Elvis Anokye

AWW violence: Sam George to sue over gov’t White Paper

The Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram has revealed he is filing a suit against President Akufo-Addo and government on the white paper issued following recommendations of the Ayawaso West Wuogon violence Commission. He said the process will be initiated next week. Government set up a Justice Short led commission …

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Akufo-Addo gives his in-law GH¢136.7 billion tax exemption

At a time he has compelled Ghanaians to pay more taxes to his government, President Akufo-Addo has offered a tax exemption of $23,983,033.43 to a company called Platinum Properties Limited (PPL) to put up a hotel facility in Accra. PPL is a Special Purpose Vehicle owned and controlled by Inter-Afrique …

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Put Ghana first – Eminent Advisory Committee to parties

The Eminent Advisory Committee (EAC) of the Electoral Commission (EC) has urged the various political parties and stakeholders to put the interest of Ghana first in their deliberations over whether or not to compile a new voter’s register for the country ahead of the 2020 general elections. EAC made the …

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Otumfuo lauds Akufo-Addo for Obuasi mine reborn

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has showered plaudits on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his instrumental role in the revamping of the Obuasi Mine of AngloGold Ashanti (AGA). According to the king, the reborn of the mine is his greatest satisfaction in his 20-year reign on the Golden Stool, …

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Apple renamed for Brexit day

A novel way of marking Brexit came to our attention today. British Apples and Pears – guess who they represent? – were giving out leaflets, and yes, free apples, in Westminster with the exclamation: “A new dawn is breaking!” In a leaflet, the organisation says it is renaming an apple …

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2020 6th March parade to be held in Kumasi

Sharpnewsgh.com sources in the corridors of power have indicated that this year’s 63rd independence anniversary would be celebrated in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region. Last year it was celebrated in Tamale in the Northern region for the first time in the history of the Republic. Government announced last year that …

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Anaesthetists declare indefinite strike

Members of the Ghana Association of Certified Registered Anaesthetists have laid down their tools effective today, Friday, January 31, 2020. The decision to declare an indefinite strike, according to the group is to protest the refusal of the Medical and Dental Council to rescind its decision to change the group’s …

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Foreign Affairs Ministry introduces 48-page Passport, announces new fees for their services

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced new fees for the services they provide. The Ministry in a release said the new fees were approved by Parliament and it will take effect from February 1, 2020. The Ministry also announced that they have introduced a 48-page Passport …

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Free SHS food suppliers threaten to withdraw services over non payment

Suppliers of foodstuff to the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) for the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) feeding programme are threatening to withdraw their supplies if monies owed them are not paid forthwith. The Suppliers of foodstuff for the sustainability of the Free SHS Feeding programme who spoke …

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