The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, has declared that Ghana’s economy is on an upward trajectory compared to previous years. Previously, the economy had experienced a downturn, prompting the government to seek a $3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout. However, during his address to the Public Accounts Committee of […] The post Ghana’s
By Rosemary MBABAZI Sunday April 7, 2024, marked the beginning of the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. It is a period to remember the lives of more than one million people who were brutally killed during a 100-day period from April to mid-July 1994. This period of remembrance called “Kwibuka”, meaning […] The post By
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed that it has reduced the scale of certain facilities in its controversial new head office, currently under construction. The BoG faced significant criticism over the construction of the new headquarters, with the Minority in Parliament demanding the removal or resignation of Governor Dr. Ernest Addison. Speaking before the […] The post Facilities
Despite millions of dollars invested in Ghana’s health systems to combat HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, life-saving drugs and healthcare products for these ailments have been stuck at the Tema Harbour for over ten months. For those who depend on these medicines, the continued delay in clearing these medications put their lives at risk. Ghana is […] The post Stuck
Despite millions of dollars invested in Ghana’s health systems to combat HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, life-saving drugs and healthcare products for these ailments have been stuck at the Tema Harbour for over ten months. For those who depend on these medicines, the continued delay in clearing these medications put their lives at risk. Ghana is […] The post Global
The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama has said that requests from the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) for load management have become an irritation to customers. He explained that the requests have become so frequent that they are now a source of disturbance to customers. This is contained in […] The post GRIDCo’s
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the African Games has decided to compensate volunteers for the just-ended African Games held in Accra with an allowance of GHS1,000.00. This follows protests by the volunteers over unpaid stipends allegedly promised to them by the organizers. Some of the volunteers reportedly have to hold the Minister for Youth […] The post African
Passport isn’t a document to prove citizenship; it’s a privilege for those who want to travel – Appiah-Kubi Member of Parliament for the Asante Akim North constituency and Chairman of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has said that passports are no longer a source document to prove one’s citizenship since the inception of the […] The post 10 things
The Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament has tasked the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to fast-track processes to ensure that consumers receive a load-shedding timetable in the coming days. At a crunch meeting with stakeholders in the energy sectors in Accra, the Chairman of the Committee, Samuel Atta Akyea, told the media that the […] The post Energy Committee tasks ECG to
A private legal practitioner and a lecturer at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) Law School, Albert Quashigah, has stated that Article 14 of the Children’s Act 1998 (ACT 560) cannot be applied to the Nungua child marriage between the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo and Naa Okromo. The GaDangbe Traditional Council, after receiving several backlash from […] The post Nungua
The President of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Ghana, King Ali Awudu, is worried about the frustrations that headteachers are going through in the line of their work. He says the headmasters are unable to voice out their frustrations for fear of being dismissed. Speaking in an interview with TV3’s Kemini Amanor, he said “No […] The post Headteachers
Teachers are underpaid in Ghana, President of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Ghana, King Ali Awudu, has said. He described the situation as unfortunate, given that teachers put in so much effort to impart knowledge to young ones yet retire as very poor people. “Teachers all over Ghana are underpaid. It is unfortunate that teachers […] The post It’s
The President of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Ghana, King Ali Awudu, wants the government to extend the One Student, One Tablet initiative for senior high schools to basic schools as well. He said that basic schools, which formed the critical aspect of the education ladder, have not seen much investment He said this while […] The post One Student, One
President of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) Ghana, King Ali Awudu, has bemoaned the plights of Ghanaian teachers, especially those within the basic school system, due to bad conditions of service. He said male teachers suffer the most, especially in their quest to find their better halves. According to Mr. Awudu, some in-laws end […] The post ‘Are
Hearts of Oak endured another setback in the Ghana Premier League as they succumbed to a defeat against Bibiani Goldstars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday evening, marking their second consecutive loss. Following their previous defeat against league leaders FC Samartex, Hearts of Oak aimed to rebound, but Goldstars proved to be a formidable […] The post Hearts of Oak record
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) says the proposal by the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to implement a new flat tax regime along with a tax amnesty is a step in the right direction, which the Union says, will significantly boost their businesses to grow. As part of […] The post GUTA welcomes Bawumia’s proposal for tax amnesty &
Celebrated Ghanaian musician, Okyeame Kwame has showered praises on the talented musician, King Paluta for his exploits. Many say considering the number of years King Paluta has been around, he has not received the corresponding recognition. Thankfully in recent times, the artiste has been able to garner the needed spotlight and has capitalised on that […] The post “King
Kwasi Kwarteng, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, has urged for a balanced and constructive approach to the political discourse surrounding the government’s ‘1 Student 1 Laptop’ policy. His remarks come in light of allegations made by John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, who suggested that the government’s initiative […] The post Free
The International Federation of Lawyers (FIDA-Ghana) has vehemently condemned the marriage between the Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, and Naa Yoomo Ayemuede alleged to be 16 years old. The federation said that cultural child marriage is not only injurious but unlawful. FIDA stressed the fact that the mandatory age for marriage […] The post FIDA
Rev. Dr. Ezekiel, a purported trustee of approximately two acres of land belonging to the Department of Parks and Gardens near the Russian Embassy in Accra, has refuted allegations of employing land guards to protect the disputed land. He has threatened legal action against the director of the Department of Parks and Gardens, accusing him […] The post No
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