The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has denied knowledge of a Legislative Instrument before the House seeking to amend the Road Traffic Regulations. The L.I on Road Traffic Regulations Amendment offers lawmakers, among other state officials, the opportunity to use sirens and be exempted from speed limits. The L.I. has received backlash, with the minority […] The post I’m

The Auditor-General’s report for 2022 has disclosed that unwholesome food is being served to basic school pupils under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP). A performance audit report conducted by the Auditor-General on the management of the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) revealed that mouldy corn dough was used in some of the schools visited […] The post School

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has rejected the proposed amendments to the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (LI 2180), which would allow MPs to use sirens and exempt them from speed limits while carrying out official duties. The minority in a statement signed by the leader of the caucus, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, made it clear […] The post Minority

First-year Senior High Students for the 2024–2025 academic year are expected to start lessons on Friday, September 27, according to the Ghana Education Service (GES). The Education Service in a statement on Tuesday, July 16, urged parents and school administrators to pay attention and make sure students are ready for the upcoming school year. The […] The post First year

BIC recently collaborated with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to donate 40,000 pens to students as they embark on the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from Monday the 8th till Monday the 15th of July. The donation drive covered the Greater Accra and Ashanti regions of Ghana. BIC impacted 40,000 students, putting a pen in […] The post BIC Partners

England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned two days after defeat by Spain in the 2024 European Championship final. The Three Lions lost 2-1 in Berlin on Sunday, their second consecutive Euros final defeat, having been beaten on penalties by Italy at Wembley three years ago. The 53-year-old managed his country for 102 games in eight […] The post Southgate resigns after England’s

Some oil marketing companies (OMCs) have begun upwardly adjusting their prices at the pumps following the commencement of July’s second pricing window. One of the leading oil marketing companies, Shell for instance, which previously sold a litre of petrol at GH?14.80 is now selling at GH?15.10 while a litre of diesel previously selling at GH¢14.92 […] The post Fuel prices cross

The Auditor-General is pursuing a driver who failed to deliver about three million pieces of male condoms and other contraceptives valued at GH¢1.34 million to the Regional Medical Stores (RMS) in the Eastern Region. The driver, Joe Gyaten, was tasked to deliver the contraceptives, including 120,000 vials of Depo-Provera (birth control shot), to the Regional […] The post Three

Dr. Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, Director of Policy and Research at the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has criticised attempts by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to sell off its 60% shares in four hotels to Rock City. During an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on Channel One TV, Dr […] The post Attempts by SSNIT to sell ailing hotels

President Akufo-Addo has stated that his administration has constructed more roads than the combined road infrastructure achievements of the Mills/Mahama era. Speaking at the sod-cutting event for the Anwiankwanta-Ahenema Kokoben Road dualization on Monday, July 15, Akufo-Addo highlighted the scale of road infrastructure under his Presidency. “We have completed 12,830 kilometres of roads since 2017, […] The post I’ve

The will showcase 3,800 hours of live sport and award 329 gold medals in 32 sports over 18 days of competition across the capital and in other parts of France. Here is all you need to know about the 34th summer Olympics. When are the Olympics? The opening ceremony to signal the official start of […] The post All you need to know about the Paris 2024 Olympics appeared first

Russian antivirus giant Kaspersky Labs has told BBC News that it is leaving the US after the Biden administration banned sales and distribution of the firm’s software. Kaspersky said it had made the “sad and difficult decision” to leave “as business opportunities in the country are no longer viable”. It comes after Commerce Secretary Gina […] The post Russia

With a bandage strapped over one ear, Donald Trump made a triumphant return to the public eye on Monday evening at the Republican National Convention, receiving a rapturous welcome from thousands of supporters two days after an attempt on his life. The former president entered the convention arena in Milwaukee with a fist raised and […] The post Bandaged

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured that contractors working on the Suame interchange project will complete the first phase by the end of 2024. He revealed that work has also started on the main interchange project. He assured of his government’s commitment to the timely completion of the entire project. This follows persistent complaints […] The post First

Former Auditor-General, Daniel Yao Domelevo, has commended Organised Labour for their strong opposition to the sale of 60% shares in some four Hotels by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). In an interview on The Point of View on Channel One TV, the former Auditor-General praised Organised Labour’s unwavering commitment to preventing the […] The post Domelevo

The campaign team of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged Ghanaians to reject attempts by the NDC to mislead them into voting for the opposition party in the 2024 general elections. This call comes in response to recent comments by John Mahama, who claimed that the Free SHS and the National Health Insurance policies were introduced […] The post Election 2024: Don’t

The Ghana Immigration Service has intercepted arms at the Paga Border Post, arresting a Chinese national and his Ghanaian accomplice. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) dated July 15, the Service credited the vigilance of Immigration Officers at the Paga Border Post for the successful interception and arrest. The post read, “The vigilance of […] The post Immigration

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has joined calls for the dissolution of the board of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) after the termination of the sale of 60 percent of its shares in four hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong. Samuel Okudzato […] The post Ablakwa joins calls for

Former Auditor-General, Daniel Yao Domelevo, has urged Ghanaians, including journalists, to support Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, to effectively deliver on his mandate. In an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on Channel One TV, the former Auditor-General praised Mr. Agyebeng for his zeal in the fight against corruption, stating that he is doing […] The post Support

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has shown appreciation to the French and Chinese governments for their support in Ghana’s external debt exchange. The two countries that are part of the Paris Club played a major role in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) balance of payment support to Ghana.  Speaking at an event at the French […] The post Akufo-Addo