Workers observe May Day

Staff of New Times Corporation marching Photos Okai Elizabeth.

Scores of Ghanaian workers on Thursday converged at the Independence Square in Accra to mark this year’s May Day celebration with a parade.

Similar parades were also held in the various regions to recognise the effort of workers in nation building.

Themed “Resetting Pay and Conditions of Service – The Role of Stakeholders.” It celebrates the contribution of workers to the nation’s socio economic development.

In attendance was the President of the Republic, Mr John Dramani Mahama and other high profile personalities across government and the labour front.

Characteristically, workers cladded in several customised T-shirts and polo shirts with official logos boldly emblazoned on them.

They also wielded several placards with various inscriptions, drawing government’s attention to their concerns.

Addressing them, President Mahama gave the assurance that his administration will bring development and investment to all 16 regions.

This, he said would lead to massive job creation

By Linda Abrefie Wadie

Strengthening Diplomatic Ties: US Ambassador meets Interior Minister

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak received the Ambassador Virginia Palmer, US Ambassador to Ghana in his office in Accra.

The meeting, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and discussing mutual interests and officially inform the Minister of the end of her duty tour in Ghana.

Muntaka Mubarak outlined key areas of interest of the Ministry, and explored opportunities for continued collaboration.

The Minister also commended Amb. Palmer for her contributions to the Interior Ministry and its agencies, highlighting the progress made in U.S.-Ghana relations.

Amb. Virginia Palmer thanked the Minister for his support during her tenure in Ghana and assured him of the continuous support of the US government not just to the Interior Ministry but Ghana as a whole.

The discussions underscored the strong partnership between the Ghana and US with both sides expressing commitment to strengthening ties in areas of mutual benefit.

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Ministry of Health commends partners for supporting MahamaCares

The Ministry of Health has expressed its profound appreciation to Telecel Ghana, Alive Industries, East Cantonment Pharmacy, and KMI Energies for their generous contributions to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), an initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals living with chronic diseases across the country.

Telecel Ghana has pledged to support the initiative by equipping three (3) healthcare centers with HPV testing kits, digital colposcopes, and biopsy instruments.

The donation, which will also cover operational costs for these facilities over two years, is expected to enable the screening of at least 5,000 women in the first year, offering free diagnostic services to underserved communities.

Additionally, Alive Industries has donated ₵500,000.00, East Cantonment Pharmacy has contributed ₵50,000.00, and KMI Energies has supported the initiative with ₵5,000.00.

These contributions are expected to significantly strengthen the MahamaCares initiative and help expand its reach and impact nationwide.

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, praised the efforts of the contributing organizations and emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in improving national health outcomes.