An Anglican deligation will attend COP16, the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Colombia from October 21 to November 1. The aim is to share Anglican calls for action with governments attending, demonstrate Anglican commitment in tackling nature loss and emphasise the power of faith groups in achieving change. The delegation is led by Bishop Graham Usher (Bishop of Norwich and …

Story By Rev’d Fr. Desmond Uriel Quaye In lower primary, I got the chance to learn a poem titled “Look to Yourself” which presents a compelling argument for self-reliance and the rich potential of Ghana. However, there is a striking contradiction between the poet’s call for introspection and the reality of the country’s current state, particularly in the context of …

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Effiduase Asokore, Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie, has filed a complaint with the National Media Commission (NMC) against two media outlets operated by Media General for allegedly misrepresenting his comments on illegal mining (galamsey) and spreading false news. Dr Afriyie was reported to have said that the NPP government would not end galamsey …

The Senior Staff Association of the Volta River Authority (VRA) has called on the government to publicly announce the withdrawal of a proposed bill aimed at merging the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Bui Power Authority, Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), and VRA into two separate entities. This follows persistent appeals from the VRA’s Senior Staff, who are urging the …

Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of fabricating fake opinion polls ahead of the December 7 election. This according to him, is to counter the credible polls that have predicted the NDC’s victory. Mr Mahama said this during his campaign in the North East Region. The poll showed Mahama capturing 51.1% of …

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has acknowledged recent polls conducted by Fitch Solutions and Global InfoAnalytics, which indicate he is leading in the race for the 2024 general elections. According to a report by Fitch Solutions, the NDC is poised to win the upcoming elections, while a final field poll by Global InfoAnalytics shows …

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has granted temporary approval for the Accra Sports Stadium to host Ghana v Sudan AFCON qualifiers on Friday, October 11, 2024. This decision follows the unexpected withdrawal of approval for the Baba Yara Stadium due to its poor infrastructural state, which had been the initial choice for hosting CAF category C games. The sudden …

The Ga-Dangme Community Associations of Virginia (GCAV) successfully hosted the 2024 Homowo Festival on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The event took place at the Amphitheatre at Lee District Park, 6601 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA, and began at about 12:00 pm. The Homowo Festival, a traditional harvest celebration observed by the Ga-Dangme people of Ghana, attracted a large gathering of community …

The focus for Day 5 is on the Anglican Diocese of Accra. His Lordship Rt. Rev’d Dr. Daniel Sylvanus Mensah Torto, Diocesan Bishop and Rev’d Canon Ebenezer Kingspride Jones-Okai, Diocesan/Synod Secretary welcomed Rev’d Dr. James Clark and Miss May Yu from Trinity Church, A Parish in New York to the Bishopscourt on the Prof John Evans Atta Mills High Street. …

Story by Reginald Pepsival Robertson Miss May Yu, the mission estates planning expert from the Trinity Church, a parish in New York who is part of the delegation visiting Ghana recounting her experience yesterday at both the Elimina Slaves Dungeon and Cape Coast Castle said “it was an heavy experience to deal with” and was also excited about the tour …