The Board and Management of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) have terminated the process to divest 60% of its stake in four hotels. This follows agitations and pressure by the Organised Labour to embark on a nationwide industrial strike on Monday July 15. They directed their members to stay away from work if […] The post SSNIT terminates sale of 60% shares

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The Minister for Agriculture and owner of Rock City Hotel, Bryan Acheampong, has dismissed allegations of preferential treatment in the proposed sale of the 60 percent stake in four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the North Tongu MP, claimed that Rock City was allowed to pay […] The post SSNIT

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has clarified that the withdrawal of Rock City Hotel from the bid to purchase 60 percent shares of four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) does not invalidate their planned strike. This statement follows Rock City’s recent decision to withdraw its bid to purchase the […] The post SSNIT

Six government agencies have declared their intention to join the impending strike action by Organised Labour in protest of the proposed sale of 60% of Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) shares in some four hotels. This decision follows Organised Labour’s announcement of a nationwide industrial strike set to begin on Monday, July 15, […] The post SSNIT

The Plateau Commissioner for Information and Communication, Musa Ashoms, has confirmed that about 200 students were trapped in the Jos school building that collapsed. The Saints Academy, a secondary school in Jos, collapsed on Friday, while students were writing their third term examination. Ashoms, who visited the scene in the company of other commissioners, including […] The post Nigeria:

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has announced its decision to withdraw its services if the government fails to terminate the deal to sell off some hotels belonging to the Social Security National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel. The Association is demanding the termination of the sale of 60% of SSNIT’s shares in the […] The post GMA announces

Rock City Hotel has withdrawn its bid to purchase the 60 percent shares of some four Hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). The hotels include La Palm Beach Hotel, Labadi Beach Hotel, Royal Ridge Hotel and Elimina Beach Hotel. The decision to withdraw the bid comes after Organised Labour threatened […] The post Rock City withdraws bid to purchase

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has facilitated the refund of GH?3.8 million to deserving complainants in 2023. This complies with Section 3(2) of the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930), which mandates the Bank of Ghana to ensure that the interests of customers of its regulated institutions are adequately protected. The amount […] The post BoG

The Minority in Parliament has vehemently opposed the laying of the Ewoyaa Bauxite and Lithium Agreement, citing concerns about quorum and the lack of notice. The agreement, related to the Atlantic Lithium project, aims to develop Ghana’s first lithium-producing mine. However, the Minority claims it was not included in the day’s business schedule and therefore, […] The post Minority

The Chiefs of Kpandai in the Northern Region have assured Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), of their support, stating that breaking the eight-year power cycle is achievable. This declaration was made during a courtesy call by the vice president as part of his campaign tour in the region. The […] The post We’ll

One night, while praying, 25-year-old Dag Heward-Mills had an encounter with God that changed the course of his life and ministry. He was listening to a message by Kenneth E. Hagin on a tape recorder. While praying, the young medical student felt something jump out from the tape into his belly. He then heard a […] The post Dag Heward-Mills is among the

The National Service Scheme (NSS) has dismissed criticisms of its intention to assign personnel to foreign countries as part of its new decade-long policy. In an interview, the Scheme disclosed plans to send personnel to various countries, including Nigeria, the UK, and the US. This announcement has elicited a range of reactions, with some stakeholders […] The post NSS defends

Organised Labour has announced a decision to embark on an industrial strike effective Monday, July 15, to protest the sale of a 60 percent stake in four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel which is owned by Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong. Leadership of Organised Labour met […] The post Organised

Gospel music fans are in for a treat as award-winning singer Diana Hamilton is set to release a new single titled “Onwanwani” which means “Wonder Working God” on July 17, 2024. The announcement was made on social media by Diana Hamilton’s management, who invited fans to join her in worship as they experience the wonder […] The post Diana Hamilton

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam is expected to present the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Tuesday, July 23. The presentation will provide an update on the implementation of the 2024 Budget, with insights into the economic and fiscal performance for the first half of the year. The Majority Chief Whip, […] The post Finance

Contractors working on the four bypasses on the Accra-Kumasi Highway are facing challenges due to huge pits left uncovered by illegal miners in communities where the projects are being done. These uncovered pits are hindering the progress of the projects as contractors have to deal with swampy areas with the rains worsening the situation. The […] The post Illegal

Mussa Dankwa, Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has advised th New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to strategically deploy his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, for campaigning. This comes after a recent poll showed a significant decline in voter support for the party in its strongholds following Dr Opoku Prempeh’s nomination. According […] The post Bawumia

The Concerned Youth of the Western region have rejected the apology by Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh over his comparison of the achievements of Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. During his unveiling as the running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Kumasi on Tuesday, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, […] The post Concerned

The Ghana Hajj Board Secretariat has attributed the increase in this year’s hajj cost to a variety of factors. The cost of hajj has seen a significant rise, from GH¢11,900 in 2015 to GH¢75,000 currently. John Dramani Mahama, the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised to lower the cost of Hajj […] The post Logistics, inflation,