As we gear for the new administration’s ‘reset’ focus on culture aimed at revitalising the tourism and creative arts sectors, with among other priorities, the promised teaching of music in schools’ curriculum, providing trained teachers for such subject and an intentional year-run call to people to visit from all...
December in Ghana has become a global phenomenon, transforming the country into the world's ultimate destination for Christmas and New Year celebrations. At the heart of this vibrant scene is YFM's groundbreaking Y Holiday Havoc (YHAVOC) initiative, which is redefining urban entertainment and community connection.
YHAVOC is not merely a...
Gambrah Sampeney KWABENA ADJEI
Dominance can be a double-edged sword. Unchecked, it can lead to complacency and stagnation. History offers valuable lessons from the business world, where giants fell due to ignoring emerging trends. Similarly, political parties can learn from their own experiences and adapt to changing public opinions.
The story...
By Keyu JIN
When US President-elect Donald Trump’s first administration launched its trade war against China in 2018, the goal was clear. Trump wanted to reduce America’s dependence on Chinese goods, protect domestic manufacturing, and curb China’s global ambitions.
Six years later, the results tell a different story: far from isolating...
By David AMARTEY
Christmas tradition emphasises on values such as generosity, family togetherness and the joy of giving and receiving. In the modern era, while Christmas retains its religious significance for many, it has also become a cultural celebration observed by people of various faiths and backgrounds. Christmas embodies the...
By Enock Yeboah-Mensah
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is more than a historic commemoration; it is a timeless celebration of resilience, faith and the triumph of hope against overwhelming odds. Rooted in the Jewish tradition, it recounts the story of the Maccabees' courageous stand against oppression and the miraculous endurance...
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH
The Group of 20 (G20) is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union (EU), and the African Union (AU). It works to address major issues related to the global economy, such as international financial stability, climate change mitigation and sustainable development, through annual...
By Dr. Daniel Osei YEBOAH
For decades, Africa has been perceived by many in the West as a continent perpetually in need of aid, loans and external intervention. This narrative, while well-intentioned by some, has often done more harm than good, perpetuating dependency, undermining self-reliance and stifling the potential of...
By Nii Kpakpa QUARTEY
The 2024 elections delivered a resounding message: Ghanaians have had enough. The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) suffered its worst electoral defeat in decades, with voters holding the government accountable for Ghana’s prolonged economic distress.
Years of spiralling inflation, a depreciating cedi, unsustainable debt, and deepening poverty—which...