Author: Krobea

Pro-government think tank Danquah Institute has embraced the rollout of the Free Senior High School Policy, saying it will benefit all and sundry irrespective of political party, religious affinity and ethnicity. In a statement issued on Monday, the Institute said the policy will, among several reasons, unearth talents of the Ghanaian student. “There are so many students whose talents or gifts have, over the years, been buried as a result of their inability to continue their education after completing the junior high school,” the statement said. It added: “It is hoped that, with the implementation of this policy, the country…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appealed for the support of Members of the Ghana Bar Association to help guarantee the success of the “battles” against corruption and the galamsey phenomenon, which he described as two of the most important challenges of our national governance. According to President Akufo-Addo, “if we do not get a handle on corruption, we will not be able to develop our nation. By the same token, if we do not win the fight against environmental hazards, especially the battle against the galamsey phenomenon, we will have no nation to speak of.” The President made this…

About 6.5 million homes in Florida, two-thirds of the total, are without power after Hurricane Irma cut a deadly path through the state, officials say. Relief operations are under way and engineers are working to restore power, but many areas remain stranded. The islands of the Florida Keys and western parts of the US state bore the brunt of the category-four hurricane. Irma hit Florida on Sunday, before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved north on Monday. Media reports link at least four deaths to the storm in Florida. Last week it killed at least 37 people in…

Black Stars midfielder Andre Dede Ayew was on target on Monday, when West Ham United beat Huddersfield 2-0 at the London Olympic Stadium. It was the Hammers’ first win and the Ghanaian’s first goal of the season. It was a sterling performance from the former Swansea City player as his assist in the 72nd minute – just eight minutes after coming on for Javier Hernandez – gave Slaven Bilic’s side the first goal. Pedro Obiang’s shot from outside the penalty area spun off the trunk of defender Mathias Jorgensen into the net. Five minutes later, a corner fell the way…

Songstress Stephanie Benson has admitted to kissing dancehall artiste Samini but says there were no tongues involved. The two were seen kissing in Stephanie’s new ‘One More’ music video, which was released a few weeks ago. There has been a lot of gossip going round with some speculating the pair was having an affair. But reacting to a question posed to her, Stephanie, without mincing words, admitted to kissing Samini, but was quick to state there were no tongues involved “Yes we kissed but there were no tongues involved,” she said. “I love kissing.” “I kiss a lot because I…

WomanRising, a leading network of women entrepreneurs and professionals, has presented a certificate of honour to Mrs Abiola Bawuah, CEO of UBA Ghana, for being ranked among the Top 50 Corporate Women Leaders in Ghana for 2016. The ranking, which featured 50 of Ghana’s leading corporate women leaders in both the public and private sector, was held in 2016 to recognize the contribution of professional women in the development of Ghana’s economy and job creation sector. At a short ceremony which took place at the head office of the bank in Accra, Mrs Bawuah received the top award, which was…

Gospel musician Superintendent Kofi Sarpong is reported to have been involved in an accident on the Accra-Kumasi road. Though he is said to be doing well, 3news.com gathers he has been admitted at the Nkawkaw Government Hospital in the Eastern Region. SP Sarpong was billed to perform this weekend at the album launch of fellow gospel artiste Sir Gabby. The police vehicle in which he was travelling was badly mangled. Source: 3news.com|Ghana Follow @3Newsgh

One of Ghana’s finest radio presenters, Gilbert Aggrey, popularly known as Abeiku Santana, has described his marriage to his long-time lady friend, Genevieve, as an act of God. It was the second time the ace presenter had to choose a life partner after his marriage to ex-wife Margaret fell on rocks. Abeiku Santana and Genevieve are said to have been pals for over 17 years. The two went through a traditional marriage ceremony in February 2013. Speaking on Angel TV’s The Purple Room hosted by former Ghana’s Most Beautiful queen, Akua Amoakowaa, Abeiku Santana said only God knows why he…

Former President John Dramani Mahama has lauded the brains behind the setting up of the National Democratic Congress’ Ghana Institute of Social Democracy (GISD), saying it is going to benefit a lot more people in the country. According to him, curricula of such political party schools, contrary to widely held views, are one of community self-help, nationalism and patriotism, which are good tenets for the country. He expressed confidence that these tenets will be factored into the syllabus of the Institute. Former President Mahama made these remarks on Friday during a ceremony to induct the first students into the Institute.…

The Ministry of Education has yet again extended the deadline for the placement of junior high school (JHS) graduates into senior high schools (SHSs). The latest extension puts the deadline at the end of September. There have been frustrations for most parents in accessing the portal of their wards. The Computerised School Selection Placement System (CSSPS) Secretariat has assured that all students who did not fail in Mathematics and English Language will have placements. It assures that the new website, cssps.gov.gh, which was created to add up to the original myjhsresult.net, is active and can be accessed by all. “The…