The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the commencement of voter ID card replacement for victims of the Akosombo dam spillage starting on Thursday, May 30. The commission said it would replace all the voter cards for the residents of the affected communities by the dam spillage free of charge. “As a well-meaning Commission, it is […] The post EC to commence
Granada Prime Minister, Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell has said the opportunities presented by fintech can only be fully realized if stakeholders collectively pave the way for innovation and investment. Together, he said, stakeholders can craft a regulatory environment that supports emerging technologies, strengthens public trust, and nurtures fintech’s transformative potential. While regulators play a crucial […] The post Opportunities
Granada Prime Minister, Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell has said at the just-ended 31 Africa summit held at the Accra International Conference Centre from Monday May 13 to Wednesday May 15 that Accra is the ideal venue for these critical discussions. He observed that Ghana continues to demonstrate an exemplary commitment to driving technological progress and […] The post Ghana
The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted allegations by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of attempts to manipulate the 2024 General Elections in favour of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). The NDC, while criticising President Akufo-Addo over his comments about not relinquishing power to someone he once defeated, argued that he had been emboldened by […] The post We
The Minority in Parliament has staged a walkout ahead of the approval of Ministers and Deputy Ministers-designate by President Akufo-Addo. The group asserts that the current economic and power crises are the result of the government’s mismanagement, necessitating decisive action rather than new ministerial appointments. Speaking ahead of the adoption of the Appointments Committee report, […] The post Minority
Parliament has approved the nomination of nine Ministers of State by President Akufo-Addo. The President in his first ministerial reshuffle since 2017 designated Dr Bernard Okoe Boye as the Minister of Health, Lydia Seyram Alhassan as the Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, and Dakoa Newman as the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection […] The post Parliament approves
The Minority in Parliament on Friday, May 17 staged a boycott of the approval of the new ministers of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson in his submission on the floor questioned how the approval of the ministerial nominees was classified as an urgent matter. “May I ask, how […] The post Minority boycotts approval of new ministers
Parliament on Friday, May 17 approved a loan facility of $150 million from the World Bank. The loan facility is to fund the ongoing Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project. The Loan was approved despite concerns raised by the Minority in the House. TV2’s Komla Kluste who was in parliament reported that “After […] The post Parliament approves $150m loan for GARID
This pledge was made by the Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare on behalf of President Akufo-Addo at the 3rd African Media Convention (AMC) on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Addressing an audience comprising over 2,000 media practitioners, policymakers, scholars, and stakeholders from across the African continent, Madam Osei-Opare said the pivotal role of the media […] The post Govt
Parliament has approved a loan facility of 150 million dollars from the World Bank intended to fund the ongoing Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project, which aims to address flooding issues in the capital. The loan was approved despite the opposition from the minority caucus. The minority group contended that an earlier loan […] The post Parliament
The 3rd African Media Convention, which started on May 15 has ended in Accra on May 17, 2024. It was under the theme: “The African Media We Want: Enhancing Freedom, Innovation, and Sustainability in a Dynamic Media Landscape”. The over 2,000 participants were drawn from across Africa. They are made up of journalists, policymakers, Ministers […] The post Photos: 3rd African Media Convention ends
Effective 30th June 2024, 65 registered professional bodies including the Ghana Bar Association and the Ghana Journalists Association risk having their membership being struck out from the national register of companies for failing to submit their annual accounts and update their certificate of membership. According to the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC), it […] The post GBA,
The Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has stressed the significance of instilling an understanding of the law in students. As part of her mentoring initiative, she administered the oath of office to the newly appointed executives of the Justice Club at Chemu Senior High Technical School. In her address, Justice Torkornoo highlighted the […] The post Chief
In an effort to avert a looming strike action by the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) starting from next Monday May 20th, the National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) to resume and conclude Conditions of Service negotiations with the union. MELPWU, on May Day gave the government […] The post NLC
Feyenoord coach Arne Slot has confirmed he will replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager. Klopp has been in charge of the Reds since October 2015 but is leaving at the end of the season after a reign that has seen him win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and two EFL Cups. After Klopp’s […] The post Slot confirms he will become Liverpool manager first appeared on
The Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, says the media is a vital pillar of democracy and plays a pivotal role in informing, educating and empowering citizens. In view of this, she has called on all stakeholders to recognise the invaluable contributions of journalists and media organisations and ensure they have the support they need […] The post Media Is A Vital Pillar Of Our Democracy
A police Inspector and four other suspects are in the firm grips of the Akosombo Divisional Police Command, following their involvement in an attempted smuggling of 231 bags of dried cocoa beans to neighbouring Togo. The team of military personnel, who were on duty around the bridge on the Akuse Dam on Wednesday, were said […] The post Another group of cocoa Smuggling syndicate busted appeared
Daniel Asiedu, alias ‘Sexy don-don’, who is standing trial for allegedly murdering Joseph Boakye Dankquah Adu, former Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, has opened his defence. He has told the court about events leading to his arrest and subsequent prosecution. According to him, on the eve of his arrest, he was yearning for […] The post Suspected JB Danquah killer opens defence appeared
Nigeria's women's minister says she has filed a court order to stop the ceremony planned for next week.
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