Members of the Consultative Committee of the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA) have been urged to expedite work on the regional electricity agenda. They are expected to swiftly agree on modalities and proposed codes and policies that would drive the regional blocs towards a cheaper and acceptable electricity price and supply in the region. … The post Expedite
The Ministry of Education is closely monitoring the ongoing National Standardised Tests (NST) among primary school learners across Ghana. This initiative, which began in 2021, initially included only public schools but has since expanded to incorporate private schools. The NST is intended to generate data at the national level on how well primary two and … The post Education
The Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF) has launched a scholarship scheme aimed at educating 1000- women from mining communities in the country. The scholarship which will be hosted by the George Grant University of Mines and Technology in Tarkwa (UMAT), is exclusively for women from mining communities studying in mining engineering and STEM related […] The post
Mister for Works and Housing Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has said that the Akufo-Addo administration remains dedicated to fulfilling its manifesto promises and improving housing infrastructure for all Ghanaians. This comes after President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo handed over 320 homes to the Ghana Police Service. Since 2017, Mr Oppong Nkrumah said, the government has constructed […] The post Govt
Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has said that the government has successfully concluded negotiations with five of the country’s seven Independent Power Producers (IPPs). This negotiation, he said, is yielding an estimated $6.6 billion in savings over the lifetime of the Purchasing Power Agreements (PPAs). The IPPs, whose debts have been successfully nogaituated include […] The post Negotiations
For eight long years, the people of Keta and Anlo have endured a series of unfulfilled promises, blatant neglect, and a disturbing lack of respect from the government. This neglect has manifested in various forms, from the lack of response to natural disasters to the unfulfilled promises of development projects. Most recently, the tragic death […] The post The 8 years of Keta Development neglect first appeared
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) is demanding the removal of the Executive Director of the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NASIA), Dr. Haggar Hilda Ampadu. NAGRAT argues that the authority has failed to work closely with the various teacher unions. The association is also questioning why the authority has sidelined trained teachers under the […]
The top European leagues, including the Premier League, and global players’ union Fifpro will launch legal action against world governing body Fifa over its “abuse of dominance” in the game. The European Leagues, which represents 39 leagues and 1,130 clubs in 33 countries, says it is filing a complaint to the European Commission to protect […]
US Vice-President Kamala Harris has gone on the offensive against Donald Trump in the first rally of her White House campaign, portraying November’s election as a choice between a former prosecutor and a convicted felon. Speaking to a crowd of about 3,000 in the battleground state of Wisconsin, Ms Harris likened her Republican opponent to […]
Anti-government protests have sparked nationwide clashes in Bangladesh between police and university students. At least 150 people have been killed – and some of those caught up in the bloodshed have described to the BBC what happened. One student said demonstrators in the capital Dhaka just wanted to hold a peaceful rally, but the police […]
Sharks off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say. Marine biologists tested 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks taken from the shores near Rio de Janeiro and found they tested for high levels of cocaine in their muscles and livers. The concentrations were as much as 100 times higher than previously reported for […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare says the crime rate in Ghana has reduced significantly. According to Dampare, recent programmes and policies initiated by the Police leadership are making rolls. Speaking at the commissioning of some 320-bedroom apartments for Police Officers at Tesano in Accra, Dr Dampare said Policing dynamics have changed. “We have […]
Protesters defied a ban to march on the country's parliament amid anger over corruption on Tuesday.
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has unveiled its schedule for the upcoming internal elections. The election process is set to kick off on July 24 and wrap up on August 24, 2024. In a press conference held at the party’s headquarters, the Congress Committee Chairman, Nana Mireku Tumi, revealed that the nomination period for the […]
By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer NJOKU The economy is “on the right trajectory” and rebounding stronger than anticipated, with government successfully reversing negative trends and living within its means finance minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has said. Delivering the 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review in parliament, Dr. Adam argued the data paint a picture of […] The post Economy
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