Two years ago, they all lost their jobs when the Finance Minister announced the abolition of road tolls. The government promised to reassign all of them but many of them remain unemployed. Some persons with disabilities who were toll booth workers pass the night at the roads ministry on …
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CSOs appeals to the government to scrap taxes on sanitary pads in the 2024 budget
The Ghana Civil Society Organisation (CSO) platform on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has appealed to the government to remove taxes on sanitary pads to enhance menstrual hygiene and quality of life for all women in Ghana, especially young girls in schools. This would eliminate school absenteeism associated with the …
Read More »ROPEC GHANA Private Schools to hold 2023 Summit in Kumasi
The Royal Priesthood Educational Consult (ROPEC GHANA), a private organisation that runs special consultation services for private schools in Ghana is set to hold the 2023 Summit in the Ashanti region of Ghana. ROPEC Ghana this year’s forthcoming Summit is dubbed ” Transformation of Private Schools, through National Dialogue; The …
Read More »Public Sector Workers to enjoy 23% Salary Increment Effective 2024, Govt announced
The government has approved a 23% increment in the base pay within the Single Spine Salary Structure for all public sector workers. This decision follows extensive negotiations with Organized Labour. Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, announced that the adjustment will be effective from January 1, …
Read More »Confusion Rocks Among Supporters Of Odododiodio NPP Parliamentary Aspirants During Vetting
The New Patriotic Party on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, vetted Nii Lantey Bannerman and Mannaf Sowah, the two aspirants seeking to be the party’s parliamentary candidate for the Odododiodio constituency in the Greater Accra Region. The vetting took place at the NPP’s new Greater Accra Regional Office in …
Read More »The Woman Who Killed her 11-month-old Daughter has been Arrested
A woman has been arrested by the police for allegedly killing her 11-month-old daughter. The woman has been identified as Sughshater Ushahemba from Mbadyur council ward in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered from the community that the woman allegedly fed the baby with …
Read More »Midwives and Nurses urged to provide patients with improved quality healthcare – ODA CHNTS’S PRINCIPAL
The Principal of the Akim Oda Community Health Nurses Training School in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern region, Mr. Jones Abeka-Baah, has urged nurses to show empathy for the sick to aid their speedy recovery. According to him, nurses needed to treat patients with dignity and respect, …
Read More »NAPO should Stop Using Just “Mere Talks” to run the Energy Sector- Edward Bawa
The Member of Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee, Hon. Edawrd Abambire Bawa has slammed the Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, for using PR to steer the affairs of the ministry. In his view, the energy sector minister’s self-delusion that the availability of power supply in the country will solely …
Read More »Date for Picketing at John Mahama’s Office by #fixingthecountryMovement# postponed
# Fixing the Country Movement has made a public announcement that the date 16th November 2023 which is slated for demonstration and picketing at the office of former president John Dramani Mahama has been changed to 23rd November, 2023 In a Press statement issued by the Covener, Ernest Owusu Bempah …
Read More »NPP Gov’t has done more for Ghanaians-Dr Bawumia
The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has commended the economic relief the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has brought to Ghanaians from 2016 to date. In his view,Since the NPP to power from the NDC in 2016,the country has seen significant growth in terms of economic and social …
Read More »Navigating the Crypto Waters, a Beginner’s Guide to Signing Up
You’ve heard the terms so many times: “Bitcoin”, “Blockchain”, “Crypto”. And maybe you’ve wondered, how can you begin your journey into understanding cryptocurrencies with the aim of becoming well-versed in the field without feeling too overwhelmed? Here are a few steps to follow as you make your entrance …
Read More »I’ll Contest NPP Presidential Primaries in 2028- Ken Agyapong hints
The Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has disclosed that he would be contesting in the next New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries in choosing flagbearer for the party in the 2028 presidential elections. Speaking at the ‘Showdown’ Thanksgiving Service and Party, he held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 …
Read More »ANGRY YOUTH PROTEST AGAINST NOTORIOUS LANDGUARDS ACTIVITIES TERRORISING DEVELOPERS AT MANHEAN
ANGRY YOUTH PROTEST AGAINST NOTORIOUS LANDGUARDS ACTIVITIES TERRORISING DEVELOPERS AT MANHEAN About 30 Notorious Landguards wielding guns have attacked some residents at Manhean and also squeezes others testicles in the Greater Accra Region. According to them , the Notorious LandGuards attacked them on their lands tried to stop them from …
