The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) is pushing for a major revision of the 41-year-old law that established the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). According to the committee, the Provisional National Defence Council Law (PNDCL) 64, which created GNPC in 1983, no longer fits the realities of Ghana’s thriving upstream sector. In its latest … The post PIAC
A new district housing programme to help address the country’s 1.8 million housing deficit is scheduled to take off this year. This follows conclusion of discussions between the Ministries of Works and Housing and Finance to expand the operations of the National Homeownership Fund for the commencement of the programme. The initiative will develop housing … The post Addressing
A policeman has died in the Mexican city of Zacatelco after being beaten by residents enraged over the murder of a taxi driver. The officer reportedly intervened when locals set upon two men suspected of killing the taxi driver. Several other policemen were also injured by the mob of angry neighbours. Residents of Zacatelco have […] The post Mexican police officer killed while intervening
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The Weija Office of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Accra has generated GH¢8,626,620 in the first quarter of this year. The figure represents 6.84 per cent increase when compared with the GH¢8,036,161 generated within the same period last year. It also accounts for 31.4 per cent of the GH¢27,500,000 target set for … The post Weija DVLA generates GH¢8,626,620
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
Manchester City maintained their title challenge in ruthless fashion as Kevin de Bruyne contributed to three goals in a victory over Crystal Palace. In an entertaining encounter, Palace stunned City with an early opener from Jean-Philippe Mateta, before De Bruyne’s wonderful finish pulled the visitors level in the first half. Mateta raced on to a […] The post Man City beat Palace to
The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) has urged the government to address pressing issues within Ghana’s agricultural sector rather than pushing for the commercialisation of genetically modified products. This plea comes in response to the recent approval of 14 new genetically modified products by the Ghana National Biosafety Authority (NBA), including eight maize and six […] The post GAWU
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
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