By Kofi Anokye Owusu-Darko (Dr) According to the banks, there is a Bank of Ghana (BOG) directive that all third-party transactions in the banking hall must be supported by an identification (ID) of the party undertaking the transaction. This stems from the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044), and the December 2022 BOG Guidelines for […] The post Anti-money
In a remarkable display of unity and inclusivity, the 2024 parliamentary candidate of the New Patriotic Party for Klottey Korle Constituency in the Greater Accra region, Valentino Nii Noi Read More... The post Nii Noi Hosts ‘Iftar’
Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), has stated that President Akufo-Addo’s directive to suspend exporting electricity to neighbouring countries is not sustainable. Samuel Atta Akyea, Chairman of the Energy Committee of Parliament, revealed on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, that President Akufo-Addo had instructed the Volta River Authority (VRA) […] The post Dumsor:
Petroleum consumers in Ghana are expected to pay more for fuel following the decision by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to suspend the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products. In a directive dated April 3, 2024, and distributed to various stakeholders within the oil marketing and distribution sector, the NPA instructed the application […] The post Fuel
Chiefs and constituents of Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti Region are pleading with the former Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Ing. Kwabena Owusu-Aduomi to contest the vacant parliamentary seat in the impending by-election. They have pledged their support for the former lawmaker, pointing to what they described as unprecedented, the level of developments he brought […] The post Ejisu
Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Member of Parliament for Suame and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, has donated GH¢150,000 to the Heal Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) fund. The former Majority Leader, whilst presenting the cheque covering the amount to the hospital said he was inspired by the initiative of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, to […] The post Suame lawmaker donates
The Chief of Staff, Mrs Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, has expended close to GHc1 million procuring materials for reconstruction of parts of the Bantama Race Course market that got burnt on March 11, 2024. The Chief of Staff has, so far, spent about GH¢800,000 in procurement of 60 packets of roofing sheets, 500 bags of cement, 2,400 pieces of […] The post Chief of Staff commits
The Chief of Ahwerewam in the Ahafo-Ano South East District of the Ashanti region, Oheneba Owusu Ansah Nante Ababio, has denounced galamsey in his community. He has, therefore, asked Chinese and Ghanaian illegal miners operating within his jurisdiction to stop the illegality within 24-hours or face his wrath. “Whoever is seen doing galamsey would be […] The post Ahwerewam Chief wages war against galamsey
In a move to support the ongoing renovation of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stepped in to facilitate the clearance of critical construction materials from the Tema Harbour. The consignment, comprising imported tiles essential for the project, had been held up at the port accruing demurrage and […] The post Bawumia
In a move to support the ongoing renovation of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stepped in to facilitate the clearance of critical construction materials from the Tema Harbour. The consignment, comprising imported tiles essential for the project, had been held up at the port accruing demurrage and […] The post Bawumia
The management of the Ghana Revenue Authority has celebrated its outgone Commissioner-General Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah. They commended him for his exceptional leadership and immense contribution to the operations of GRA, especially in the area of digitalization and wish him well in his future endeavours. President Akufo-Addo on March 28, 2024, appointed Madam Julie Essiam […] The post GRA
The Board of the Ghana Revenue Authority has been dissolved. President Akufo-Addo is expected to announce a new Board by the close of the day. Though no reason was given for the dissolution of the Dr. Anthony Oteng-Gyasi-led Board, reports say there have been some disagreements lately. The move by the President comes days after […] The post Ghana Revenue Authority Board dissolved
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Madam Julie Essiam as the new Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority. She replaces Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah. Until her appointment, Madam Julie Essiam was the Commissioner responsible for the Support Services Division of the GRA. Her appointment comes hours after President Akufo-Addo dissolved the Board of the GRA. Though no reason was given […] The post Julie
The Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has expressed scepticism regarding the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill in the next parliament. She attributed this uncertainty to the delayed efforts in stakeholder advocacy. Speaking at the Women in Governance National Dialogue on the theme, ‘Movement building towards equal playing field: Women’s inclusion and participation […] The post Calls
Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), has stated that Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s response to individuals advocating for the issuance of a load-shedding timetable by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to publish their own proposed schedules is a reflection of government’s overall view on Ghana’s power […] The post ‘Dumsor’
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II THE MANHYIA Palace in Kumasi has asked for active media support to ensure the successful celebration of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s Silver Jubilee Read More... The post Manhyia Invites Media For Otumfuo’s Anniversary appeared
King Charles III is “so proud of Catherine for her courage” in speaking about her treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace has said. The King, who has been diagnosed with cancer himself, is in the “closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law”, a short statement read. Support has poured in for the Princess of Wales, who described […] The post King hails
Joseph Osei-Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has indicated that the House may need to confront the Finance Ministry if it does not provide clarity on its indebtedness to the District Assembly Common Fund by the conclusion of June 2024. This concern has been prompted by revelations made by Benjamin Kpodo, the Member of […] The post Parliament
Jubilee House has sternly warned Parliament to desist from transmitting the recently passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill to the Presidency. According to the Government House, it is aware of two pending orders for interlocutory injunction, restraining Parliament from transmitting the bill to the President, asking him to sign. The Executive Secretary to […] The post Jubilee
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has expressed optimism about the potential mutual benefits between Ghana and Mytilineos S.A., a strategic partner chosen by the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) to develop portions of the Nyinahin bauxite and construct a refinery. During a courtesy call by GIADEC to the Manhyia Palace to formally introduce Mytilineos […] The post Asantehene
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