The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has described the passage of the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act as an exercise in futility. The Speaker said the solution to the fight against corruption was not to create another bureaucratic institution, but rather strengthen existing anti-graft agencies. “As for the law you passed on … The post Strengthen existing anti-graft
At long last, Tuesday, December 19, 2023, is the day for Ghanaians to vote in district-level elections (DLEs) to elect members to the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District assemblies, collectively known as district assemblies. They are also to elect Unit Committee members for the various electoral areas. Like the Presidential and Parliamentary elections held in … The post Let’s
The Chronicle yesterday carried a story about the government creating 2.1 million jobs both in the private and public sectors since 2017. According to the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the public sector had engaged 1.2 million people, with the private sector absorbing 975,000 people. Dr Bawumia disclosed this when he launched the Business and […] The post Editorial:
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted eleven Senior High School headmasters across the Greater Accra, Ashanti and Bono regions. According to the GES, they have been interdicted for allegedly charging unauthorised fees from Form 1 students. The GES accused the headmasters of charging students various unapproved fees, including house dues, books, calculators, admission process […] The post Editorial:
Their refrain has been that the government should permit the rich to pay for the cost of their wards’ education. Quite strangely, those advocating the review including the flagbearer Read More... The post Thieving School Heads, Shame! (2) appeared first on DailyGuide
The Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has stated that government has no plans of selling its 30 per cent stake in Ghana Telecommunications Limited. She said earlier claims by the Minority that the government was in the process of selling its interest in the network were inaccurate. “Mr Speaker, the government of Ghana … The post Govt
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has given the indication that the Chamber of House will be locked at 10 a.m. each sitting day effective the next meeting of the fourth session of the eighth parliament in January. This, the Speaker explained, would be one of the measures his outfit would be putting … The post Parliament to lock out late-comer MPs from January
The Australian-Ghanaian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AGCCI) has been officially launched, with a pledge to deepen trade ties between the two countries. Serving as a bilateral chamber and support organisation, the AGCCI said it is committed to creating a platform that facilitates and strengthens trade and investments by identifying both existing and potential opportunities […] The post
Introduction In accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and section 21 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the Minister for Finance presented the budget statement on behalf of the President on Wednesday, 15th November 2023. The 2024 budget is critical for the country as it tries to navigate the desire […] The post The 2024 budget and
“Hard skills may help you get the interview, but soft skills will help you get and keep the job.” Soft skills have been generally overlooked among job seekers and employees for so long. People usually focus on developing technical skills associated with their interest areas, while paying little or no attention to soft skills which […] The post Diversity
Despite recent progress on restructuring the country’s debt, short-term interest rates exceeding 30 percent are undermining the savings achieved according to Leslie Dwight Mensah, an economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). With domestic markets as the sole financing source, he said, government remains vulnerable. “If stronger fiscal consolidation isn’t achieved, including on the […] The post
There is one sector of national life if properly harnessed promotes equality in society. Education appears to be the leveler no matter the person’s status in society; whether rich Read More... The post Thieving School Heads, Shame! (1) appeared first on DailyGuide
Carbon emissions and their negative impact on climate change continue to top national and global discussions, as world leaders contemplate how they can reduce carbon emissions to zero. The United Nations Climate Change Conference from 30 November to 12 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), is the latest conference dealing with this critical […] The post World
Fidelity Bank Ghana, the nation’s largest privately-owned bank, has reaffirmed its dedication to driving economic growth and development through the launch of Phase Two of the Fidelity Young Entrepreneurs’ Initiative (FYEI). This transformative programme aims to provide both financial and non-financial support to empower youth-centric businesses, contributing significantly to the future economic landscape of Ghana. […] The post
In an era dominated by concerns about environmental sustainability, the construction industry faces a pressing challenge: a substantial environmental impact and the escalating cost of cement. This dilemma is particularly acute in developing countries like Ghana, where the selection of building materials receives insufficient attention, compounding environmental issues. Concurrently, the disposal of agricultural waste adds […] The post
Myjoyonline.com published a story about fifteen children who have tragically lost their lives due to the lack of dialysis machines and consumables at the Tamale Teaching Hospital. The health officials at the facility explained that the shortage of dedicated machines for children forced them to use adult ones, resulting in this unfortunate incident. In an […] The post Editorial:
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