Elvis Anokye

No more foreign travels for gov’t officials, unless critical – Ofori- Atta

The ban on foreign travel by government officials forms part of measures by the government to enable the country’s economy to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Government officials will therefore travel only when necessary. Speaking at a Press Conference held on Thursday, 24 March 2022, in Accra, the Finance Minister …

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Gov’t bans importation of V8s by public sector

The government has placed a ban on the importation of SUVs by public offices. This forms part of measures adopted by the Akufo-Addo administration to address the current economic challenges facing the country. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, 24 November 2022, to announce measures adopted by the government …

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PHOTOS: Passengers escape unhurt after steel bridge over river collapses

A steel bridge across the Gugura River which connects Navio and Tazika communities to Paga, in the Upper East Region has collapsed. It collapsed Wednesday morning when a heavy-duty DAF truck carrying logs was crossing it. The truck with registration number AW 8894-12 was heading towards Paga from Tangasougo in …

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VGMA 2022: Fameye, Kinaata’s exclusion from Artiste of the Year category explained

 Article WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Email This Fameye and Kinaata were not nominated for the Artiste of the Year award VGMA board unveils nominees for 23rd edition Abeiku Santana fights for Fameye, Kinaata Artiste of the Year category limited to six spots The Head of Communications at Charterhouse, organisers of the Vodafone …

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Minority notifies Police on picketing at KIA over COVID-19 test

The Minority in Parliament has notified the Accra Regional Police command of their impending demonstrations and picketing at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra if the government does not make COVID-19 test free. In the notice, the Minority added that the protest is also against what they described as …

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Nigerians fume on social media over ‘unacceptable’ boarding ramp at Kumasi Airport

The Ashanti Regional capital Kumasi, is the top trend list on Ghana Twitter ahead of the Black Stars FIFA game against the Super Eagles on Friday, March 25, 2022. The city will host the first leg of the tie at the biggest stadium in the country, 45,000 seated capacity stadium. With the …

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James Quayson can contest again should his seat be declared vacant – Abraham Amaliba

Private legal practitioner, Abraham Amaliba, has said that embattled Member of Parliament for Assin North is eligible to rerun for his constituency if the court declares his seat vacant. According to him, the NDC believes he will be able to regain the seat as research has shown that he is …

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NDC MPs to picket at Kotoka over mandatory $150 COVID-19 testing

Members of the Minority in Parliament have announced their intention to embark on a series of picketing at the Kotoka International Airport, beginning Wednesday, March 30, 2022. The exercise according to the minority is in protest of the mandatory COVID-19 Antigen Testing at the airport which they describe as illegal, ‘unconscionable and extortionist’. “Pursuant …

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How 2nd Deputy Minority Whip saved the day during quorum ‘fight’

For the past two weeks, the government’s business has been on hold as the Minority members have always raised the issue of lack of quorum when decisions have to be made in the House, resulting in suspension of the sittings. But on Tuesday, March 23, it took the bravery of …

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