The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an increment in water and electricity tariffs, following the second quarter upward review, under the Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism. While electricity saw a 3.45 per cent increase in tariff for lifeline consumers (0-30kWh), water recorded an increase of 5.16 per cent for all customer classes for the … The post Electricity
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed all its agents across the country to defy and disregard the Electoral Commission’s (EC) memo to its district officers to deny the presence of party agents in the ongoing vote transfer exercise. General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, described the EC’s directive as disgusting and outrageous, […] The post Vote
The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has reassured that this year’s general elections will be peaceful. He says the government of Ghana cherishes the peace that the people are enjoying hence will do everything to ensure the peace is sustained. He also reaffirmed the Government’s continuous commitment to retooling the security services to deliver […] The post Akufo-Addo
To commemorate this year’s Mother’s Day Celebrations and as part of its Social Impact Programmes, StarLife Assurance has collaborated with the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), to support 10 mission hospitals with essential medical supplies. The donation includes a wide range of essential medical supplies, such as Sphygmomanometer (mercury/aneroid), syringes, infra-red thermometers, gauze roll, […] The post
Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin is urging the privileged in society to come back to their roots and support the development of their community. Speaking at a durbar organised in his honour by the Adonten Division of the Akyem Abuakwa State, as part of activities marking his 25th anniversary celebration on the accession to the … The post Come back home to support development –
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is offering seven-month free dialysis sessions to two categories of persons suffering kidney diseases in the country – those below 18 years and those above 60 years. These patients will receive all eight dialysis sessions per month for free under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) from June to … The post NHIA dialysis offers commendable appeared
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, says that as a Christian and a traditionalist, LGBTQ+ activities are an “affront” to him despite his love for everyone under his authority. In an exclusive interview with Citi News’ Fred Duhoe, he stated “I believe the West should promote polygamy. Why do they promote same-sex relationships […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+
The Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Fordson has said that apart from ongoing construction of a new Head Quarters with about USD250 million, the Bank of Ghana is also building a new multi-million dollar residence for the Governor where the Bank of Ghana Clinic used to be at Ridge in Accra. He says that the […] The post Bank of Ghana needs cleanup to return it to it’s glory days
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Economist Professor Charles Ackah has called for strong measures to curb the cedi’s decline. He proposes using more local contractors to keep money circulating within the local economy, as opposed to being used to purchase foreign exchange (FX) to repatriate profit. This follows analyses citing payments to foreign contractors and […] The post
Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has announced that the Government will in the coming weeks begin the distribution of smart Tablets to Senior High School students. According to the Education Minister, the distribution will begin at the Opoku Ware School in the Ashanti Region. President Akufo-Addo recently launched the Smart School Project and announced […] The post Government
The Ga State is set to collaborate with the Ministries of Sanitation and Water Resources, Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development as well as the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, together with Zoomlion Ghana Limited to embark on a massive clean-up exercise of the capital city, Accra. The initiative, dubbed the “Homowo Clean-Up Exercise,” is … The post Ga
The Soya Value Chain Association of Ghana (SVCAG) is calling on the Chief of Staff and the Minister of Food and Agriculture to engage with Parliament to promulgate laws to protect the value chain and Ghana as a whole, against the commercialisation of Genetically Modified Foods (GMO) soyabeans in Ghana. According to the association, the … The post Promulgate laws
Persons suffering from kidney diseases, aged below 18 and those above 60 years will receive all eight dialysis sessions per month for free under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) effective June 1, 2024 to December 2024, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced. The move, according to a statement signed by the Ag. … The post Free
Ransford Gyampo A University of Ghana Political Science lecturer, Professor Ransford Yaw Gyampo, has been accused of playing double standards after expressing contrasting views on the relevance of presidential Read More... The post Ransford Gyampo Flip Flops
Athletics fans would be served with first class athletics performance tomorrow when the Confederation of Africa Athletics(CAA) Region II Championship gets underway at the University of Ghana, Legon Sports Stadium. The two-day event will be climaxed on Wednesday with fireworks when top athletes across Africa attempt to ‘finish hard’ to cross a tape that could … The post CAA
Abramkese Kotoko 0-1 Great Olympics Accra Hearts 2-0 Nations FC Bechem Bechem United 1-0 Aduana FC Berekum Berekum Chelsea 2-0 RTU Dawu (Sat) Legon Cities 1-0 BofoakwaTano Dawu (Sun) Dreams FC 1-0 Karela United Nsoatre Nsoatreman 1-1 Accra Lions Samreboi Samartex 1-0 Bibiani Gold Stars Tarkwa Medeama SC 0-1 Heart of Lions The post Scores at a glance appeared first on Ghanaian
By Buertey Francis BOYOR The World Bank Group (WBG) has held its Youth Summit for 2024 with a focus on digital inclusion, artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainable technology. This year’s summit – being the eleventh edition – engages the youth on the most pressing topics facing their generation. The global convening also spotlights diverse youth-led […] The post
By Mohammed AWAL ([email protected]) The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana has voiced strong opposition to using genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds in Phase Two of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement workshop on implementing Phase two of the PFJ in Accra, the association’s national president, Weipa Addo Awal […] The post
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