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July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

5 Arrested In BECE Crackdown On Cheating

Three teachers in Bekwai and 2 invigilators in the Bono Region have been arrested for attempting to aid student’s answer some questions during the BECE. According to an educationist, Dr Peter Anti- Partey teachers have been advised to refrain from teaching

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Otumfuo Declares War On Land Guards, Chiefs Face Destoolment

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has issued a stern warning that he will destool any chief in Asanteman who tolerates the presence of land guards within their jurisdiction. This follows concerns the Ashanti Regional Security Council raised in June about the

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Taxi Driver Shot Dead By Suspected Robbers In Ashanti Region

Amos Adusei, a 37-year-old taxi driver, was fatally shot by alleged armed robbers on the Kwaman-Boaman road in the Afigya Kwabre North district of the Ashanti region. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday night, leaving the local community in a state

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Christian Leaders React To UK Election Result

Following the UK general election, which resulted in a landslide victory for the Labour party, Christian leaders and organizations have been responding to the outcome. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby congratulated incoming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and thanked outgoing Prime

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Man Beheaded At Bole; Body Parts Missing In Suspected Ritual Murder

The decapitated body of a middle-aged man has been found in a school building in a suspected ritual murder incident at Bole in the Savanna Region. A search party made up of the Police and community members led to the retrieval

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Akosombo Dam: VRA Announces Potential Spillage Of Excess Water

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has announced its intention to engage relevant stakeholders of a potential spillage of excess water from the Akosombo Dam. A notice signed by VRA’s Deputy Chief Executive in Charge of Services, Ing. Ken Arthur, to over

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

HIV: More Babies Getting Infected Despite PMTCT Intervention

The National Aids Control Programme (NACP) says there is an increase in HIV mother to child infections despite the implementation of the Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT). Programme Manager, National Aids Control Programme (NACP), Dr Stephen Ayisi-Addo said the situation was

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

569,095 Candidates Begin 2024 BECE Today

A total of 569,095 Candidates will today begin this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) at 2,123 designated Centres across the country. They will end on Monday 15th July, 2024. Management of Ghana Education Service (GES) in a statement on Sunday,

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024

CHRISTIANS LOSE HOMES, CHURCH BUILDING TO HURRICANE BERYL

As Hurricane Beryl made its way toward Mexico on July 4, Christians across the Caribbean began the long task of damage assessment and recovery. Two days earlier, the Category 4 hurricane devastated the island of Carriacou, population 9,600, which is part

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024

SCHOOL FEEDING CATERERS IN ASHANTI THREATEN STRIKE OVER SHORTCHANGED PAYMENTS AND ARREARS

The Ashanti Regional branch of the Progressive School Feeding Caterers Association Ghana is threatening to lay down their tools over reductions in payment of the approved school feeding grant and non-payment of arrears. In a newsletter, the association says the authorities