Read More »The VRA Director says that bats are the cause of the power outages in Dormaa Ahenkro and its surroundings
Recent power outages (Dumsor) in Dormaa Ahenkro, the Bono Region, and the surrounding area have had a detrimental impact on local businesses and production. Speaking to the Dormaa Municipal Director of the Volta River Authority/ NEDCo, Mr John Anim, he noted that the fluctuations over the past two (2) …
Read More »The speaker of Parliament said no to Parliament holding a post-budget workshop
The Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament has vetoed the use of hotels for the post-budget workshop this year, citing the current financial challenges facing the country. This decision by Rt. Hon. Bagbin follows Deputy Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin’s announcement on Friday, November 10, that …
Read More »Garu, Tempane assault, Autopsy report shows deceased suffered broken skull and ribs – MP
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Garu, Albert Alalzuuga, has claimed that the autopsy report of one of the individuals who died as a result of military brutalities indicates that the deceased suffered a skull fracture and broken ribs. Over 50 people were hospitalized, with one fatality, after the …
Read More »Cocoa road projects may face cancellation if illegal mining activities persist – COCOBOD
The Head of the Anti-illegal Mining Unit at Ghana COCOBOD, Prof. Michael Kwateng, has issued a warning that Cocoa road projects may face cancellation if illegal mining activities persist, leading to the destruction of cocoa farms. Prof. Kwateng explained the detrimental impact of galamsey activities on cocoa production, citing …
Read More »The National Coordinator of the School Feeding Programme Reported Dead
The National Coordinator of the School Feed Programme, Mrs. Gertrude Quashigah, has passed on according to the information gathered. She reportedly died on Sunday, November 12, 2023. She was Born on February 1, 1960, in Dzelukope, Keta, in the Volta Region, Mrs. Gertrude Quashigah who held the position …
Read More »Chief Justice Declares Monday To Friday As ADR Week in Ghana
For the current Legal Year Term, Monday, November 13, to Friday, November 17, 2023, has been officially designated as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week by Chief Justice Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo. The objective behind ADR Week is to provide an opportunity for the ADR Directorate of the …
Read More »On November 15, the Finance Minister is scheduled to present the 2024 budget
Ken Ofori-Atta, the minister of finance, will deliver the government’s 2024 budget statement and economic policy to parliament on Wednesday, November 15. The objective of this presentation is to delineate the government’s approaches to revenue generation and policies designed to mitigate the present economic hardships experienced by Ghanaians. Speaker …
Read More »Siisi Baidoo and Crafted Nation Apologizes for seating issues at Hollard Splendor Concert 2023
Events organizers, Crafted Nation and gospel musician, Siisi Baidoo, have apologized for the seating issues at the 2023 Hollard Splendor Concert. In a statement issued to the press, Crafted Nation said the seating issues resulted from overwhelming attendance, nothing that the venue reached full capacity, resulting in …
Read More »Oyoko Traditional Stool Gone Missing At Seikwa Traditional Council Palace, Adehyepanin goes wild looking for it
The Oyoko Traditional Stool at the Seikwa Traditional Council had gone Missing when opened the throne room after 6 years of locking it, after the demise of the late Seikwa manhene, Nana Kwaku Dwumah Ankoana II. The Oyoko Royal family, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the late Nana Kwaku …
Read More »Residents of Nyamebekyere, Mpasaaso excited over ongoing road projects
Residents of Mpasaaso No1 and Nyamebekyere in the Ahafo Ano South West district of the Ashanti region who have for years struggled with deplorable roads are excited as an Aspiring member of Parliament Hon Elvis Osei Mensah Dapaah begin the construction of a 4-kilometre stretch in the area. …
Read More »71 First-Year Students at Dormaa Presby Nursing and Midwifery College repeated over poor performance
Management of Dormaa Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery College in Bono Region have repeated seventy -one (71) first-year students due to their academic performance falling below a GPA of 1.0. The Principal of Dormaa Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Dr. Agyeman-Prempeh Charles, emphasized that this decision is aimed at providing …
Read More »We control one-third of NPP; No major decision can be taken without consulting us – Ken Agyapong
Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong says his performance at the just-ended New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary shows that he is a force to be reckoned with and that no major decision can be taken by the party without consulting him. Mr. Agyapong made the comments on Saturday, …
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