The Public Services Workers Union (PUWU) is advocating for the use of workers’ pension funds to finance the nation’s power production sector. This, in PUWU’s view, could present an alternative to government’s plan to list the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) on the stock exchange as part of its master plan ... The Public Services Workers Union (PUWU) is advocating for the use of workers’ pension funds to finance the nation’s power production
The Tamale Metropolitan Police Command is on a manhunt for some alleged gang rapists whose assault caused the death of a 12-year old girl on Wednesday, February 22. The 12-year old deceased was a class five pupil of the Tamale Bishops Roman Catholic Primary School located at Choggu. The sad incident occurred at the deceased’s ... The Tamale Metropolitan Police Command is on a manhunt for some alleged gang rapists whose assault caused the death of a 12-year old girl on Wednesday, February
I am livid, very livid. Minority members of Ghana’s Parliament did approve the nomination of Catherine Afeku as Tourism Arts and Culture Minister. Madam Afeku, like the Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister, Otiko Afisa Djaba admitted to not undertaking her mandatory one year National Service Scheme. In the words of the Minority MP for ... I am livid, very livid. Minority members of Ghana’s Parliament did approve the nomination of Catherine Afeku as Tourism Arts and Culture Minister. Madam
Former President John Dramani Mahama has rejected claims that he has a net worth of $900 million. Reports in some sections of the media in 2016, captured the former president as the 5th wealthiest person in Ghana in a list of 20 richest people in the country. Speaking in an interview on South Africa based Power FM, ... Former President John Dramani Mahama has rejected claims that he has a net worth of $900 million. Reports in some sections of the media in 2016, captured the former president
A group of international scientists have announced that a dwarf star only 40 light years from the Earth has at least seven apparently rocky planets with potential to harbour water and life. The discovery of the planets, which are all about the size of Earth or smaller, was announced at the NASA headquarters in Washington, ... A group of international scientists have announced that a dwarf star only 40 light years from the Earth has at least seven apparently rocky planets with potential to harbour
The Police administration has asked Ghanaians to disregard reports suggesting that the Service is embarking on a recruitment exercise. A statement issued by the Police Service also entreated “individuals, parents and guardians of prospective candidates to avoid being lured into parting with sums of money ostensibly to purchase recruitment forms, as the Police have not ... The Police administration has asked Ghanaians to disregard reports suggesting that the Service is embarking on a recruitment
Former President, John Dramani Mahama, has urged President Akufo Addo’s government to pursue the controversial GHc51 million judgment debt paid businessman, Alfred Agbesi Woyome. Mr. Mahama explained that, his administration could not retrieve the money because he could not have acted arbitrarily since Ghana operates a democratic system of governance. The erstwhile Mahama administration received a ... Former President, John Dramani Mahama, has urged President Akufo Addo’s government to pursue
The Upper East Regional Minister, Rockson Bukari Ayine has pledged to work assiduously with all stakeholders and development partners in fulfilment of the New Patriotic Party’s manifesto to massively develop the region. According to him, the region’s developmental gap can only be bridged by working in synergy with all and sundry to facilitate the realisation ... The Upper East Regional Minister, Rockson Bukari Ayine has pledged to work assiduously with all stakeholders and development
Wayne Rooney’s agent Paul Stretford is in China to see if he can negotiate a deal for the forward to leave Manchester United. There are no guarantees of success and it is thought a deal remains highly unlikely before the Chinese transfer window closes on 28 February. But the fact Stretford has travelled to China ... Wayne Rooney’s agent Paul Stretford is in China to see if he can negotiate a deal for the forward to leave Manchester United. There are no guarantees of success and it
John-Peter Amewu, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has revealed a ban has been placed on the export of rosewood across the country as part of efforts to bring sanity in the forestry sector. He said the ban also gives a directive to the Forestry Commission to stop the issuance of felling permits which ... John-Peter Amewu, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has revealed a ban has been placed on the export of rosewood across the country as part of efforts to bring sanity in
After 60 years of independence, we’re still arguing about the pros and cons of a Free Senior High School education. An array of comments have been bundled around in the last few weeks since the Chief Executive officer of the land made mention of the introduction of his major campaign message in the last three ... After 60 years of independence, we’re still arguing about the pros and cons of a Free Senior High School education. An array of comments have been bundled around in the last few
The Trump administration has rescinded guidance enacted by his predecessor in favour of transgender students, the White House has said. The Obama-era rule directed public schools to allow transgender pupils to use toilets of their gender identity. But critics said that guidance was government overreach which threatened other students’ privacy and safety. A letter sent ... The Trump administration has rescinded guidance enacted by his predecessor in favour of transgender students, the White
On the night of July 15, 2017, Turkey went through the most catastrophic tragedy in its recent history as a result of the attempted military coup. The events of that night could be called a serious terror coup. Turkish people from all walks of life who thought the era of military coups was over showed ... On the night of July 15, 2017, Turkey went through the most catastrophic tragedy in its recent history as a result of the attempted military coup. The events of that night could be called a
The New Patriotic Party government may have shifted the goal posts on its free Senior High School promise, the MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has suggested. Mr. Ablakwa, a former deputy Education Minister believes government would have shortchanged Ghanaians if it fails to implement the Free SHS policy across the board for fresh ... The New Patriotic Party government may have shifted the goal posts on its free Senior High School promise, the MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa,
Former President John Dramani Mahama will today [Thursday] deliver the keynote address at the African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Person of the Year 2016 Awards Programme in Johannesburg, South Africa. The former President will be speaking on the theme, “How can Africa win the progress race?” The ALM Person of the Year Awards, is in keeping ... Former President John Dramani Mahama will today [Thursday] deliver the keynote address at the African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Person of the Year 2016
The Minister for Information, Mustapha Hamid, has reiterated government’s commitment to transform the economy it inherited from the erstwhile National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. He said the Nana Addo-led NPP government will devise ingenious ways to fix the challenges with the economy, and fulfill its campaign promises to Ghanaians. President Akufo-Addo during his State of the ... The Minister for Information, Mustapha Hamid, has reiterated government’s commitment to transform
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba, has condemned the attack on an alleged female thief in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Several persons were captured on video stripping and beating the lady for allegedly stealing money from a shop owner at Adum in Kumasi. The video subsequently went viral on social ... The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba, has condemned the attack on an alleged female thief in Kumasi in the Ashanti
The events sub-committee of Ghana’s 60 years Anniversary Committee, has launched one of its flagship programs dubbed, ” Jubilee Innovation Challenge (JIC)”. The JIC is a youth challenge aimed at getting Ghanaian youth to develop mobile apps that can be relevant to the Ghanaian way of doing things in everyday life and in the business ... The events sub-committee of Ghana’s 60 years Anniversary Committee, has launched one of its flagship programs dubbed, ” Jubilee Innovation
Ghana’s first lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has urged private sector businesses to actively participate in the fight against malaria as the disease continues to impact negatively on the country’s economy. A report released by the National Malaria Control Program indicated that, Ghana losses over 6million dollars to malaria through employee absenteeism, increased health care spending, and ... Ghana’s first lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has urged private sector businesses to actively participate
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