Freelance Journalist, Edem Srem, has voiced concerns over the irrigation practices in farming communities affected by illegal mining activities. He noted that mercury used in mining contaminates water bodies, which are then utilized by farmers for crop irrigation. In an interview on The Point of View on Citi TV, he warned that produce from these polluted […] The post Ghanaians
By Paul BEGUR In the world of business, particularly, in sectors such as construction, energy, infrastructure, mining and manufacturing, a key position we often hear about is that of a “project manager” and or “project developer.” Most often, observe that, irrespective of the sector or the nature of the project in question we tend to […] The post Project
One person has reportedly died and another battling for his life following a chieftaincy dispute between two feuding factions at Gbengbani in the Yunyo-Nasua District of the Northeast Region. Over 40 houses and tractors, a tipper truck, motorbikes and many other properties worth thousands of Ghana Cedis were destroyed. More than ten people have also […] The post NER: 1 person dead in chieftaincy
The Minority in Parliament has said they are ready to protect the sanctity of the constitution of the Republic of Ghana. Therefore, they say they support the decision by the speaker that they will not consider President Akufo-addo’s ministerial nominees until after the Supreme Court has ruled on the two cases against the anti-gay bill. […] The post Anti-gay
The Minority in Parliament has said they support the decision by the speaker that they will not consider President Akufo-addo’s ministerial nominees until after the Supreme Court has ruled on the two cases against the anti-gay bill. The Minority says they want the President and his government to be aware that where this country is […] The post Anti-gay
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin is rather the one undermining the democracy of Ghana in relation to how the anti-gay bill is being handled and not President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has said. Mr Afenyo-Markin indicated that the decision by Mr Bagbin to halt consideration of the ministerial nominees of […] The post Anti-gay
The decision by the Speaker of Parliament to halt consideration of the ministerial nominees of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo until after the Supreme Court case against the anti-gay bill is done, amounts to frustrating the work of government, the Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has said. Afenyo-Markin says the speaker is undermining the democracy of […] The post Bagbin
Tolon Member of Parliament, Habib Iddrisu has said that the decision of the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to halt the consideration of the ministerial nominees of President Akufo-Addo until after the supreme court case on the anti-gay bill is done is just an attempt to frustrate the government. He explained that President Akufo-Addo did […] The post The
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has ordered the three striking teacher unions to call off their strike. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, declared a nationwide strike. The action they said stemmed from what they […] The post Call
The Assistant Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Emelia Assam, has dismissed claims by flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that businesses are being unduly harassed for taxes. Dr. Bawumia, during a meeting with members of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday, March 20, accused the GRA […] The post We don’t harass
The Deputy Agriculture Minister, Mr. Yaw Frimpong Addo, highlighted the government’s commitment to bolstering the agricultural sector during his address at the opening of the third edition of the Agritech West Africa exhibition, alongside Food & Beverage Ghana and FoodPack Tech Ghana exhibitions. Emphasizing the importance of private sector involvement, Mr. Addo stressed the significance […] The post
The Koforidua Circuit Court B has issued a stern warning to persons who lurk around the courts, pose as bail contractors and take advantage of vulnerable people who are standing trial for various offences to desist from such activities or face the wrath of the court when caught. It has come to the attention of […] The post Koforidua Circuit Court warns
Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame has told the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin that there is no inhibition in the process of Parliament to approve the ministerial nominees of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Mr Dame refuted claims that he has received an interlocutory injunction in the case brought forth by Member of Parliament for South […] The post Parliament
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has refuted claims that he has received an interlocutory injunction in the case brought forth by Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse K. Dafeamekpor. Mr Dame clarified that he has not been served with any legal documents pertaining to such court proceedings. Parliament on […] The post You
The Executive Director of Revenue Mobilisation Africa, Geofrey Kabutey Ocansey, has urged the government to revise its tax exemption regimes. Kabutey Ocansey referenced a study conducted by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) which found that about 80 percent of Ghanaians are willing to pay taxes but want to see what the taxes are […] The post Govt must
RE: DECISION TO HALT THE APPROVAL OF MINISTERIAL NOMINESS PRESENTED TO PARLIAMENT OF SUIT NO. J1/ 12/ 24 (ROCKSON-NELSON DAFEAMEKPOR VRS. 1. SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT 2. ATTORNEY-GENERAL) Respectfully, I am aware of a statement made by your esteemed self in Parliament on 20 March, 2024, in which you communicated the inability of the House to […] The post Full text: Attorney-General responds
Geoffrey Ocansey, Tax Analyst and Executive Director of Revenue Mobilisation Africa, has asserted that Ghana is a wealthy country but poorly managed. During the Oxfam Tax Dialogue themed “Is Ghana’s Tax Regime Fit for Purpose?” on Citi TV on Thursday, he told host Vivian Kai Lokko, “We are only a poorly managed country.” He emphasised […] The post Ghana
The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General Godfred Dame has told the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin that this is not the time to engage in tit for tat. In his view, this is the time to look at things within the legal framework. “This is a time we have to look at things legally, through […] The post ‘Stop the unnecessary tit for tat; let’s look at things
The Minority in Parliament has criticized the Majority for challenging the Speaker’s decision to suspend the approval process for Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State. According to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs, the Majority should accept responsibility for the situation rather than shifting blame. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs accused the Speaker of […] The post Majority
The Attorney-General Godfred Dame believes that the sponsoring of the anti-gay bill was politically motivated. It was his view that there was really no need to handle this bill urgently. “Every aspect of this bill is politically motivated. Otherwise, there is really no urgency. I remember mooting the contract management bill, a bill that had […] The post Every aspect
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