Lectures have commenced at the university of Ghana Legon, following the suspension of the industrial action by the University Teacher’s Association of Ghana (UTAG). Pan African TV’s Akua Ababio was at the university’s campus to monitor the new development and has come through with this report. On n Monday, January 10, 2022, the University Teachers Association of Ghana began its industrial action to demand better conditions of service and a hike in salaries of lecturers. After more than a month of staying away from the lecture halls, members of the association arrived at a decision to suspend the strike following a court order. Majority of lecturers across some seven public universities in the country voted against the decision by UTAG’s national Executive Committee (NEC)

Ghana today joined the rest of the world to mark this year’s Zero Discrimination Day under the theme, ‘Remove laws that harm, create laws that empower’ societies to treat victims of HIV/AIDS with dignity and respect. Speaking at a press conference earlier today, Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission Steve Kyeremeh Atuahene underscored the essence of Ghana’s constitution in making elaborate plans towards addressing discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS. He also expressed concern over the number of infected persons living with the disease which has ballooned for the past five years. Angela Trenton Mbonda from UNAIDS said her outfit in collaboration with Ghana AIDS Commission and the UNDP are considering establishing a health facility which will be known as Discrimination Stigma Free

A high-powered delegation from the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council paid a courtesy call on former President John Mahama earlier today and deliberated with him on a wide of range of issues concerning the country’s forward march. Speaking to the media after the closed-door meeting, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu Ampofo disclosed that his leader and the party are opened for any dialogue pertaining to Ghana’s interest. He further indicated that, the party’s position on the contentious and much talked about E-Levy still stands. "From all indications, as far as we are concern the position of NDC and our minority in parliament on e-levy still remains unchanged". Meanwhile Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato

Our economy has been classified as grade C by moody an international revered economy rating agency . It means Ghana can not service their debts when they borrow from the international community . The grading is a disincentive for any international financial agency to subscribe to our bonds if is floated to generate the needed funds to run the economy. The ramifications of the above developments means our economy is bankrupt synonymous to the collapse of our financial sector few years ago. The 2020 auditor general report indicated that 12,8billion Ghana cedis was captured as part of its qualified report which relates to diverse financial management and infractions. Instead of government to embark on probity and accountability by ensuring those who are

A four (4) year old girl, Edem Mawudor according to the Volta regional police command has met her untimely death after she was knocked down by an unknown motorist, whilst crossing the road last Thursday February 10, 2022. The victim, who was in the company of her friends could not catch up with the pace when crossing the road and was knocked down by a speeding vehicle killing her instantly at Kudzra a suburb of Kpando-Tafi. Edem Mawudor is reported to have followed her friends when they were sent on an errand on Thursday February 10, 2022, around 5:30 pm. Unfortunately, the driver did not stop and left her to her fate. The victim sustained serious injuries and was confirmed dead at the Margret

Yesterday, Sunday 6th February, 2022, I held a stakeholder meeting with group of Queen Mothers in my Constituency at my residence, Agona Kwanyako. The Queen Mothers visits was to congratulate me and to express their support for me in particular and Agona East at large. We discussed the welfare of the youth, women, children and the vulnerable in the society. The meeting was timely because of the critical role Queen Mothers play in their various communities and we all agreed that we will collaborate to champion the course of the youth especially the single mothers between the ages of 15 to 25. I stressed the need for a collaboration between my Office and Queen Mothers in solving things that have adverse effect on

There is no dispute that the Ghanaian economy is in deep crisis, a crisis marked by huge budget deficits, an unsustainable public debt, rising inflation, a rapidly depreciating currency, ever rising cost of living and a loss of confidence by both domestic and international investor communities. The effects of these have been severe hardships and suffering for the people of Ghana, especially those within vulnerable groups. As a result of the horrendous low point we have now reached, it is very clear that urgent intervention is required to avert a total collapse of the economy. Yet, President Nana Akufo-Addo and his Head of the Economic Management Team, rather appallingly, remain nonchalant in the face of this serious crisis and have limited their

The Volta Regional Police Commander, DCOP Edward Oduro Kwateng has advised personnel to be vigilant when performing duties particularly at the barriers following recent crashes of police officers by some errant drivers. The worrying trend, he bemoaned, has attracted the concern of the Police Administration, hence his visit to caution personnel against speeding drivers. The Regional Commander who toured the Anfoega, Kpando, Hohoe, and Fodome police jurisdictions interacted with personnel as part of the years' planned schedule, to assess the current work conditions, and discuss measures in addressing identified challenges. He reminded personnel of their ‘officers’ safety’ being paramount at all times to avoid unfortunate deaths. DCOP Edward Oduro-Kwateng also charged District Commanders to ensure that personnel on barrier duties use reflectors to make

Residents of Nkpaya, a community in the Nkwanta South Constituency of the Oti Region are crying for government’s support in the construction and development of educational facilities in the community. According to residents, pupils still study in the mud and dusty dilapidated structures even after government took over the school 59 years ago. Nkpaya is a farming community in the Nkwanta South district in the Oti Region. The community is known for the production of cocoa, cassava, plantain and other cash crops. According to residents, the only school in the community was established in 1960, but was taken over by government in 1963. The takeover gave the community a sigh of relief as they anticipated a speedy development in educational infrastructure which will