By Alex Ababio President Akufo-Addo has touted the achievement of Free Senior High School policy which was introduced by his Administration in September 2017, stating that he is proud of its results . He was satisfied that the free Senior High School Program has made it possible that all Ghanaian children receive a minimum of Senior High School education in the country. President Akufo Addo made this statement when he was Speaking at the 70th Anniversary celebration of Opoku Ware Senior School , OWASS in Kumasi. He noted that the ” experiences of developed nations have shown that the most…
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By Alex Ababio The Ashanti Regional Minister , Mr Simon Osei Mensah has encouraged Ghanaians to go for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)to prevent HIV after a possible exposure. PrEP is a prevention method used by people who are HIV-negative and at high risk for being exposed to HIV through sexual contact or injection drug use. When someone is exposed to HIV through sex or injection drug use, these medicines can work to keep the virus from establishing an infection. PEP refers to the use of antiretroviral drugs for people who are HIV-negative after a single high-risk exposure…
By Alex Ababio The Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, has stated that “The galamsey threat can significantly add to the new HIV infections and further retard progress towards achieving the elimination plan. A new report that assessed the impact of national resources extraction projects on HIV transmission risks in local communities in sub-Saharan nations, including Ghana, reports that mine openings increases the chances of HIV infections very nearly two folds.” Dr Kyeremeh Atuahene made this statement when he was Speaking at a ceremony to observe World AIDS Day under the theme “Putting Ourselves to the…
Sam Bankman-Fried , the former CEO of crypto trade FTX, has denied committing scam . The man once hailed as an unbelievable figure in the crypto business told The New York Times he had a “terrible month” and had practically no cash left. The worldwide crypto trade, that was at one point estimated at $32bn (£26.5bn), collapsed recently. Numerous financial investors have not had the option to pull out their assets from the now bankrupt platform. Mr Bankman-Fried additionally said his legal counselors had prompted him not to talk openly however he had disregarded their recommendation. He denied having moved…
Bitfront, a U.S. crypto exchange backed by Japanese social media firm Line Corp, said it has suspended new sign-ups and credit card payments and will cease oper bations in a few months despite efforts to overcome challenges in the rapidly evolving industry. “However, despite our efforts … we have regretfully determined that we need to shut down BITFRONT in order to continue growing the LINE blockchain ecosystem and LINK token economy,” the California-based company said in a statement on its website on Sunday. Bitfront said the move is unrelated to recent issues among certain crypto exchanges that have been…
Mr Jonathan Asante Okyere, political Science Lecturer at the Cape Coast University (UCC) in the Central region has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of nursing hatreds in the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in ahead of the party’s conference to choose a flagbearer for the 2024 general elections . A former NPP parliamentary candidate for the Kpone Katamanso Constituency in the Greater Accra region , Mr Hopeson Adorye says his appointment in this government has been ended because of his pronounced support for the Trade and Industry Minister , Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten as the next flagbearer of the NPP.…
By Alex Ababio Due to virtually no political sentiments attached to issues concerning child prostitution as compared to head porting , otherwise known as ‘Kayayie ‘ , there has not been any proper , well-coordinated and comprehensive program by the Ministry of Gender and Social Protection , Kumasi City Authority , and other relevant institutions to rescue over 300 girls who are actively engaging in prostitution in the Kumasi Metropolis . Ghanaian Watch Investigations gathered that over 300 children with ages ranging from 12 to 19 years are involved in this illegal profession and they operate in areas around Asafo…
By Alex Ababio As a culturally vibrant and economically promising nation ,Ghana, known for its diverse traditions, is also a land where migration weaves a fascinating narrative. The history of Ghana indicates that from the past to the present, we discover how the promise of prosperity has been tightly entwined with the movement of people. The Promise of Prosperity According to Oxford English Dictionary: Migration, is the movement of a person or people from one country, locality, place of residence, etc., to settle in another. The story of Human migration goes beyond a mere phenomenon; it’s a dynamic force shaping…
United States Attorney General Merrick Garland has mentioned Jack Smith, a war crime prosecutor, to act as exceptional insight to oversee Justice Department investigation connected with Donald Trump including the formee president’s treatment of delicate records and endeavors to overturn the 2020 election. Garland’s declaration came three days after Trump, a Republican, reported he would run for president again in 2024. Laurel said Trump’s bid, as well as Democratic President Biden’s expressed expectation to run for re-election, made the arrangement of an exceptional counsel vital. Special insight are in some cases delegated to explore politically delicate cases and they take…
An Adentan Circuit Court has condemned two people to 35 years imprisonment each for kidnapping and robbing a trader at Amrahia in the Greater Accra region . Richmond Kluttey, 26, and Samuel Olise, 27, otherwise known as Junior, were found guilty on the charges of conspiracy to kidnap and rob, kidnapping and robbery toward the end of the trial . Kluttey and Olise are said to have requested GHS6,000 as ransom before releasing the victim. Two lawyers who went about as friends of the court, appealed saying the court in condemning them ought to consider the accused people’s age and…