Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System (GhIPSS) has expanded its annual breast cancer awareness programme to include people living within the Ridge enclave of Accra. The week-long initiative, held annually since 2016, aims to raise awareness about breast cancer. This year’s programme culminated in a screening exercise for both men and women as part of […]
Day: October 28, 2024
Live within your means to protect your union – Pastor to married couples
The Reverend William Amartey Quaye, Resident Pastor of the Christian Worship Centre, Teshie Assembly, has advised married couples to plan and utilise their finances judiciously to prevent financial conflicts, which often disrupt marriages. He said many marriages were encountering challenges, while others had ended in divorce because of the couples’ desire to live opulent lifestyles. […]
Commonwealth states must amend laws restricting freedom of expression
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) and the Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) has urged Commonwealth States to take ‘practical and effective steps’ to end restrictions on free expression. The call followed the adoption of the ‘Commonwealth Principles on Freedom of Expression and the Role of the Media in Good Governance’ by the Commonwealth Heads of […]
NCCE engages youth for peace, social cohesion at Yunyoo-Nasuan District
The Yunyoo-Nasuan District Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has engaged the youth of the district as part of efforts to promote peace and social cohesion. It also formed part of efforts to promote community-based mechanisms for countering violent extremism and arms proliferation. The engagement took place at Jimbale in the district, […]
Mason who attempted to burn his family and property remanded into prison custody
A 48-year-old Mason who attempted to burn his family and property at Tanoso, in the Kwadaso Municipality, has been remanded into prison custody by the Asante Akropong Circuit Court. Robert Benjamin Okyere, pleaded not guilty to causing harm and damage and would reappear before the court presided by Nana Adwoa Serwaa Dua-Adonteng, on November 07. […]