The government has affirmed its commitment to ensuring that tax policies do not impede the investment environment. Deputy Finance Minister in charge of Revenue, Dr. Alex Ampaabeng, emphasised that this effort is in line with the government’s growth agenda. Dr. Ampaabeng added that Ghana continues to be the premier investment destination in the sub-region for […]

Players in the insurance industry on Saturday, July 27 gathered at Labadi Beach Hotel for the seventh edition of the Ghana Insurance Awards (GIA) which seeks to celebrate the achievements of individuals and companies who have distinguished themselves in the industry in the year under review. The Ghana Insurance Awards is a trademark owned by […]

Former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has admonished Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, not to appeal the Court of Appeal ruling that acquitted and discharged Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson. The MP for Tamale South said the AG risks further disgrace if he attempts to appeal the Court of Appeals ruling. The court cleared Minority Leader, […]

Cletus Avoka, Chairman of the Parliamentary Judiciary Committee, has encouraged Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to focus on the forthcoming elections. This advice comes in the wake of a Court of Appeal ruling that cleared Dr Forson of all charges in the ongoing ambulance case. In an interview on Tuesday, Mr Avoka advised Dr […]

The Ministry of Health has pleaded for a six-month extension to recover approximately 100,000 cedis from 19 employees who defaulted on rent payments in 2022. These staff members were provided with official accommodation at Korle Bu and Asylum Down Flats but failed to pay their rent. The Ministry attributes the payment defaults to the Financial […]

The injunction filed by an Alumnus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) against the extension of the term of the Vice Chancellor, Prof Rita Akosua Dickson has been dismissed on the basis that the injunction lacks merit. The judge who presided over the case questioned the status of the applicant who had […]

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has announced his intention to challenge the court’s ruling in the ambulance trial involving Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. The decision comes after the Minority Leader was acquitted and discharged in the ambulance case by the Court of Appeal on Tuesday, July 30. The Court […]

Dr. Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, has expressed gratitude to God following a ruling by the Court of Appeal that acquitted and discharged him in the ongoing ambulance case. Dr. Forson and Richard Jakpa, who were both on trial for the case, were acquitted and discharged on Tuesday, July 30. In a post on his […]

A disagreement has erupted between the police and organisers of the ongoing La Coalition demonstration over the protest route. The demonstration, which began on Tuesday, July 30, aims to highlight the alleged unethical seizure of lands by political entities in the Greater Accra Region. The protesters, comprising various unions and associations within the La Traditional […]

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree by the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in recognition of his contributions to the institution’s growth and development. This comes after the Volta Regional National Democratic Congress (NDC) expressed strong opposition. The prestigious award was presented at a special congregation […]

The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) has attributed the malfunctioning and lack of streetlights on the Accra-Tema Motorway to vandalism and thievery by unpatriotic citizens. Motorists have been complaining about the absence of streetlights, which has led to frequent accidents and putting pedestrians at risk of theft while using the motorway. On the Citi Breakfast Show […]

The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Minority Leader, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson in the ongoing Ambulance case. The Court of Appeal has set aside the order for Dr. Ato Forson to open his defence by the trial Court in the ongoing ambulance case. The High Court, Accra, on June 6 dismissed the application […]

Stakeholders in the transport and energy sectors are urging the government to prioritise training skilled labour to manage electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. They believe that this will facilitate a successful transition from fossil fuel vehicles to EVs. The transition to electric vehicles is gradually gaining momentum, with several charging stations established in various […]

Parliament on Monday July 29, 2024 passed the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Bill, 2024, into law following its successful third reading on the floor of the House. Among others, the law which amends its 50 years old establishment law, NRCD 254 (1974) will regulate commercial activities of shippers, and will primarily address the issue of unfair […]

Renowned Ghanaian media personality, Kofi Okyere Darko, popularly known as KOD, has expressed his affection for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). KOD, who has made significant contributions to the Ghanaian media and fashion industry, opened up about his political inclinations, stating, “I have always had a very soft spot for the NDC because of my […]

The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced that the ministry will embark on a limited recruitment of teachers into Senior High Schools. In a Facebook post dated July 30, the Minister disclosed that the recruitment process will commence next week. He urged potential teachers to be on the lookout for details regarding […]

The Coalition of La Associations and the GaDangme Coalition Against Land Injustice will begin a series of demonstrations on Tuesday, July 30, against what they view as the unethical seizure of lands by political entities in the Greater Accra Region. The group is particularly focused on the Trade Fair land, which encompasses areas occupied by […]

Security forces in Venezuela have fired tear gas and rubber bullets against people protesting over Sunday’s disputed election result. Thousands of people descended on central Caracas on Monday evening, some walking for miles from slums on the mountains surrounding the city, towards the presidential palace. Protests erupted in the Venezuelan capital the day after President […]

The Electoral Commission (EC) is optimistic of capturing between 50,000 to 70,000 new voters onto the electoral roll in its upcoming mop-up voter registration exercise scheduled to take place from Thursday, August 1 to Saturday, August 2024. The three-day exercise is meant to give opportunity to persons who turned 18 years after the recent limited […]

The Bureau of Public Safety says it would be prudent for the speed limit on the Accra-Tema motorway to be reviewed by the relevant authorities. According to the Bureau, the number of accidents recorded on the motorway in recent times would be reduced if motorists were compelled to decrease their driving speed. This suggestion comes […]