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The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called on government to commit itself to the production of films that will project some of Ghana’s untold stories. In a speech read on his behalf by Joy FM sports journalist Nathaniel Attoh during the second edition of the Africa Cinema Summit at the Movempick Hotel in Accra, the Overlord of ...

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, has dismissed former President John Mahama’s promise to create a new region for the people of Bawku as a blatant falsehood. Addressing a gathering of key stakeholders, including religious leaders, Zongo Chiefs, teachers, and students in Ashanti Mampong, Dr. Opoku Prempeh described the promise as ...

Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, has strongly defended poultry farming as a viable job opportunity. Addressing artisans and supporters of the NDC in Suhum Tuesday as part of her two-day campaign tour to the Eastern Region, she reiterated NDC’s commitment to supporting the poultry sector, which she believes can create ...

A member of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr Vishnu Nene Limon Abayateye has petitioned the National Executive Council for the removal of the President of the Association, Dr Frank Serebuor. In the petition dated October 8, he said Dr Serebuor has flouted Articles 16 and 23(3) of their constitution. “I write to inform you of my intention of moving ...

Ghana’s Minerals Commission has awarded Atlantic Lithium a mine operating permit for its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana’s Central Region. This permit represents the final regulatory approval needed before the company can begin construction of the project, which includes both the Ewoyaa lithium and the processing plant. Mr Neil Herbert, executive chairman of Atlantic Lithium, described the permit’s issuance ...

A senior lecturer at Kumasi Technical University, Dr Sampson Anomah, has revealed that he and other dissenting members of Organised Labour are prepared to sue over the union’s threats nationwide. Organised Labour is striking over government’s inaction on illegal mining, or galamsey, and its destruction of water bodies. S peaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, October 8, Dr. Anomah expressed concerns ...

Members of Organised Labour have resolved to proceed with the nationwide strike on October 10 despite being urged by President Akufo-Addo to give him more time to address their concern during a meeting on October 4. Spokesperson of Organised Labour Joshua Ansah said in Accra on October 7 that they will not back down. Meanwhile Government has three working days ...

Leading Member of Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker Vormawor has been refused bail by the Accra High Court. Lead counsel for Barker Vormawor, Dr Justice Srem Sai in his bail application indicated to the court that his client wasn’t a flight risk and had an identifiable place of abode. But the judge hearing the matter raised an issue with Oliver. He ...

Mr. Alex Kyeremeh, the former Deputy Minister for Education in charge of Pre-Tertiary Education, has called for individuals seeking leadership positions to undergo mental fitness tests to verify their soundness of mind. His remarks came in response to comments made by Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) running mate, during a tour in the Ashanti Region. According ...

The flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has commended Ghanaians for their growing enthusiasm and desire for change, particularly their strong support for his “Game Changer” policy aimed at transforming Ghana’s economy into a 24-hour operational system. The NDC flagbearer took to Facebook, on Sunday, 6 October 2024 to express his appreciation for the ...