By Kojo KWARTENG On 31st May 2010, Ghana boldly enacted one of the world’s progressive legislations, “The Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2010 (Act 798).” The Act was to provide for the settlement of disputes by arbitration, mediation and customary arbitration, to establish an Alternative Resolution Centre and to provide for...
By Edward Debrah The season to be jolly is just a week away and as usual, thousands of Ghanaians use the Christmas break to travel far and wide to meet friends and family, spread love and joy at social gatherings amidst celebrations. Even though, the Christmas period is mostly fun packed,...
By Nelson Semanu BOANDOH-KORKOR & Elizabeth BOANDOH-KORKOR The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city. (Ecclesiates 10: 15 AKJV) Bi-vocational ministry offers significant benefits, but it also comes with challenges to navigate. In this article, we will examine...
Let me tell you a story. December 1991. There’s a ringing inside my ears. The eardrums are being plummeted,  clogged up in thrilling melodies. I’m soaked in sweat, and my whole being is in rhythmic gyrations. I can’t remember how long I’ve actually been on this packed dance floor. Three,...
By Kwesi BISSUE It was their moment The moment they had waited patiently for For Virgin Vera and Virgin Victor It was a long patient wait Their joy knew no measure As friends and family Showered gifts of flowery...praise For the two were living cases Of how to marry chaste Of how to wait until taken Until broken by the...
By Barry EICHENGREEN Germany is the poster child for everything that is wrong with the European economy. GDP is on track to fall for a second straight year. Energy-intensive industries like chemicals and metalwork are in the tank. National champions such as Volkswagen and ThyssenKrupp have announced unprecedented job cuts...
By Emmanuel ACQUAH-SAM (Ph.D.) This article is written with deep solemnity and humility, reflecting on the possible “modern-day Solomon” tasked with constructing the national cathedral dedicated to the God of Heaven and Earth. Since President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced his intention to build the cathedral, the project has ignited intense,...
Beyond the electoral dynamics, the nation's economic resilience – as seen in recent GDP growth figures, for instance – offers a compelling narrative of growth and transformation. The broad investment environment is brimming with potential and signalling to discerning investors that strategic positioning in key sectors would provide a win-win...
By Kodwo BRUMPON “There is no difference between growing old and living your life.” – Kenyan proverb It is strange the number of people who strive daily to be anything else other than themselves. They seem to be constantly competing to detach themselves from their ‘selves.’ How they plan to achieve...
The United Nations (UN) Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women in Ghana, has held a flag- raising ceremony with a call for stakeholder collaboration in the fight against all forms of gender-based violence. It noted that the fight against gender-based violence was a shared responsibility, and...