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A team of professional marathoners from Kenya, Ivory Coast and the Republic of Benin joined their Ghanaian counterparts in Winneba in the Central Region of Ghana over the weekend to take part in the 2024 edition of the annual Osimpam Marathon. This year’s edition was planned as a half-marathon which covered a road running distance of 21.0975 kilometers (13 miles 192.5 yards) through the Winneba and Effutu township for almost 400 registered athletes both males and females. For the male category, Ezra Kiplangat from Kenya, in a stunning display of athleticism and determination, emerged winner finishing with the time of …

The Ministry of Education says it is not true that government has plans to change the colours of the uniforms for basic school students across the country and also to repaint all public basic schools into blue and white. Talks on whether or not school uniforms at the basic school level would be changed by government became a topical issue after the Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Adutwum touched on the subject at recent public event. The Minister was categorical in his statements: “You see, you don’t see brown and yellow, we are rebranding public schools. No brown and yellow, blue…

An advocacy group, United Voices for Change, has demanded the removal of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from major state-owned enterprises (SOEs) such as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Ghana Water Company Limited, and Ghana Airport Company. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, 23 April 2024, the Convener of UVC, Sylvestin Ronald Antwi, highlighted concerns regarding the financial performance of several state-owned entities. According to Mr. Antwi, the Ghana Cocoa Board reported losses amounting to GHS161.3 million, GHS78.22 million, GHS320.57 million, GHS426.32 million, and GHS2.44 billion in the years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and…

HIS ROYAL Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has heaped tons of praises on his dear wife, Lady Julia in public. According to the respected monarch, his 25 years reign on the Golden Stool has been successfully partly because of his dear wife. The Asantehene, for instance said, Lady Julia’s main desire and wish is to see him (Otumfuo) succeed as the King of Asanteman. He said if he (Otumfuo) has attained 25 years on the sacred Golden Stool, then it was proper for him to thank his wife for her support. The Asantehene, who is the 16th occupant…

Popular Ghanaian actress and producer, Yvonne Nelson, has once again ignited the flames of protest, calling upon the powerful support of IMANI Ghana to join her in a second wave of demonstrations against the country’s persistent power outages. In a tweet dripping with determination, on Monday, April 22, 2024, Nelson recalled their previous success in 2015 when she led several of the country’s celebrities from the arts and entertainment sector and some individuals from Civil Society Organisations to stage a massive street protest against erratic power outages under the John Mahama led government. With a hint of urgency and frustration,…

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who doubles as flag-bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the December 2024 polls has held fruitful deliberations with the National Executive of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) to explain his policy on education if he becomes President. “They made some excellent contributions on improving the free Senior High School Policy and general aspects of education. I used the opportunity to explain my vision of leveraging the private sector and an enhanced credit system to expand educational infrastructure and support teaching and non-teaching staff to improve the quality of education…

A 13 YEAR old girl has allegedly been bonked by a young man, who is suspected to be in his early 20’s at Breman, a community in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region. Suspect Godvessel Nanaba Nkrumah, reportedly, had carnal knowledge of the naive girl on two occasions, but the girl did not show any sign that she had been defiled afterwards. But one day luck eluded Nanaba Nkrumah as a love text message that she sent to the young girl was seen by her mother, who confronted the girl about her relationship with the suspect. During the mother and daughter…

THE MINISTER of Transport, Kwaku Asiamah, has expressed satisfaction about works done at the Kumasi International Airport project, so far. “This is a superb edifice and it fits international standards”, he said during a tour of the airport on Tuesday, adding “the contractor has done a good job”. READ ALSO: Police investigates death of 3 year-old girl in Kumasi According to the Transport Minister, virtually all the major stakeholders in the aviation industry, especially the Ghana Airport Company, are satisfied with the work. Kwaku Asiamah also announced that plans are far advanced by authorities for the Kumasi International Airport to be…

Casinos often have a specific dress code. These rules apply to both men and women. But today we want to look specifically at the dress code for women in casinos. It is important to note that each casino may have different rules. It is therefore advisable to find out the exact rules in advance. To have the perfect evening for the new Woo live casino. In general, ladies are expected to dress smartly and elegantly. A visit to the casino is a great opportunity to dress up. Wearing evening dresses, cocktail dresses or trouser suits is a good choice. It…

The Majority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has said the country’s future would be worse off if former President John Mahama, now the flag-bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) wins the December general elections. According to Afenyo-Markin, addressing a press conference last Friday said not only does former President Mahama seek to return to government with a horrible track record not worth writing home about, but the internal dynamics of the party he represents would most likely land his presidency in crisis from day one. “Perish the thought; should former President John Mahama becomes President again, he has…