Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and Minister Designate for Health, has issued a stern warning to health facilities engaged in co-payments to cease such practices. Co-payment is a contribution made by an insured person towards the cost of medical treatment or other services. The […] The post NHIS:

Parliament has rejected a proposal from Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, which suggested replacing a minimum two-month imprisonment sentence with a minimum one-month community service for individuals found guilty of LGBT activities. In an effort to pass the anti-LGBT bill at the third reading stage, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin saw a motion filed by […] The post Parliament

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) has made a strong case for collaborative efforts in addressing pressing challenges affecting Ghanaian farmers. IFDC underscored the importance of individuals in the agricultural value chain embracing the spirit of collaboration towards the shared goal of agricultural transformation in the country. The Director of IFDC, Enabling Impact Program, Dr. […] The post IFDC

Sampson Ahi, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Bodi in the Western North Region and a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has continued with his scathing attack on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for not including any representatives from his region in the recent ministerial appointments. Mr. Ahi argued that this omission is […] The post Ignoring

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has appealed to religious leaders to collaborate with his outfit in combating corruption. He made the call on the back of Ghana’s stagnant position on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) which he said highlights the country’s lack of progress in the fight against corruption. According to Mr. Agyebeng, the clerics’ […] The post Special

The National Service Scheme is set to unveil a new operational policy next month. This comes amidst Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign promise to make the service optional if elected as president. Executive Director of the National Service Scheme, Osei Assibey Antwi, disclosed this to the media after […] The post NSS to outdoor

Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for increased media scrutiny of the Anti-Gay Bill currently before Parliament. He expressed concern that the bill could inadvertently reintroduce elements of the repealed criminal libel law for journalists and media houses reporting on LGBTQ+ activities. Mr. Afenyo-Markin voiced his opposition to custodial sentences for individuals found guilty […] The post Scrutinise

Assembly Members in the New Juaben South Municipality have elected a 32-year-old assembly member for the Asuofriso Electoral Area as the next Presiding Member of the assembly. Nana Yaw Debrah emerged victorious after securing 35 votes out of the total 50. His other contenders, Enoch Boahene, had 7; Alexander Atuahene Anning, 5; Citizen Tetteh, 2; […] The post 32-year-old

The Akuapem South Municipal Assembly has dispelled claims circulating on social media about the involvement of the Municipal Chief Executive, Frank Aidoo, in the cutting and sale of some abandoned rail tracks in the municipality. Residents of the Akuapem South Municipality woke up to news alleging the involvement of the assembly in the sale of […] The post Akuapem

Accra’s Mayor, Elizabeth Naa Kwatsoe Sackey, has commended J. Stanley Owusu Company Limited, an accredited waste management firm, for procuring three new fleet vehicles to enhance service delivery in waste collection, treatment, and disposal and elevate sanitation standards in Accra. The Mayor commended J. Stanley Owusu Company Limited on Wednesday when the fleet consisting of […] The post Accra

Three school children and a female teacher from Ampea Memorial School in the Kwahu West Municipality have been confirmed dead following an accident they were involved in on Thursday. Seventeen other children who were previously trapped in the wreckage are in critical condition at Nkawkaw Holy Family Hospital and Agyarkwa, a private hospital in Nkawkaw. […] The post Fatal

Ghana’s 67th Independence Day Celebration has been launched in the Eastern Regional Capital, Koforidua. This year’s celebration, which will be held at the newly commissioned Koforidua Youth Resource Center, is under the theme “Our Democracy, Our Pride.” The President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Dramane Ouattara, will be the special guest of honour for the anniversary […] The post Ghana’s