The Coalition of CSO Networks in HIV, Tuberculosis (TB), and Malaria is calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to assist in the clearing of locked-up Global Fund-donated health care items at Tema Port, valued at over US$40 million. These items, including Antiretrovirals (ARVs), TB medications and Malaria treatments, have been locked up since May, … The post $40m
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appealed to his colleague leaders committed to democratic rule to unite in their response to the culture of military takeovers which are gradually creeping into the sub-region. He said these takeovers did not augur well for regional security, stability and development, and everything necessary must be done to … The post Let’s
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has partnered with Genser Energy, a Ghanaian energy company operating in the Western Region, to undertake projects to boost power supply to about 58 communities in the Western Region, Genser Energy has said. It said through the collaboration which involved the clearing of overgrown vegetation along the EGC transmission … The post Transmission
The Chiefs and people of Abutia Traditional Area in the Ho-West District of the Volta Region have appealed to the Mineral Commission to withdraw all licences issued to mining companies to mine in the Kalakpa Forest and Game Reserve. According to the chiefs, on February 29, 2024, there was a publication in the media that … The post Don’t mine in Kalakpa Forest
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has announced that candidates who wish to participate in the by-election to be held in the Ejisu Constituency will be required to pay a filing fee of ten thousand Ghana Cedis (GHC10,000). This is contained in a press release dated April 9, 2024. “A Candidate shall at the time of […] The post Ejisu Parliamentary by-election: Candidates
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as the Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). The new Director-General of SSNIT is the son of President Akufo-Addo’s Senior Advisor, Yaw Osafo-Maafo. The younger Osafo-Maafo takes over from Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang who has been instructed to hand over his duties by […] The post Osafo-Maafo’s
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Players in the energy sector value chain on Saturday held a crunch meeting to discuss the erratic power supply in the country. Convened by the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, the meeting was attended by representatives from the Ministries of Finance and Energy, the Electricity Company of Ghana, the Ghana Grid Company, the Volta … The post Stakeholders hold crunch meeting
Ghana has been ranked best performing country in governance in West Africa, according to the recent World Economics Governance Index report. The report, which was released by the World Economics Research, based in London, United Kingdom, also placed Ghana fifth on the overall position in Africa. The report indicated that Ghana has exhibited remarkable advancements … The post Ghana
Francis Cudjoe, a 19-year-old carpenter, has been sentenced to 50 years imprisonment by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for defiling a seven-year-old girl. He pleaded guilty with an explanation, but the court overruled it. Cudjoe was charged with defilement on count one and two, and was sentenced to 25 years each, which run concurrently. Before judgement … The post Carpenter gets
The producer price for cocoa is pegged at GH¢2, 070 effective April 5 this year. This follows the upward review of the producer price by government in consultation with stakeholders in the cocoa sector. A statement signed and issued in Accra by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, said … The post Cocoa producer price at GH¢2,070 effective April
The Accra Circuit Court has convicted a mason and electrician for posing as Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) workers and extorting money from customers of ECG. The court imposed a fine of GH¢1,200 each on Nana Adu Gyamfi, 33, and Derrick Ntow Adumah, 22, and in default serve six months in prison. The two pleaded … The post 2 fake ECG workers fined GH¢2,400
Today, I focus on a very sensitive subject relating to the interplay of church and national development. The issue of the church contributing directly to national development through taxation has been superficially discussed at various quarters. However, due to the sensitive nature of religious matters in the country, and sometimes, the fanatism that comes with […] The post Should Churches Pay Taxes: Yay or
The Minister-designate for The Interior, Henry Quartey, has cautioned immigration personnel against the practice of escorting their families and associates through security check points at the Kotoka International Airport. He said certain personnel, sometimes off-duty or stationed outside Accra, assist their family and friends through immigration processes, thereby jeopardising the laid down travel procedures. Mr … The post Stop
The President of Kenya, Dr William Ruto, says the African Union (AU) is working to ratify all financial institutions within the Union as part of efforts to enhance intra-trade and commerce among African countries. According to him, this would go a long way in developing the needed financial architecture to provide the needed support to … The post Rally
The Minister of Finance Designate, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has appealed to chief directors and heads of all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure strict compliance with their stated budgets for the year in order to curtail overruns. To achieve this, he said, it was imperative that they engaged their political heads and not … The post Don’t overrun
The Islamic Republic of Iran has reminded the international community and world governments, especially of Muslim countries, of their responsibility to provide all-out support for the oppressed Palestinian people. The support must help to end the brutal crimes of the Zionists in the Holy al-Quds, and other occupied regions in Palestine, and in putting an … The post International
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Virginia Palmer, on Thursday sworn-in 20 new Peace Corps Volunteers to support agriculture and quality health delivery in Ghana. She was joined by the Deputy Minister of Communications, Charles Acheampong, and traditional leaders to swear-in the volunteers, after the new cohorts were taken through eleven weeks of language … The post Ghana
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) last Friday destroyed 500 bales of substandard baby diapers valued at GH¢3 million, at its recycle plant at Ashiaman, near Tema. The destruction of the two 40-footer containers diapers, which were seized from the markets at Kasoa, in the Central Region, Tema in Greater Accra and the Central Business District … The post FDA destroys 500 bales of
Nai Wulomo, Akwaa Mensah III The Ga Traditional Council has announced that this year’s annual ban on drumming and noisemaking will start on Monday, May 6, and end on Read More... The post Ban On Noisemaking Starts May 6 appeared first on DailyGuide
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