Features
The New Three Tier Pension Scheme Set To Take Off (1)
Friday October 02, 2009
With the promulgation of the new pension law, the National Pension Act 2008 (Act 766), on December 12, 2008 and the inauguration of the governing board of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) on August 31, 2009, as well as the launching of the scheme by the President, Professor J.E. Atta Mills, almost all is set for the much awaited...read more
Improving School Leadership In Ghana
Friday July 31, 2009
In Ghana, as in many countries across the globe, there are conscious efforts to adapt an educational system that responds to the needs of the contemporary society. Some African countries have moved towards decentralization, making schools more autonomous in their decision making and holding them more accountable for their results. The...read more
Gold Dealers Hit Jackpot
Thursday July 30, 2009
Ghana, like many other African nations, is blessed with natural resources that have enabled it to carve a niche for itself on the competitive international market. The country, which until independence was called Gold Coast, is often held up as a turn-around success story by many western economists. Since the 16th century, the...read more
The Mole Series –20 years Of Achievements And Challenges
Wednesday July 29, 2009
WATER is life, so the saying goes. We also know that good sanitation helps to reduce the incidence of diseases such as malaria, especially when we destroy the breeding places of mosquitoes. But according to research, water quality as well as its availability, especially in peri-urban areas in the country has fallen. The reasons for...read more
Career Education In Senior High Sch
Tuesday July 28, 2009
“THE Ghana Education Service (GES) through its Guidance and Counseling Unit is committed to dissemination of relevant information to students, parents, schools authorities and all stakeholders in education on the best opportunities, options and other requirements for admission to tertiary and other educational institutions in...read more
Akuapem North District In Focus
Thursday July 16, 2009
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One of the districts in the Eastern Region which can boast of more tourist potentials and attraction sites in the country is the Akuapem North District.
This district, which is located at the southern end of the Eastern Region and about 58 km from the nation’s capital city, Accra, has a population of about 166,700.
It covers about...read more
Barack Obama - Africa’s Gift To The World
Tuesday July 14, 2009
As news of the visit of President Barack Obama of the United States to Ghana still vibrates around the globe, a new book has just been published drawing attention to the immense benefits Africa could draw from the occupation of the first African-American tenant of the White House. Compiled and edited by Daasebre Oti Boaten, Omanhene of New...read more
Does The Buck Stop With Us?
Thursday July 09, 2009
The youth are clamouring for a chance to rule the world: convinced they can do better than the older folks are doing, Our exuberance, zeal and drive notwithstanding, unless we learn through the drudgery of experience to take responsibility for our actions, we will not be successful.
The former Minister for Youth and Sports, Alhaji Mohammed...read more
Solving The Flooding Problem In Accra
Wednesday July 08, 2009
Once again, torrential rains have hit the Accra metropolis, creating heavy floods in various parts that have caused great havoc to lives and property.
The team of Ministers, the Mayor of Accra, officials of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and security agencies went round and saw it all.
Also the press have...read more
President Obama’s Visit To Ghana
Wednesday July 08, 2009
Although many will argue that President Obama’s choice to visit Ghana is an explicit endorsement of Ghana’s recent peaceful elections and the value that the US places on peace and democracy above personal affiliations, the same will not go for the African-American First Lady, Michelle Obama. Her presence in Ghana is emotional,...read more
