The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have agreed to work together to shape public discourse on issues that affect the environment. The two institutions expressed concern about the rate of destruction to the environment and the need for environmental issues to dominate discussions in the media to inform attitudinal change […]
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong After a successful signing of an MoU with the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority, the International Water Management Institute has laid bare its strategies for the attainment of A ‘Water Secure world’. These strategies form part of the Institute’s agenda and strategic framework set up for both the Eastern and Central African […]
By Patience Bumbom President Akufo-Addo today joined mourners at the memorial service for the former first Vice-chairperson of the New Patriotic Party, Ama Busia. The service, held at Ablemkpe in Accra, was led by the Methodist Church. President Akufo-Addo arrived at the venue with his wife, Rebecca. Other notable members of the NPP present were […]
Isaac Adongo, Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament has asked President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to lay KPMG’s audit report on the revenue mobilisation agreement between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) before Parliament. KPMG, an auditing firm, has finalised and presented its report on the GRA-SML contract […] The post Lay
By Edzorna Francis Mensah Ghana Mining Workers Union (GMWU) has accused the new managers of Bogoso-Prestea Mine of lacking the needed funds to run the mine successfully. They therefore, in a petition asked Parliament to intervene in this matter to save the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, protect workers’ incomes and livelihoods, and get the struggling domestic economies […]
The deputy ranking Member on the Education Committee in Parliament, Dr. Clement Apaak says there are pressing issues at the basic schools that the Minister of Education should be more concerned about than rebranding the school. This comes on the back of the Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum announcing plans to change the brown […] The post Deal with
The Electoral Commission (EC) has explained that some 10 Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) found at a recycling company in Madina were obsolete devices which had been legally auctioned to the company. The Electoral Commission in a statement disclosed that the obsolete BVDs were acquired before the 2012 elections and were utilized by the current Commission […] The post 10
By Francisca Amoakoa Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh has been accused by the Minority in Parliament of lack of control over his ministry, which has resulted in the delay of a load-shedding timetable. Senior Presidential Advisor, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, stated that the responsibility for releasing a load-shedding timetable lies with the Energy Minister, given his oversight […]
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Director General of the International Water Management Infrastructure (IWMI), Dr. Mark Smith, has stated that IWMI has a global strategy in addressing water risk and gender equality issues in water management. On Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at the MJ Grand Hotel in Accra, IWMI hosted a significant workshop themed “Consultation on […]
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong Global Communities, under the USAID-funded ‘Enhancing Water Sanitation and Hygiene, WASH, activity’, has commissioned two Small Town Water Supply Systems at Nawulugu and Nanton-Kurugu in the Gushegu municipality and Nanton districts of the Northern region. The construction of the water systems is part of a larger plan to provide potable water […]
Some youth of the NPP in Okaikwei North constituency have rallied together to demand swift action against threats targeting the party’s parliamentary candidate for Okaikwei North and Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei. Concerns have escalated amidst reports of intimidation and potential harm directed towards Ama Dokua, prompting an urgent call […]
Constituency women organisers of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Greater Accra Region have called on the Vice-President and Flagbearer of the party to consider choosing a woman as his running mate for the upcoming elections. They noted that although, traditionally, the position of Vice-President has been predominantly occupied by men, the party has […]
I listened to the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Hon. Patrick Yaw Boamah, one day at Alabaster Church when he said for the sake of his people, he wouldn’t engage in anything that jeopardizes his faith and beliefs. Thus, he’s not going to be involved in any corrupt or fraudulent deals. He mentioned that […]
The Ashanti regional minister Simon Osei Mensah has threatened to sue the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) management in the Ashanti region over what he described as false publication against him. He also accused the Ashanti regional branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) of acting without wisdom by threatening to withdraw their […] The post Ashanti
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has responded to allegations made by former President John Mahama, who claimed that the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) government had appointed NPP sympathizers to the Commission. The EC emphasized the neutrality of its recruitment process and questioned the accuracy of Mahama’s statements. During an interview at the London […] The post Ghanaians
The High Court in Accra has directed a former Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Anthony Kwaku Boahen to be ready to open his defense on May 30 should Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo remain absent. Ofosu-Ampofo (1st Accused) the former National Chairman of the NDC was expected in Court on Thursday, April 25, to […] The post Leaked
Political Strategist, Professor Kobby Mensah says flag bearer John Mahama has made a better choice by choosing Professor Jane Opoku-Agyemang as his running mate for the 2024 election. This comes on the back of the official outdooring of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flag bearer, John Mahama’s running mate, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang at the […] The post Mahama
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has called on President Akufo-Addo to make public the KPMG’s report on the investigation conducted on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML) deal. President Akufo-Addo says the SML Downstream petroleum service is needed however the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ghana Revenue […] The post Release KPMG’s
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed five coaches to lead the national teams in its efforts to enhance youth football’s developmental structures. They are Godwin Attram, Maxwell Konadu, Yaw Preko, Abdul Karim Zito, and Nurudeen Amadu. Four of these coaches have been assigned to the newly formed male national teams, U-15, U-18, U-19, and […] The post Godwin
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has clarified the status of resident individuals for tax purposes. According to the GRA, the clarification is on the back of concerns raised by the general public on the tax status of individuals who earn incomes abroad and whether they are deemed by the Tax laws as “resident individuals” for […] The post GRA clarifies taxes for resident individuals
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