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New Parliamentary Chamber: Elitist In Nature, Subservient to Ghanaians [Opinion]
The news of a construction of a new parliamentary chamber came as a surprise to many Ghanaians. For many years there has been raucous debate by members of either side of the political divide as to whether there is a need for a new chamber…
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Ghana’s Forests: To conserve or not to conserve – Time for a genetic index survey
Now that roads have been paved into the Atewa Range Forest Reserve, which is the largest of the country’s Globally Significant Biodiversity Areas (GSBAs) – government’s intention is very clear – to mine the rich bauxite deposits in Atewa.…
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Appalling state of delivery system in Ghana [Article]
Akosua looked at her watch for the second time, as she thought to herself, “didn’t this rider say he was only 5 mins away”?
It had been an hour and 15 mins. She called him again. “Boss, please, where are you? I thought you said you were…
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People Smoked Pot To Get High Over 2,500 Years Ago
Getting high on marijuana may not be a modern pastime, as archaeologists have found the earliest clear evidence to date that people were smoking cannabis for its psychoactive properties some 2,500 years ago.
They found evidence of burned…
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Is The World Tired Of NDC?
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ghana’s largest opposition political party, may be getting under the skin of some reputable international institutions with its unending list of complains.
Since the party was booted out of power…
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How Bamboo From Ghana Ends Up As Trendy German Bicycles
Bikes - not the kind with an engine - are fast becoming a status symbol, says Maximilian Schay, founder of German start-up MyBoo.
"People really care about their bikes, and they've become something more than just getting from A to B.…
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Why Corruption Thrives In Ghana
Many still cannot process Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo’s principle stance that denies his son the chance even to tender his application for a job is he qualified for. He counselled or shall I say prevented his son from applying for…
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Anas writes: Torture home; when a man of God decides to kill in an orphanage
Dedicated to ensuring decent development and discipline for deprived and destitute children, the Echoing Hill Village has descended into moral decrepitude that defies all description; descended into disheartening and deplorable depths …
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ARTICLE: How Accra’s smoky vehicles are hurting humans and climate
Driving through Accra, it is not uncommon to find vehicles emitting thick exhaust fumes that create inconvenience for other motorists.
But beyond the inconvenience, is the serious issue of air pollution and resultant health implications…
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Togbe Afede XIV Writes: A Tribute To My Beloved Mother
My mother, Dada’s impact on me is a reflection of what womanhood means to the world. My mother did not have the opportunity to go to school, but she taught me a lot more than I could ever have learned in a classroom.
As I said during my…
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