Business
Release KPMG’s report on GRA-SML probe – Bright Simons to Akufo-Addo
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has called on President Akufo-Addo to make public the KPMG’s report on the investigation conducted on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML) deal. President Akufo-Addo says the SML Downstream petroleum service is needed however the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ghana Revenue […]
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Editorial
Editorial: Ashanti Regional Minister should be sacked if he fails to apologise to ECG
Yesterday, we raised serious concerns over the conduct exhibited by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah. The minister, according to starrfm.com.gh, had caused the arrest and detention of the Ashanti regional manager of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The crime of the manager was that he disconnected power to Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) […]
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Business
ECG staff threaten demo against A/R Minster
The Ashanti regional Senior and Junior Staff Unions of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have threatened to demonstrate against the Ashanti regional minister, Mr Simon Osei-Mensah, over the arrest of the General Manager of ECG Ashanti East, Ing. Mark Wiafe. The minister ordered the arrest, following the disconnection of power supply to the Kumasi […]
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General News
GPRTU puts 30% adjustment in lorry fares on hold
Threat by the Western Regional Secretariat of Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) to increase transport fares by 30 percent in the region has been averted, following a quick intervention by the National Secretariat. Though, the Regional Secretariat had served notice through a press statement that it was going to increase fares by 30% […]
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General News
Peace, Security remain hallmark of gov’t -Ashanti Regional Minister
Mr. Simon Osei Mensah, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has stated that the stable Peace and Security in the region, which is a hallmark of the government, has improved tremendously because of the pragmatic and proactive approach by the Regional Security Council (REGSEC). According to him, the efforts being put in place by the Regional Security […]
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Politics
‘Stop Political Vigilantism’
Simon Osei-Mensah inspecting a guard of honour during the parade THE ASHANTI Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, has stated that there should be no place for political vigilantism, as the
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Entertainment
Sarkodie Storms Berekum
A scene from Sarkodie’s visit to Berekum The streets of Berekum came alive as renowned Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie, was welcomed by a massive crowd of fans last Saturday. As
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Business
AngloGold Constructs GH¢2.I3m Police Headquarters for Obuasi
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has handed over a fully furnished GHC2.I3 million Obuasi District Police Headquarters block it has constructed to the Ghana Police Service. Speaking at the handing over ceremony, the Acting Managing Director of the company, Mr Awie Frey, noted that AngloGold’s decision to provide an infrastructure to house the Obuasi District Police […]
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General News
Soccer lovers spew out venom on GFA
Some football lovers in Accra went on a street demonstration yesterday, against the Ghana Football Association (GFA), over the fallen standard of the game in the country. Dubbed ‘Save Ghana Football,’ the protesters demanded change at the GFA, citing the consistent and fast nose-diving of all football activities in the country. The demonstration was led […]
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News
Bright Simons writes: Is Ghana selling AirtelTigo for a song to former British Commando?
Last November, Ghana’s Ministry of Communications & Digitalisation announced with flourish that it has “facilitated” a “joint venture” between state-owned AT (formerly, AirtelTigo) and “Hannam Investments”, which will result in a transformation of the Ghanaian telecom operator into a world-class operator. The Ministry was at pains to educate Ghanaians about what a big catch Ian […]
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Ashanti Regional Minister cuts sod for 33-unit accommodation facility for military in Kumasi
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, has led a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a 33-unit accommodation facility for the military, whose accommodations have been affected by the initiative. This follows a Supreme Court ruling which requested that portions of the government land be ceded to the Golden Stool. “A Supreme Court ruling requested […]
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Entertainment
Go Into Highlife – MUSIGA Tells Youth
Bessa Simons The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), in collaboration with the family of the late Alfred Benjamin Crentsil (AB Crentsil), last Saturday held a music concert in remembrance
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General News
Samira Bawumia Commissions Bonwire Kente Museum
The Bonwire Kente Museum, one of many product development initiatives spearheaded by the Ghana Tourism Authority, was commissioned by the Second Lady, Mrs. Samira Bawumia last Wednesday. The Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia cut the sod for the construction of the Bonwire Kente Museum in October 2020. The Museum features a reception area, office […]
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Sports
New GFA Executive Council call on President Akufo-Addo
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association has called on President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at Jubilee House in Accra. The meeting, which took place on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 was to officially introduce members of the newly elected Council to the President and also to seek his support, as […]
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General News
Dormaahene Gets Hot Under The Collar
The Bono Regional House of Chiefs has suspended the Berekum Traditional Council from the activities of the house. Speaking at an annual end of year review meeting, the President of the House and Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, said the decision comes with the collective endorsement of seven members of the house. “As we sit […]
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Music
MUSIGA amends constitution at 2nd Biennial Conference
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has adopted amendments to its constitution at its 2nd Biennial Conference in Accra. The conference which was attended by MUSIGA executives from all over the country was opened by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Honorable Mark Okraku Mantey. In his speech, the deputy minister charged MUSIGA […]
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Farmers in Akatsi North advised to embrace modern agriculture
The Akatsi-North District Director of Food and Agriculture, Madam Bridget Yayra Sah, says her outfit is promoting agriculture in the district. She, has, therefore, advised farmers to embrace innovative practices being introduced to enhance their farming activities. According to her, farmers in 12 communities had already been educated on how to do modern agriculture and […]
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Gov’t completes 15 inherited hospital projects in Ashanti
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, has disclosed that the government has been able to complete about 15 projects initiated by the previous government in the Ashanti region. He said hospital Projects inherited from the previous government, especially the Fomena hospital, has been completed and is currently operational. The Konongo hospital in the Asante Akyem Central, Kumawu […]
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