The Vice-Chancellor of the Kumasi campus of the University of Education Winneba, Professor Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw, has lauded the idea of the introduction of the distance learning education program. Prof Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw, VC of UEW According to him, the distance learning education programme would play an effective tool in tackling challenges inherent in the teaching profession. The program, he... 

Members of the Prempeh Old Students’ Association have held their third Founder Fathers’ and Pioneer Students’ Day in Kumasi. The ceremony was organised in memory of the laudable undertakings of Otumfuo Sir Osei Agyemang Prempeh II, a past King of Asanteman and particularly Major Charles Owen Butler, former Chief Commissioner of Ashanti between the years 1948-1950 for starting the... 

Vice President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that 2,000 Police personnel will this year be recruited in an effort beef up security in the country. The Vice president made this known at the ‘2009 annual Wassa’ of the police service held in Accra. Vice President John Dramani Mahama “The government has thought it wise to help in the security of the citizenry and as such two thousand personnel... 

A book on the achievements of former President Kufuor entitled ‘Kufuor and the Distinct Ghana’ has been unveiled in Accra. The Book, which was written by Rev. Hayford Twum, the Head Pastor of the Living Chapel International in Accra, highlights the immense contributions and achievements of former President Kufuor under his 8-year term as president. Former President John Agyekum Kufuor The MP for... 

The Brong-Ahafo region had a decline in the number of crime cases that occurred in the region from 16,197 in 2008 compared to 15,787 in 2009. Brong Ahafo Regional Crime Officer, Superintendent Charles Domanban, attributed the drop in crime cases to intense police patrols on the major highways in the region and effective security checks on vehicles. Paul Tawiah Quaye, IGP According to him, 2,131 cases... 

“The thief comes to steal, and to kill and to destroy, but I have come so that they might have life, and have it in abundance.” The primary mission of Jesus Christ is clearly stated in this text while the destructive nature of the Devil has also been revealed so that believers will be wary of Satan’s antics, resist him, and depend on Jesus Christ for victory. The devil hates whatever is good.... 

The National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Alhaji Ahmed Ramadan, is set on a destructive mission, reminiscent of the old foxy games of his party towards yet another merging process with the Convention People’s Party (CPP). Acting on their beliefs as members of the two leading Nkrumaist groups in Ghana, the rank and file of these parties has begun series of merger talks which,... 

With 13or14 matches to go the Barclays English Premiership League title is looking more of a two-horse race between Chelsea and Manchester United. This follows Arsenal’s Sunday two nil defeat to Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. This is a statement that would not be taken lightly by fans of Arsenal. Two clinical and well taken goals by Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba, ensured that Chelsea, the Blues,... 

Paul Rex Danquah University of East London Where do I begin? It seems like more and more you hear politicians say today that “in order to really succeed in politics, you have to lie. That couldn’t be any farther from the truth. Politicians lie for all kinds of reasons. Let’s look at some of them. • Politicians lie because they want to win public sympathy • Politicians lie because they are... 

The Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Communications Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa), Ms Esther Amba Numaba Cobbah, has been elected to the membership of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) as the representative for Ghana and to chair the Ghana Branch of the IPRA. Ms. Esther Amba Numaba Cobbah, CEO of Stratcomm Her two-year term of office took effect from January 1, 2010, according...