Dr. Kwegyir Aggrey "Only the best is good enough for Africa."
Kwame Nkrumah "The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up with the total liberation of Africa."
By Kwabena Opong A panelist at a workshop organized by the African Union at the United Nations on Wednesday, June 26 warned that the so-called economic growth in Africa remains fragile despite the insurmountable economic growth that the continent is experiencing. From $4 trillion in 1960, Africa’s economy has ballooned to $140 trillion in 2013, […]
By Kwabena Opong The Nigerian Lawyers Association convened a forum Thursday, June 27 in New York to discuss the pervasive negative perceptions and stereotypes about their country. President of the Nigerian Lawyers Association, Nana Onuwa said in her opening statement that the organization seeks through such fora to discuss issues pertinent to them. “The Nigerian […]
By Kofi Ayim The almost universal saying that a fish rots from its head may be an apt proverbial characterization of the ongoing Supreme Court proceeding in Ghana. U.S. President Barack Obama in his maiden visit to Ghana urged African countries to build strong institutions instead of strong men. Ghana’s emerging democracy cannot now boast […]
President John Dramani Mahama has called on media practitioners to institute measures that would dissuade journalists from abusing media freedom, and help deepen the country’s democracy. He said the speculations, wild allegations, mudslinging and sensationalism that were gradually creeping into the Ghanaian media landscape were negating the tremendous gains the media had made since the […]
By Keith Somerville, 10 June 2013 When I woke up on Saturday 8th June and looked at the leading stories in the news I felt a shiver. Again, South Africans (and many in the rest of the world) are dreading the news that Nelson Mandela’s lung infection has claimed the life of one of the […]
Press Release Virgin Atlantic has announced it will be suspending its operations between London Heathrow and Accra, Ghana, from 22nd September 2013. The last flight from Accra to London will depart on 23rd September. Exceptionally high fuel costs in Ghana, a challenging wider economic environment and an inability to operate morning arrivals from Accra due […]
By Kwasi Baako for Amandla Rev. Dr. Yaw Frimpong Manso, former moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana was formally installed as pastor of the Emmanuel Presbyterian Reformed Church (EPRC) Sunday, 19 May, 2013. EPRC which was officially established on May 3, 1998 after breaking away from the Presbyterian Church of […]
By: Owusu Kizito, EA/MBA PART A: Shopping around for a home loan or mortgage will help you to get the best financing deal. A mortgage—whether it’s a home purchase, a refinancing, or a home equity loan—is a product, just like a car, so the price and terms may be negotiable. You’ll want to compare all […]
…the Supreme Court and condemn corruption in government Thousands of Ghanaians from all parts of Europe on Saturday gathered in the German City of Cologne to express their confidence in the Supreme Court of Ghana and to condemn the unprecedented levels of corruption that have characterized the Mahama administration. The Solidarity march which was organized […]
The Long Island University in New York on Friday (April 26) awarded the prestigious David Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching for 2013 to Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor, Assistant Professor of English. By winning this 26th edition of this prestigious award, Dr. Bokor has made Ghana and Africa proud. He is the first Ghanaian (and […]