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Ghana rated 120th happiest place in the world, 60+ persons least happiest – 2024 World Happiness Report

Ghana rated 120th happiest place in the world, 60+ persons least happiest – 2024 World Happiness Report

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
Ghana has been ranked as the 120th happiest place to live in the world out of a list of one hundred and forty-three countries. In data published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, UK in partnership with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the document released a combination of the global outlook and country-specific rankings on national happiness of the population as a whole by measuring the average life evaluations over the three preceding years, 2021-2023. The report notes that Since 2006-10 there has been a large increase in the inequality of happiness in every region of the world except Europe. And it has increased especially for the old. The biggest increase is in Sub-Saharan Africa when Ghana was scored 120 out of 142 countries on th...
Anti-gay bill: IMF calls for an inclusive society in Ghana

Anti-gay bill: IMF calls for an inclusive society in Ghana

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has emphasized the importance of inclusivity in the wake of Ghana’s Parliament passing the anti-gay bill. In an interview on Citi TV’s The Point of View with Bernard Avle, Georgieva highlighted the necessity for every Ghanaian to fully participate in national development. “I understand that people in Ghana have taken the bill to the court. All I can say is that a more inclusive society, is a more successful society. You want Ghana to flourish, make it so that everybody can contribute to the fullest of this country.” On February 28, 2024, Parliament approved the bill that criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities, as well as their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Those found guilty could face ...
Apostle Eric Nyamekye urges government to consider innovative solutions to addressing plastic menace

Apostle Eric Nyamekye urges government to consider innovative solutions to addressing plastic menace

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Social
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost (COP), Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, has reiterated the need for government to reconsider ways to discourage the single use of plastics in the country. He said plastic waste management is a huge challenge and the government needed to find innovative solutions to it. The Chairman was speaking to journalists during the COP National Environmental Care Campaign clean up exercise in Accra on Saturday March 16, 2024. He added that plastic waste management is an employment opportunity and a source of income so many people should be encouraged to explore and invest in plastic waste collection and recycling. "Let's see if some business entrepreneurs will come onboard and take charge of the plastics so that others will collect them at a fee a...
MADE IN GHANA

MADE IN GHANA

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
March is a special month on Ghana’s celebration calendar. The country gained independence from colonial rule on March 6, 1957 and since then, the day has been marked with festivities. However, in recent years, the euphoria has been high particularly with the advent of the Ghana Month which focuses on the promotion of locally made products–food, clothes, drinks, music among others.  Interestingly, flaunting traditional outfits and costumes peak during the period with a number of Ghanaians sporting their own styles to commemorate Ghana’s ‘birthday’ month.   Graphic Showbiz brings you some beautiful pictures of your fave celebs who caught our attention with their own style as they mark Ghana’s 67th Independence Day last week.  Feed your eyes! ...
10 small signs you’re not taking good care of yourself

10 small signs you’re not taking good care of yourself

Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Social
Taking care of yourself is one of the best things you can do for your health and happiness. And, I’m not just talking physically. I’m talking mentally, as well. Taking care of yourself is not selfish. You should not feel guilty about it. Indeed, you can’t take care of anybody else unless you have taken care of yourself. I see it all the time. You will burn out when you don’t take care of yourself. Why do so many of you put yourself last on the list to be taken care of? Is it an old mindset? There is no good reason to put yourself last. Here are 10 signs you are not taking good care of yourself: 1. You’re easily frustrated in your relationships You find yourself getting mad or snapping at others for no reason. You’re even surprised at how irritable you’ve become, and you worry the...
Ghanaians celebrate 67th Independence Day

Ghanaians celebrate 67th Independence Day

Ghana News, Headlines Today, Lifestyle & Social
Today, March 6, Ghana is celebrating its 67th Independence Day at the Youth Resource Centre in Koforidua. This year’s Independence celebration is being held under the theme, "Our Democracy, Our Pride". In this regard, social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter has transformed into a lively hub of excitement, as the nation celebrates its 67th Independence Day. Ghanaians have flocked to the X platform, contributing to the jubilation through posts, messages, and expressions of national pride. See reactions below. Happy 67th Independence Day #GhanaAt67 #6thMarch #Koforidua2024 pic.twitter.com/Pb9wlt1vq7— THE HARDEST (@Amerado_Burner) March 6, 2024 Happy Independence DayWe raise and lift the Flag of Ghana #HappyIndependenceDay #Kofor...
Parliament dragged to Supreme Court over Anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Parliament dragged to Supreme Court over Anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
A journalist, Richard Dela Sky has filed a lawsuit against Parliament at the Supreme Court regarding the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The controversial bill was unanimously passed by legislators on February 28, 2024, after years of deliberation. Pressure is intensifying on President Akufo-Addo from Members of Parliament to sign the bill into law. However, the President has already indicated that he will refrain from giving his assent until the court makes a pronouncement on the case. The bill proposes a three-to-five-year jail term for individuals who promote or sponsor LGBTQ activities, while those caught in the act are to be sentenced to a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 3 years. The reliefs sought by the journalist include an order restraining President Akuf...
Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon attempt unsuccessful

Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon attempt unsuccessful

Ghana News, Headlines Today, Lifestyle & Social
Ghanaian chef, Failatu Abdul-Razak’s attempt to break the world record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual has been unsuccessful. She had intended to beat the official 119-hour record set by Alan Fisher. But in a press release posted on her Instagram page on Sunday, March 3, Chef Faila announced that her attempt did not meet some of the stringent guidelines set by the Guinness World Records (GWR).  “A statement from the Records Management Team cited a violation of the rest break rules, resulting in an unsuccessful attempt,” part of the statement read. Regardless of the setback, GWR commended Chef Faila and encouraged her to pursue future record attempts. Meanwhile, Chef Faila says she is thankful for the support shown her by Ghanaians and everyone who ral...
Parliament unanimously passes Anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Parliament unanimously passes Anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
After nearly three years of deliberation, Parliament has finally passed the highly contentious Anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The bill, introduced in the House years ago, was approved unanimously on Wednesday, February 28, following the completion of the third reading. Proposed amendments to the bill were rejected by the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, during the session. The bill is now slated to be forwarded to President Akufo-Addo for his assent. The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, withdrew several proposed amendments to the bill on February 21. However, during Wednesday's parliamentary session, Afenyo-Markin reiterated his stance on the bill, expressing opposition to certain provisions. He argued against measures that could prevent individuals or groups from providing support to vu...
Why Afua Asantewaa’s Guinness World Records attempt was disqualified

Why Afua Asantewaa’s Guinness World Records attempt was disqualified

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
Officials at the Guinness World Records have disclosed why Afua Asantewaa was unsuccessful with her singathon attempt. They told Joy FM via mail that Afua could make the mark because she broke some of their rules.  “Afua Asantewaa’s singathon attempt was not successful due to due to guidelines around rest break timings not being met. These rules are standard across all of our ‘longest marathon’ records,” PR Executive for the Guinness World Records, Alina Polianskaya replied to a mail by Joy FM entertainment journalist Kwame Dadzie.  On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Guinness World Records announced that Ghana's Afua Asantewaa failed to break the longest singing marathon she attempted in December 2023. The GWR said this in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) addin...
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