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BY: Angelina Tukpe The recent announcement by Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, regarding the increase in passport fares has sparked discussions and debates across the country. The decision to raise passport application fees stems from the acknowledgement that the previous fee of GH¢100 per passport was insufficient to cover the production …

BY: Naa Anyema Collison Accommodation challenges at the Trinity Theological Seminary are set to be alleviated as the Vice President of Ghana, H.E Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has cut sod for the construction of a new 200-bed, 4-story hostel project on the seminary’s premises. The groundbreaking ceremony marked a significant milestone in addressing the accommodation deficit faced by students and …

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon Samuel Abu Jinapor has made known to parliament that government has earned over two hundred million Ghana cedis from timber harvesters from 2017 to 2022. Hon Samuel Abu Jinapor – Minister for Lands and Natural Resources His account followed a series of questions put forward before him by members of parliament regarding …

By: Mary Wellington GLAUCOMA, also known as the silent thief of sight, is a disease that makes the eye go blind with no warning signs. The signs only show at the last stage of the disease. This year’s World Glaucoma Week is scheduled for March 10-16 2024 on the theme; Uniting for a Free Glaucoma Week. Dr. Wendoline Aseidu Twum, …

By Isaac Mortey Before the commencement of the African Games, Cycling fans were hopeful the sport will win a medal in the Road Race, but it has not been rosy for Team Ghana as two of their cyclists have to pull out due to a faulty bike. The Cycling Federation requested equipment from the Local Organizing Committee, the Ministry Of …

Health Minister designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, has reiterated his stance against same-sex relationships while affirming his commitment to treating LGBTQ+ individuals with respect and dignity. However, he emphasized the importance of not alienating or dehumanizing LGBTQ+ individuals, highlighting his professional duty as a doctor to provide care without discrimination. Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye said: “I am a follower of Christ, I am not someone …

By Wilhelmina Oddoye Mercy Tagoe, a Ghanaian female football player who currently plays for the Celtic Queens in India, said the biggest problem in Ghana football is poor management. In an interview on ADOA TV’s Sports Xplosion, She said though Ghana is endowed with so many good football players, there is little to no opportunity to play. Those who even …

By Stephen Kofi Bittor Culture is the key identifiable feature of every society. It’s the element that best defines the history, present and future of every society.The time has come again to appreciate ourselves as Ghanaians with our rich cultural values. This piece seeks to illuminate our origin and other natural endowments, specifically, Amedzofe in the Volta region. It’s without …

By: Richard Adjetey Adjei His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo is seeking donations from State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and private organizations to support the Local Organizing Committee’s (LOC) project. A meeting was held with GOIL, Ghana Gas, GNPC, ENI Energy, McDan, and Zoomlion among others, to discuss a fund meant to aid the budgeted operational expenses of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for …

The Minority in Parliament has boycotted President Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation Address (SONA) due to the governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison’s description of the caucus as hooligans. The minority group is also protesting the failure of the President to sign the anti-witchcraft bill. Scheduled for today, Tuesday, February 27, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa …