Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has espoused the need for the Electoral Commission to be called to order. He said, recent actions of the Commission portend danger for the democracy of the country. Citing the recent back and forth regarding party agents’ eligibility to monitor the voter transfer exercise among other shortcomings, the MP […] The post Electoral Commission must be called
Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd (CBG), in the quest to make significant strides towards extending its reach and providing accessible banking services to Ghanaians, has opened five new branches in Hohoe, Nkawkaw, Berekum, Navrongo, and Winneba, strategically positioning itself to cater to the banking needs of these vibrant towns and surrounding communities. The expansion of CBG’s … The post CBG
The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is alarmed that prices of food on the market are sky rocketing. He said in some instances, prices have increased as high as 140% for some commodities. Dr Forson quoted the World Food Programme report for March 2024, which revealed that more than one million Ghanaians are likely […] The post Ato Forson alarmed by high food prices on the market first
There is a general belief that is commonly accepted in this culture. The belief is that “Seeing is Believing.” In essence, we must be realistic. “If I can see it, then I will believe it.” We have already learned that human beings behave not in accordance with the truth, but in accordance with their perception … The post Believing is seeing appeared first on Ghanaian
Parts of Sekondi in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis in the Western Region were on Monday plunged into total darkness after suspected thieves vandalised and siphoned oil from the transformers serving the area. They damaged the 20o kilo-volt-amperes (kVA) ground mounted transformer and drained oil from the two transformer switches connected to it. Part of the vandalised … The post Sabotage!!…thieves
The country’s economic fortunes could receive a significant fillip as the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) weighs an additional US$1.706billion in transactions, according to the Ministry of Finance. This prospective financing commitment comes on top of Afreximbank’s existing support for Ghana’s public and private sectors, which currently stands at an impressive US$1.761billion, underscoring the multilateral […] The post
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia,
Mr Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, Tuesday appealed to Ghanaians to endear to preserve and protect Ghana's democracy. The post
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has underscored the need for the military to be restricted from polling stations in the upcoming December 7 general elections. The Speaker reveals that his outfit would engage the President, flagbearers of the various political parties, security services, among other stakeholders, on measures to ensure free, fair, and credible […] The post Election
Dr Donald Agumenu, Director of Special Duties for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Volta Regional Secretariat, has asked party members and leaders to uphold the principles of integrity, transparency,
Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch), a prominent educational policy think tank, has voiced concerns that the proposed government’s Free Senior High School (SHS) Bill is being positioned more as a political legacy than a sustainable educational reform. The bill, which will soon be presented to Parliament, aims to regulate the policy and ensure its sustainability. The […] The post Eduwatch:
Tertiary institutions are likely to experience disruptions in teaching and learning activities as three labour unions have announced plans to embark on industrial action effective June 21. This comes in response to the exclusion of their members from the recent review of the Vehicle Maintenance Allowance (VMA) and related allowances. The Senior Staff Association-Universities of […] The post Three
Ghanaian pilgrims currently in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj have urged the Ghana Hajj Board to enhance services, citing room for improvement despite satisfactory progress so far. Over 4,000 Ghanaian pilgrims, including 2,200 from Tamale and the rest from Accra, have been accommodated and fed, with all having performed the lesser Hajj (ummrah). As part […] The post Hajj
The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has begun implementing the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) policy of absorbing dialysis costs for kidney patients below 18 and above 60 years. Eight patients have already benefited from this initiative, and the hospital’s management has confirmed that patients who initially paid for the services will receive refunds. The hospital’s […] The post KATH
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Civil society organizations (CSOs) operating in the education sector have called for an immediate halt to all foreign master’s programme scholarships. Their position is in response to an advertisement by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) calling for applications for foreign master’s programme scholarships, which the CSOs described as a waste […] The post
Multinational IT company, Enterprise Computing Ltd. (ECL) has trained IT professionals at Volta River Authority (VRA) in the life cycle of software development. The three-day training aimed at equipping the team with knowledge in the standard procedures and steps to be considered in developing a software. By equipping the team with these in-demand Software Development […] The post
The Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) has levelled serious accusations against the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), alleging a lack of good faith in addressing the concerns of staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA). According to PSWU, FWSC has persistently ignored the appeals and grievances of NIA staff despite numerous attempts to engage […] The post PSWU
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has raised concerns over the escalating prices of foodstuffs in the country, challenging the effectiveness and impact of the government’s much-touted Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) initiative. The Caucus expressed deep dissatisfaction with the escalating food prices, noting that despite the approval and allocation of billions of Cedis for […] The post Minority
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