A prominent and leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah has raised concerns over the party’s unity and strategy for the upcoming 2024 elections as the race for a running mate continues to threaten efforts. With the selection of Dr Mahammudu Bawumia as the party’s flagbearer […] The post Race
Six elected Ashanti Regional executives of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) have lodged a formal complaint against Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as ‘Chairman Wontumi.’ The executives claim that his alleged neglect of responsibilities is adversely affecting the party’s progress in the region. The petitioners include the 1st Regional Vice Chairman, 2nd Regional […] The post NPP:
Flagbearer and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has made a solemn pledge to make the Eastern Region Ghana’s premier research and innovation hub if elected president in the upcoming December polls. Mr. Kyerematen made the pledge during his market tour of the Eastern Region on Thursday, March 21. Aimed at engaging with […] The post I’ll
The Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga East, Dominic Ayine, has described President Akufo-Addo’s letter to Parliament to refrain from sending the anti-gay bill to the Presidency for his assent as unconstitutional. Dominic Ayine argues that the president’s letter written by his secretary sought to prevent Parliament from undertaking its constitutional mandate, which must not be […] The post Anti-gay
Member of Parliament for Akwapim South, Osei Bonsu Amoah has condemned remarks by the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin against President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The Speaker suspended the approval of ministerial nominees on Wednesday following a presidential letter urging Parliament not to transmit the anti-gay bill for assent due to two Supreme Court interlocutory […] The post Anti-gay
The Graduate Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Association has accused the Ministry of Health of employing illicit methods to assign some of its members by charging them additional fees. The group voiced dissatisfaction with both the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance for their inability to provide financial clearance and permanent employment opportunities for […] The post Jobless
Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has accused the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin of dabbling in politics. Mr. Yeboah Dame said Bagbin was misled when he announced the suspension of the approval of Ministers nominated by President Akufo-Addo. Speaking on Accra-based TV3, Godfred Yeboah Dame said the matter must be resolved immediately. […] The post Approval
The three striking teacher unions are requesting the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations to postpone their meeting with the National Labour Commission scheduled for today, March 22, to Monday, March 25. These unions, comprising the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, […] The post Striking
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Kyea, has argued that the letter from the Presidency to Parliament on the anti-gay bill does not constitute a violation of the Constitution. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, suspended the approval of ministers and deputy ministers of state nominated by President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday. This […] The post Suspending
Doctors have performed the first transplant of a genetically modified kidney from a pig into a living human, they announced Thursday. The four-hour surgery was performed Saturday at Massachusetts General Hospital, which was also the first hospital to perform a kidney transplant in 1954. The patient, Rick Slayman, a 62-year-old manager with the Massachusetts Department […] The post Pig
The Black Princesses of Ghana defeated Nigeria 2-1 after extra time to claim the gold medal in women’s football at the 13th African Games at the Cape Coast Stadium Thursday night. Goals from Tracey Twum and Mukarama Abdulai overturned the tie on its head to give Ghana another gold medal in the tournament. Yusif Basigi’s […] The post Accra 2023: Black
The Bank of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to combating the circulation of counterfeit currency. The Central Bank emphasizes its progress toward achieving a zero-counterfeit regime. Counterfeiting and possession of counterfeit banknotes are punishable by law. During a press conference held during a tour of the currency processing centre as part of Ghana Heritage Month, […] The post BoG
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The tourism sector generated approximately US$3billion during the 2023 operational year from inbound tourist arrivals, against a projected US$3.4billion, according to the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). At the launch of the 2022 Tourism Report last year, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) and the GTA set a target of attracting […] The post Tourism
The Managing Director (MD) of the Ghana Post Company Limited, Bice Osei-Kuffour, has been adjudged the Most Innovative Chief Executive Officer at the 14th edition of the Ghana Entrepreneur and Corporate Executive Awards. The award was in recognition of his innovative leadership at the Ghana Post over the past three years. Citation A citation presented […] The post Obour wins Most Innovative
In a bid to eliminate child labour in Ghana, the government and several multinational organizations have initiated a two-year project aligned with the 8.7 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project, which is the second phase of an ongoing initiative, aims to eradicate the worst forms of child labour by 2025. It will focus on supply […] The post ILO,
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has a duty to slash its Policy Rate (PR) drastically by at least 200 basis points, an economist and Director of Research at the Institue of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr John Kwakye, has said. In his view, reducing the rate drastically will trigger a decline in the ‘artificially high’ lending […] The post Cut policy rate drastically – Economist tells Bank
Three persons have been arrested in Bole for allegedly setting several houses in Bole ablaze. The three were detained for burning houses belonging to the Jahori tribe after a conflict broke out between the Bole overlord and the Jahori tribe. This conflict stems from a longstanding dispute over land between the Bole community and the […] The post Police arrest three
Ghanaian long-distance runner, William Amponsah, has won a silver medal in the men’s half-marathon event in the ongoing 13th African Games at the University of Ghana. William Amponsah impressively completed the race with a time of 1:05:13 behind Eritrean runner, Samson Amare who clocked 1:05:04. Mpofu Isaac of Zimbabwe came third with a time of […] The post Accra
Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah In a bold departure from traditional norms, Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), is redefining leadership within the public Read More... The post Ghana’s Oil &
The University of Northampton through its Fresh Produce Impact Hub (FRESHPPACT) has held stakeholder discussions to engage key stakeholders on the research solutions being developed by the university and its partners to help address plastic pollution in Ghana. It is estimated that 840,000 tons of plastic waste is generated in Ghana annually, with limited recycling […] The post University
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