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The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has stated that it has commenced a probe into the clash between some residents of Manso Tontokrom and security personnel of Asanko Gold Mine Limited, in collaboration with the appropriate security authorities. An altercation between residents of Manso Tontokrom and Asanko Gold Mine security personnel on Saturday, March […] The post Perpetrators

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has pledged to await the Supreme Court’s ruling before making a decision on the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ Bill recently passed by Parliament. This commitment comes in response to a legal challenge against the bill mounted by an individual. Speaking at the New Year greetings event with members of the Diplomatic Corps […] The post I’ll

At the heels of the year 2023, it was reported that Ghanaian lawmakers had passed a law that had launched the country onto the historical landscape of Africa – the Emissions Tax (the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act1112)). The introduction of this tax which is quite novel and would make Ghana the third African country […] The post Imposition of environmental

The Bank of Ghana has suspended the Foreign Exchange Trading Licences of Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana Limited (GTB) and FBN Bank Ghana Limited (FBN), effective 18th March 2024, for one (1) month, in accordance with section 11 (2) of the Foreign Exchange Act 2006, (Act 723). In a statement, the Central Bank explained the decision […] The post BoG suspends GT

The Director of Business Operations at Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has emphasized the pivotal choice facing Ghana regarding foreign aid and the potential economic consequences linked to the enactment of the Anti-Gay Bill. In light of the Ministry of Finance’s appeal to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to withhold assent to the recently passed anti-LGBTQ […] The post Anti-Gay

Achimota School on the 2nd of March celebrated its 97th anniversary with the theme “Nurturing the Present Restoring the Legacy.” Established in 1927 as the first mixed-gender secondary boarding school in the Gold Coast, Achimota has been a trailblazer in providing an all-round education bringing together boys and girls into a boarding system to use […] The post Achimota

In view of the discovery of petroleum and associated gas in commercial quantities in the Jubilee field in 2007, a National Gas Development Task Force (NGDTF) was constituted by the Government in February 2011 to propose the commercialization of the gas. In April 2011, the recommendation of the task force was approved for the implementation […] The post How

“Disarmament and Non-proliferation are investments in peace. They are investments in our future. Let’s end these threats before they end us,” – António Guterres-UN Secretary-General The challenge of armed violence and the illicit arms trade is a multifaceted issue that not only threatens the fabric of societies but also undermines global efforts towards sustainable development […] The post Disarmament

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, along with the Ghana Tourism Authority, has inaugurated the 2024 edition of the annual Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival at the Kwahu Abene Palace. The festival, scheduled from March 29th (Easter Friday) to April 1st (Easter Monday), is expected to attract thousands of tourists to Ghana. This year’s celebration […] The post Tourism

Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Torkonoo has emphasised the crucial role of integrity and independent thinking in the effective delivery of justice. This statement was made during the inauguration of newly appointed magistrates on Monday. She warned that without these core values, judges could be easily influenced by assertive attorneys. “As a judge, you are required […] The post Always

As part of contributions to the reconstruction of the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi in the Dagbon kingdom, Valley View University has donated a hundred bags of cement to the Gbewaa Palace. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Williams Koomson said the gesture is part of its community service and also an appreciation for the […] The post Valley View University

The Headmistress of Ejisu Senior High Technical School, Grace Asamani, has reassured the public that despite the recent rainstorm that wreaked havoc on the school’s boys’ dormitory and other classrooms, academic activities remain unaffected. The destructive impact of Saturday’s rainstorm prompted swift action, with contractors already underway to re-roof the affected building. In the interim, […] The post Ejisu

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader in Parliament, has clarified that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, has not yet been submitted to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his assent. Afenyo-Markin explained that the drafting department of Parliament is currently in the process of compiling the bill. […] The post Anti-gay

14-year-old Anysius Anyele, currently battling leukaemia, is urgently seeking support to undergo a more intensive treatment regimen and a crucial bone marrow transplant in India. This essential medical intervention could offer him a fighting chance in his battle against the disease. Over the past 18 months, Anyele has bravely faced the relentless challenges posed by […] The post 14-year-old

Human Rights lawyer and former Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has challenged stakeholders to work together to prioritize the sexual and reproductive health needs of women and youth in Africa. The call was made during the 11th African Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Rabat, Morocco, which […] The post Prioritize

Millicent Nukornoo, a 14-year-old girl who was admitted to the 37 Military Hospital due to a heart valve condition, tragically passed away around 4:30 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Her parents, residents of Anloga in the Volta Region, were urgently seeking financial aid for their daughter’s surgery. Citinewsroom.com published a story to that effect […] The post 14-year-old

The US Supreme Court has struck down efforts by individual states to bar Donald Trump from running as a presidential candidate for November’s election. Justices unanimously overruled Colorado’s decision to disqualify Trump from the Republican primary ballot. Judges in the state had cited an anti-insurrection clause in the US Constitution to ban Trump; similar attempts […] The post US

Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Minister for Roads and Highways, has reiterated the government’s dedication to the prompt completion of all road projects initiated under the Akufo-Addo administration, despite funding delays. During a site visit to the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange Project, inaugurated by President Akufo-Addo in 2020, the Minister reassured the public of the government’s commitment. Speaking […] The post Govt

Advent International Ltd has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by donating medical equipment and supplies to the Lordina Foundation. Mrs Ritu Dhar led the team that presented the items to HE, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, Founder and President of the Lordina Foundation. The donated items included crank beds, delivery beds, children’s beds, wheelchairs, […] The post Lordina