The Office of the Judicial Secretary has rescinded its decision to demand Ghana Cards before releasing court documents to interested parties. In a circular supposedly issued by the Judicial Secretary, Justice Cyra Pamela C.A Koranteng, dated January 31, 2024, individuals seeking judgments were to present their Ghana Cards as a form of identification for obtaining […] The post Judicial
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference is urging the President to consider necessary amendments to the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, before giving it his final approval. On Wednesday, February 28, Parliament passed the anti-LGBTQ bill, stipulating a jail term of 6 months to 3 years […] The post Prioritise
Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s campaign team, Dan Botwe, is challenging the National Democratic Congress’ flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, to either unveil or announce a major campaign message ahead of the December polls. Dan Botwe criticized John Mahama for failing to announce any major policy since his election as NDC flagbearer in May 2023. […] The post Mahama
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has pledged his support to address challenges hindering the opening of the Sewua Hospital, promising intervention with relevant authorities. During his visit to the project site, the Asantehene engaged with contractors and health officials to address issues obstructing the operationalization of the facility. Despite the installation of necessary equipment and […] The post Otumfuo
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) management has provided clarity regarding its recent decision to shut down operations in Bawku which has left residents expressing concerns over water scarcity. Stanley Martey, the communications manager for the GWL, explained in an interview with Citi News that the decision to cut off the water supply was made due […] The post GWL clarifies decision
The Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, in an open letter to the Electoral Commission, has raised concerns regarding the perceived delays in preparations for the upcoming December 07 elections. Dr Boamah highlights the absence of a calendar of activities to guide the elections, labelling it […] The post Sit
Graduate unemployed Nurses and Midwives have staged a protest on the streets of Tamale in the Northern Region, vehemently expressing frustration with their current predicament. The group is registering its dissatisfaction primarily with the government and its agencies, specifically the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF). Their discontent is centred around […] The post Tamale:
Three persons including a pregnant woman, have died after a tricycle they were travelling in collided with a tipper truck in the Offinso North District of the Ashanti Region. Six others who sustained injuries are on admission at separate health facilities, including the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. The accident occurred on the Akomadan-Konkoma road at […] The post Pregnant
In a period of unprecedented technological advancement, harnessing the power of technology and digitalisation presents a promising solution to one of the most pressing challenges facing economies worldwide: unemployment. Ghana, like many other nations, grapples with the scourge of joblessness, but amidst the gloom, there shines a beacon of hope – the rapidly growing FinTech […] The post
A report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), has revealed that over 70% of both males and females aged 15 to 49 who are aware of HIV exhibit discriminatory attitudes towards those living with the virus. These attitudes include the belief that HIV-positive children should not attend school with HIV-negative children, or that they would […] The post Over
The National Muslim Conference of Ghana, led by National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr. Nuhu Sharubutu, has presented a 14-point ‘Muslim Manifesto’ to the leadership of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). The meeting, attended by NDC leader and flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, national executives of the party, and some members of parliament, discussed several proposals […] The post National
Economic and social activities in Bompieso, in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region, came to a standstill on Friday, 1st March 2024 when the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, responsible for Mines, Hon. George Mireku Duker, led a delegation to officially launch the Bompieso Community Mining Scheme. This initiative is expected […] The post Bompieso
A man believed to be in his 30s and identified as the official driver of the Oti Regional House of Chiefs lost his life after falling into the Volta Lake. Sources told Citi News that the driver lost his life while attempting to stop a car he was washing from running into the river when […] The post Oti Regional House of Chiefs’ driver drowns in Volta Lake appeared
Angel Carbonu, the President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), is advocating for dialogue to address issues in the free Senior High School (SHS) policy. He called for a sustainable solution to the problems in the educational sector, particularly the free SHS program. In an interview on The Point of View on Citi […] The post Conversation
Rev Akua Ofori-Boateng, the Director of Programmes for the Anglican Diocese of Accra, has stated that Ghana is currently facing ‘a crisis of ethics.’ According to her, people tend to do the right thing only when it benefits them. Rev Ofori-Boateng was speaking on the ethics of the country in an interview with Bernard Avle […] The post Ghana is facing an ethical
The Executive Vice President of the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET), Mavis Owusu Gyamfi, has emphasised the need for fiscal prudence to bolster Ghana’s economy. According to her, fiscal prudence means making wise and careful decisions regarding financial matters, particularly in the management of government funds and public money. In an interview with Bernard […] The post We
By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY, Atlanta-Georgia Delta Air Lines has assured the Ghanaian travelling public that the international airline is duty-bound to ensure standards are the same across the globe irrespective of where it is flying from or where its final destination is. Rahsaan Johnson, Managing Director, International Communications at Delta, noted that recent suggestions that […] The post
The Deputy Minister-designate for the Energy Ministry, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has announced that the government is taking steps to resolve the recent power disruptions being experienced in various parts of the country within the next two weeks. Former Power Minister Dr. Kwabena Donkor expressed concerns about Ghana’s electricity generation capacity, disputing President Akufo-Addo’s claim in Parliament […] The post Recent
Daryl Bosu, the Deputy National Director of A Rocha, has criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for its failure to address the issue of illegal mining, also known as ‘Galamsey’, during the State of the Nation Address (SONA). He noted that the environmental challenges impeding the nation’s progress were conspicuously absent from the SONA delivered by President […] The post #2024SONA:
Dan Botwe, the campaign chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), confidently foresees victory for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s flagbearer, in the upcoming December elections. Mr. Botwe, who previously held the position of Local Government Minister, asserts that the NPP is poised to assume governance and secure a majority vote in the upcoming parliamentary […] The post Bawumia
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