PAC impressed with how SSNIT has transformed to record GHS230m revenue surplus

In a remarkable feat, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has turned its finances around, transforming a deficit of a little over GHS300 million into a surplus of over GHS230 million.

Our unified effort will ensure success of new GSA Law – CEO

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shipping Authority (GSA), Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, has said that the amended Ghana Shippers’ Authority Law will revolutionize the country’s commercial shipping sector, but its success depends on collective effort.

Sammi Awuku electrifies Akuapim North; charges party faithful to work to attain 75% votes

The New Patriotic Party ‘s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Akuapim constituency, Samuel Awuku, on Saturday electrified the area with his ‘Mega Ofie Walk’ and called on party supporters to intensify their efforts to attain 75% of the voter population in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

HIV no longer a death sentence; seek early care – Miss Malaika Gh ’23 urges Kayayes in Accra

The 2023 Miss Malaika Beauty Pageant winner and National HIV Youth Ambassador, Lady Nana Yaa Nsarko, has admonished Kayayeis and rape victims to seek immediate medical care within 72 hours to prevent HIV infection.

Anum-Asamankese Asomkahene inspires young graduates at Rising Sun Montessori

The Asomkahene of Anum-Asamankese, Nana Kwaku Agyei Kodie I, has urged Ghanaians to teach children to have confidence in their abilities.

This confidence, he said, is imperative for the development of of Ghanaian societies and stressed that believing in oneself is powerful.
“In Ghana, our resilience and determination show that with hard work, they can overcome any obstacle,” he said.

In a heartfelt speech delivered as guest of honour at the graduation ceremony of the Rising Sun Montessori School, Bortianor branch over the weekend, Nana Kodie I emphasized the significance of the graduation theme, “Building a Tradition of Excellence; Think, Dream, Believe and Achieve.”

The theme, he said, resonates deeply with Ghanaian values and serves as a guiding principle for the future of Ghanaian children.

He encouraged critical and creative thinking and stated that Ghana’s rich storytelling tradition inspires children to ask questions and seek knowledge, thereby helping them to innovate and solve problems.

He urged the young graduates to dream big, asserting, “Dreaming is the first step toward greatness. Their dreams will shape the future of our nation.”

Nana Kodie I emphasized the impact of fostering a tradition of excellence and stressed the need to support children in thinking, dreaming, believing, and achieving, adding “We can build a brighter future for Ghana.”

The event, marked by excitement and anticipation, underscored the importance of nurturing future leaders through critical thinking and self-belief.

The ceremony, attended by distinguished guests, parents, and educators, stressed the collective commitment to nurturing the potential of Ghana’s youth.

The young graduates, celebrated for their hard work and dedication, are poised to embark on their next educational journey, inspired by the words of Nana Kwaku Agyei Kodie I.

New Shippers’ Authority law to sanitize shipping industry

In a move set to revolutionalize Ghana’s shipping industry, Parliament on Monday, July 29, 2024, passed the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) Bill, 2024 into law, empowering the state agency to address long-standing issues of unfair charges, lack of transparency, and ineffective regulation that have plagued the blue economy.