Former Education Minister and running mate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang says she was surprised that many people who voted for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) showed signs of regret almost immediately after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government left office. She said the same feeling of regret was noticed […] The post Many
Former Education Minister and running mate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang says she was surprised that many people who voted for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) showed signs of regret almost immediately after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government left office. She said the same feeling of regret was noticed […] The post Many
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) running mate for the 2020 election says the NDC government started the free SHS program but in a more prudent way that focused on improving learning outcomes. She said the previous government investment in expanding infrastructure and provision of needed facilities to improve upon the quality […] The post Mahama
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ga East, Janet Tulasi Mensah has said that all abandoned drains and road projects in the municipality will be completed. On Saturday, October 10, 2020, several hours of downpour submerged parts of the country especially areas within the capital city, Accra. Some residents complain that the flooding was compounded […] The post Ga
Municipal Chief Executive for West Mamprusi Assembly in the North East Region, Issahaku Aremeyaw Somo has said he escaped a robbery attack earlier today [Monday]. This happened while the MCE was travelling to communities to disburse money to victims of recent flooding in the region. Speaking on Eyewitness News, Mr. Somo said he was able […] The post I
The Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly says plans are in place for the construction of wider drains along the streets of Weija to address the perennial flooding in the area. A downpour over the weekend left Weija and its adjoining communities flooded, restricting movement and causing damage to property. The Municipal Chief Executive for Weija Gbawe, Patrick […] The post Weija-Gbawe:
The youth wing of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Savannah region says the Nana Akufo-Addo government has outperformed his predecessor, John Dramani Mahama. According to the youth wing, an unprecedented number of young people in the region have gained employment under the NPP administration in the past three and a half years. […] The post Savannah:
Residents of Pure Oil, a suburb of the Kpone Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, have raised concerns over the deplorable nature of roads in the area. The residents, who are up in arms against the Assembly, say they have had to live with the bad roads for nearly a decade without any effort […] The post Kpone Katamanso: Pure Oil residents lament
Hope for Future Generations (HFFG) is calling on the government to facilitate the removal of cultural practices that expose adolescent girls to sexual exploitation. According to the Ghana AIDS Commission SP, 2020-2024, three in four new HIV infections among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa are girls while young women between the ages 15 and 24 years […] The post Protect
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced new capital requirements for operators in its market. SEC said the revision of the capital requirement falls in line with Section 209 of the Securities Industry Act 2016, (Act 929) which mandates it to undertake such exercises to promote the growth of the industry. According to a […] The post SEC announces
The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah has assumed office. He was named for the position on September 4, 2020. Before his appointment, Dr Opoku Ware Ampomah was the hospital’s Director of National Reconstructive Plastics Surgery and Burns Centre. He is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon with […] The post What
The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye says he has the assurances of the Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery of a plan to enhance security for Members of Parliament (MPs) which is expected to be outlined in his address to the House on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. The Speaker made the comments on Monday when […] The post Interior Minister to
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) says it is constantly engaging Civil Society Organizations and other international environmental groups to come out with best practices to mine the Atewa Forest Reserve of its rich bauxite deposits. In an interview with Citi News, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GIADEC, Michael Ansah, said his outfit […] The post GIADEC
The maiden African Disability Conference has successfully been held with a call on African leaders and policymakers to consider the development and empowerment of Persons Living with Disability (PWDs) in all sectors. The virtual conference held on October 10, 2020, under the theme “Challenging and Changing the Disability Narrative in Africa” further pushed for strong […] The post Maiden
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has begun spilling excess water from the Weija Dam. This is due to the downpour in the catchment area of the Densu River basin. It began the spillage on Sunday, October 11, 2020. “The safe operating level of the Weija Dam is 47ft, however, the heavy rains shot the […] The post More floods expected as GWCL
The National Organizer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammy Awuku, says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has long-lost its grip on its stronghold, the Volta Region. Addressing teachers at the Volta NPP Network of Teachers conference in Ho, Mr. Awuku said the NPP will capture more seats from the NDC in the December 7 […] The post NDC has lost its hold on Volta Region
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo on Monday, October 12, 2020, visited the family of slain Mfantseman Member of Parliament (MP) Ekow Quansah Hayford to commiserate with them. Mr. Hayford was shot dead last Friday by some unknown assailants on the Abeadze Dominase–Abeadze Duadzi–Mankessim road. The MP and some executives of the NPP were […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Sunday, October 11, 2020, began a 4-day tour of the Ashanti Region. The tour of the Region saw him paying a courtesy call on Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu ll and Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom Ill at the Manhyia Palace. Dr. Bawumia later visited Fomena palace and later joined […] The post Bawumia visits Otumfuo as part
The Suame Magazine branch chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party Cisse Abdul Rahman Mahama says residents of the Ashanti Region will vote ‘overwhelmingly’ to retain President Akufo-Addo in the December polls. According to Abdul Rahman, popularly known as Alhaji pounds, the President has outperformed former President John Mahama and the NDC in every aspect […] The post Ashanti
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ghana’s largest general insurer, SIC Insurance Company, Dr. Ben Jimmy Heymann, has assured shareholders and key stakeholders of the company that Ghana’s insurance giant is on the path for long term sustainability and value creation. Speaking at the 13th Annual General Meeting held virtually, the Board Chairman […] The post SIC Insurance
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