Some nurses have accused the government of taking huge sums of money to post their colleagues into various health facilities after their service. According to the nurses, who were speaking in a radio interview, some of them are yet to be posted because they are unable to pay the monies …
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Asantehene’s wife pays hospital bills of 26 patients on admission at KATH
The wife of Asantehene, Lady Julia Osei Tutu, who is also Patroness of Otumfuo Osei Tutu Foundation, has paid the hospital bills of 26 patients at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi. The gesture, about GHC30,000, formed part of activities to mark International Day of Families. Otumfuo Osei Tutu …
Read More »Drivers to march naked over rising cost of fuel
The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana is threatening to march naked on the streets of the national capital to express its anger at the government over the ever-increasing prices of fuel. The drivers intend to block major roads during that demonstration. The group’s National Public Relations Officer, Mr David Agboado, …
Read More »Ghana’s Ashanti Airlines nears AOC completion to operate – Report
AviationGhana sources have confirmed that Ashanti Airlines is nearing the completion of its Air Operators Certificate (AOC) to enable it operate as an airline in Ghana. Two licenses, Air Carrier Licence (ACL) and Air Operator Certificate (AOC), are required by the aviation sector regulator, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), …
Read More »Inflation in Ghana is a complicated issue – BoG
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, has said inflation rate in the country is a complicated economic issue. According to the Governor, his outfit since last year has been trying to manage inflation but was shocked with some of the outcome this year. “It is a very complicated …
Read More »Tolon SHS shut down following fire
Authorities at Tolon Senior High School have temporarily closed down the school following a fire outbreak earlier Thursday, May 19. The fire razed down the entire girls’ dormitory block. According to the headmaster of the school, Amadu Issifu, the decision to close down the school is to allow them put …
Read More »Fear slim guys – Jacinta cries out
Nigerian-Ghanaian stand-up comedienne and actress, Jacinta Asi Ocansey is popularly known as Heiress Jacinta has given people a cause to worry about slim guys. In a tweet sighted by sammykaymedia.com on Jacinta’s Twitter handle, she wrote … “Stop whatever you are doing and fear slim guys”. This tweet by the …
Read More »Rawlings wanted his cremated body to be used to nourish Achimota Forest – Aide
Dr. Donald Agumenu, an aide to late President Jerry John Rawlings, has stated that one of the wishes of the late former President was to use ashes from his cremated body to nourish the Achimota Forest Reserve and in the end help preserve the ecological sustainability of the green belt in …
Read More »DOWNLOAD MP3: Perfect Chick Remix
He goes by the name JAKEY JAKE and he’s a new school Rap beast in West Africa (Sierra Leone) after dropping another another boom 💥 that is making air all over Africa and we still remember his diss track against Lyrical Joe. And this one is about tell his fans …
Read More »1D1F biggest rollout of factories in history of Ghana and Gold Coast – Gabby
A leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has hailed government’s flagship programme “One District, One Factory” as one that has contributed immensely towards industrialization. In his view, it is the biggest policy rollout that has aided the establishment of many factories. Otchere-Darko stated that not even Ghana’s …
Read More »The educational qualifications of Ghana’s current economic managers
From technocrats to economists in revered fields, many Ghanaian leaders have been well-educated before they are elected, nominated or appointed to manage the economy of a country. In terms of managing a middle-income country like Ghana, one would have to be associated with varied educational credentials which will span across …
Read More »Government extends ban on exportation of rice, maize, soybeans
Government has extended the temporary ban on the exportation of maize, rice, soybeans and other grains to September 20, 2022. This announcement was contained in a press release sighted by GhanaWeb on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. “The Ministry of Trade and Industry in its letter ref. no. DB6/118/03B dated 13th April 2022, …
Read More »Report illegal connection users – PURC to Ghanaians
Many people in Ghana are reported to be engaging in illegal connections to enjoy either free electricity and water or pay at a relatively cheaper price. These illegal connections have dire consequences on the utility companies as monies expected to be received move below the belt. It is for this …
Read More »Premature babies prone to health conditions — Optometrist
Dr. Alfred Gardemor, Principal Optometrist and Head of the Optometric Center at the Nsawam Government Hospital has stated that premature babies have a higher risk of developing eye problems. He stressed when a baby is born prematurely, a lot of development has not taken place, which makes it prone to …
Read More »Fuel prices to rise again – IES
Fuel may see a significant increase in price from rising international prices and domestic shortages in the second pricing window of May, according to the Institute for Energy Security (IES). “For the rest of May 2022, the 7.64% rise in Gasoline price, 1.90% rise in Gasoil price, and the 6.05% …
Read More »It’s time to review free SHS – Palmer-Buckle
