The Former President, John Dramani Mahama has supported the call for a bipartisan parliamentary enquiry into the Akosombo Dam spillage which had displaced about 12,000 people in parts of the Volta Region in September, last year. According to him, an enquiry to ascertain the cause of the man-made disaster would serve as a guide to … The post Ex-President
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has made four new appointments in the Ghana Prisons Service in accordance with Article 207 of the 1992 Constitution and upon the advice of the Prisons Service Council. They are Dr Francis Omane-Addo, the new Deputy Director General of Prisons (DDGP) in charge of Operations and Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, … The post President
The Ashaiman District Court has granted bail in the sum of GH¢5,000 with one surety each to Obaa Yaa Annan and Lydia Koomson for fighting in public. The court, presided over by Mr Derick Parden Eshun, granted the two persons bail after they pleaded not guilty to charges of disturbing public peace. Police Inspector Kwajo … The post Two women granted GH¢5,000 bail each for fighting
Financial irregularity is one of the thorny issues organizations tend to grapple with in their operations. It is a matter of interest in terms of demanding accountability regarding the use of resources. The issue is a yearly ritual in the public financial management of government institutions and attracts wide national commentary. The private sector also […] The post
According to the Global Risks Report, some of the most severe risks the world may face over the next decade against a backdrop of rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, a warming planet and conflict is one that would not easily rebound from continued shocks. As cooperation comes under pressure, weakened economies and societies may only […] The post
Finance and economic experts argued that Ghana could take advantage of its service industry to boost the economy. Time has proven that that ambition is far-fetched. The service industry in Ghana – from the hospital, hospitality, educational institutions through legal services to banking services – is self-satisfaction of the staff rather than the customers who […] The post
Me, You and Bruno Too – because of the Pasego – Adrienne and her father grab the want to a deeper top Merger, The fresh new – by the Zwolfen – Which energy is the consolidating from two of my personal earlier stories, Trailer Shock and My UNCLE’S Often. I don’t know the way it […]
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) is advocating an amendment of the Political Parties Act, 2000 (Act 574) to include the disclosure of funding sources for presidential and parliamentary candidates. Currently, the law mandates political parties to submit their audited official financial accounts to the Electoral Commission (EC), which is then made public. Mr Samuel Appiah … The post Disclose
The General Legal Council dismissed a petition by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North Constituency, Mr James Gyakye Quayson, against the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame. This was made known to the Accra High Court (Criminal Division) yesterday by the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mrs Yvonne Atakora Obuobisa, … The post Gyakye Quayson’s
The National Road Safety Authority, (NRSA) is starting electronic registration next month for commercial road transport operations to improve safety and quality. By transitioning from manual processes to a technology-driven framework, the electronic registration is set to bring about a paradigm shift in the sector. This project, called TransportGhana, aims to make transport services better … The post NRSA
The 25th anniversary of the ascension of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to the Golden Stool as the Asantehene, has taken off with a durbar for the presentation of regalia to the Asantehene by the University of California. The first batch of seven objects looted in the third Anglo-Asante War of 1874 arrived in the country … The post Asantehene receives 1st batch looted
Former President, John Agyekum Kufuor, says the country needs a leader that has a deeper understanding of the global digital economy and geopolitics to champion development. The Former President said technology and digitisation were rapidly changing all sectors of development, and cautioned that failure to select a leader that understood that concept could affect Ghana’s … The post Ghana
Former President, John Mahama, Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for Election 2024, has said the next NDC government will revitalise the cotton industry to produce up to 100,000 tonnes of cotton per season in Northern Ghana. He said the next NDC government would also regulate the soybean industry and allow the export of … The post NDC will revitalise
The clause-by-clause consideration of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2022 by Parliament has been concluded. At the end of the conclusion of the consideration yesterday, the third reading of the bill was suspended until further notice. This is to give the committee and sponsors time to synchronise work … The post Consideration
The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) will host the Director-General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Dr Alvaro Bermejo, for a high-level meeting to review progress of the PPAG in the country. According a statement released by the PPAG in Accra yesterday, and copied the Ghanaian Times, Dr Bermejo will be accompanied by … The post IPPF Director-General
The Executive Director of A Rocha Ghana, Dr. Seth Appiah-Kubi, is calling on stakeholders to urgently implement strategies to achieve the SDG 13 target: Climate Action. His remarks follow a report by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, revealing January 2024 as the world’s warmest January on record, with global temperatures 1.66°C above the […] The post A
Clemonic Company Limited has been adjudged the “Best Ghacem Cement Distributor” for 2023 at the Ghacem Customer Appreciation Night. Maintaining its top position since 2021, Clemonic Company Limited continues to demonstrate industry standards in distribution efficiency and customer service. The 25th anniversary event was on the theme: ‘Cement is for Life.’ Awellam Company Limited and … The post Clemonic
A Takoradi-Based TV host, Michael Osei, also known as Nana Yaw Osei Tenkorang, has been found dead in his room in Takoradi. The morning show host of New Day TV was scheduled to start work early last Monday, but failed to appear. Concerns arose when numerous attempts to reach him via phone went unanswered. Upon … The post Takoradi-based TV host found dead in room appeared first on Ghanaian
Six members of the Ghanaian rugby fraternity have been granted GH¢50,000.00 bail with three sureties each by the Accra Circuit Court, for allegedly falsifying news about Mr Herbert Mensah, the President of Africa Rugby. They are Bismark Amponsah, 40, a teacher; Abdul Aziz Issah, 46, an Information Technology (IT) professional; Michael Ako Wilson, 34, a … The post 6
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has given two management members of the National Identification Authority (NIA) one month to refund GH¢98,760.20 paid as penalty for late transfer of staff Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) contributions. The Executive Secretary of NIA, Prof. Ken Attafuah, and Reverend Dr Sebastian Baba Azumah, Director of … The post PAC
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