The Somanya Magistrate Court has convicted Justice Agyei Boadi, a resident of Wawase in the Yilo Krobo Municipality for building without a permit. He was convicted to pay a fine of 30 penalty units equivalent to GH¢360, by the court presided over by Mr Derek Ocloo. He pleaded guilty to the charges of building a … The post Somanya Court convicts man for building without permit
The High Court trying nine persons accused of attempted overthrow of the government has set January 24, 2024, for its verdict. On that day, whether accused persons file written submissions or not, the court would give its judgement. The Attorney General informed the three-panel court made up of Court of Appeal Justices: Hafisata Amaleboba, Stephen … The post High Court to give judgement
President Nana Akufo-Addo has strongly indicated that a significant number of the Agenda 111 hospital projects are set to be commissioned in 2024 – the final year of his administration. Speaking at the median Physicians and Surgeons Awards, President Akufo-Addo added that his vision is to make Ghana the centre of excellent medical care in […] The post Agenda
President Akufo-Addo giving a peck to Rebecca Akufo-Addo after receiving her citation at the ceremony The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) yesterday honoured First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo and Read More... The post First Lady, 2 Others Honoured appeared first on
A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, urging him to annul the recently enacted “Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulations, 2022 (L.I.2462).” The 22 coalitions argue that the regulation infringes upon constitutional provisions, jeopardising Ghana’s commitment to forest protection and climate change mitigation. The group’s petition, dated […] The post Criminalise
The First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has predicted that Ghana will, in the near future, elect its first female president. The First Lady said achieving such a novelty would be an inspiration for girls across the country to do more for the development and progress of Ghana. Addressing the 5th session of the 15th Congregation at […] The post I dream of Ghana having
The Ghana Police Service has received 200 out of 1000 motorbikes donation from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to enhance visibility. The motorbikes were handed over yesterday, in a grand ceremony attended by the management and a board member of ECG, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Akuffo-Dampare, together with the Police Management […] The post ECG donates 200 motorbikes to police appeared
Dr. Bryan Acheampong, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, says Africa necessarily requires the restoration of peace in all war-torn and conflict-prone regions, in order to come to terms with its global counterparts. Dr. Acheampong, who once occupied the position of Minister of State in charge of National Security, pointed out that most economies on […] The post Peace is essential
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has asserted that every sector in Ghana is currently in distress and collapsing under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration. Addressing the Chief and people of Sefwi Wiawso in the Western North region, during his Building Ghana tour, the former President emphasized the urgent need for […] The post Every
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has launched one of the Youth Employment Agency’s (YEA) flagship programmes, the Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP), at Sunyani in the Bono Region. This initiative aims to nurture young entrepreneurs, empowering them to generate employment opportunities for the large pool of unemployed youth in the country. Speaking at the event, […] The post YEA
In an unprecedented move, Hon. Bryan Acheampong, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, has transformed Ghana’s agricultural landscape, making significant strides in innovation and development. Since assuming his role in February 2023, Hon. Acheampong has been pivotal in reshaping the way agriculture is perceived and practiced in the country. Under his leadership, the most significant […] The post ‘Bryan
Former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, has reiterated her stance on the Ghana-Barari DV Limited deal, arguing that the country will forever be entangled with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) if it continues to sign similar agreements on other natural minerals. She bemoaned the country’s penchant for loans from the IMF since independence, despite its natural […] The post Lithium
In a historic event, the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has conferred honorary doctorate degrees on three distinguished Ghanaian women for their remarkable contributions national development. The recipients Read More... The post UPSA
Ten illegal miners including three foreign nationals have been arrested by officers of the Forest Services Division(Bekwai District), Forestry Commission for operating in the Oda River Forest Reserve. The three-day exercise was undertaken by the district as part of the ongoing efforts by the Forestry Commission to clamp down on illegal mining in Forest Reserves … The post 10
A Belgian woman and spokesperson for ‘The New Force,’ a new political movement, Shalimar Abbiusi has pleaded not guilty to obtaining student permit by false declaration when she appeared before the Kaneshie District Court yesterday. Consequently, the court granted her GH¢20,000 bail with two sureties whose residences should be known to the Ghana Immigration Service … The post Court
A Circuit Court at Gbetsile near Tema has sentenced a driver’s mate, Ibrahim Abu, to four years imprisonment with hard labour for crossing one Samuel Aquah with a motorcycle and robbing him of an iPhone 7. The court, presided over by Mrs Eleanor Kakra Banes Botchway, sentenced the accused after he had pleaded guilty to … The post Driver’s mate jailed 4 years over phone theft appeared
The government states that discussions are well advanced on plans to cater to physically challenged individuals across the country. This follows recent protests at the Ministry of Roads and Highways by some physically challenged toll workers, demanding their withheld salaries after the cessation of toll collection. The government, however, has since denied owing the group. […] The post Plans
Dr Awal left) and Mr Gumede displaying the signed MoU The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MoTAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the GUMA Group Read More... The post Tourism Ministry, GUMA Sign $50m Investment Agreement
A failed flagbearer hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Kwabena Duffuor, has visited the flagbearer of the party, John Dramani Mahama at his residence in Accra. His visit follows Mr Mahama’s recent visit with some national executives of the party to his residence to discuss the future of the NDC and its path […] The post 2024 polls: Duffuor also
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a Traditional Priest to one-day imprisonment for causing harm to an unemployed woman at Teshie in Accra. Michael Martey Mamah charged with causing harm, pleaded guilty. Mamah, together with some of his relations, apologised to the court and the complainant. The court presided over by Mr Kwabena Kodua Obiri … The post Traditional
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