The ban on foreign travel by government officials forms part of measures by the government to enable the country’s economy to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Government officials will therefore travel only when necessary. Speaking at a Press Conference held on Thursday, 24 March 2022, in Accra, the Finance Minister …
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Gov’t bans importation of V8s by public sector
The government has placed a ban on the importation of SUVs by public offices. This forms part of measures adopted by the Akufo-Addo administration to address the current economic challenges facing the country. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, 24 November 2022, to announce measures adopted by the government …
Read More »PHOTOS: Passengers escape unhurt after steel bridge over river collapses
A steel bridge across the Gugura River which connects Navio and Tazika communities to Paga, in the Upper East Region has collapsed. It collapsed Wednesday morning when a heavy-duty DAF truck carrying logs was crossing it. The truck with registration number AW 8894-12 was heading towards Paga from Tangasougo in …
Read More »Asemasa accident: Two families fight over one body; hospital demands DNA test
Authorities at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital have resolved to conduct a DNA test on six female bodies that were part of the Tuesday, March 22 accident at Asemasa as one body has become a source of contention. A total of nine out of the 14 burnt bodies from the …
Read More »VGMA 2022: Fameye, Kinaata’s exclusion from Artiste of the Year category explained
Article WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Email This Fameye and Kinaata were not nominated for the Artiste of the Year award VGMA board unveils nominees for 23rd edition Abeiku Santana fights for Fameye, Kinaata Artiste of the Year category limited to six spots The Head of Communications at Charterhouse, organisers of the Vodafone …
Read More »Minority notifies Police on picketing at KIA over COVID-19 test
The Minority in Parliament has notified the Accra Regional Police command of their impending demonstrations and picketing at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra if the government does not make COVID-19 test free. In the notice, the Minority added that the protest is also against what they described as …
Read More »Nigerians fume on social media over ‘unacceptable’ boarding ramp at Kumasi Airport
The Ashanti Regional capital Kumasi, is the top trend list on Ghana Twitter ahead of the Black Stars FIFA game against the Super Eagles on Friday, March 25, 2022. The city will host the first leg of the tie at the biggest stadium in the country, 45,000 seated capacity stadium. With the …
Read More »James Quayson can contest again should his seat be declared vacant – Abraham Amaliba
Private legal practitioner, Abraham Amaliba, has said that embattled Member of Parliament for Assin North is eligible to rerun for his constituency if the court declares his seat vacant. According to him, the NDC believes he will be able to regain the seat as research has shown that he is …
Read More »NDC MPs to picket at Kotoka over mandatory $150 COVID-19 testing
Members of the Minority in Parliament have announced their intention to embark on a series of picketing at the Kotoka International Airport, beginning Wednesday, March 30, 2022. The exercise according to the minority is in protest of the mandatory COVID-19 Antigen Testing at the airport which they describe as illegal, ‘unconscionable and extortionist’. “Pursuant …
Read More »How 2nd Deputy Minority Whip saved the day during quorum ‘fight’
For the past two weeks, the government’s business has been on hold as the Minority members have always raised the issue of lack of quorum when decisions have to be made in the House, resulting in suspension of the sittings. But on Tuesday, March 23, it took the bravery of …
Read More »15 pesewas per litre reduction in fuel price disappointing – COPEC
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 …
Read More »Water shortage hits parts of Cape Coast metropolis
Some communities in the Cape Coast Metropolis of the Central Region have been faced with water shortages for a while now. This, however, has made life frustrating for some people living in the Metropolis. Some of the affected communities are; Nkanfoa Old and Newtown, Abura, Amamoma, Tantril, Apewosika, and Kwesipra. …
Read More »4 interesting scenes at Kojo Jones’ wedding
Being counted amongst the top Ghanaian weddings to ever been witnessed, the engagement ceremony between Kojo Jones Mensah and Rachel Osei was characterized by a lot of interesting scenes that couldn’t go unlooked. Asides from the fact that the event exuded class, affluence, and royalty, there were some rare and …
Read More »Fire outbreak at GCB Kisseiman branch building
On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, there was a fire outbreak at the building complex that houses our Kisseiman branch near Achimota in the Greater Accra Region. The fire which was detected at 5:11am was successfully extinguished by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) with the support of the …
Read More »Free SHS staying; government cuts fuel coupons by 50%, freezes V8 imports, foreign trips – Ofori-Atta
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has no intention of rolling back his government’s Free SHS program or any other major flagship initiative. He made the announcement while briefing the media about the expenditure cutting measures agreed by the government as part of measures to keep the country’s economy …
Read More »Gov’t reduces fuel prices by 15 pesewas per litre
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 …
Read More »2 suspects arrested, arraigned before court for assaulting referees in Tamale
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly assaulting match officials last Sunday, March 20 at the Tamale Sports Stadium The Real Tamale United (RTU) had a one-one match game played against the Aduana Stars last Sunday The home supporters of the Real Tamale United who were …
Read More »One dead in accident at Kwahu Akwaboa junction
One person has died in an accident at the Kwahu Akwaboa junction on the Kumasi-Accra road. The accident, which occurred on Thursday, 24 March 2022, involved 3 vehicles; an STC bus, a trailer, and a Toyota Vitz. According to eyewitnesses, the Driver of the STC, heading towards Kumasi from Accra, …
Read More »LIVESTREAMED: Ofori-Atta speaks on govt’s adopted measures to resolve current economic woes
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 …
Read More »Tarkwa: One dead, others injured after clash between two galamsey groups
One person has died after a free for all fight between two illegal mining (galamsey) groups at Bonsaso near Tarkwa in the Western Region. Several others have also sustained deep machete wounds as a result of the clash. Reports point to the fact that, there is an existing tension between …
Read More »Government to pump US$2 billion into economy to rescue cedi – Presidency
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 …
Read More »Nigeria arrive in Kumasi for Ghana showdown
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Kumasi, Ghana for the first leg of their World Cup play-off against the Black Stars of Ghana. The Eagles who announced nearly two hours ago that they are enroute to Ghana have safely arrived and gone through the necessary process at the Kumasi airport. …
Read More »Kaaka’s brother granted GHS100,000 bail
Iddi Mohammed, the brother of murdered social media activist Kaaka, has been granted a GHS100,000 bail with two sureties by the Kumasi High Court. Mr Mohammed, per the conditions of his bail, is to report himself to the regional office of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police …
Read More »Boy, 12, allegedly hangs himself at Opeikuma
A twelve-year-old boy has allegedly committed suicide by hanging at Opeikuma in the Awutu Senya East District of the Central Region. Report gathered indicates that the deceased known as Junior went missing after returning from school Wednesday evening. This prompted his parents and other family members who mounted a search …
Read More »WATCH: Ghanaian spiritualist predicts scoreline of Ghana vs Nigeria game
Ghanaian spiritualist, Seer Gyan has claimed that the Super Eagles of Nigeria are favorites to pick a positive result in their 2022 World Cup qualifiers against the Black Stars of Ghana. The Black Stars of Ghana will host their West African neighbors at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Friday, March 25, …
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