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Three of the seven Supreme Court justice nominees of President John Dramani Mahama faced the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, June 9, 2025.The first day of the vetting saw three nominees – Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, and Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh – being grilled with questions on a number of topical legal issues.The Supreme Court justices, who are all justices of the Court of Appeal, were asked questions on LGBT issues, capping of the number of judges at the Supreme Court and other controversial legal issues that have divided the public.Here are the top five…

Moving Health, an organisation known for manufacturing tricycle ambulances to serve rural communities in Ghana since 2020, has reaffirmed its commitment to maternal healthcare through targeted training and equipment support. With financial backing from the Trotula Fund, which champions initiatives to enhance the well-being of women and girls, Moving Health recently sponsored a two-part capacity-building programme for midwives and midwifery students in Tumu, Upper West Region. Held on 15th and 30th May 2025, the training sessions focused on the Manual Removal of Retained Placenta and Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA). Organised in collaboration with the Midwifery Training College in Tumu, the…

What is Capsaicin?Capsaicin is a fascinating compound found in chili peppers, responsible for their signature heat and numerous health benefits. It’s a phenolic molecule that belongs to the capsaicinoid family, which also includes dihydrocapsaicin, nordihydrocapsaicin, homodihydrocapsaicin, and homocapsaicin.Capsaicin’s chemical structure consists of a nonpolar phenolic ring, making it insoluble in water. However, it can be dissolved in nonpolar solvents like ether, benzene, and dimethyl sulfoxide. Its unique structure allows it to interact with specific receptors in the human body, producing a range of effects.Capsaicin is produced by plants in the Capsicum genus, which includes various species of chili peppers. The…

Trading activity in the secondary bond market declined by 23.15% week-on-week, with total volumes closing at GH¢1.18 billion from GH¢1.53 billion. The price action was broad-based across general category bonds. The 2027-2030 maturities led trading with a 57% share and an average Yield-To-Maturity of 21.47% (+0.5 percentage points). The 2031–2038 papers accounted for 43% at an average YTM of 21.62%. Analysts expect trading activity to remain relatively muted in the coming week. This is because institutional investors are shifting focus to the Bank of Ghana’s newly issued 273-day bill. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers…

President John Dramani Mahama says his administration is actively implementing regulatory and institutional reforms aimed at promoting transparency, reducing inefficiencies, and expanding Ghana’s fiscal base.According to him, these reforms are part of a broader agenda to strengthen governance systems and create sustainable economic growth.“We’re also pursuing regulatory and institutional reforms that promote transparency, reduce inefficiencies, and expand our fiscal base. We appreciate the EU’s ongoing support in public financial management, domestic revenue reform efforts, and anti-corruption. All these are essential pillars for sustainable growth,” the President said.He made the comments while speaking at the Ghana-European Union Partnership Dialogue on Tuesday,…

A photo collage of Justice Philip Bright Mensah (L) and Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin Justice Philip Bright Mensah, one of the seven Supreme Court nominees, took a subtle swipe at Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, the Ranking Member of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, during his vetting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effutu, had questioned Justice Bright Mensah over a ruling he delivered at the Court of Appeal, which dismissed one of Afenyo-Markin’s appeals.The Minority Leader argued that his client’s human rights had been violated, and described the dismissals at both the Court…

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, has cautioned members of the party not to make money their main objective in politics.According to him, the NDC does not support the behaviour where members enrich themselves and acquire properties overnight when the party is in power—at the expense of the Ghanaian people.Speaking to some party members in a video shared on social media, the NDC chief scribe said such individuals should rather align themselves with the New Patriotic Party (NPP).“I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with having property, but I’m saying if your motive and your…

A juror in the sex trafficking trial of rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs has been removed after giving inconsistent answers about where he lives. During jury selection, the juror indicated on a questionnaire that he lived in the Bronx area of New York. But more recently, he told a court staffer he had moved in with his girlfriend in New Jersey. On Friday, Judge Arun Subramanian said he had found “several inconsistencies” between the juror’s answers in court transcripts, which he said could suggest a desire to “be deceptive” in an effort to get on the jury. Lawyers for Combs had…

WaterIs an organic compound with the chemical formula H 2O. It is a transparent tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance. It is the main constituent of the earth’s hydrosphere and the fluids of all known living organisms. Falls from clouds as rain, that forms streams, lakes, seas and that is used for drinking and washing and cooking.Water is vital to our health. It plays a key role in many of our body’s funtucion, including bringing nutrients to cells, getting rid of waste, protecting joints and organs, and maintaining body temperature.Water is an essential requirement for life on earth because…

In a scathing indictment of the government’s energy sector management, Duncan Amoah, Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), has criticised authorities for neglecting vital state assets like the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) while allegedly allowing the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) to prioritise profit over its core mandate as a consumer buffer. Appearing on Channel One TV’s ‘The Point of View’ on Monday, June 16, Mr. Amoah pointed to recent developments, including the controversial suspension of the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy, as stark evidence of a troubling lack of strategic vision and…