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Jul292024 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Govt opens recruitment for 15,200 nurses, midwives

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Social

The Ministry of Health has announced the opening of recruitment for 15,200 nurses and midwives, following the issuance of financial clearance by the Ministry of Finance. This significant move aims to bolster the healthcare workforce and improve service delivery across the country. The recruitment process will begin on Monday, 5th August 2024, at 12:00 noon. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their applications via the Ministry of Health’s online application portal. Interested individuals should visit https://hr.moh.gov.gh to log in and select their preferred agency within the Ministry. All applications must be submitted by Friday, 23rd August 2024, at 6:00 pm. Nurses The Ministry of Health emphasizes that the recruitment process will be conducted transparently....

Jul92024 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

VRA alerts public to potential spillage of excess water from Akosombo Dam

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has notified over 40 stakeholders, including the Minister for the Interior and local assemblies within the catchment areas of the Akosombo Dam, about the potential for excess water spillage. The announcement, signed by Ing. Ken Arthur, Deputy Chief Executive in Charge of Services at the VRA, proposes a stakeholder engagement as a precautionary measure. The communication underscores the importance of proactive engagement to ensure the Akosombo Dam's structural integrity and the surrounding communities' safety. The VRA emphasised that while the spillage is not confirmed yet, preparing and engaging stakeholders promptly is essential. According to the notice, these measures are part of VRA's commitment to maintaining the safety protoc...

Jul52024 by Linda Sedinam AckahNo Comments

The Craze For Guinness World Records: A Dangerous Obsession

Features, Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social

Between January 2023 to January 2024, there was a remarkable surge in the desire among Ghanaians and West Africans at large to break and set new Guinness World Records. From cook-a-thons to sing-a-thons, individuals across the region demonstrated extraordinary passion to become world record holders. Notable record attempts in the west African region include Nigeria's Hilda Baci's cook-a-thon, Ghana's Afua Asantewaa's sing-a-thon, and Chef Faila's cook-a-thon, each contributing to the wave of record-breaking enthusiasm. The Guinness World Record revealed a notable trend in record applications from Ghana over the period. Since July 2023, a total of 355 individuals in Ghana alone applied for record holding attempts. This figure, indicated a significant upswing in record-breaking aspi...

Jul12024 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

It is a taboo to sell kenkey in Aburi on Thursday – Chief

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social

It is a taboo to sell kenkey in Aburi on Thursday, Adonten Asokwahene, Nana Okyere-Kwame has said. This, he explained is because the gods who visit the town on Thursdays, do not like the scent of maize. Nana Okyere-Kwame revealed this in an interview with Adom News. He indicated that, a violation of this law established by their forefathers will incur the wrath of the gods who are guiding and protecting the people of Aburi. “It is a taboo to sell kenkey on Thursdays in Aburi, our forefathers made it so because the gods in Aburi don’t like any scent from maize. It’s believed that they visit the town on Thursdays so to prevent and curses from them, the sale of kenkey publicly was banned on Thursdays” he stated. Surprisingly, Stella Agyei, a 45-year-old woman who has been selli...

Jun132024 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Child Training Is Shared Responsibility – General Secretary

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social, Pent TV, Pentecost News

Apostle Samuel Gyau Oboubi, the General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, has indicated that the training of children is a shared responsibility between parents, schools, the community and the church. Speaking on the topic, ‘Train a child the way he should go,’ Apostle Oboubi noted that even though it is the primary responsibility of parents to train a child, schools and churches also have a key role to play in that regard. The General Secretary said this when speaking at the closing ceremony of a three-day conference organised by the Children’s Ministry of The Church of Pentecost for proprietors of Christian private schools at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Referencing Proverbs 22:6, Apostle Obuobi intimated that the foundation of every ch...

