Have the national awards been cheapened?

The release of the final list of 241 distinguished Ghanaians to be given awards for outstanding services to the nation,has generated a huge debate on the Value of the awards.

Ghanaians debate as to whether the awards are indeed honourable or cheap due to the inclusion of some names to the list.

President Kuffour [...]

June 24, 2008 | Read the story »

Should we or should we not treat Politicians differently on matters of law?

Since the conviction of former GNPC boss Tsatsu Tsikata for willfully causing financial loss to the state and misapplying public property, the nation has been engulfed in many legal debates on whether or not it is appropriate to try Politicians for offences against the state.
Some Political observers have suggested that in the interest on [...]

June 22, 2008 | Read the story »

Are Doctors insensitive or do we ask too much of them?

June 16, 2008
There are countless complains from many Ghanaians that medical professionals are often insensitive to patients, resulting in many deaths.
While medical practitioners often complain of a lack of logistics such as beds etc, many patients complain that doctors and nurses are often too quick to dismiss patients.
Some medical practitioners are accused of being indifferent [...]

June 16, 2008 | Read the story »

Are Ghanaians Optimistic or Cynical?

Tune in to any radio discussion on a good day and you may be turned off by the numerous complains and criticisms that panelists and listeners churn out on every subject.
Listen to any conversation in a Trotro and you are often left to wonder whether Ghanaians really believe anything good can come out of Ghana.
Many [...]

June 16, 2008 | Read the story »

Was the military high handed in dealing with the Tamale clashes?

The military on Monday quelled clashes between supporters of the NPP and NDC by what has been described as high handed methods by some observers.
Clashes ensued between supporters of the two parties following a beer bar fight between two supporters of both parties.
Reports say the military were immediately called in by the Tamale Municipal [...]

June 12, 2008 | Read the story »

ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH THE EC’s EXPLANATION

The electoral commission has been explaining the reasons for what has been described as a bloating of the Ashanti regional voters register.
The EC after months of investigation and meetings with representatives of all the parties involved says an operational error which occurred during the summarizing of voter numbers suggested that voter numbers had increased while [...]

June 12, 2008 | Read the story »

ARE WE PREPARED FOR A NATURAL DISASTER IN GHANA?

Rapid increases in natural disasters particularly hurricanes, floods and earthquakes in China, Japan, United States and in Ghana calls for special attention of governments and policy makers. Management of  such chaotic uncertainties is possible. Is Ghana prepared to face and manage such chaotic uncertainties? Do we have the expertise to help manage future risks such [...]

June 12, 2008 | Read the story »