WASSCE is scheduled to run from August 4 to September 19, 2025. The letter further stated that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) will soon provide additional details regarding the registration process for candidates. Heads of schools will be notified once the registration period is confirmed.…

Health Minister-designate Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has stated his commitment to helping address the unemployment of Ghanaian health workers by facilitating their migration to countries in need of their services.He was answering a question from the Member of Parliament for Pusiga who identified that the country has a backlog of Allied Health and Nurses who have graduated but have not been placed in the various health facilities in the country.Addressing this issue, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh indicated that he will liaise with other countries that need the services of these professionals so that they are sent there to work.He noted that the…

President John Mahama has nominated the Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman Constituency in the Eastern Region, Thomas Nyarko Ampem as Deputy Minister for Finance. Mr. Apem obtained an MSC in Finance from Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S.A, and a Teacher’s Certificate from Peki Training College. He also attended the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. In addition, the President has also named John Dumelo as Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture. Mr. Dumelo is an actor, and a farmer. He studied Civil Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Below is the list of the nominees DISCLAIMER:…

For at least 16 million people worldwide, artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a pillar of stability and opportunity, particularly in rural, impoverished communities. But the industry is responsible for a great deal of environmental damage, such as deforestation and contamination.Mining requires the use of harmful chemicals such as mercury, which pollutes air, soil and water, threatening biodiversity and human health.The U.N. Minamata Convention on Mercury, an international treaty to regulate and eradicate mercury use, came into force in 2017, but its success depends on effective implementation and enforcement by nation-states.Countries such as Ghana, which ratified the agreement in…

Asante Kotoko have announced an indefinite suspension of all football activities following the tragic death of their staunch supporter, Francis Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley, who was stabbed during their league match against Nsoatreman at the Nana Koromansah II Stadium in Nsuatre. This follows a meeting between the club’s management and the Ghana Police Service led by Inspector General George Akuffo Dampare on Tuesday morning. The Porcupine Warriors suffered a 1-0 defeat, ending their seven-game unbeaten run, but the result has been overshadowed by the violent incident that claimed Pooley’s life. The club has demanded justice and insists it…

Africa! Africa!! Africa!!! I am a proud citizen of Africa and Ghana, and I look forward to the day when our aspiration for true integration becomes a reality. I dream of a future where the continent unites to put an end to the ‘balkanisation’ of Africa once and for all! Africa stands at a defining moment in its history. From the vibrant streets of Accra to the tech hubs of Nairobi, from the energy-rich lands of Angola to the entrepreneurial spirit of Kigali, the continent pulses with the promise of transformation. In Lagos, innovation is thriving as startups revolutionise fintech,…

President John Dramani Mahama has assured the people of the Western Region of his government’s resolve to complete the stalled Takoradi Market Circle redevelopment project to reap its full benefits.He said the government would hold discussions with the contractor to set new schedules for work, to resume on the project to ensure its successful completion.President Mahama gave the assurance when he visited the Takoradi Market Circle redevelopment project site, as part of his tour to thank the people of the Western Region for their support during the Election 2024.He said: “We are here to inspect and assess the status of…