President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has challenged participants of the high level retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa to as a matter of urgency, develop a clear strategic plan that will aid the securing of Africa’s security. Addressing the 9th High Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and […] The post Army of jobless
The Speaker of Parliament, Prof Mike Oquaye has said the cost of mental health treatment must be covered by National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Speaking to Starr News’ Daniel Nii Lartey on the sidelines of a programme to discuss mental health care in Ghana, Prof. Ocquaye vowed that parliament will lead the way to ensure […] The post Mental health patients must be on
Government has dissolved the governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) after the violent protest by students there. Government has also directed that the University reopens within fourteen days to enable academic work to continue. An interim council has also been put in place to manage the school until things […] The post KNUST Governing Council
The Ghana United Nations Students and Youth Association (GUNSA) has reiterated the need for students and the youth to resort to dialogue and peaceful means in resolving grievances. The National President of the Association, Mr. Kwashie Klu-Duvor who made the call in Accra on Wednesday however made no reference to the recent happenings at the […] The post Ghana
It has emerged that the Ghana Maritime Authority in November and December 2017 spent over GHc140, 000 on food and music at separate events for staff and stakeholders. A memo intercepted by Starrfmonline.com revealed that on November 08, 2018, an amount GHc10, 652.05 worth of food was supplied to the authority by LUXE SUITES and […] The post appeared first on Ultimate
The Executive Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Ghana, Professor Newman Kwadwo Kusi says he expects the 2019 budget to focus on job creation. Over one million Ghanaians from age 15 and older are unemployed, representing a total unemployment rate of 11.9 per cent, a 2015 labour force survey revealed. Of this number, about […] The post 2019 budget must focus on
Authorities of the University of Ghana have met with the leadership of the Students Representative Council (SRC) after the student-leaders threatened to demonstrate over shuttle services on campus. President of the SRC Sylvester Amoako Quarshie told the campus radio that their concerns have been neglected by all stakeholders in the chain at the university. “It […] The post Legon
Some contract staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA) are seething with anger after they were paid three days salary for six months job done. According to one of the contract staff, who spoke to Starr News on condition of anonymity, they have just been paid a little over GHC100 when the NIA owes them […] The post Anger as NIA pays contract staff
President of Liberia, President George Weah has sensationally declared that the University of Liberia and all other public universities in Liberia tuition free. Weah made the announcement during his visit to the University of Liberia and also took to his Facebook page to announce the joyful news to the world. Speaking to the crowd, he […] The post Liberia: Weah
The Owner and Founder of GN Bank, Dr. Kwesi Nduom has asked the Bank of Ghana to bailout struggling financial firms in the country. The call comes in the wake of the collapse of some seven banks within a year. The development has led to what has been described as panic withdrawal in the financial […] The post Bailout struggling local Banks – Nduom to BoG appeared first
The University Teachers Association (UTAG) has rejected calls on the Vice Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to step aside following a violent protest by the students that led to the shutting down of the school indefinitely. Students of the University on Monday rioted on the streets of the school […] The post KNUST riots: UTAG rejects
A trailer truck belonging to Kuapa Cocoa Company carrying Cocoa beans has crashed into a School Bus at Suhum killing at least person. The accident occurred on the Suhum overpass on the Accra-Kumasi Highways of the Eastern Region. The trailer with registration number GB 2537-12 crashed the Bus belonging to Hallmark Preparatory school also with […] The post E/R: Kuapa
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has called on member states of the United Nations (UN) to ensure the support for the world body, is sustained if the fight against conflicts around the world is to be won. Addressing attendees at a flag raising ceremony to commemorate the United Nations […] The post Sustain
The African Union’s Commissioner for Peace and Security, Ambassador Smail Chergui, says a resilience assessment conducted on Ghana has revealed that the country is “a beacon of stability and democracy.” Addressing President Akufo-Addo during a courtesy call on him at the Jubilee House, ahead of the official launch of the Country Structural Vulnerability and Resilience […] The post Ghana
The Western Regional Police Command has intercepted what it says is one of the biggest drug bust in the region. According to the Command, 92 bales of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp were intercepted in the region Tuesday. According to the regional Public Relations Officer of the Police Command, DSP Olivia Ewurabena Adiku, […] The post WR: Three arrested in biggest ‘wee’
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