President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that Ghana is set to commence large-scale salt production. He attributes this development to the Ada Songhor Salt project, led by Electrochem Salt Mine Limited, which he believes will significantly transform the Ghanaian economy. On Ghana’s 67th Independence Day in Koforidua, Eastern Region, on March 6, the President […] The post Ghana
Fellow Ghanaians, let me start by welcoming our special guest of honour, the redoubtable President of our western neighbour, the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, to Read More... The post Full
Zanetor Rawlings, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Korle Klottey, has appealed to Ghanaians to uphold, protect, and value the nation’s democracy. Speaking at the commemoration of the 67th Independence Day celebration at the Accra High School, the MP drew attention to the ongoing democratic instability across Africa, emphasizing the necessity of strengthening Ghana’s […] The post 67th
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated the government’s pledge to assist the victims of the Akosombo dam spillage. At the 67th Independence Day celebration in Koforidua, themed ‘Our Democracy, Our Pride,’ Akufo-Addo said GH¢80 million of the earmarked GH¢220 million had been released by the government to aid the ongoing rehabilitation efforts in the […] The post We’ll
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended his administration’s strides in advancing free speech in Ghana, citing it as a crucial indicator of a thriving democracy. According to the President, the presence of unrestricted expression and a vibrant media landscape signifies the health of the nation’s democratic institutions. Speaking during Ghana’s 67th Independence Day celebration […] The post Akufo-Addo
Vetting of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s newly nominated ministers, by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, is expected to commence today, March 5, 2024. Among those set to appear are Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture; Lydia Seyram Alhassan, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources; Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, […] The post Egyapa
Dr. Amanda Odoi, a gender activist and research fellow with the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation (CEGRAD), has issued a warning of potential legal action if President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo signs the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Her initial efforts to halt the bill’s passage encountered a roadblock. The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, […] The post We’ll
The National Service Scheme (NSS) has deployed 13,516 trained teachers, who have graduated from the country’s accredited Colleges of Education, to serve their mandatory one-year national service in basic and second-cycle schools nationwide. All Service Personnel in this category are advised to visit the Scheme’s website at www.nss.gov.gh to verify their placements. Following this, they […] The post NSS
Professor Alidu Seidu, the Head of the Political Science Department at the University of Ghana, has urged President Akufo-Addo to stand firm against international pressure and assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The bill, which was passed by Parliament on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, prohibits LGBT activities and criminalizes their promotion, […] The post Be
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has vowed to face squarely individuals who will attempt to impose LGBTQ+ activities on Ghanaians. During an interview on the Point of View, on Citi TV, on Monday, the General Secretary of GPCC, Apostle Immanuel Nii Okuley Tettey, cautioned that those who publicly discuss and participate in LGBTQ+ […] The post We’ll
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has responded to call for him to take decision on the ontroversial anti-LGBTQ+ Bill following the passage by Parliament last week. According to the Read More... The post Let’s
The Minority in Parliament is calling for an investigation into an alleged GH¢68.5 million spent on photocopying past questions for WASSCE candidates in 2020 and 2021. The Ministry of Education allegedly incurred a cost of GH¢33.6 million in 2020 and over GH¢34 million in 2021 for this purpose, both through single-source procurement. Speaking to the […] The post Minority
The Member of Parliament for Ejisu constituency, Dr. John Kumah, has generously donated GH¢120,000 towards repairing the boys’ dormitory at Ejisu Senior High Technical School. The contribution aims to swiftly address the damage caused by a recent rainstorm, ensuring minimal disruption to teaching and learning. He emphasized that he remains accessible to both constituents and […] The post John
The Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has called on the Minister of Finance, Mohammed Amin Adam, to release outstanding funds for procuring desks under the 2023 Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) formula. It has also urged the Ministry of Education to increase allocations for desks to basic schools to at least GH¢60 million in the 2024 […] The post Release
President Nana Akufo-Addo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has responded to calls for a decision on the contentious anti-LGBTQ+ Bill following its recent approval by Parliament. The President has Read More... The post President Akufo-Addo
Vetting of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s newly nominated ministers, by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, is expected to commence today, March 5, 2024. Among those set to appear are Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture; Lydia Seyram Alhassan, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources; Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, […] The post Egyapa
The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill may have to wait for sometime to receive the much-expected presidential assent. Even though the bill is yet to be forwarded Read More... The post Nana Awaits SC Decision To Assent Bill appeared first on DailyGuide
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has explained the rationale behind the tariff review for the first quarter of 2024. On February 28, the commission announced a minor decrease in electricity tariffs for residential consumers, while maintaining the current rates for lifeline consumers (0-30 kWh) and residential consumers using 0-300 kWh. PURC highlighted that the […] The post PURC
The Graduate Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Association has threatened to intensify its industrial action if the government does not heed their calls. The group is expressing discontent with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance for their failure to provide financial clearance and permanent employment to over 75,000 graduate nurses and midwives. In […] The post Jobless
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has confirmed that it has not received any communication from the Electoral Commission regarding the programme of activities for this year’s general elections. The statement echoes the sentiments previously expressed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which criticised the commission for releasing the calendar to the public. Reports indicate that […] The post EC
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