The Government of Ghana has given the green light to a comprehensive national space policy aimed at fostering sustainable development through space science and technology. This milestone decision by the Cabinet will facilitate better coordination among various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in accessing and utilizing space data. Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI), announced this significant development during a “Meet the Press” event in Accra. He emphasized that the policy’s approval is a pivotal step in the nation’s progress, addressing the lack of coordination and value-for-money considerations in acquiring space data from external…
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A 46-year-old man residing in Boti, located in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region, is currently recovering from four injuries, including a dislocated bone, inflicted during a chaotic police operation in the community. Anthony Soda, a farmer who is married and has five children, was shot four times on June 20, 2023. He sustained gunshot wounds in his buttocks, abdomen, and right leg during an encounter with four individuals later identified as officers from the Police Intelligence Department (PID) of the Regional Police Command in Koforidua. These officers were part of a special anti-narcotics operation targeting a suspected…
Virginia E. Palmer, the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, accompanied by the Chief of Defense Staff and high-ranking officers from the Ghana Navy, Ghana Armed Forces, and Ministry of Defense, has commissioned numerous of projects aimed at bolstering maritime security at Ghana Navy Training Command (NAVTRAC) in the Volta Region. These U.S.-funded projects, totaling over $6 million, will enhance Ghana’s maritime security capabilities, crucial for safeguarding commercial activities in the Gulf of Guinea, including shipping and fishing. Ambassador Palmer stated during the visit, “Our security assistance to the Ghana Armed Forces this year amounts to $48 million, including substantial support for…
By Alex Ababio Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a prominent figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and a contender for the party’s flagbearer position, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the government’s management of the local currency. During his campaign tour in Kintampo East on July 16, Mr. Agyapong voiced his discontent with the declining value of the Cedi. He revealed that the worth of his Cedi equivalent, amounting to $40 million, had diminished to $16 million within a five-month period, spanning from March to August 2022. Although Mr. Agyapong refrained from mentioning individuals by name, he indirectly referred to Vice President…
Martin A. B. K. Amidu, the former Special Prosecutor, has affirmed the genuineness of the leaked tape, which allegedly implicates high-ranking officials conspiring to oust Inspector General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare. In a written statement, Amidu verified the authenticity of the 50-minute recording and identified the voice of one of the involved individuals, whom he previously represented as a client during his tenure as a lawyer in the Northern Region. Furthermore, Amidu mentioned that he personally witnessed the person in question receiving phone calls during important discussions at their Accra office, suggesting a possible explanation for the presence…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is facing allegations of silently observing his daughter, Edwina Nana Dokua Akufo-Addo, showing disrespect towards Ghana’s national anthem during a public event. This incident, captured in a viral video circulating on social media, took place at the 30th anniversary commemoration of the late Mrs. Eleanor Akufo-Addo, President Akufo-Addo’s wife and Edwina’s mother. “Outdated practices from Nkrumah’s era that require modernization” The video reveals Edwina seated beside her father, engrossed in a phone conversation while the event’s master of ceremony announced the commencement of the national anthem, urging everyone present to stand as per protocol. Although…
The Aflao District Police Command successfully apprehended a key suspect involved in the tragic bullion Van robbery at Ablekuma, in Togo. According to law enforcement sources, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at approximately 7:00 am, the Aflao District Police Command received intelligence indicating that one of the suspects in the bullion van robbery case in Ablekuma had been sighted at the Asigame market in Lome, Togo. Acting upon this information, District Crime Officer DSP Eric Vondee led Inspector Gabriel Damadzi, Martin Afari Koranteng, and Corporal Issah Ayamba to Asigame market in Lome, Togo. With the assistance of the Togo Interpol,…
A kindergarten teacher in China has been sentenced to death for poisoning 25 pupils, resulting in the death of one child. The teacher contaminated their porridge, leading to her arrest and subsequent capital punishment. Wang Yun, a 39-year-old female teacher, was arrested and condemned to death after poisoning young students at the Mengmeng Pre-school Education in Jiaozuo four years ago. The poisoning occurred when she adulterated her colleague’s pupils’ breakfast with sodium nitrite as an act of revenge following an argument. Despite appealing her death sentence issued by the Jiaozuo city intermediate people’s court in Henan province, Wang’s appeal was…
Funeral Service Held for Poet and Playwright Ama Ata Aidoo On Thursday, July 13, a solemn and fitting state burial ceremony took place at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra to honor the distinguished Ghanaian poet, playwright, and academic, Professor Ama Ata Aidoo. Prof Ama Ata Aidoo passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the age of 81. Among the attendees were President Nana Akufo-Addo, former President John Dramani Mahama, the African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Ibn Chambas, Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Akosua Frema Osei Opare, and the…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has ordered that a specialized committee consisting of seven members to conduct an inquiry into the leaked audio concerning the alleged discussion on removal of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare from his position. The committee, led by Mr. Bagbin, will comprise three lawmakers from each side of the House and will be supported by a technical expert who will assist in the investigation. Mr. Bagbin emphasized that the issue at hand extends beyond the purview of the defense and interior committee and called for individuals proficient in information…