Jun62024 by Linda Sedinam AckahNo Comments

Chieftaincy Ministry Seminar: Traditional Rulers Urged To Seek God’s Counsel

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social, Pent TV, Pentecost News

The National Chieftaincy Ministry of the Church of Pentecost has ended a three-day Area Chieftaincy Seminar tour of the Eastern Region with a call on Christian royals to diligently seek the counsel of God in the discharge of their duties as traditional rulers. Addressing chiefs and queen mothers at Suhum, Nsawam, and Nkawkaw Areas of the Church as part of the National Chieftaincy Seminar tour of the Eastern region, the Chieftaincy Coordinator, Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh with some biblical premise, enlightened participants on how some individuals succeeded as good Kings due to their complete dependency on God. He stated emphatically that kingdoms thrive when there is a partnership between Chiefs and God’s servants, with a biblical example of Hezekiah drawn from 2 Kings 19 and...

Jun42024 by Linda Sedinam AckahNo Comments

Okyenhene Launches One Student-One Tree Project- Calls For Sustainable Environmental Practices

Education, Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social, Pent TV

The Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has condemned the persistent forest and environmental degradation, stating that its associated climate change is threatening the sustainability of the world’s economy and the survival of mankind. Addressing a gathering at the launch of the ‘’One Student-One Tree Project’’, an initiative by the Okyenman to commemorate this year’s Green Ghana Day, Okyenhene bemoaned the fast rate at which the forest reserves and the environment are damaged through human illegal activities. ‘’The trees, the rivers, and the wildlife are not just resources for mere exploitation but treasures that must be cherished and protected for generations to come’’, Okyenhene propounded. He attributed the impacts of hurricanes on European countr...

Jun32024 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Ghana’s Afronita and Abigail emerge 3rd at 2024 Britain’s Got Talent show

Africa News, Ghana News, Headlines Today, Lifestyle & Social, World News

Ghanaian dance duo Afronita and Abigail placed third after a grueling finale of the 2024 Britain’s Got Talent show. The duo, with their great dance moves and amazing story, have wowed the world throughout the competition, raising high the flag of Ghana and Africa on the global platform. At the finals on Sunday, June 2, they put up an electrifying performance in bright Ghanaian colours coming up in the top three out of the ten finalists. However, they came third, which is still a significant feat for the Africans on that global stage. The two young Ghanaians have received massive support from Ghanaians both at home and abroad. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ARXgScbNogo The 10 finalists included a choir, a magician, and a Japanese skipping group. But Sydnie ...

May312024 by Janny KoomsonNo Comments

GHANA’S DANCE DUO ATTRIBUTES QUALIFICATION TO BGT FINALS TO GOD, SAYS IT IS A PRAYER ANSWERED

Africa News, Ghana News, Headlines Today, International, Lifestyle & Social, Pent TV, World News

It was an exciting moment for Ghana and beyond as Ghanaian dancers Afronita and Abigail won their semi-final performance on the 2024 Britain's Got Talent. The dancers attributed their qualification to God, calling it a prayer answered. The stage was lit with vibrant energy as Afronita and Abigail showcased their extraordinary talent, blending their Ghanaian heritage into their performance with African prints and fabricators presented to the judges at the beginning of their act. The auditorium buzzed with excitement from judges and audience members alike, while viewers at home were captivated by Afronita and Abigail’s dance moves. Amanda Holden, one of the judges, described their semi-final performance as "unbelievable." Expressing her heartfelt gratitude, Afronita thanked God for ...

May302024 by Linda Sedinam AckahNo Comments

Veteran Musician Diana Hopeson Calls for Eradication of Taboos on Menstruation

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Social, Pent TV

A veteran Ghanaian gospel artiste Diana Hopeson, formerly known as Diana Akiwumi, has called for the demystification of taboos surrounding menstruation in Ghana. Speaking at an Influential Conference organized by the non-profit organization As I Grow (AIG) at Benkum Senior High School on International Menstrual Hygiene Day, Diana Hopeson stressed on some cultural and social challenges faced by many adolescent girls and women due to prevailing myths and taboos about menstruation. These restrictions, according to her included not cooking, mingling, or leaving a secluded zone, as well as not sharing buckets and plates with others during their periods. Diana Hopeson, a former President of MUSIGA, emphasized that labeling menstruating girls as "unclean" damages their self-worth and is...

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