Politics

Positioning Yourself for the Job Market after National Service:SALT Institute in collaboration with NSS Empowers NASPA Through Webinar

1,712  In a groundbreaking initiative, the SALT Institute, in collaboration with the National Service Scheme and the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA), organized a webinar on September 16th, 2023. The goal was to equip National Service Personnel with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the job market after completing their National Service. The […]

Crime

Accra: Fire guts several shops at CMB

1,673  Fire has gutted several shops at CMB, behind Kantamanto in Accra, destroying goods worth millions of Ghana cedis. The cause of the fire which started around 5:00 am on Sunday is currently unknown. Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) were quickly dispatched to the scene, but the fire had already spread to […]

Education

Encourage your children and wards to choose TVET schools

1,564  The Director General of the Commission for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah, has urged parents to encourage their children and wards to consider choosing TVET schools as the Computerized School Selection Process (CSSP) begin this Monday. He explained that choosing the TVET schools would help such students enjoy the […]

Education

Governing Councils play critical role in education development in the country-Prof. Jinapor

1,232  The Deputy Director General for the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (G-TEC), Prof Ahmed Jinapor, has described the roles played by members of Colleges of Education Governing Councils as very crucial and therefore urged them to work hard to impact positively on the education development of the country. He said there was the need for […]

Business

Breaking news:UK government increases Visa fees from £15 to £115

1,565  The UK government has announced a substantial increase in visa fees across a range of immigration and nationality routes, including the immigration health surcharge. The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has framed this increase as necessary to fund a 6% rise in doctor’s wages. Following a recommended pay rise for public sector workers of between […]

Politics

We’re trying to protect the sanctity of the voters’ register – EC justifies limited voter registration exercise

1,164  Deputy Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Serebuor Quaicoe, says the Electoral Commission as part of its mandate is concerned with protecting the sanctity of the voters’ register. According to him, those calling for the extension of the limited voters’ registration from the district offices to the electoral areas are only concerned about increasing the number of […]

Politics

Some applicants in Ashanti Region pass the night in queue at voters’ registration centres

1,345    Some applicants in the limited voter registration exercise in the Asokore Mampong Municipality have had to pass the night at various centres. They resorted to early arrival after days of failing to complete registration. The applicants have had to compete with political party agents who use stones and other objects seats in queuing […]

Health

2 Dangerous Side Effects Of Ginger That Everyone Needs To Know

1,453    Ginger is generally considered harmless and has been utilized for centuries for its medicinal properties. However, like any substance, it has the potential for adverse effects, particularly when consumed in excess. While ginger is well-known for its numerous health benefits, some individuals may be unaware of the following two potentially harmful adverse effects: […]