“The most important thing is finding me innocent of the murder, expunging it from my record,” Michael Sullivan said. Michael Sullivan spent nearly 30 years behind bars for a crime he always maintained he didn’t commit. During his imprisonment, he lost his mother and four siblings, his girlfriend moved on, and he suffered several violent attacks, leaving him physically scarred. All of this stemmed from a conviction for a murder he did not commit. Earlier this month, Sullivan, now 64, achieved a measure of justice when a Massachusetts jury ruled that he was innocent in the 1986 murder and robbery…
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By Alex Ababio President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s President-elect, following his victory in the December 7 general elections. This marks Mahama’s return to Ghana’s highest office, having previously served as President from 2012 to 2017. During a phone call, Tinubu expressed optimism about Mahama’s leadership, highlighting its potential to enhance stability within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where Tinubu currently chairs. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the Nigerian President commended the peaceful and democratic nature of Ghana’s elections. “In a telephone…
By: David Amoateng & Alex Ababio Sekyere Rural Bank PLC recorded total savings of GHS 73,415,256 in 2023, a 23% increase compared to the GHS 59,682,490 achieved in 2022. Fixed deposits also grew, with figures reaching GHS 32,513,393 in 2023 compared to GHS 28,881,619 in 2022. Speaking during the presentation of the Bank’s 2023 Annual Report and Financial Statements at Mamponteng in the Kwabre Municipality, Ashanti Region, the Board Chairman, Dr. Noble Francis Denteh, stated, “Our Susu savings and other deposit initiatives significantly contributed to this growth, accounting for GHS 51,272,465 in 2023, up from GHS 39,259,247 in 2022.” Dr.…
Source: The Fourth Estate (Left) Martin Eson-Benjamin, CEO of MiDA (2017 – 2023), (Right) Mathew Opoku Prempeh, Energy Minister, (2021 – July 2024) Between 2020 and 2021, the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) spent $15.8 million on a Streetlighting Replacement Project that was supposed to illuminate the roads, highways and streets of the national capital, Accra. Despite the expenditure of millions of US dollars, most of the streets, roads and highways in the national capital remain dark at night, endangering the lives of motorists and pedestrians In response to a Right to Information request by The Fourth Estate, MiDA said the…
By Alex Ababio Starting December 1, 2024, the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) will provide free dialysis services at 20 accredited hospitals across Ghana. This initiative follows a successful six-month pilot phase and is designed to ease the financial burden on kidney patients and their families. Under the programme, registered NHIS members will receive up to eight free dialysis sessions per month at participating facilities. Each session, which previously cost GH₵491, is now covered by the NHIS. NHIA’s Vision for Accessible Healthcare The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has expressed its dedication to ensuring the smooth implementation of this programme.…
By Alex Ababio The Damak Sanitation Health Watch-Ghana held its second annual Sanitation Excellence Awardsin Kumasi, with a passionate call from the organization’s Director, Daniel Mbabugri Akgri, for the government to adopt innovative strategies to address Ghana’s sanitation and hygiene challenges effectively. “Sanitation in this country has not seen significant improvement, despite various efforts by the government and other organizations. This reality tells us that we need to rethink our approaches if we are to achieve lasting solutions,” Mr. Akgri remarked during his keynote address. Introducing Innovation in Sanitation Monitoring The awards event showcased a groundbreaking collaboration between Damak…
By Alex Ababio President Nana Akufo-Addo has described the establishment of the new Oil and Gas Services Terminal as a significant step toward solidifying Ghana’s status as a symbol of economic resilience. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony at the Port of Takoradi, the President noted that the Terminal serves as a vital gateway providing a comprehensive range of essential resources for offshore activities. He highlighted its role in bolstering Ghana’s operations in the oil and gas sector. President Akufo-Addo referred to the facility, named the *31 Times Football Park Services Terminal*, as a “bold testament” to the nation’s economic advancement…
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By Alex Ababio The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in partnership with the Centre for Learning and Childhood Development-Ghana and the Elma Foundation, has unveiled the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Dashboard. This innovative and user-friendly tool is designed to enhance programming, advocacy, and decision-making, aiming to improve child development outcomes at both national and sub-national levels. The initiative is part of the global “Children in All Policies (2030)” program, spearheaded by the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and University College London. It is set to provide substantial support and ensure the implementation of Ghana’s ECCD policy. In…
A 2024 KNUST study, commissioned after a surge in stillbirths, found **mercury levels in the Fena River at 187 times WHO safety limits**. Lead concentrations in village soil exceeded toxicity thresholds by **4,300%**. The source? Unregulated gold mining, where foreign-backed operators dump chemical waste with impunity.