GENERAL NEWS

A Member of Parliament’s Communication Committee Sam George has warned that Ghanaians will soon suffer the implications of a new tax to be imposed on Mobile Money Operators. The Communications Minister, Ursula Owusu Ekuful at a Meet-the-Press series on Thursday disclosed that talks are ongoing to ensure that mobile money …

Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Mr. Eric Nana Agyemang-Prempeh, has urged Ghanaians to see disaster prevention as an obligation of the citizenry, and not the sole responsibility of government. He said these on Wednesday 13th November 2019 during the inauguration of disaster management committees for seven assemblies. …

Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has brought clarity on the alleged exclusion of roads in the Volta Region in the 2020 budget. He explained that the roads are listed on Page 158 of the budget document and described the concerns raised by the Member of Parliament (MP) from North Tongu, …

At least three people have sustained gunshot wounds in Bimbilla in the North East Region following clashes between a section of Damba celebrants in the community and some security personnel. A joint police-military force invaded the community and allegedly attacked the celebrants while they were performing the Damba rites. The …

The Judicial Service Staff Association (JUSAG) has called off its strike. This was after the Acting Chief Justice assured them in a meeting that their concerns will be forwarded to the judicial council, the association said in a statement. “The Acting Chief Justice has approved that the issues raised at …

There is confusion at the Eastern Regional branch of Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) after a vote of No Confidence was passed on the Regional Chairman, Yaw Adongo. Out of the 36 members, 28 voted against him. The embattled Chairman has been accused by the members of the private commercial …

Former President Jerry Rawlings is the latest to have added his voice to the deteriorating roads in the Volta Region, notably, the road leading to the capital, Ho. While travelling to the Regional capital on Thursday, to commiserate with the family of Chairman of the National Democratic Congress there, Henry …

The Eastern Regional Health Directorate continues to grapple with the high maternal mortality despite the roll-out of numerous critical interventions including Passion, Innovation, Commitment, Compassion and Accountability for Maternal and Neonatal Health (PICCAM). Seventy (70) institutional maternal deaths have been recorded so far in the region as at the end …

The Eastern Regional Health Directorate continues to grapple with the high maternal mortality despite the roll-out of numerous critical interventions including Passion, Innovation, Commitment, Compassion and Accountability for Maternal and Neonatal Health (PICCAM). Seventy (70) institutional maternal deaths have been recorded so far in the region as at the end …

On December 17, 2019, Ghana will conduct a referendum alongside district level elections. However, the Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Kweku Baako Jnr wishes that the referendum would be deferred, especially with a recent press conference held by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) where they urged Ghanaians …