Women’s Rugby: England set to face USA in World Cup opener
England will kick off next year's Women's Rugby World Cup by facing the USA at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on August 22. In another exciting match-up, Scotland and Wales will compete in their Pool B opener at Salford Community Stadium, sharing the stage with Australia and Samoa in a double-header. On September 7, Ireland will take on world champions New Zealand...
Afenyo-Markin dismisses Parliamentary showdown, says NPP will walk out if tensions rise
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has downplayed concerns about a potential clash in Parliament when it reconvenes on Tuesday, October 22. Addressing the issue, Afenyo-Markin stated that if tensions rise, members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) majority are ready to walk out rather than engage in confrontations. His remarks came in response to a press conference by the National Democratic...
Bernard Monarh to appeal disqualification at Supreme court
The flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, plans to appeal to the Supreme Court following the High Court’s recent dismissal of his case against the Electoral Commission (EC). Mornah had sought to overturn the EC’s decision, which disqualified him and ten other candidates from running in the 2024 presidential election. Addressing the media on Monday, October 21,...
NDC caucus vows to remove ‘nuisance’ taxes with new majority status
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to abolish some taxes imposed by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, leader of the NDC caucus in Parliament, made this assurance during a press conference on Sunday, following the recent declaration by the Speaker of Parliament that four parliamentary seats are now vacant. The affected MPs are Cynthia...
High Court Upholds Electoral Commission’s Disqualification of Bernard Mornah
An Accra High Court has dismissed an application filed by Bernard Mornah, seeking to overturn the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to disqualify him from contesting in the upcoming elections. The court, in its ruling on Monday October 21, upheld the EC’s decision, effectively ending Mornah’s bid to reinstate his candidacy. Bernard Mornah filed the application after the Electoral Commission disqualified him...
Ghana Police deny allegations of assault against activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor
The Ghana Police Service has refuted claims that its officers assaulted prominent lawyer and activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, while he was in custody. In a statement issued on Sunday, October 20, the police clarified that Barker-Vormawor sustained only minor injuries during a transfer to a different cell. According to the police, the decision to move Barker-Vormawor was based on intelligence suggesting...
A taste of culture: Exploring how culinary travel can redefine tourism
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, travellers are seeking more immersive and authentic experiences that go beyond traditional sightseeing. As some would prefer to do their sightseeing via these social media platforms, Food Tourism cannot be experienced only by seeing them on the media. These need to be seen and tasted. Culinary travel, or food tourism, has emerged as...
“It was an accident. My son did not carry a gun to kill anybody” – Bishop Salifu to Ghanaians
Father of the 16-year-old boy at the center of a tragic accident that claimed the lives of two young girls in East Legon, Bishop Salifu Amoako, has urged the public to refrain from further discussions about the incident. The unfortunate accident, which led to the deaths of the girls, has garnered widespread attention across the nation. Speaking to his congregation at...
“We will jealously protect our new majority status” – Ato Forson
The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed the stance of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in parliament, to maintain their newly affirmed majority status. This follows Speaker Alban Bagbin’s declaration concerning the vacancy of four parliamentary seats, which altered the balance of power in the legislature. During a press conference on Sunday, Dr. Ato Forson highlighted that the...
Tyla reacts to her debut album being moved into ‘Pop’ Grammys category
The Recording Academy has reportedly moved South African singer Tyla’s eponymous debut album into the pop Grammys category despite initially submitting the project in the R&B category. Hollywood Reporters said the Recording Academy’s R&B screening committee kicked the project from Best R&B Album to Best Pop Vocal Album. If nominated in pop, Tyla would become the first African artist to compete...
