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We’re pursuing SDGs implementation with strong urgency – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says he is fully committed to making Ghana a shining example in the implementation of the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – Agenda 2030. Speaking at the Junior Chamber International’s 2019 symposium, on the sidelines of the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development, on Thursday, August …

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I’m being crucified – Suspended PPA boss

The suspended head of the Public Procurement Authority  (PPA) says he is being persecuted by the public. Mr.  Adjenim Boateng Adjei told newsmen after his initial interaction with the Special Prosecutor Thursday following the PPA scandal that he did nothing wrong. “The public is simply speaking words of untruth. I …

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Daily Minimum wage increased to GH¢11.82

The National Tripartite Committee (NTC) has announced an increase in the National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW) to GH¢11.82. The new NDMW is an 11 per cent increase over the from GH¢10.65 figure for 2019. It will take effect from January 1, 2020. The NDMW is the least wage any employer in …

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Interior Minister directs Acting IGP to immediately arm officers on traffic duty

The Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery has directed the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) to immediately arm officers who are on traffic duty. He said James Oppong Boanu should provide the officers with bullet-proof vests and helmets to enable them “exercise their right to self-defence effectively when they meet such …

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Abossey Okai: Shops, businesses close due to stench from police flats

esidents, customers, traders and shop owners at a portion of the Ghana’s spare parts hub, Abossey Okai in the Ablekuma Central Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, can no longer cope with the stench from a rented police barracks which houses some personnel of the SWAT Unit of the Ghana …

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4 Contractors Dead, Others Call For Govt’s Intervention

Four members of First Ghana Contractors Association are reported dead due to frustrations they are going through with their creditors. Public Relations Officer of the Association, Mr. Yaw Tawiah Dickson at a press conference, said the over 150 contractors were awarded projects by Ghana First company last year August but …

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I ‘passed out’ over my husband’s killing- Wife of slain Kasoa officer

Wife of one of the Police officers who were shot and killed by suspected robbers at Kasoa on Wednesday says she “passed out” when news of her husband’s killing reached her. Mrs. Gyamesi told Starr News but for close family members who were around, the worse could have happened to …

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Name of Ghana’s new flag carrier revealed

Ghana’s first national airline was named Ghana Airways and branded in the national colours red, gold and green with the black star rightly placed in the middle. After the collapse of Ghana Airways, its successor established on a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) basis, was christened Ghana International Airlines. With government keen on …

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Veep launches 100,000 housing project at Afiaman

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday cut the sod for construction works to begin on a landmark 6,500 housing units at Afiaman, near Amasaman, in the Ga West municipality of the Greater Accra region. The housing project formed part of the United Nations Office of Project Services (UNOPS) and …

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PPA boss to meet Special Prosecutor today

The suspended boss of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) is expected to meet the Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu at 10 AM today, Thursday, August 29 over his alleged involvement in a contract for sale scandal. The meeting follows the President’s referral of the troubled CEO to the Special Prosecutor after …

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