Prof. Ivan Addae Mensah, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has added his voice to those calling on the government of Ghana to review its flagship free SHS policy. According to him, since the introduction of the policy by the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo led government, it has only produced …

Agroup, Nigerian Voters Assembly, largely made up of former candidates of political parties, has lamented the current electricity challenge in the country. The group noted that electricity supply had now become a privilege, stating that the country may have a covenant with darkness. The position of the group was made …

The Bodi District office of the Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) has enrolled 1750 farmworkers onto the National Health Insurance Scheme to enable them to access quality and affordable healthcare. The Bodi District Coordinator of CHED, Mr Maxwell Addai Appiah, said the opportunity is given to the farmworkers also …

Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta stated emphatically that all things being equal, Parliament will pass the E-Levy by the end of March 2022. Addressing the public on the decisions taken by the government towards reviving the economy he said the levy which has been opposed by the Minority will be passed. He …

A Senior Research Fellow at Kumasi Technical University, Dr. Smart Sarpong, has called on government to tackle the black market control over the dollar currency in the country. Contributing to Peace FM’s “Kokrokoo” Friday morning, Dr. Smart Sarpong applauded government for its $2 billion financial arrangement to cushion the financial …

A United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia that dismissed a defamation suit brought before it by the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong has given him a 60-day period within which he can file a second amended appeal. Agyapong filed the case months ago …

Director of Crops at the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Seth Osei Akoto has confirmed that Ghana is indeed importing cassava as claimed by Ranking Member on the Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee in Parliament, Eric Opoku. He however indicated that what is imported is for industrial purposes adding that …

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced that the 2021/2022 Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSsPs) into Senior High Schools (SHS)/Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutes will be released on Saturday, March 26, 2022. This is contained in a press release …

The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2021/2022 Computerized School Selection and  Placement Systems (CSSPS) for students into Senior High Schools (SHS) will be publicized today, Saturday, March 26. According to the Ministry, 367, 811 candidates out of the 555,353 who qualified for the placement have been placed automatically …

Transport fares will go up by 15 per cent effective Tuesday, 29 March 2022, the Public Relations Officer of the National Concerned Drivers Association, Mr David Agboado, has told Nasaria Abdul Rahman on Class91.3FM’s mid-day news 12 Live. “When we increased transport fares the other time, it was GHS7.99 [per …

Six Senior High Schools have proven dominant in producing students who make the cut to attend the University of Ghana’s Medical School. According to a former Vice-Chancellor of UG, Professor Ivan Addae-Mensah, these schools have contributed to 50% of the over 1,270 students who have been trained as medical doctors …

The Central Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has safely destroyed three tonnes of unwholesome goods gathered between the last quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022. The products, included drugs, food, cosmetics, household chemical substances, were either bloated, expired, dented or had defaced date …

Ghana faces a real-time risk of fuel shortage hitting the country as workers of state-owned Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company BOST threaten to lay down their tools over poor management decisions by their Managing Director, Edwin Provencal, who allegedly earns more than 1.35 million Ghana Cedis as a net …

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is rallying support for Ghana’s Senior National Football team, the Black Stars as they meet their arch-rivals the Nigerian Super Eagles in the World Cup qualifying play-off at Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. He also assured the Black Stars of the nation’s maximum support …

Ghana is expected to experience more acute climate hazards such as flooding, as well as more frequent and intense drought, a report on Ghana’s roadmap for resilient infrastructure in changing climate has revealed. The 165-page report said, the consequence of the country’s climate change, has the potential to threaten the …

President Akufo-Addo has described as distressing the refusal of some doctors to accept postings to rural and underserved communities. Addressing a Public Lecture to commemorate the 60th Anniversary Celebrations of the University of Ghana Medical School, the President urged student doctors to follow the footsteps of their forebears by accepting …

The Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) has described the 15 pesewas cut per litre of fuel by government as woefully inadequate. The disappointed Union says it expected government to at least reduce the fuel price by Ghc2 cedi per liter. Speaking to GHOne Evelyn Araba Aidoo, the Head of Communications …

The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana is unhappy over delays in the release of their monthly allowances which have been in arrears for four months. According to the association, the arrears owed them fall between May and August, for the 2020/2021 academic year. In an interview with Citi News, the President …

Dr Chris Kpodar, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Investments Ghana Limited, has called on the Government to enter into a joint venture with reputable international oil companies to help revamp the Tema Oil Refinery. Dr Kpodar, who is also a Chief Technical Advisor for the Centre for Greater …

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC), says it is utterly shocked at government’s 15 pesewas per litre reduction in the cost of fuel beginning April 1, 2022. COPEC’s Executive Secretary, Duncan Amoah insists the reduction is way below its expectations following discussions between relevant stakeholders and the government. Speaking …

Government as part of measures to mitigate the economic hardships on Ghanaians has reduced margins in the petroleum price build-up by a total of 15 pesewas per litre. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta who made the announcement during a government press conference in Accra on Thursday, March 24, 2022, said the …

Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to on March 24, 2022 announce a number of measures aimed at addressing Ghana’s current economic challenges. The move comes after government held a crunch Cabinet meeting at the Peduase Lodge last weekend. Some key measures set to be announced by the finance minister will …

Government has announced it will inject a capital of US$2 billion into the economy to curtail the sustained depreciation of the cedi against major trading currencies. This was captured in a circular released by the Presidency on March 23, 2022. The Presidency said the move forms of measures adopted by …

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, has invested an amount of GH¢30 million to provide ultra-modern equipment and retool its entire operations. This has helped to revamp the operations of the hospital, the second-largest referral facility in the country built resilience in its quest to provide quality, affordable …

Local airline operators, PassionAir has suspended flights to the Volta regional capital, Ho. According to the airline, although the new Ho route did not enjoy a lot of patronage, the decision to suspend flights to that part of the country is mainly due to the increase in fuel prices. The …

The pupils of Oseneso D/A Basic School in the Wassa East District of the Western Region, have embarked on a demonstration to protest the lack of chairs in their classrooms. The pupils are reported to have attacked the chief’s linguist and tore his shirt in the process. The pupils, who …

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war will have a negative impact on Ghana’s construction industry, as the West African country imports about 60 percent of her steel and iron ore from the war-torn Eastern European nation, the Bank of Ghana has warned. At its 105th Monetary Policy Committee meeting this week, the Bank of Ghana said: …

The government is expected to cancel the mandatory PCR tests for vaccinated passengers at KIA, according to a document in possession of Starr News. The document details a number of restrictions government intends to ease including reopening of land borders and corresponding measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. This follows …

The driver and the conductor who were in the tipper truck that got involved in an accident between Beposo and Asemasa in the Shama District of the Western Region, claiming 14 lives on the spot, are currently receiving treatment at the Central Regional Hospital. Police say the two were able …

The body of a 38-year-old teacher has been found in a drainage at Aburaso within New Edubiase in the Adansi South District following a severe rainstorm that hit the town on Sunday evening. The deceased, Francis Abu, an Assistant Headteacher of Adansi Atobiase D/A Basic school, got missing during the …