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The Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has presented two draft bills to Parliament seeking to amend the Public Holidays Act 2001, Act 601. The object of the Private Member’s Bills is to add two Islamic Holidays to the number of public holidays the country observes and provide the effective use of public … The post Sosu proposes two
Transport operators in Accra have cautioned their drivers against indiscipline and reckless driving, especially during the Christmas and New Year festivities, or face sanctions, including suspension and dismissal. According to the operators, the decision to go hard at indisciplined and reckless drivers was to help reduce and, to a large extent, prevent road accidents, which … The post Towards
The Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye yesterday cut sod to commence a US$200 million World Bank funded project aimed to curb flooding in communities along the Odaw river basin. The first phase of the project involves the development of primary and secondary drains, access roads, solid waste management facilities, and extension of security … The post $200m
Former President, John Mahama has responded once again to critics of his campaign promise of a 24-hour economy. While acknowledging that some institutions are already operating around the clock, he emphasised that a future NDC government would facilitate this approach for all. The ruling NPP continues to assert that the 24-hour economy promise is already … The post Mahama responds
Eight people including two policemen and four Chinese nationalsarrested in Juaboso on Monday by the Rapid Response Unit of the Forestry Commission for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities in the Krokosua Hills Forest Reserve have been remanded into police custody by the SefwiWiaso District Court. They were charged with conspiracy, mining without licence and … The post Galamsey
A busineswoman in Accra has been arrested by a taskforce of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for allegedly failing to issue value added tax (VAT) invoices to customers. Although, her name has been withheld, she is believed to be the owner of chain supermarkets, Ofori Mati Enterprise, dealers in various items including food and drinks … The post Businesswoman lands in
Prestige, a $600-million real estate property that seeks to transform the Accra skyline, is to be constructed at the Airport enclave. The project, which would also help to beautify the skyline of the Airport City, would have facilities such as residential apartments, malls, shops, gym, and playing facilities for children. The facility, being developed by … The post $600m
The country’s year-on-year inflation rate fell to 26.4 per cent in November 2023 from 35.2 in October 2023, the lowest in thirteen months, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced. The November 2023 inflation rate represents 8.8percentage point decrease relative to the rate recorded in October 2023. Month-on-month inflation between October 2023 (0.6 per cent) … The post Inflation falls
Eight people including two policemen and four Chinese nationals were arrested on Monday by the Rapid Response Unit of the Forestry Commission for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities in the Krokosua Hills Forest Reserve in the Juaboso Forest District of the Western North Region. The two policemen (names withheld) carrying AK-47 assault rifles and … The post 2
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison yesterday launched the GCB Bank Mobile App with a call on banks to invest and improve on their cyber security infrastructure to enhance resilience against cyber-attacks. He said the advent of digital technologies was the presence of cyber and information technology breaches which if … The post GCB unveils new mobile app appeared first on
Supporters of Kennedy Agyapong of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are urging him to run as an independent candidate in the 2024 elections. This comes after Mr Agyapong lost the NPP’s presidential primary to Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Mr Kwabena Yankey, the group’s chairperson, addressing a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, cited Mr … The post Contest
Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Tamale South Constituency, says Mr John Dramani Mahama, former president and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will win the 2024 general election on free, fair, and credible grounds. He said if Ghanaians were to vote based on their current economic conditions and the … The post Mahama
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has between January and October 2023, secured convictions for nearly 3,000 traffic offenders, contributing to a significant decline in road accidents and fatalities. Notable interventions, including Operation PAILES (Police Anti-Insecure Loading Enforcement Strategy) and Police Invisible Eyes, have contributed to these convictions. Currently, … The post MTTD
The Electoral Commission (EC) will conduct the District Level Elections in the Jasikan and Guan districts on December 19, 2023, the same day as the other districts. Although nominations were not received on the 16th and 17th of November for the election, the C.I. 119 (to be amended) which was laid in Parliament has not … The post EC to hold District Level Elections in
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has described the passage of the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act as an exercise in futility. The Speaker said the solution to the fight against corruption was not to create another bureaucratic institution, but rather strengthen existing anti-graft agencies. “As for the law you passed on … The post Strengthen existing anti-graft
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) yesterday, donated 200 motorbikes to the Ghana Police Service (GPS) in Accra, to enhance its smooth and effective operation.Presenting the items on behalf of the ECG, the Board Chair, Mr Keli Gadzekpo, said it was to help the GPS to beef up security as the Christmas celebration was fast … The post ECG donates 200 motorbikes to police appeared first on Ghanaian
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