The Colleges of Education Non-Teaching Staff Association of Ghana (CENTSAG) has called off its strike, which began on Friday, November 14. CENTSAG had embarked on the strike after several warnings over the government’s alleged failure to implement an agreed 2022 conditions of service for its members. The Association had accused the government of years of […] The post Non-teaching
The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the absence of the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta for the debate on the 2023 Budget. Parliament on Tuesday, November 29, began the debate on the budget, which was presented by the Finance Minister last week. But ahead of the debate, most Members of Parliament of the Majority […] The post Minority fume
Ashanti Regional Director for the National Service Scheme, Alex Opoku-Mensah, has apologised for his verbally abusing a nurse at the Manhyia District Hospital. In a statement on his Facebook page, Mr. Opoku-Mensah said, “I do apologise for any mishap and assure all, there shall not be a repetition of such.” “I understand the disappointment and […] The post Ashanti
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has threatened to embark on an industrial action if the Ashanti regional director for the National Service Scheme, Alex Opoku Mensah, is not sacked within the next 72 hours. The demand comes after Mr Opoku Mensah, whose daughter is undergoing her medical housemanship at the Manhyia District Hospital, […] The post Sack
The National Democratic Congress, (NDC) Youth Forum, after declaring its unflinching support for Elvis Afriyie Ankrah for the General Secretaryship position in the upcoming National Executives elections, has taken steps to canvass for votes from the delegates for him. According to the group, it has taken adopted a number of measures to ensure a landslide […] The post NDC
Npontu Technologies Limited has been adjudged the “Best Company, Business Promotion & Consultancy” award at the 11th Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) Awards 2022. The company was awarded for its role in providing artificial intelligence (AI), software and value added services. A release issued by the company said the award was reflective of the hard […] The post Npontu
A non-governmental organization, Right To Play, has held a stakeholder meeting to assess and discuss the outcomes of play-based learning approaches implemented in various schools across the country. Stakeholders within the educational sector; education directors, school heads, and education policy analysts shared suggestions on improving the projects within Right To Play’s operational districts in different […] The post GES,
The Ministry of Works and Housing believes the surest way to bring a stop to the abandoning of the government’s housing projects is to institute a Housing Authority. The ministry believes such an authority will implement housing policies and ensure that there is a continuation of housing projects whenever there is a change of government. […] The post Gov’t
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a new preferred name for the monkeypox virus, saying it would refer to it as mpox. The WHO said it had received complaints the current name was “racist and stigmatizing” and that, after consultations with experts, mpox would be used simultaneously with monkeypox for one year. Thereafter, monkeypox […] The post Monkeypox
A Kenyan court has temporarily suspended the government’s decision to lift a ban on the importation and distribution of genetically modified (GM) crops and animal feeds, according to local media reports. It follows a lawsuit lodged by a lobby group representing peasant farmers – the Kenyan Peasants League. The group argues that the lifting of […] The post Kenyan court
A fire outbreak at the Kantamanto market in Accra Tuesday morning has destroyed goods and shops worth thousands of cedis. The cause of the fire which affected the shops near the railway line at the Kantamanto market is immediately not known. An eyewitness, known as Charles, told Citinewsroom.com that more than 15 shops have been […] The post Accra: Fire destroys shops at Kantamanto
Members of Parliament will today, November 29, 2022, begin debate on the 2023 budget statement presented by the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta last week. Portions of the budget have been met with opposition as industry players lament the impact it will have on their businesses and livelihood. The government intends for the 2023 budget […] The post MPs to begin debate on 2023 budget
Former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Moses Asaga has shot down the idea of the government’s use of gold to buy oil from the international market. The former Member of Parliament for the Nabdam constituency in the Upper East Region said that it is not a brilliant idea to buy oil with […] The post Moses Asaga sceptical about govt’s
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, wants the government to be open and candid with Ghanaians as its negotiation with the International Monetary Fund nears completion. Mr. Bagbin said the government must bring all Ghanaians on board to find solutions to the challenges. Speaking to journalists in Ho in the Volta Region, Mr. Bagbin said […] The post Finance Minister must
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is fuming over the government’s decision to freeze the employment of civil servants effective January 2023. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the post-budget workshop in Accra, the Secretary-General of the TUC, Dr. Yaw Baah, said the decision will negatively affect productivity and welfare in the public sector. The […] The post Freeze
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