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We support anti-gay bill, but against the harassment of homosexuals – Ghana Catholic Bishops

198  The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has clarified its position on Ghana’s anti-gay bill seeking to make the practice and the promotion of homosexuality in all of its forms illegal with severe punishments. Discussions about the controversial bill resurfaced recently after the US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, warned that Ghana would face severe economic […]

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Sarki Alhaji Muftawu Celebrates 30th Anniversary As Bissa Chief of Moshie Zongo

197  The Sarki Alhaji Muftawu and the Bissa fraternity on Sunday celebrated the 30th anniversary of Sarki Alhaji Muftawu Alhassan as Moshie-Zongo Bisa chief. Members of the Sarki Alhaji Muftawu family, Chiefs of other tribes, government officials, political parties, diplomats and other dignitaries gathered at the Yannyawoso M/A Primary School Football Pitch for a colourful […]

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Close to tears: Dormaahene in pains

238  Amidst escalating tensions and a longstanding feud between the Dormaa Traditional Area and the Asantehene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Nana Agyemang Badu II, the Paramount Chief of Dormaa, found himself barred from attending the funeral of the late Berekumhene, Daasebre Dr Amankona Diawuo II. The contentious incident unfolded as an alleged court decision, initiated by certain […]

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Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana to go on nationwide strike

436  The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG), has notified six government institutions of their intent to embark on a nationwide strike starting November 29, 2023. The institutions include; the Ministries of Health, Employment and Labour Relations, National Security, Finance, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and the National Labour Commission. In a press statement signed […]

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Present yourself as an agent of change –students told

233  In line with activities to mark the 30 years of consolidating constitutional democracy and building national cohesion to deepen civic awareness, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has urged students at the various schools to present themselves as an agent of change and take their basic responsibilities seriously within the Akuapem South municipality […]