The second phase of the Strengthening Border and Migration Management in Ghana (SMMIG) project, to support institutions to manage irregular migration flows has been launched in Accra. This followed the successful implementation of the first phase of the project by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), with … The post 2nd
One person died with four others seriously injured during violent clashes at Bonsaso, in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem municipality of the Western Region,on Wednesday afternoon. One Alhassan, also known as Allah, who sustained serious injuries and died on arrival at the Tarkwa Government Hospital, had been deposited at the mortuary awaiting post-mortem examination. Four others, Awal Mohammed, … The post 1
The Minority in Parliament has said measures outlined by the Minister of Finance to ease the economic pressure in the country are inadequate.According to the caucus, the measures announced by Mr Ken Ofori-Atta in response to the worsening economic conditions in the country were knee-jerk and do not address the peculiar problem of the economy.Addressing … The post Minority
Govt outlines tough measures Cuts expenditure by 20%Reduces fuel pricesTo mobilise more revenueShore up cedi to halt depreciation The government yesterday announced a cocktail of measures to help address the imbalances in the economy and also to mitigate the prevailing economic hardships in the country. The measures which are expected to have wider implications for … The post Addressing economic
Revenue generation has significantly improved at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), following the implementation of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) which was implemented some two years ago.As a result of the improved revenue generation, the Hospital has been able to purchase two ultra modern oxygen plants, funded solely from the internally generated fund, at the … The post KATH
The leadership of Parliament is to study the Appeal Court’s decision upholding the ruling of a Cape Coast High Court’s annulling the Assin North Constituency parliamentary election in the 2020 general elections and decide the way forward.The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu, who gave the indication, said the Cape Coast-based Court’s decision was … The post Leadership
Stakeholders have been urged to prioritise menstrual hygiene of girls and women for the socio-cultural development of the country. Nana Sekyere Boateng, a Sunyani-based private legal practitioner, made the disclosure here on Sunday at the anniversary celebration of the Awareness Therapy Foundation (AWAT), a non-governmental organisation. He said most females, especially girls in rural communities … The post Stakeholders
The Ghana Federation of Disabilities (GFD) has urged government to employ sign language interpreters to support the hearing impaired and other members of the federation when seeking medical care at the country’s hospitals. The president of the Northern Regional women’s wing of the Blind Union, Madam Abubakari Ayishetu, said in an interview with the Ghanaian Times … The post ‘Employ
Dr Tony Aidoo, a leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has postulated that former President John Mahama can be trusted to lead the party in the 2024 elections. “The 2020 flagbearer of the NDC’s ability to admit and learn from his past mistakes gives him a better chance to contest the presidential race … The post Tony Aidoo: Mahama can be trusted to
Professor Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the 2020 Running Mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the government over definition of ‘review’ to be applied to government flagship policies. “I am waiting with bated breath for the definition of ‘review’ as will be applied to government’s flagship policies and it will be good to know how … The post Naana
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Atwima Nwabiagya South in the Ashanti Region, Emmanuel Agyei Anhwere, has advised the youth to build on the foundation laid by forefathers by giving their maximum efforts to consolidate the gains made by the nation. “The present generation can only build on the foundation laid by the forefathers if … The post Give maximum efforts to consolidate
Kofi Bentil, a private legal practitioner has observed that the 1992 Constitution must be amended to take out the need for by-elections. He explained that the amendment must be done so that the party which holds the parliamentary seat appoints a replacement if a Member of Parliament (MP) was removed. “By-elections only waste time and resources … The post Scrap
Assembly members have been admonished to eschew partisanship to accelerate development of communities. They have also been cautioned that partisanship retarded progress, growth and development of communities since they were elected to help develop electoral areas. Mr Emmanuel Gado, made the admonition after he was re-elected for the second term as the Presiding Member for … The post Assembly
Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament (MP) for South Tongu in the Volta Region, has asked the citizenry to shun ruling government politicians who discontinued projects of their predecessors. “Leaders and politicians who engage in the act of abandoning existing government projects should be shunned which is my position on what has clearly become a … The post Vote
The General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) Ghana, Mr Morgan Ayawine, has called on its members to work hard in unity and transparency to promote the Union. “The future of the Union is bright, we all need to work hard in unity, serve the people in transparency and honesty to succeed,” … The post G/A Council of ICU visits national leadership
Ghana has in the last five years missed its target to detect at least 44,000 cases of tuberculosis (TB) each year due to inadequate funding. The result of this is the high mortality rate of TB in the country and transmission of the disease among the populace. At an event to commemorate this year’s World … The post Ghana marks World Tuberculosis Day in Accra appeared first on
The Founder and Managing Director of Eden Tree Limited, Catherine Krobo Edusei, has called on educationists to desist from using school farms as punishment for students who engage in misdemeanors. According to her, the practice over the years has created a deep-seated psychological dislike for farming and discouraged young people from going into Agribusiness Speaking to … The post Desist
The Majority and Minority Chief Whips, Frank Annoh-Dompreh and Alhaji Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, yesterday clashed over the ‘continuous’ absence of the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, in Parliament to answer questions from Members of the House. Mr Frank Annoh-Donpreh This followed an allegation by the Minority Chief Whip and the NDC MP for Asawase that Mr Ofori-Atta … The post Majority,
Yesterday the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, updated Ghanaians on fiscal measures to tackle the rising cost of living in the country resulting from skyrocketing prices of petroleum products and general inflation, as well as other measures to shore up revenue and ameliorate the hardship of the populace. Acknowledging the hardship facing the ordinary man, Mr … The post Both
One person was killed while others suffered injuries, following a fight between two illegal mining (galamsey) groups, at Bonsaso near Tarkwa, in the Western Region. Tarkwa Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent, George Andrew Kuma, confirmed the incident to journalists. He said members of the two groups took over the streets and engaged in a fight, … The post 1
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