Yesterday, we carried a story about the proposal by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to increase passport application fees from the current GH¢100 to GH¢644, which is a 544-per cent increment. We have taken note of all the explanation given, yet we find parts of it very unfortunate. For instance, we find … The post Check percentage hike in passport application
Two government officials through their respective social media platforms announced the commencement of work on the 30 km Kasoa-Winneba Junction Road and that of Adenta-Dodowa, which is 22km. Per the publications, the two roads will be dualised to help ease traffic and bring comfort to the commuters. The Chronicle congratulates the government for raising funds […] The post Editorial:
Two government officials through their respective social media platforms announced the commencement of work on the 30 km Kasoa-Winneba Junction Road and that of Adenta-Dodowa, which is 22km. Per the publications, the two roads will be dualised to help ease traffic and bring comfort to the commuters. The Chronicle congratulates the government for raising funds […] The post Editorial:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is proposing a 544 per cent increment in passport application fees from the current GH¢100 to GH¢644. The proposed increment is to reflect the increase in printing costs in order to curb losses the state incurs in printing passports. Ms Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign … The post Foreign
John Mahama In seasons such as this as we inch towards the 2024 electioneering, we media people recollect with nostalgia the fiery write-ups of PAV Ansah. When incensed by Read More... The post Consistently Inconsistent Mahama (1) appeared first on DailyGuide
Ace Ghallywood actress Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe, has added another impressive achievement to her name by successfully earning a Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) at the 23rd graduation ceremony held on December 15, 2023. Kalsoume was joined by family and friends, including her husband, […] The post Actress
Tomorrow is the day for Ghanaians to vote in district-level elections (DLEs) to elect people to represent them in the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District assemblies (MMDAs), collectively known as district assemblies. They are also to elect Unit Committee members for the various electoral areas. All things being equal, voting is expected to begin at … The post Vote in your numbers in
A graphiconline report over the weekend quoted the Greater Accra Regional Director of the Electoral Commission (EC), Gladys Pinkrah, as calling on all eligible voters including men, women, youth, especially first-time voters and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to come out in their numbers to vote in Tomorrow’s District Level Elections (DLEs) for the development of […] The post Editorial:
The Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has presented two draft bills to Parliament seeking to amend the Public Holidays Act 2001, Act 601. The object of the Private Member’s Bills is to add two Islamic Holidays to the number of public holidays the country observes and provide the effective use of public … The post Sosu proposes two
We commend transport operators or associations in Accra which have so far cautioned their drivers against indiscipline, including reckless driving, especially during the Christmas and New Year festivities, or face sanctions, including suspension and dismissal. We appeal to others in Accra and elsewhere who have not done so to take a cue from their fellows … The post Transport operators’
Some Ghanaians who are privileged to be accorded respect by the society have decided to poison the environment with their poisonous ideas. They have decided to use platforms offered Read More... The post Sulking Lot, Toxic Thoughts (1) appeared first on DailyGuide
We used this column yesterday to express our concerns over the springing up of skyscrapers in Accra, without the corresponding provision of modern equipment for the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). We noted that though some of these high-rise buildings have as many as 25 floors, the GNFS does not have the fire tenders that […] The post Editorial: Varsities churning
The Ministries of Health and Energy have been directed by Parliament to liaise on how to find a roadmap to end the disconnection of power to health facilities across the country. The purpose of this roadmap is to ensure that the facilities are exempted from being disconnected from the national electricity grid. The Second Deputy … The post Parliament urges
The move by the government to re-construct the 30-kilometre Kasoa-Winneba Junction road into a dual carriageway with interchanges from January next year is a good one. This is because its completion would bring a lot of relief to users of that stretch, both drivers and passengers, as well as communities along it. The current single-lane … The post Reconstruction of Kasoa-Winneba
Accra, our national capital, is being transformed into a modern city as seen in the advanced countries. A drone shot of some parts of the national capital will reveal the total transformation of our skyline. Skyscrapers, though not comparable to those seen in Manhattan, New York, are rapidly springing up in the prime areas of […] The post Editorial: Are those staying in Accra’s skyscrapers
Professor Stephen Adei Unfortunately, the lithium deal has become the whipping boy of most commentators, especially those aligned to opponents of the government. The airwaves are awash with all Read More... The post Busybody, Hypocritical Spent Forces (2) appeared first on
Dr. Ato Forson There is a phenomenon emerging, call it vogue if you like, among renowned citizens of the land who think they control the magic wand to our Read More... The post Busybody, Hypocritical Spent Forces (1) appeared first on DailyGuide
While efforts are underway to digitise government services, build a biometric national identity register, deploy a digital property addressing system, mobile money interoperability and institutionalise paperless port operations among others, business leaders emphasised that PPPs are key to accelerating the country’s digital transformation agenda. Leaders from both the public and private sectors buttressed this point […] The post
The Ghana Chamber of Mines says exploration investment in the country has declined significantly in recent years. According to its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Sulemanu Koney, this has serious implications given mining’s fiscal and forex revenue importance to the economy. Mr. Koney believes taxes on exploration activities should be addressed, as they are not […] The post
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