Most Reverend Charles Palmer-Buckle has added his voice to calls for government to take immediate steps to review the free senior high school policy through stakeholder engagement. According to the Archbishop for Cape Coast, the free SHS policy has come to offer relief to parents, but it is important for …
Read More »Over 156,000 jobs created from 1D1F – Trade and Industry Minister claims
The government’s flagship programme, 1 District 1 Factory (1D1F), has created 156,782 direct and indirect jobs. This, according to Alan Kyerematen, Trade and Industry Minister, has gone a long way to address Ghana’s unemployment situation. Speaking at the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s 3rd National Public Lecture on the theme “Harnessing Job …
Read More »UGBS denied me admission despite having aggregate 9 – Education Minister recounts
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister for Education and MP for Bosomtwe, has disclosed that he failed to secure admission to Ghana’s premier university despite excelling in his A level exams. He said, having made aggregate nine, he was hopeful of gaining admission to the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) …
Read More »Government drops neutrality allowance
Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei-Asare, has stated that the government is working to implement the agreements in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG). The Minister stated that the controversial “neutrality allowance” being demanded has been dropped. Speaking in a JoyNews interview …
Read More »Cedi to further depreciate as no cent of US$2bn capital has been raised – Adongo warns
Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo, has cautioned of a further sustained depreciation of the Ghana Cedi. He believes government’s promise to raise and inject a capital of US$2 billion meant to shore the Cedi and stabilise the economy, is yet to get results. In a Facebook post sighted …
Read More »School Feeding Caterers call for increment in feeding grants
The National School Feeding Caterers Association is demanding an increment in the school feeding grants following the skyrocketing prices of food items. According to the caterers, food prices have increased multiple times, but the government still pays 97 pesewas per plate, making it extremely difficult for them to continue cooking …
Read More »Agyapa deal revived; Let’s not drop it – Ofori-Atta
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has called for support for the Agyapa Deal to progress instead of it being abandoned. Responding to a question about the deal at a press briefing in Accra yesterday, the minister described the deal as a “good one” that would help the country to …
Read More »‘A good chunk of our 23.6% inflation was imported’ – Ofori-Atta speaks on inflation rate
Q Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said a number of African countries are facing economic challenges. The minister was speaking at a press conference held in Accra on Thursday, 12 May 2022. According to Mr Ofori-Atta, 41 African countries have been hit by a severe food crisis, as well as fuel …
Read More »Snake enters Foso Training College dormitory, bites the ‘balls’ of young man
A snake entered the dormitory of Assin Fosu Training college to bite the scrotum of a young man in his sleep. According to the reports by Adom News, a huge and poisonous snake invaded the boys Dormitory to bite the scrotum, ‘balls’ of a young boy roughly and at least …
Read More »Snake bites testicles of level 300 student
A snake has reportedly given a level 300 student at the Assin Fosu College of Education (FOSCO) in the Central region a painful fright when it sunk its teeth into his “genital area”. The young man said he quickly stood on his feet after feeling a pinch in his testicles …
Read More »Agyapa deal: ‘You wrecked our nation and now want to steal our God-given resources’? – Kofi Bentil
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has tongue-lashed government for planning to bring back the controversial Agyapa deal despite the stiff opposition. He described the Agyapa Royalties deal as a grand robbery scheme to rip the country off its natural resources amidst the current economic challenges Ghanaians are fraught with. …
Read More »Nana Aba Anamoah’s reaction to Akufo-Addo’s tweet ‘sparks fire’
62 Menu › News › Twi News Nana Aba Anamoah’s reaction to Akufo-Addo’s tweet ‘sparks fire’ PLAY VIDEO Click Here to Watch in Twi Nana Aba Anamoah Wed, 11 May 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.com Fuel prices increase Increment in transport fares causes outrage Tweeps share old tweets of Akufo-Addo lashing out at Mahama The Ghanaian people …
Read More »The story of the former Black Stars captain who lost his wife to a GFA President
Chris Briandt remains the only local coach who Ghana hugely invested in but could not reap the benefit. He was tipped to be the best coach Ghana has ever produced after his side, Hassacas became the only team to draw against the mighty Fortuna Dusseldorf. To then Ghana Football Association …
Read More »Here are 10 MPs with PHD in Ghana’s 8th parliament
Ghana’s parliament has a total membership of 275 Members of Parliament representing the various constituencies across the country. As a house of debate and legislative proceedings, it can’t be disputed that education is an important factor in determining the participation and work of legislators, albeit the variations in levels. GhanaWeb …
Read More »BoG abolishes unfair fees and charges
The Bank of Ghana has abolished some unfair fees and charges among other practices in the banking sector, in an effort to protect the public. In a notice, the central bank highlighted that maintenance fees on savings accounts charged by financial institutions are prohibited. “Always look out for debits on …
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