The Ministry of the Interior has declared Wednesday, March 6, 2024, as a national public holiday in observance of Ghana’s 67th Independence Day celebration. Government offices and agencies, schools, and businesses are expected to be closed in honour of the day. The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, in a statement, urged all and sundry […] The post 67th Independence
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Amenfiman Rural Bank PLC at Wasa Akropong in the Wasa Amenfi East District in the Western Region has inaugurated its branch in Adum, the heart of business and trade, at the central business district of Kumasi. This adds to the already existing three branches since its penetration into the Ashanti […] The post Amenfiman Rural Bank opens Adum
…through set up of Northshore Apparel GH Limited Construction of a large-scale apparel manufacturing facility has commenced in Savelugu in the Northern Region to create over 1,600 jobs for women and youth in Northern Ghana. Students from the Savelugu School for the Deaf will be among the vulnerable to benefit from jobs to be created […] The post Germany, ADB support
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Augustus Nkrumah, an investigator, told the Accra High Court that his description of Daniel Asiedu as a “terrible guy” is not his opinion. The investigator said per the statements given by Daniel Asiedu and Vincent Bossu, both accused of the murder of former Abuakwa North Member of Parliament MP), the … The post Description
The High Court in Ho has sentenced three persons to life imprisonment for shooting four people to death, at Katanga, in the Oti Region. The convicts, Kwabena Aduam, Amanpene Gyane, and Kwabena Asante, were sentenced after they were found guilty of the charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder, and abetment of crime. They were … The post 3 sentenced to life imprisonment for murder
Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, a Law Lecturer at the University of Ghana, has expressed strong opposition to the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill recently passed by Parliament. In an interview on the Big Issue, on Citi TV, Prof Appiagyei-Atua argued that the dignity of individuals identifying as gays should not be compromised due to their sexual orientation. He described […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+
The Independent Power Producers Ghana (IPPs) have issued a stark warning that the country’s power sector challenges are on the brink of exacerbation. According to the Chamber, the sector is at risk of incurring an increased debt of approximately USD$1.8 billion to the IPPs alone by the close of 2024. This escalation is attributed to […] The post Power
The Electoral Commission (EC) will receive nominations of candidates for this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections from September 9 to 13 in a major countdown to the climax of the political season. This will be followed by the balloting for positions on the presidential ballot paper on September 23, 2024, and the parliamentary balloting on […] The post Election
The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly was last Friday adjudged the overall best Municipal Assembly in the second edition of the National District Awards, 2024 by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) in collaboration with the Millennium Excellence Foundation. The District League Table (DLT), since its inception in 2014, has served as one of the important … The post Best
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched an action plan to tackle inefficiencies in the import-export processes at Ghana’s ports and land borders. Among other things, the action plan include the introduction of an integrated performance management system and digital tools for customs processes, reduction of human interventions, building capacity of … The post GRA
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will declare the results of the 2024 presidential polls within three days of voting. According to the Electoral Commission’s Timetable of Activities for the 2024 elections published by the Daily Graphic, Regional Collation Centres would be maintained to announce the results at the regional level. Meanwhile, the […] The post 2024
As the Citi FM/Citi TV Heritage Caravan continues its eight-day journey, the ‘Caravanites’ have now reached the enchanting landscapes of the Eastern Region, marking the second day of their immersive tour. Having explored the Volta Region on the inaugural day, where they relished indigenous cuisines like Totokakpa and partook in a vibrant Kente Durbar, the […] The post Heritage
A senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, has proposed that Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is the most suitable choice for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate. Dr. Asah-Asante asserted that Dr. Opoku Prempeh has demonstrated exceptional competence in various roles, making him the preferred candidate for the running […] The post Opoku
Mustapha Ussif, the Youth and Sports Minister, anticipates a substantial global viewership for the upcoming 13th African Games scheduled to be hosted in Ghana. Ussif estimates that an impressive audience of approximately 2 billion people are expected to tune in to the multi-sport event. Scheduled to officially take place from March 8 to March 23, […] The post Sports
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has disclosed that the government will convert the Borteyman Sports Complex into a University for Sports after the 13th All-African Games. Speaking at a Press Briefing on Monday, March 4, Mustapha Ussif said the decision forms part of the government’s plans to properly maintain the facilities after […] The post Borteyman
Four people have been arrested following a clash between some residents of Manso Tontokrom and private security personnel deployed to protect the concession of Asanko Gold Mines in the Ashanti Region. The arrests follow the altercation, which occurred on Saturday, March 2, 2024, when the security personnel reportedly fired gunshots, resulting in the death of […] The post Manso
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has raised concerns over what it perceives as an error in the electoral commission’s public disclosure of the electoral calendar for the upcoming 2024 elections. The party asserts that the electoral commission failed to directly communicate the election itinerary to political parties, relying instead on media publications to disseminate the […] The post 2024
The Headmistress of Ejisu Senior High Technical School, Grace Asamani, has reassured the public that despite the recent rainstorm that wreaked havoc on the school’s boys’ dormitory and other classrooms, academic activities remain unaffected. The destructive impact of Saturday’s rainstorm prompted swift action, with contractors already underway to re-roof the affected building. In the interim, […] The post Ejisu
14-year-old Anysius Anyele, currently battling leukaemia, is urgently seeking support to undergo a more intensive treatment regimen and a crucial bone marrow transplant in India. This essential medical intervention could offer him a fighting chance in his battle against the disease. Over the past 18 months, Anyele has bravely faced the relentless challenges posed by […] The post 14-year-old
The Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have announced a 30 percent increase in transport fares effective March 7, 2024. A joint press release by the two bodies explained that the decision to increase fares stems from the government’s failure to address their concerns. “As drivers’ associations, we expressed disappointment in […] The post Transport
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