A member of the Health Committee of Parliament, Alexander Roosevelt, has criticized the Finance Ministry over the delay in approving a GH?1.7 million tax waiver request for consignments intended for the Heal Komfo Anokye project. The renovation of the 70-year-old Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has encountered obstacles due to the project’s inability to clear approximately […] The post Govt’s

The NDC UK/Ireland Chapter, on Saturday, 23rd March 2024, inaugurated the West London Branch of the Chapter fashionably. The ceremony, held in the auditorium in Pinner, saw a packed hall of NDC members and sympathisers who had travelled from the length and breadth of the UK to observe and grace the occasion. Chapter executives, led […] The post NDC UK/Ireland Chapter

Petroleum consumers in Ghana are expected to pay more for fuel following the decision by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to suspend the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products. In a directive dated April 3, 2024, and distributed to various stakeholders within the oil marketing and distribution sector, the NPA instructed the application […] The post Fuel

The Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VII, has predicted a significant increase in fuel prices in a few weeks. In a directive dated April 3, 2024, and distributed to various stakeholders within the oil marketing and distribution sector, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) instructed the application of additional charges: […] The post Fuel prices

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The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP), Ben Boakye, believes the Ghana Grid Company’s (GRIDCo) letter to the Minister of Energy raising concerns over the Electricity Company of Ghana’s failure to provide a load-shedding timetable for customers amidst the ongoing power outages is a ploy to absolve itself of blame. GRIDCo […] The post GRIDCo’s

The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP), Ben Boakye, believes the Ghana Grid Company’s (GRIDCo) letter to the Minister of Energy raising concerns over the Electricity Company of Ghana’s failure to provide a load-shedding timetable for customers amidst the ongoing power outages is a ploy to absolve itself of blame. GRIDCo […] The post GRIDCo’s

The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP), Ben Boakye, believes the Ghana Grid Company’s (GRIDCo) letter to the Minister of Energy raising concerns over the Electricity Company of Ghana’s failure to provide a load-shedding timetable for customers amidst the ongoing power outages is a ploy to absolve itself of blame. GRIDCo […] The post GRIDCo’s

A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for helping an Islamist attacker who killed five people at a French Christmas market in December 2018. Audrey Mondjehi, 42, was convicted of obtaining a gun used by Cherif Chekatt, who shot and stabbed his victims in Strasbourg, north-eastern France. The pair were former prison […] The post Strasbourg shooting:

Vice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia has announced plans to roll out an initiative aimed at bolstering the pharmaceutical industry in Ghana through a dedicated fund arrangement. In a meeting with members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana, Dr Bawumia underscored the importance of supporting local drug manufacturers to reduce reliance on imports. The New Patriotic […] The post Bawumia

The International Federation of Lawyers (FIDA-Ghana) has vehemently condemned the marriage between the Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, and Naa Yoomo Ayemuede alleged to be 16 years old. The federation said that cultural child marriage is not only injurious but unlawful. FIDA stressed the fact that the mandatory age for marriage […] The post FIDA

Some constituents of the Bolgatanga East constituency of the Upper East Region are making personal requests to their Member of Parliament, Dr. Dominic Akuretinga Ayine, seeking financial assistance to purchase cattle for dowries. While traditionally, constituents often approach their elected representatives with requests for community development projects and social services, a segment of Bolgatanga East […] The post Bolga

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ayamga Yakubu Akolgo, a legal practitioner, has responded to what he perceives as unjust media representations following a Supreme Court decision in a property fraud case.  ACP Akolgo, in a rejoinder, disputed the legality of his arrest and detention orders from November 14, 2023, and accused the Chief Justice of […] The post ACP

The Assembly member for the Botoku electoral area, Joel Edem Afari, has been appointed as the Youth Working Committee Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress in the North Dayi constituency. Mr. Afari is recognized for his youthfulness, selflessness, and hardworking nature, alongside his roles as a businessman and public health professional. His appointment comes […] The post Joel

The National Association of Institutional Suppliers has rescheduled its planned picketing to Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Ministry of Education. The association had initially intended to picket on March 4, 2024. The decision to reschedule arises from the Ministry’s ongoing failure to award contracts and settle outstanding debts to the association’s members, which total […] The post Institutional

Interior Minister Henry Quartey has issued a firm warning to immigration officials stationed at Kotoka International Airport, cautioning that any staff found assisting visitors would be promptly suspended from duty. The statement was made during Quartey’s recent visit to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) headquarters in Accra. In his address, he emphasized the seriousness of […] The post You’ll

Corruption comes in many forms in Ghana. Bribery, misappropriation of funds, extortion and administrative theft remain pervasive and affect key sectors of Ghana’s economy. In a 2023 Afrobarometer survey, 77% of Ghanaians surveyed responded that corruption was on the rise in the country. Scholars have long studied the links between corruption and other facets of life. […] The post Rich

Kwasi Kwarteng, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, has urged for a balanced and constructive approach to the political discourse surrounding the government’s ‘1 Student 1 Laptop’ policy. His remarks come in light of allegations made by John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, who suggested that the government’s initiative […] The post Free

OmniBSIC Bank Ghana LTD successfully hosted the inaugural Chinese Business Seminar themed ‘Banking with Ease’, solidifying its commitment to fostering robust ties with the thriving Chinese business community in Ghana. The seminar, held on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Tang Palace Hotel, convened seasoned entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders from the Chinese business community for […] The post OmniBSIC

Rescuers in Taiwan are continuing their search for 18 people still missing after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the island’s rugged east coast. Wednesday’s earthquake in the mountainous and sparsely populated eastern county of Hualien killed 10 people, injured more than 1,000 and left hundreds stranded in a national park as landslides cut off roads. […] The post Taiwan