The Ministry of Transport has directed the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to arrest any commercial driver who has resorted to charging new transport fares outside the existing one, thereby, putting undue burden on commuters. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Unit and released in Accra on Sunday, April 14, 2024, […] The post Arrest
Three pre-tertiary teacher unions have expressed disappointment in the government’s approach to negotiations regarding their working conditions. On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, these unions, including the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), called off their two-week-old strike over conditions of service […] The post Three
By Godson Kofi DAVIES In Africa, where the beauty of landscapes is as vast as its cultural diversity, a silent crisis brews in the realm of healthcare. The continent faces a dire shortage of healthcare professionals, a predicament most acute in the rural and underserved areas. According to the World Health Organization, sub-Saharan Africa bears […] The post
Voting is currently underway in the Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti Region by 1,081 delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The delegates have to choose from nine contenders, namely; Kwasi Nyantakyi Kwabena Boateng, Dr Evans Duah, Klinsman Karikari Mensah, Helena Mensah, Abena Pokuaa Boaitey, Portia Acheampong Abronye, Aaron Prince Duah and Maame Yaa Aboagye. […] The post NPP’s Ejisu Parliamentary
In the realm of US-Africa economic relations, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) stands as a pivotal legislation designed to foster trade and investment between the United States and eligible Sub-Saharan African countries. Since its inception in 2000, AGOA has sought to support economic growth and sustainable development by providing duty-free access to the […] The post Assessing
There is the Law of Navigation. Explained simply, it posits that every business should have a vision and navigate cautiously toward attaining it. For larger and significant organisations, it is extremely important to find pathways toward the vision. Consequently, good leaders are those who are also good navigators. John C. Maxwell, the American speaker and […] The post
The Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have urged commuters not to adhere to any proposed new transport fares that have yet to receive official approval. This announcement comes in response to the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, declaring a 30 […] The post Don’t
The Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have urged commuters not to adhere to any proposed new transport fares that have yet to receive official approval. This announcement comes in response to the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, declaring a 30 […] The post Don’t
A strong caution against charging unapproved fares by certain drivers has been issued by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC). In a press release dated April 11, they stressed that increasing transport fares without approval is illegal and that passengers should ignore any increases. “It has […] The post Don’t
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has received the Paul Harris Fellowship award from the Rotary International in recognition of his demonstrable interest in the promotion of development. Rotarians and large crowd of people watched the ceremony which coincided with the first conference of Rotary District 9104 in Kumasi. Rotarians from across the globe including […] The post Royary Club honours Asantehene first
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is set to meet with the Transport Ministry today, April 10, 2024, to discuss proposals for a potential increase in transport fares scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024. The proposed fare hike comes in response to rising fuel prices, as stated by the Concerned Drivers Association and the […] The post GPRTU to meet
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has announced that a final decision regarding the party’s participation in the upcoming Ejisu by-election will be made on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. This announcement follows the Electoral Commission’s (EC) scheduling of the by-election for April 30, 2024, following the passing of John Kumah on March […] The post NDC
The Transport Ministry and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) will meet today, April 10, 2024, to go over ideas for a possible hike in transport fares that are planned for Saturday, April 13, 2024. According to the Transport Operators of Ghana and the Concerned Drivers Association, the proposed fare increase is a reaction […] The post Transport Ministry to meet with GPRTU
An activist who criticized Morocco’s decision to normalize relations with Israel was sentenced to five years in prison, as some of the Arab world’s largest pro-Palestinian protests continue to sweep the country. Abdul Rahman Zankad of Mohammedia, Morocco was arrested in March after posting on Facebook about Israel’s war in Gaza and Morocco’s 2020 decision […] The post Moroccan
The Ghana Tertiary Education Committee (GTEC) has directed all universities to cease the operation of satellite campuses situated on Senior High School (SHS) premises and other unauthorized locations. This decision stems from GTEC’s assessment of such activities as unlawful, given that these universities are operating beyond their accredited facilities. In an interview with Citi News, […] The post GTEC
A group of unemployed graduate nurses and midwives from the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, took to the streets on Monday to demand postings and protest against the government’s delay in granting financial clearance for their permanent job placements. The protesters, comprising graduates from the 2020, 2021, and 2022 batches, hail from various public universities and […] The post Kumasi:
Balancing the demands of school attendance with the weighty responsibility of caring for younger siblings is a significant challenge facing many young girls in some parts of the Northern Region. This delicate juggling act not only strains their ability to excel academically but also casts dark shadows over their future. The struggle to fulfill familial […] The post Dreams
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum Ghana’s education sector is reaching a watershed moment as the country sees unprecedented growth in Senior High School (SHS) enrolment. As of March 18, 2024, Read More... The post SHS Enrolment Goes High appeared first on DailyGuide
In a fiery exchange of political rhetoric, the National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has launched scathing criticisms against the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama. Mustapha’s remarks come in response to Mahama’s recent announcement to separate the Youth and Sports Ministry, aiming to address […] The post Bawumia
In the lead-up to Ghana’s highly anticipated 2024 Presidential Election, a recent survey conducted by Global Info Analytics has sparked controversy, with findings suggesting a significant lead for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. However, the campaign team of the NPP’s flagbearer, Dr. Bawumia, has swiftly downplayed the survey results, raising questions […] The post Election
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