The Government of Ghana through the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says over One Hundred and Seventy Million have been released to mixed tiers of healthcare providers across the country. In a press release, the NHIA disclosed that the mount was released on Tuesday 30th of April 2024. It further stated that the One Hundred […] The post Over GHc170m released to healthcare providers
The Central African nation’s May 6 election appears to offer voters a choice. But it’s been masterminded, analysts say, to rubber-stamp the rule of the incumbent, Mahamat Idriss Déby.
The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development (MLGDRD) has issued a directive to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) overseeing GARID projects to ensure that proper flood mitigation measures are implemented ahead of the rainy season. The Ministry disclosed that funds have been allocated for the desilting of drains as part of these […] The post Local
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is calling for an urgent subsidy of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) charges for private schools. According to the association, the unfair system must be abolished as it impedes the rights of private school students. Speaking to Starr News, President of the Association, Prof. Damasus Tuurosong, […] The post GNAPS
Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML) says there is a clear display of commitment on it part to transparency in the KPMG report. In a press release, SML stated that it is fully committed and confident in its efforts to ethically contribute to building a better Ghana for present and future generations while adhering to high […] The post We’ve shown commitment to transparency
Canan, a name that evokes images of a promised land in the Bible. But for the people of Canan, a small island community in the Afram Plains, Eastern Region of Ghana, the reality is quite the opposite. Canan’s estimated population of 1,000 predominantly immigrant residents from Ningo Prampram is struggling with a lack of essential […] The post E/R:
Russia has reportedly arrested two journalists who have been working with international news outlets. Sergei Karelin – a Russian and Israeli citizen – was detained on Friday, the Associated Press reported. He has previously worked with the news agency. He is accused of “extremism” in connection with alleged work for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s […] The post Russia
By Jeremiah Nutsugah A Senior Political Science Lecturer and Director of the Centre for European Studies of the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo has remarked that Ghanaian leadership since independence has been a disappointment for the nation’s progress. Ghana goes to the polls on December 7, 2024 to choose both President and Members of […]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the President Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia government to take immediate steps to retrieve all monies paid to SML Ghana Limited for no work done. At a press conference addressed by its National Communication Officer in Accra today, the party demanded the immediate publication of the full KPMG […] The post NDC demands retrieval of monies paid to SML
For the tens of thousands of asylum seekers in Britain, a new law brings the possibility of deportation to central Africa closer. We asked how it was affecting them.
Ghana’s Black Starlets gave a showdown, securing a 5-1 victory over Serbia at the VGAFK Stadium in Volgograd, Russia, during the ongoing UEFA U-16 International Development Tournament in the early hours on Friday, April 26, 2024. Ghana’s lineup against Serbia featured Abdulai Nortey initiating the first goal with a magnificent curler in the 16th minute, […] The post UEFA
Ghana’s U17 national team, the Black Starlets, delivered a stunning 5-1 victory over Serbia in their second fixture at the UEFA U16 international tournament on Friday. After a disappointing loss to host nation Russia in their opening game, where they suffered a 3-1 defeat, the young Ghanaian squad came into the match against Serbia with […] The post Black Starlets dominate Serbia with
Professor Lord Mensah, an Economist and Senior lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), says the 24-hour economy proposed policy by the flag bearer of National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama is currently the most appropriate economic policy proposal considering the state of the Ghanaian economy. John Mahama has assured that the […] The post Mahama’s
Three years ago, when Bukom Square received an Astroturf pitch, audience stands, and floodlights for nighttime play, the community was elated. It was a moment of pride and excitement. Finally, they had a proper venue to nurture football talent, much like they had done for boxing over the years. The Astroturf quickly became the heart […] The post VIDEO: From promise to decay: The sad
By: Augustus Acquaye Parliament has described as frivolous calls for a recall of the House by persons outside of Parliament as it amounts to meddling in the work of Parliament. It said per its rules., only MPs can make such a request and so far nothing of a sought has been made. Reacting to a […]
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the government to diversify companies it cannot maintain and run efficiently. According to him, there are a number of government companies and entities that are struggling that can do well with private partnerships. He disclosed this during the commissioning of a 430-kilometre natural gas pipeline by Genser Energy […] The post Don’t
Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, the Director of Legal Directorate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed concerns about the government’s alleged plan to rename the Ameri Power Plant as the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant. The Volta River Authority in a recent Facebook post announced the commissioning of the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP) […] The post Rebranding
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Kwaku Ampratum-Sarpong, has affirmed Ghana’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. He expressed that Ghana has been steadfast in its condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, perceiving it as a violation of international standards and the core principles of […] The post Ghana
Mohammed Amin Adam In a press briefing held on Saturday, Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam assured Ghanaians that the government is committed to not burdening citizens with more taxes. Read More... The post Government Assures Ghanaians Of No New Taxes appeared
By Godson Kofi DAVIES In Africa, where the beauty of landscapes is as vast as its cultural diversity, a silent crisis brews in the realm of healthcare. The continent faces a dire shortage of healthcare professionals, a predicament most acute in the rural and underserved areas. According to the World Health Organization, sub-Saharan Africa bears […] The post
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