Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko has cut the sod for the construction of a new kindergarten block in the Asikuma-Sokpokofe community to provide access to early childhood education. This marks the beginning of the establishment of a new public school in the area. Currently, children from Asikuma-Sokpokofe and nearby villages have […] The post Asuogyaman MP cuts
Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has criticised the current structure of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, arguing that it fails to uphold quality educational standards. According to Professor Gyampo, focusing the policy on academically talented yet financially disadvantaged students would alleviate the financial burden on the […] The post Structure
Dr Kingsley Nyarko, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kwadaso, has denied allegations of attempting to influence the Ejisu by-election. A viral video showed Dr Nyarko placing a white envelope on the table in front of two Electoral Commission (EC) officials during the by-election in Ejisu, leading to claims of him trying to influence the […] The post Ejisu by-election:
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has begun charging new transport fares as proposed earlier this month. On April 10, 2024, GPRTU proposed a 20% increase in transport Read More... The post GPRTU Implements 20%
Commuters in Lapaz are feeling the pinch of a 20% surge in transport fares, a move that flies in the face of a directive from the government and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) advising drivers against fare hikes. While some drivers justify the hike citing the escalating costs of fuel and spare parts, […] The post Lapaz commuters grapple with
The Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman and the District Chief Executive for North Tongu, along with the owner of the Hyundai Gold 5-tonne vehicle involved in the rail accident, have collectively debunked claims of political sabotage as the cause of the train crash on the Tema-Mpakadan road. The incident took place on Thursday, April 18, […] The post MP, DCE debunk political sabotage
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
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 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
The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Transport Operators of Ghana have jointly announced an increase in transport fares, effective Saturday, April 13, 2024, in response to the recent surge in petroleum prices. In a statement issued on Monday, April 8, 2024, they outlined the following adjustments: a 15% increase for short-distance or intracity […] The post Two
Hearts of Oak have reinstated Vincent Sowah Odotei and Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe as board members. This follows the earlier dissolution of the board as part of a new direction under the direction of Executive Board Chairman Togbe Afede XIV. The decision to dissolve the board, including the departure of prominent figures like Frank Nelson […] The post Odotei, Nyaho-Tamakloe reappointed
In a recent development, the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (C-DAG) and transport operators have taken the decision to suspend three of its executive members with immediate effect. The Read More... The post No
Ghana Premier League giants, Accra Hearts of Oak have officially dissolved their board in anticipation of the forthcoming annual general meeting. The board, consisting of eleven members including Togbe Afede XIV, Frank Nelson, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamaloe, Prof. Kofi Kumado, Ivy Heyward-Mills, Alhaji Alhassan Andani, Thomas Kwesi Esso, Eric Barimah-Atuahene, Alhaji Imoro Briamah, Vincent Sowah Odotei, […] The post OFFICIAL:
Baffour Owiredu Agyarko Mintah II The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region on Monday cautioned the Begro Ankobeahene Baffour Owiredu Agyarko Mintah II for making partisan comments Read More... The post Go And Sin No More
Over the weekend, the Ghana Immigration Service organised a fitness walk for its Officers and Staff of the Service drawn from the National Headquarters, Kotoka International Airport, Tema and Central East Regional Commands. The walk, which took place in the early hours of the morning, saw participants gather at the GIS headquarters in Accra before […] The post GIS organizes Health Walk for
Henry Quartey, the Greater Accra regional Minister has charged the various metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies to deploy citizens’ engagement as effective tool for local development. He said citizens’ engagement is a requisite ingredient of good governance, as it ensures active participation of the citizenry in the development process. Reading a speech on behalf of […] The post Henry
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Eastern Region believes the summoning of the Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, is a cover-up to a simmering chieftaincy dispute. The Ankobeahene was summoned by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council over his alleged endorsement of the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), […] The post Begoro
The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has summoned Nana Owiredu Agyarko, Ankobeahene of Begoro, which is the Benkum Division of the traditional area, for endorsing the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama at Ahomahomaso, during his recent tour of the Eastern Region. This follows a petition by some Nananoms of the […] The post Begoro
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