Author Archives: larryehu

‘NPP has done great for the creative arts industry’ – Wendy Shay

Ghanaian songstress, Wendy Addo known in showbiz circles as Wendy Shay has applauded the ruling NPP government for their contributions to the creative arts sector since attaining power in 2017. The ‘Bedroom Commando’ hit-maker believes the NPP government has done a lot of good works in all aspects of the country and not just the creative arts industry since taking ...

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Morning shows in Ghana reverse journalism – Mikki Osei Berko

Veteran movie actor and broadcast journalist, Mikki Osei Berko, also known as Master Richard, has described the format of morning show programmes in the country as reverse journalism. He said hosts of socio-political morning shows on the various media platforms rely largely on newspaper stories for their programmes and it is not the way to go. According to Mikki, these ...

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SHS school placement starts today. All you need to know

From Monday 21st September to Saturday 31st October, those who have just completed the BECE will be selecting the SHS they would like to attend. It is important to understand how the placement in schools works. Please pay attention if you have a child, ward or relative who is about to select his or her schools. Placement Following release of ...

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Greater Accra’s Naa nails it; crowned GMB 2020 queen

Greater Accra Region’s Naa, full name Naa Dedei Botchwey, has been crowned the 2020 Ghana’s Most Beautiful winner. The former student of Central University and the Ghana Institute of Journalism beat Ahafo Region’s Abena to the car, crown and GH¢2,000 more as she receives GH¢10,000 as her cash prize. Volta Region’s Kafui came third while Northern Region’s Zuzu was fourth. ...

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It’s disrespectful to ask my father if he is the biological father of Nadia Buari – Esbee

Kid sister of screen goddess, Nadia Buari has described the act of people asking her father whether or not he as the biological father of Nadia Buari is very disrespectful. Speaking in an interview with Sammy kay on the Go online show, she explained that, it is very weird and disrespectful for people especially some journalists and media practitioners to ...

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GRNMA taskforce storm hospitals to stop members from working

A taskforce set up by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) is visiting hospitals to stop members of the association who are at post as their strike rages on. A Circular issued Monday by the leadership of the Nurses and Midwives in the Eastern region stated “All nurses, midwives, anaesthetist and PAs scheduled for morning and afternoon should ...

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IPSPJ calls for peaceful elections in Dec.

The International Parliament for Safety, Peace and Justice in Ghana has called on all political parties to make a strong statement of peace ahead of the 2020 general elections and stand by it. In a news release on the day of the international day of peace. The body reminded all Ghanaians to work towards building a peaceful coexistence and uphold ...

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Photos: Hospitals deserted as nurses, midwives strike over service conditions

Some hospitals across the country have been deserted following the ongoing strike by Midwives and Nurses. Hospitals monitored by StarrFM.com.gh including the Ashaiman Polyclinic and the Komfo Anokye Hospital Triage area were visibly empty with skeletal staff moving around. A scene at the Ashaiman polyclinic   The Triage area of the Komfo Anokye Teaching hospital Starr News sources say the ...

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Coronavirus: WHO sets rules for testing African herbal remedies

The World Health Organization (WHO) has agreed rules for the testing of African herbal remedies to fight Covid-19. Sound science would be the sole basis for safe and effective traditional therapies to be adopted, it said. Any traditional remedies that are judged effective could be fast-tracked for large-scale manufacturing. Madagascar’s leader has been promoting an untested product he says can ...

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