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Dr Richard Ampofo Boadu

GETFund digitises project monitoring, boosts scholarship awards

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has, in recent years, digitised its project management, monitoring, and evaluation to enhance efficiency and transparency.

Buy personal makeup products, brushes to prevent infections

 A dermatologist at the Trust Hospital and Clinics in Accra, Dr Mary Oduro-Baah, has advised people who patronise the services of commercial makeup artists to use their personal products and tools such as brushes and sponges.

The writer

I chose to live •Diary of a breast cancer

It’s been five years. It was like a dream.  But it was real. Initially, I thought it was an after-shave bump.  But I realised it was changing position. I asked my husband to check it for me. He said it was normal.

Marking time is to do little while waiting for something that is going to happen

Marking Time?

When Nicole Fleetwood wrote her book, Marking Time- Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration, in 2020, she seemingly had one thing in mind, which was to reveal how America’s prisons are filled with art, despite the isolation and degradation. 

Indiscipline: Biggest enemy to both societal cohesion, economic development

While the word “Discipline” by itself is simple, yet deep in meaning and tends to give very powerful credence to character, the opposite of it, “Indiscipline” is dangerous, erodes and takes away all possible shine from every effort made in one’s life.

Tomorrow is bought today

I recently chanced on a video of an ex-convict who was back in court for another crime. As he stood in the box for cross-examination, the judge looked intently at him. He would intermittently steal glances at her, too. 

Most Rev. Professor J. Kwabena Asamoah–Gyadu

The Church is unstoppable

The Most Rev. Professor J. Kwabena Asamoah – Gyadu was inducted into office as the sixth Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, last Saturday.

Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah

CTVET Director General highlights Ghana’s role in shaping Africa’s TVET future

The Director General of the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), Ghana, Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah, has outlined key policy reforms spearheaded by the government for the introduction of Free TVET.

Prostate cancer affects fertility, can be fatal if undetected — Dr Amoah

A Urologist with a speciality in fertility, Dr Yaw Amoah, has advised men to take regular screening for prostate cancer more seriously since it not only affects fertility but can cause death.

I have been charged for stealing a diamond necklace

DEAR Mirror Lawyer, I work independently as a cleaner for my clients in their homes. On January 1, 2023, I was arrested by the police and subsequently granted bail.

CEO of Linda Dor, Madam Belinda Doris Arkorful was adjudged the Legendary Woman of the Year

Music, fashion take centre stage at Ghana Women Awards

It was an event to honour outstanding women in society for the various roles they play in society, but the organisers made sure they gave awardees and guests more than just an awards show.

Dr Phillippa Yaa de Villiers is a poet and academic from South Africa

PaGya Literary Festival 2024 to open at Goethe-Institut

The 2024 edition of PaGya Literary Festival will take place on the premises of the Goethe-Insititut and the Foundation for Contemporary Art in Accra from Friday, October 18 to Sunday, October 21, 2024.

Ms Muniratu Venu, a Social and Behaviour Change Officer (SBC) of the National Malaria Elimination Programme, contributing to the meeting
Ms Muniratu Venu, a Social and Behaviour Change Officer (SBC) of the National Malaria Elimination Programme, contributing to the meeting

Health promotion and education take centre stage at Social and Behaviour Change meeting

In a bid to encourage pregnant women to attend Antenatal Clinic (ANC) early, the Ghana Health Service introduced pregnancy school across the country to provide relevant information on pregnancy and newborn care.

The documentary film festival opened with the story of Jan Koller

Czech Embassy holds Documentary Film Festival ahead of musical concert

The Czech Republic celebrates its national holiday, Czech independence Day, on October 28. The day is of significant historical and cultural importance to the nation.

Sitsofe Sah

Sitsofe Sah elected to lead ECG’s Power Queens Club

The former National Treasurer of the Power Queens Club, Sitsofe Sah, has been elected as the new National President of the Electricity Company of Ghana's (ECG) Power Queens Club. The election took place last Friday during the club's 10th National Quadrennial Congress in Takoradi, in the Western Region.

10 tips for applying for the US Visa Lottery
10 tips for applying for the US Visa Lottery

10 tips for applying for the US Visa Lottery

The United States Department of State will open online registrations for the Fiscal Year 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at noon Eastern Daylight Time (4pm Ghana time).

• October is dedicated to breast cancer awareness

Tight bras, money, phones in bras do not cause breast cancer - Scientists

Three medical scientists have confirmed that wearing tight underwired brassieres and keeping money or phones in brassieres do not contribute to the development of breast cancer.

Heavy metal exposure could increase cardiovascular disease risk, study finds
Heavy metal exposure could increase cardiovascular disease risk, study finds

Heavy metal exposure could increase cardiovascular disease risk, study finds

Exposure to heavy metals has been linked to cancer, neurological harms, and reproductive or developmental issues. Now, a new study is adding to emerging research showing that exposure to metals such as cadmium, uranium and copper may also be associated with the leading cause of death worldwide — cardiovascular disease.

Mr Raphel Ojerbio, CEO, Rajo Group of Companies

Rajo City Realty launches website to mark fourth anniversary

Rajo City Realty, a company that provides real estate services, has marked its fourth year in operation with the launch of its website.

Back-to-school season

It is that time of the year again—the back to school season! This is the season of anxiety, literally, because both parents and their wards get anxious during this period. 

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