The Western Regional Office of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has embarked on a public sensitization campaign in Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis and Agona-Nkwanta in the Ahanta West Municipality as part of its customer service appreciation week. The move is aimed at addressing feedback on the over 2,000 newly installed Smart Prepaid meters in the area. […] The post Takoradi:

Nana Kwaku Sarbeng II, the acting President of the Sunyani Traditional Council, described Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as a “fine gentleman” and praised his demeanour, saying he deserves all the accolades attributed to him. The high praise came when the Sunyani Traditional Council received Dr. Bawumia during events marking the official One Week for […] The post Ag

The one-week observance of the passing of former First Lady Mrs. Theresa Kufuor has been slated for Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Madam Kufuor passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the age of 87, following an extended period of illness. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the office of former President John […] The post Theresa Kufuor’s

The Minority in Parliament has asked the government to as a matter of urgency issue the necessary tax exemption waivers to ensure the immediate clearance of antiretroviral drugs and other medical equipment and consumables currently at the country’s ports. The Minority’s demand follows the alleged neglect of donated containers of HIV anti-retroviral drugs since July, […] The post Issue

The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, says Ghana’s education cannot continue to depend on apprenticeship-produced leadership, but on purposefully trained leaders interested in learning outcomes. Speaking at the Education Ministry’s launch of the National Education Leadership Institute, NELI, in Takoradi, Dr Adutwum said a study by the National Standardized Test conducted in 2022 […] The post 62%

When the economy is in turmoil or facing a financial crisis, maintaining the public’s trust and confidence in the central banking system is essential. However, Dr. Addison’s poor transparency and communication throughout the present Bank of Ghana issue have harmed public confidence significantly. The response given by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana in […] The post Losing

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Residents of Samsam Odumase near Amasaman in the Greater Accra Region have blocked the Samsam Fotobi road to prevent tipper truck drivers from plying it. The residents are protesting the deteriorating road condition, which they attribute to the heavy loads carried by these tipper trucks. About 10 tipper drivers have been stranded on the road, […] The post Amasaman:

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A fuel tanker caught fire at Ayensukrom No.2, a community near Bogoso in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality of the Western Region, on Friday, October 6, 2023. The incident occurred around 9:45 AM, according to Francis Abeiku Yankah, the NADMO Director. Yankah told CitiNewsroom that the fire started when the tanker’s dashboard caught fire after the […] The post Western

The National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) has served notice that it will begin enforcing the law mandating private schools to register and be licensed for operations from January 2024. Section 98 of the Education Regulatory Bodies Act 2020 (Act 1023) mandates all pre-tertiary education institutions to register and be licensed within six months of the […] The post All

The Domestic Tax Revenue Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority says it has generated GH¢15 million from the recently implemented bet tax within a month. The tax collector is optimistic that this amount will reach GH¢60 million before the football season ends. Edward Gyambra, the Commissioner in charge of DTRD, expressed confidence that the Authority […] The post GRA

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Ghana have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies and reforms to conclude the first review of the country’s three-year programme under the Extended Credit Facility. This agreement is subject to approval by the IMF’s Executive Board and receipt of necessary financing assurances. The IMF has praised Ghana’s strong […] The post Ghana

Allister John, the prime suspect in the killing of the 35-year-old businesswoman at Sokoban, has been sentenced to 20 years in another case for stealing a phone and an amount of GHC 167,666. He was convicted on two counts of stealing at the Asokwa Circuit Court after he was charged with stealing a mobile phone […] The post Prime suspect in Sokoban

Ghanaian rapper Samuel Adu Frimpong better known as Medikal has unveiled his latest single, “Balenciaga,” featuring renowned Nigerian singer Mayorkun. The track is part of Medikal’s highly anticipated album, “Planning and Plotting,” a 14-track masterpiece that showcases a fusion of diverse musical talents from across the continent. One of the highlights of this album is […] The post Medikal

Human rights organization Amnesty International-Ghana is appealing to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to initiate the commutation of the death sentences of current inmates to prison terms. The appeal comes after Parliament passed the Criminal Offenses Amendment Act 2022 in July of this year, which effectively replaced the death penalty with a life sentence. President […] The post Amnesty

Flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has apologized to the former president and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, for being harsh to him. The Assin Central lawmaker eulogized Mr. Mahama as a wonderful gentleman and said he had not been fair to him due to […] The post Mahama is a wonderful

Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has expressed a positive outlook on Ghana’s economy, acknowledging a substantial improvement in the country’s economic standing over the last month. Ghana recently received a $3 billion IMF support package. The country is presently undergoing its inaugural programme review, with the review’s conclusion scheduled […] The post Ghana

The Blind Teachers Association has asked the government to support them through policy initiatives. In its statement to mark this year’s World Teachers Day, the Association said that such policy initiatives could involve creating specialized training programs, providing accessible teaching resources, and ensuring equal opportunities for career advancement. The Association underscored that the Ghana Education […] The post Support

The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum says the government is considering paying transfer grants to teachers who are willing to be posted to deprived communities. Dr. Adutwum says the move is aimed at meeting the teacher-student ratio in the country. Speaking at the National Teachers Day celebration in Takoradi, in the Western Region, […] The post Govt