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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that he has no doubt that the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will continue to work and enhance the development of zongo communities if he wins this year’s elections to be president. Mr Akufo-Addo said he also has no doubts that […] The post Bawumia is
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA), the body responsible for the regulation of genetically modified (GM) and its related products, has said that it has not granted approval for the seeds of 14 GM products to be cultivated in Ghana. The country recently granted approval for the commercialisation of 14 novel genetically modified (GM) products, consisting […] The post We
Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah has issued a heartfelt call for prayers, not only for herself but also for her colleagues in the entertainment industry and individuals across various sectors. Expressing her concerns, she voiced her hope that those involved in the entertainment sector wouldn’t face untimely ends while pursuing their livelihoods. Jackie’s plea comes in […] The post ‘May
Professor Ernest Dumor, the Dumor, Gbeho and allied families have announced with deep sorrow the passing of their beloved daughter, Mrs. Mawuena Trebarh (nee Dumor). A statement issued by the family on Friday, April 12 said that she passed in the evening of Wednesday, 10th April 2024 after a recent period of illness. “Funeral announcements […] The post Dumor
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison has told the government to empower any of the commercial banks to take over the running of the ‘Gold for Oil’ porgramme. To him, any commercial bank will be able to do so if its capacity is built by the government. Dr Addison said this […] The post Empower a commercial bank to take over ‘Gold
Renowned economist Professor Stephen Adei has conducted a comparative analysis of the productivity levels of Ghanaian and Togolese workers, asserting that Ghanaian workers rank among the least productive globally. Professor Adei highlighted that Togolese workers demonstrate superior work quality compared to their Ghanaian counterparts, based on his research findings. According to him, employers often prefer […] The post Togolese
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received 14 out of 182 containers at the Tema Port holding essential medicines for antiretroviral, Tuberculosis (TB), and malaria treatments donated by the Global Fund (GF). The essential medical commodities, including antiretroviral drugs for HIV patients, were stuck at the Tema port for almost a year due to the […] The post MoH
Buem Member of Parliament, Mr Kofi Adams, has asked the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison whether there is any commercial bank in Ghana capable of running the Gold for Oil programme if the central bank decides to shift to the operations to them. This was after Governor Addison hinted that […] The post Is there any commercial bank
George Winful, the Director responsible for policy decisions at the Ministry of Finance (MoF), has attributed the delayed clearance of medical supplies from the Tema Port to the late receipt of information. Speaking on Friday, April 12, Mr Winful highlighted that the Ministry of Health (MoH) managed to clear 14 out of the 182 containers […] The post Lack
The United Kingdom’s British Museum (BM) and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) on Tuesday, April 9, returned to Ghana the thirty-two negotiated royal objects taken from the Palace in Kumasi during the Anglo-Asante Wars of the 19th century including items from the Sargrenti War of 1874. Gold and silver regalia associated with the Asante […] The post British
Buem Member of Parliament, Kofi Adams, has said that the Performance Tracker launched by the government contains inaccurate information. For instance, he notes that on the tracker, it is stated that work at the St Augustine House, House 1 at the Bishop Herman College in Kpando, Volta Region, is 100 percent complete. However, he said […] The post Govt’s Performance Tracker is deceptive – Kofi Adam
Minister of Works and Housing Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has encouraged all to use the newly launched Government of Ghana’s Performance Tracker for informed governance participation He stated that the launch of the Government of Ghana’s Performance Tracker marks another milestone in transparency and accountability. Built upon the Delivery Tracker of 2020, he said “it reflects […] The post Use
Fire has destroyed several shops and goods at the Madina market. The inferno which was triggered at about 9pm on Wednesday, April 11, was still ragging at about half past midnight. Despite initial difficulties breaking into the shops, personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service were able to douse the fire. Deputy Director of Operations […] The post Fire destroys several shops
The Ghana Union of Traders (GUTA) has unveiled a comprehensive 20-point agenda to guide political parties craft their campaign manifestos. GUTA in its document, urged political parties to prioritise policies that support entrepreneurship and commerce and underscored the need to foster a conducive business environment. Speaking to journalists after meeting with the leader of the […] The post GUTA
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to hold its Agona West Parliamentary Primary on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The National Secretariat of the party has, therefore, released the protocols governing the conduct of the primary in a statement signed and issued by General Secretary, Justin Kodua on Wednesday. “These protocols have been formulated to […] The post NPP
The Coalition of Concerned NPP members in La Dade-Kotopon has welcomed a directive by the National Executive Committee of the party for nominations to be reopened to select a parliamentary candidate for the party in the constituency ahead of the 2024 polls. The group in February 2024 threatened to campaign against the NPP over claims […] The post La
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has boldly stated that he will not protect his appointees who indulge in corrupt activities if he is elected president in the upcoming December polls. Mr. Mahama, in an engagement with members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), charged Ghanaians to demand […] The post 2024
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has firmly expressed his opposition to LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana. Dr. Bawumia underscored that the Islamic faith and other religions in Ghana oppose such activities. As a devout Muslim, he made it clear that he neither supports nor condones LGBTQ practices. The Vice President’s remarks were prompted by calls from […] The post I
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed an ongoing investigation into the operations of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat since July 2023. Recent reports have subjected the Scholarship Secretariat to public scrutiny, particularly following an exposé by the Fourth Estate. The investigation has uncovered instances where scholarships were awarded to applicants from affluent families, […] The post We’ve
The Association of Progressive Muslims has expressed joy at the public disclaimer of the practice of LGBTQ+ by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. In a press release dated April 11, 2024, the Association described the development as “good news.” “Good news for mother Ghana and we’re so glad Alhaji Bawumia has listened to our call finally. […] The post ‘We’re
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