The Ghana Police Service has arrested one person and pursuing three (3) others in a robbery incident on the Juaso-Nkawkaw highway. Police patrol teams on the Highway responded to the robbery incident at about 0100hrs on Sunday 7th April 2024 and arrested one person. No one was injured. There is currently an intelligence-led Police operation […] The post Highway robbery:
The Executive Director for the Institute for Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VII, has cautioned that Ghana could lose the electricity export market if President Akufo-Addo’s directive to curtail power continues. President Akudo-Addo, in a letter to the Volta River Authority (VRA), ordered the retention of power exports for domestic use in response to the […] The post Ghana
Tens of thousands of people have fled the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, to escape a surge in gang violence over the past weeks. United Nations figures suggest more than 53,000 left between 8-27 March. The UN is warning that the rural regions to which many have fled are not equipped to deal with such a large […] The post More than 50,000 flee Haiti capital after surge in gang violence
In a strategic move to promote trade liberalisation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has collaborated with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) to host a crucial sensitisation seminar titled ‘Trade Liberalisation after the AfCFTA’ at the Africa Trade House in Accra. Peter Dery, Head of […] The post
The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Aseidu Nketiah, has cast doubt on the Electoral Commission’s (EC) assertion that no Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) are missing. Asiedu Nketiah suggests that the devices are intentionally being withheld by someone within the system. His comments follow allegations made by the Minority in Parliament […] The post EC’s
Guinness World Record Contender for the longest speech by an individual, Adu Sarfowah has urged Ghanaians who wish to embark on record attempts to carry on. The post There is nothing wrong with the ‘thons’ happening – Adu Sarfowah first appeared on 3News.
The National Labour Commission has directed aggrieved teachers to call off their strike and meet with government on their grievances within twenty-four hours. The Commission also directed government, led by the Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum to, within two months, distribute the teachers’ laptops to them. The National Labour Commission gave the directive […] The post Labour
Mr. Richard Ackom Quayson THE COMMISSION for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has sadly announced the passing of its Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Richard Ackom Quayson. In a notice Read More... The post CHRAJ Deputy Commissioner Dead appeared first on DailyGuide
Water remains a vital global resource imperative for human existence, residential use, industrial activities, and economic development in several sectors including agriculture, energy, and health. Water demand has increased in many parts of the globe, and along with it, is the threat to human security. As at November 2023, 1,630 cases of water conflict had […] The post World Water Day:
Founding President of IMANI Africa Franklin Cudjoe has raised issues against the spending plan of the Electoral Commission (EC) ahead of this year’s elections. This comes on the back of reports that some biometric devices are missing. On Tuesday, March 19, the Minority Leader of Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, indicated that the EC confirmed […] The post Franklin
The Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified that none of its Biometric Verification Devices (BVD) are missing, contrary to claims made by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Instead, the EC stated that only five laptops have been stolen from their custody. In response to inquiries from the NDC regarding the alleged disappearance of seven BVD […] The post Our
The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured that the integrity of its systems and elections remain intact. The Commission said this while dismissing an allegation by the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson that seven Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) have been stolen. On Tuesday, March 19, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson indicated that the EC confirmed to […] The post The integrity of our systems
The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured that the integrity of its systems and elections remain intact. The Commission said this while dismissing an allegation by the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson that seven Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) have been stolen. On Tuesday, March 19, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson indicated that the EC confirmed to […] The post The integrity of our systems
Ghana failed to secure a spot in the Top 10 happiest countries on the African continent, according to the latest World Happiness Report. The report showed that Nordic nations are once again at the top of the happiness rankings. Finland remained the happiest country for the seventh year in a row, with Denmark, Iceland, and […] The post Ghana misses out on 2024 Top 10 happiest countries in
The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission has expressed grave concerns over the delays in clearing essential healthcare medications, including crucial anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs), at the ports. Three containers containing HIV ARVs have been stranded at the ports since June 2023, posing a significant risk of a potential spread of the virus. In an interview […] The post AIDS
Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, the Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, has expressed optimism regarding the clearance of anti-retroviral drugs that have been held at the port since July 2023. He revealed that the Ministry of Health has provided assurances regarding the imminent resolution of this issue. However, Dr. Atuahene highlighted concerns over the potential repercussions […] The post We’ve
The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, has emphasized the need for sustainable domestic financing to support the country’s efforts in meeting global targets for HIV and AIDS. Speaking at the National HIV and AIDS Sustainability Dialogue, Dr Atuahene highlighted the importance of developing a national response action and roadmap to achieve […] The post AIDS
By Jayati GHOSH While the technical details of international agreements may seem arcane or even trivial, they often commit governments to policies that have major economic consequences. This is especially true for low- and middle-income countries, which have long been on the receiving end of unfair treaties. International tax agreements are a case in point. […] The post For
The African Union Commission has embarked on an expansive endeavour to empower 300 million African youth through a comprehensive initiative. This initiative was launched in Ghana to capitalize on the ongoing African Games at the Youth Pavilion, a project of the African Union Commission in partnership with UN-Habitat, UNFPA-Ghana, and IOM Ghana. The African Union’s […] The post African
Dr. Serebour Quaicoe The plan of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to deploy drones to monitor the December general elections has been shot down by the Electoral Commission (EC). Read More... The post Election 2024: EC ‘Shoots Down’ NDC Drone Operation
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