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The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged Ghanaians to imbibe and exude the virtues of peace, unity and love as the nation enters a new year. Quoting from the scriptures, Vice President Bawumia emphasised that a peaceful, united nation filled with love is also a prosperous nation. “When you read Mathew 5:9, Psalm 133 and Mathew 22: 36-40, it clearly shows you that if we want to grow and prosper as a nation, peace, unity and love are very important. I call on all Ghanaians to value the peace and unity we enjoy, and show love to each other,”…

The Electoral Commission has said the new voter registration is meant to ensure appropriate and meaningful use of technology to safeguard the efficacy of the ballot count and the acceptance of results. According to the Commission, the quality of the voters’ register played a critical role in the electoral process and an obsolete and incomplete register could not be relied on for an electoral process, which guaranteed the principle of one man, one vote. The Commission stated that the acceptance of results among stakeholders was dependent on how accurate and efficient it identified people and correctly eliminated voter fraud. Addressing…

Bushfires have killed at least seven people in the Australian state of New South Wales since Monday, say police. The latest fires, which raced towards the coast this week, have also destroyed more than 200 homes. Conditions have eased slightly, and a major road that was closed in Victoria was reopened for two hours on Wednesday to allow people to leave. But many people remain in fire-hit areas – in one town, police dropped off 1.6 tonnes of drinking water by boat. The seven deaths in New South Wales include: Two people found in separate cars on Wednesday morning A…

Comedian DKB will on Wednesday, January 1 lead a team of great Ghanaian comedians to entertain patrons at the Year of Return Comedy Night show. The show is aimed at bringing Ghanaians and the many visitors from the Diaspora together for a great night of comedy and music. Speaking in an interview with 3news’ Owusu Worae, DKB said the show will serve as a platform to showcase what Ghana has in terms of comedy to the world through the many people who are in the country as part of the Year of Return initiative. “We’ve had exhibitions through music, movies…

The Acting Controller and Accountant General, Mr Kwasi Kwaning Bosompem, has been adjudged the Governance and Civil Leader of the Year at the 2019 Ghana Leadership Awards. The honour, according to the organisers, was in recognition of his outstanding and exemplary leadership in public sector governance and commitment to duty. Additionally, Mr Bosompem has been inducted into the Ghana Leadership Awards Hall of Fame, positioning him as a model worth emulating by other leaders to drive development in all aspects of governance. The celebrated Chartered Management Accountant joins President Akufo-Addo, former President Jerry John Rawlings, Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu and…

Rick Ross’ arrival in Ghana and the subsequent show of tenacity by young talented Ghanaian rapper CJ Biggerman, who took a gamble and won, took social media by storm head of the 2019 Detty Rave. As Rick Ross and CJ Biggerman trended number one on Twitter, a lot was really expected of the event this year and yes it really lived up to expectation. This year’s Detty Rave concert, spearheaded by Nigerian musician Mr Eazi, which took place on Friday, December 27, witnessed mind-blowing performances from artistes billed for the event. The concert venue, on the Spintex Road, which was built…

Former president John Dramani Mahama has said the decision by government to introduce new cedi notes does not make logical sense. According to him, it is illogical for government to be championing a cashless society agenda and still go ahead to introduce new cedi notes into the system, which he said defeats the cashless drive. “I cannot understand in heaven why we say we are moving towards a cashless economy, and we say that you cannot clear more than 5,000 cedis off the counter because we want more people to use less cash in transactions and then at the same…

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has called for the interdiction of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, Prof. Anthony Afful-Broni. According to him, it would be unfair for the Vice Chancellor to be at post whilst he is being investigated. Speaking at the 38th anniversary of the 31st December Revolution in Winneba on Tuesday, Mr. Rawlings recalled the suspension and dismissal of about 20 staff of the university including the then Vice Chancellor Mawutor Avoke. They were accused of financial and procurement irregularities in 2017. But the former president pointed out: “From the records of EOCO and…

The El Wak Sports Stadium on Saturday, December 28 was the home of arts, culture and music as the 2019 edition of the now very popular Afrochella festival took place. The afrocentric event, which was part of activities lined up for the climax of the Year of Return, attracted scores of patrons from locals to foreigners. The festival had on show the best Ghana had to offer from music, to food and fashion. From 12 midday to late in the evening, the thousands who trooped to the venue, including some internationally celebrated entertainment personalities had the time of their lives.…

The National Labour Commission has assured that all grievances of the Health Services Workers Union will be resolved by February 2020. The assurance follows threats by the union to embark on a strike over some issues including the non payment of increments made to salaries, freezing of negotiated market premiums. The Health Services Workers Union members include those working in the laboratory, mortuary, pharmacy and other divisions in the health sector. Government has also agreed to offer some 8 per cent to pay the allowances demanded by the Health Services Workers Union. The allowance is expected to cushion members of…