Learning was paralysed in public schools Tuesday after teachers proceeded with their planned strike across the country to demands for the payment of Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). When the OTEC FM News crew visited public schools in Kumasi metropolis in the Ashanti Region, pupils turned their classrooms into playing grounds as while others were …
Read More »IMF team to arrive in Ghana today; bailout talks begin on Wednesday
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to arrive in Ghana today, Tuesday, July 5, 2022, ahead of a discussion with the government of Ghana on a bail-out request made to the fund. Negotiations will begin on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. President Nana Akufo-Addo on Friday, July …
Read More »Arise Ghana two-day demo to begin from 12pm today
The two-day demonstration by pressure group Arise Ghana is set to begin by midday today Tuesday June 28,2022. The group will be converging at the Obra Circle between 12pm and 3pm before embarking on their march which they say will drag into the night. The court has however directed them …
Read More »Highlights: Ghana thrash Madagascar to begin qualifiers in style
The Black Stars of Ghana defeated Madagascar in their first game of the AFCON 2023 Qualifiers at the Cape Coast Stadium. After a barren first half, midfielder Mohammed Kudus broke the deadlock in the 52 minutes to put Ghana ahead in the game. AS Roma attacker, Felix Afena Gyan also …
Read More »Hearts of Oak demolish old head office to begin construction of a new edifice
Hearts of Oak is set to begin construction of a new club secretariat after demolishing the none building on Monday, May 23, 2022. The Ghana Premier League side in a Twitter post announced that their old secretariat has been pulled down to pave way for the erection of a new …
Read More »Appiatse temporary structures ready; relocation of victims begin
Government through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has delivered on its promise to secure a safe haven for the displaced victims of Appiatse and save them from the torrents of the rain. Mr Benito Owusu-Bio, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources said five more structures have been …
Read More »30% salary deduction from Ministers’ pay begins
The Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has directed that the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) commences from 1st April 2022 a 30% deductions of salaries from all government appointees. A letter from the Presidency dated 19th April 2022 seen by Starrfm.com.gh indicated that the directive was issued by Cabinet at its first …
Read More »Zipline to begin home deliveries soon
Madam Naa Adorkor Yawson, the General Manager of Zipline, says her outfit will soon begin home deliveries in the country. She said the delivery would form part of efforts to promote healthcare supplies by taking advantage of the country’s digitisation drive to grow a viable healthcare system that enhances access …
Read More »MOH to begin recruitment of doctors, dentists Monday, 14 March
The Ministry of Health(MoH) has announced that it will commence the recruitment of medical doctors and dentists on Monday, 14 March 2022. The recruitment exercise is for medical doctors and dentists who have completed their House Job and have been verified by the Medical and Dental Council. “Qualified applicants are …
Read More »UTAG members begin impeachment process against leaders
General Secretary of the University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UG-UTAG) Professor Ransford Gyampo has revealed that members of the association have begun processes to impeach some of their leaders on various campuses. Speaking on Accra-based radio station, Asempa FM, Prof. Gyampo said the lecturers are …
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