The government is in discussions with cement manufacturing companies in the country for the provision of discounted cement for the implementation of its affordable housing programme. Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, who disclosed this, said the success or failure of the programme would, among other things, depend on the ability of the companies … The post Govt

Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, former President John Mahama’s Election 2020 Running Mate, has reiterated the assertion that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) did not scrap the teacher trainee allowance rather replaced it with loans. She explained that the move was to ensure the students had access to more money for their upkeep while under training … The post Naana

A former Fomena Constituency Chairman for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Akwasi Nti Asamoah, has blamed the Ashanti Region Chairman of the party, Benard Antwi Bosiako, for the growing tension in Fomena’s ongoing polling station elections. Speaking on Akoma FM’s current affairs and political show GhanAkoma Tuesday, April 26, the ex-Fomena chairman laid the […]

A block laying ceremony has been performed for the construction of a three-storey library complex for the Keta municipality in the Volta region.  The GH¢4.5million project is being undertaken by the “AMIKI CLUB’’ a social club of a group of young men from the area. The project, to be completed within three years, would have … The post AMIKI CLUB begins GH¢4.5m

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is to liaise with the Attorney-General’s (A-G) Department, to prosecute offenders of procurement procedures in state institutions.  This follows the failure of offenders to adhere to recommendations by the Committee on those infractions as stated in the Auditor General’s report. Dr James Klutse Avedzi, Chairman of the PAC of Parliament, announced … The post PAC,

It was an atmosphere of great joy, dancing and merrymaking for the children and caretakers of the Graceland Needy Childcare Shelter upon the arrival of the bus that transported the members of the “Myhelp-Yourhelp Foundation”. The Christian Non-Profit Organization (NPO) gives to the needy all year round, but saw the occasion of Easter as befitting […] The post Tears

The Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, yesterday toured cement companies operating in Tema, namely Diamond Cement Group, GHACEM Limited and Dzata Cement.  As expected, the minister made some remarks, including the fact that the government was in discussions with cement-manufacturing companies in the country for the provision of cement at discounted price for … The post Seek

A nine-member panel of the Supreme Court (SC), yesterday dismissed a review motion seeking to overturn an earlier decision of the court that a Deputy Speaker does not lose his vote when presiding in the absence of the Speaker of Parliament. The panel unanimously stated that the application filed by Justice Abdulai, a law lecturer, … The post Deputy

Nana Akomea, a former Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said the party pairing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen for the presidential slot is the best to win the 2024 elections.

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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has commenced investigations into the fire that gutted a two-storey building at Opera Square, opposite Melcom, at the Central Business District, in Accra, on Monday. The inferno, which started at 4:34pm destroyed bags, sandals and other combustible items running into thousands of Ghana Cedis, but no casualty was recorded. … The post GNFS investigates

A wholesale shop known as MOOVED Home Appliances, at Opera Square in Accra, opposite Melcom, in the Central Business District, has caught fire. Items such as bags, shoes, and other home appliances have been burnt to ashes. The incident is said to have occurred at about 4:00 pm on Monday, and fire fighters with about … The post Fire guts appliances shop at Opera Square appeared

The circuit court in Asante-Bekwai, in Ashanti Region, has convicted a couple for beating the man’s girlfriend. OkoAgyeman, mason, and his wife, Christiana Annan, a trader, admitted beating Helena Opoku, and they were convicted on their own plea. The court presided over by Mr Mark Tair-ima Diboro, deferred sentencing to May 21, 2022. Police Chief … The post Couple convicted

The Director of Communications for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Buaben Asamoah, believes strongly that the NPP stands a better chance at winning the 2024 election, given its management of the economy amid current challenges. Speaking on Face to Face on Citi TV, Mr. Buaben Asamoah said the NPP is better positioned to […] The post ‘NDC

Russia has halted gas supply to Poland, Reuters reported on Wednesday, quoting data from the European Union network of gas transmission operators. Polish state natural gas company PGNiG had on Tuesday said Russia would stop sending gas to the country. PGNiG relies on Russian gas giant Gazprom for the majority of its imports. Russian energy […]

The Director of Communications for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Buabeng Asamoah, believes strongly that the NPP stands a better chance at winning the 2024 election, given its management of the economy amid current challenges. Speaking on Face to Face on Citi TV, Mr. Buabeng Asamoah said the NPP is better positioned to […] The post ‘NDC

The Executive Director of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has once again questioned the essence of the neutrality allowance as demanded by the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana’s (CLOGSAG). Mr. Cudjoe believes the Association’s demand for neutrality allowance is at variance with the Civil Service’s code of ethics. “Conditions are dire for everybody […] The post Neutrality

Labour Analyst, Austin Gamey, is proposing a review of the Neutrality Allowance being demanded by some public sector workers. He makes the point that, although civil servants deserve some more financial rewards to improve service conditions, the current form of the Neutrality Allowance they are crying over will rather make them worse off. Speaking on […] The post Neutrality

The Ghana Health Service has indicated that the country is recording low Covid-19 cases. Addressing the media on Tuesday, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, advised that despite the easing of restrictions and the low Covid-19 numbers recorded, Ghanaians should not let down their guard. “We have recorded very low cases. […] The post ‘COVID-19

The Ghana Health Service has indicated that the country is recording low Covid-19 cases. Addressing the media on Tuesday, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, advised that despite the easing of restrictions and the low Covid-19 numbers recorded, Ghanaians should not let down their guard. “We have recorded very low cases. […] The post ‘COVID-19 cases going down but