Dear Director General (GES), I am writing this letter to you in my capacity as a concerned citizen and education advocate. I want to express my reservations about the recent directive issued by the management of the Ghana Education Service, specifically in confirming Ghanaian languages offered in Junior High Schools as elective subjects for the […] The post Open
The Attorney General (A-G) Office has filed ‘nolle prosequi’ to discontinue the prosecution of Sylvester Anemana, a former Chief Director of the Ministry of Health. The application was brought before the Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe. Justice Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe is a Court of Appeal judge with an additional responsibility […] The post AG
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned, according to Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Guyana’s president and the current chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The 74-year-old Henry tendered his resignation after CARICOM leaders held an emergency summit on the situation in Haiti where gang-led violence amid repeatedly postponed elections has caused chaos. “We acknowledge his resignation […] The post Haiti’s
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing water accessibility in Accra. With Accra grappling with recent water shortages which Ghana Water Limited has attributed to Accra’s burgeoning population, Mahama addressing the regional house of his chiefs during his Building Ghana Tour stressed the […] The post I’ll
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has raised concerns about the lack of fire tenders in Weija and Kasoa, posing a potential threat to residents in these areas. The Fire Service emphasizes that in the event of a fire outbreak, the affected residents would face serious challenges. ADO1 Alex King Nartey, the Public Relations Officer […] The post There’s no functional
Collins Adomako-Mensah, the Deputy Minister Designate for Energy, has expressed his view that privatizing the retail segment of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) could significantly improve its billing system. However, he cautioned against the complete privatization of the company, arguing that it would not be a wise decision. Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee during […] The post Privatising
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rebutted claims by the Minority regarding the government’s tax waiver requests for businesses under the One District One Factory initiative. Despite opposition from the Minority, who raised concerns about potential corruption and misuse of public funds over the proposed $449 million tax exemptions, Afenyo-Markin defended the initiative during his debate […] The post Afenyo-Markin
Medical practitioners at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have raised concerns about a surge in the number of stroke cases recorded annually at the facility. Neurologists at the hospital report that the hospital records about 1000 cases annually, a figure that represents a 500% increase as compared to previous years. This surge has called for […] The post KATH Doctors
Financial analyst, Kofi Arkaah has forecasted challenges for the forthcoming government in addressing issues plaguing the energy sector. He expressed concern over Ghana’s energy sector debts and predicted that the next administration would encounter significant obstacles in various economic sectors. For several weeks, parts of the country have been grappling with erratic power supply, colloquially […] The post Financial
Financial analyst Kofi Arkaah believes the Bank of Ghana may maintain the monetary policy rate several times this year during its Monetary Policy Meetings. He pointed out that 2024 is an election year, which will likely lead to increased spending and potentially a slight rise in inflation, hence his prediction. The BoG, on Monday, January […] The post BoG
Deputy Minister Designate for Works and Housing, Dr. Prince Hamidu Armah, is urging the government to prioritize the completion of the Saglemi housing project. He emphasized that once state funds have been invested in the construction, it is imperative to finalize the project. The Saglemi Housing Project, which commenced in 2016, has experienced delays after […] The post We’re
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has named the former Oti Minister, Joshua Makubu, as his campaign coordinator for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Special Needs. Mr. Makubu is expected to spearhead efforts in mobilizing and rallying all Ghanaians with special needs to support the vision of the flagbearer. Dennis […] The post Bawumia
Some Assembly members in Awutu Senya West have described the confirmation of the District Chief Executive for Awutu Senya West, Moses Arhinful Acquah, as illegal. They claimed the confirmation took place in the early hours of Sunday, March 10, 2024. The DCE nominee had earlier failed to meet the two-thirds majority needed in his two […] The post Awutu
Financial analyst Kofi Arkaah believes the Bank of Ghana may maintain the monetary policy rate several times this year during its Monetary Policy Meetings. He pointed out that 2024 is an election year, which will likely lead to increased spending and potentially a slight rise in inflation, hence his prediction. The BoG, on Monday, January […] The post BoG
Paul Eric Ofori, the Head of Research at the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), has described Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s comments against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, as unfortunate and myopic. The Majority Leader said in Parliament on Monday, March, 11, that the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, a woman […] The post Afenyo-Markin’s
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has disclosed that it will petition the Engineering Council over damages caused by urban roads during their construction works. Managing Director of the GWL, Dr. Clifford A. Braimah, attributed the shortages in the water supply to the Tamale metropolis to burst pipelines caused by contractors working on major road projects. […] The post Tamale
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has initiated legal action against the Ministry of Education for failing to honour a prior agreement. The Commission had instructed the Ministry to expeditiously address the concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) branch of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development. The grievances stemmed from the […] The post NLC
Kwame Akuffo, the lawyer for Nana Appiah Mensah, the CEO of defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, has accused the lead investigator in the criminal case against his client of knowing next to nothing about the case. This was in reaction to the testimony by the investigator, DSP Charles Nyarko, that Nana Appiah Mensah engaged in deposit-taking […] The post ‘You
Paul Eric Ofori, the Head of Research at the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), has described Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s comments against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, as unfortunate and myopic. The Majority Leader said in Parliament on Monday, March, 11, that the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, a woman […] The post Afenyo-Markin’s
The Deputy Health Minister-designate, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has expressed his readiness to oversee the Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFA) if his confirmation is approved. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointment Committee in Accra, Mr. Acquah appealed to the Health Minister to assign him the responsibility of managing the Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency. Responding […] The post I
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