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Akufo-Addo’s stance on Witchcraft, Armed Forces bills ‘poses serious implications for future of Private Members’ Bills’ – Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has once again criticised President Akufo-Addo’s stance on the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2023, 1 and 2, and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill 2023, stating that it not only contradicts constitutional procedure but also raises concerns about the future of Private Members’ Bills. …

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NDC, Suame Constituency builds capacity of youth on 24-hour economy policy

  NDC, Suame Constituency builds capacity of youth on 24-hour economy policy The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Suame Constituency of Ashanti Region has held a training and sensitization workshop for the young people of the party and non-party members at Kronom in the Suame Municipality, to equip …

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Listen to Sarkodie’s latest single, Otan; as he heaps heat on haters

Sarkodie has released the lyrics video for his latest single, Otan; Twi word for hatred. The ace rapper announced the release of the track on social media platforms earlier on December 7 and in the evening of same day uploaded it on YouTube. The track talks about his haters and …

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“We Are Living With Fear And Panic As Light Poll Nearly Collapse On Us” –Hwidiem Residents Cry For Help

  The Residents at Ohwim Hwidiem in Ohwim Amanfuom Electoral Area in the Bantama Constituency of Ashanti Region are appealing to the Government, their member of Parliament, Hon Francis Asenso Boakye, their Assembly member, Hon Erustus Ebo Boison, and the Electricity Company Of Ghana and other authorities to come to …

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477,772 SHS 1 students placed are expected to register on Monday, December 4th, 2023

  The 2023 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) has successfully placed 477,772 students into senior high, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) schools. The school selection management system which went live yesterday in the morning received 598,839 results from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), out …

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Speaker gives KT Hammond the green light to lay off L. I on import restrictions

  According to Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, Trade Minister KT Hammond can introduce the government’s L.I. on Thursday, which intends to restrict the admission of particular goods. The Minority objected to the plans to lay it on Tuesday once more, stating the same reasons that the …

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Mortuary professionals threatened to embark on a national strike

  The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has sent notice to six government institutions indicating their intention to embark on a nationwide strike on November 29, 2023, Among the organizations involved are the National Labour Commission, the Ministries of Employment and Labor Relations, National Security, Finance, and the Fair …

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Reduce e-levy, introduce 0.5% charge on cashouts – Telecos Chamber to govt

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT) has called on the government to lower the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-levy) from 1% to 0.5% and impose a 0.5% levy on cash-outs to align the policy with Ghana’s digital-first strategy. “Our recommendation to the Ministry of Finance is to consider reducing the levy …

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Asantehene tasked chiefs to seek answers from the government on why projects have stalled in the Ashanti Region

  Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged chiefs to press the government and Members of Parliament for accountability regarding stalled projects in the Ashanti region. His call follows delays in projects such as Phase 2 of both the Kejetia Market, the Kumasi International Airport as well and the Komfo …

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GMA called on the government to improve working conditions for doctors in the country

  The government has been encouraged to improve the working conditions of its members by the Ghana Medical Association (GMA). When this is finished, the GMA claims that it will meet the standards for their position. Additionally, it has demanded that the government guarantee their safety and well-being both before …

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