The People’s National Convention (PNC) has dismissed reports that some members of the National Executive Committee, representing 11 out of 16 regions of the PNC have resigned to form a new party – the People’s National Party (PNP). In a statement released on April 17, 2024, signed by National Communications Secretary Awudu Ishaq, the PNC […] The post PNC
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has launched Feast Ghana on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Accra Tourist Information Centre (ATIC). The Ghana Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the Asanteman Queenmothers Association and the Public Service Workers […] The post Ghana
The management of the University of Energy and Natural Resources in Sunyani has confirmed the death of a student during a robbery on a group of students returning from a field trip. The incident happened around Boffourkrom in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region. In a statement signed by the Deputy Registrar, Alfred […] The post University
Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, has vowed to continue his legal action against Kwasi Kwaning Bosompem, the former Controller and Accountant-General. The Controller reportedly stepped down from his role, effective Monday, April 15, 2024. In January this year, the MP initiated a lawsuit against Mr […] The post CAGD
A Russian missile attack has killed 14 people in the city of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukraine’s interior minister said there were more than 60 injured in the attack, which hit an eight-storey building in a densely populated area. Three missiles had struck close to the centre of the city, officials […] The post Ukraine
The Central East Regional Police Command has disclosed that 10 people including a female have been arrested over claims of missing genitals in the Kasoa enclave. One person is on the run and is currently being sought after by the police. Three others who have been remanded into police custody are due for sentencing at […] The post Missing Genitals: 10 arrested in Kasoa appeared first
JamRok Bar and Event Centre is suing Ghanaian musician Mr Drew for failing to perform at their Easter Dance Party With Mr Drew’ on April 1, 2024, in Asuogyaman. The organizers claim Mr. Drew received half his performance fee upfront but cancelled last minute without explanation. In a statement GhanaWeekend has seen, the management of […] The post JamRok sues
Tension gripped the Headquarters of the Department of Parks and Gardens on Wednesday, April 17, as the department continued its struggle against encroachment on its lands. Rev Dr Ezekiel, purporting to be a trustee of approximately two acres of Parks and Gardens lands near the Russian Embassy in Accra, is claiming ownership over portions of […] The post We’ll
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the Akufo-Addo government to face the realities of the economic landscape and prioritize policies that foster the growth of industries, leading to job creation and increased investment. Additionally, he suggested diversifying public enterprises like the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) by involving the […] The post Diversify
The Ministry of Works and Housing has officially requested private proposals for the completion and operationalisation of the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project. The Saglemi Housing Project, which commenced in 2012, has experienced significant delays after the government expressed concerns about its contract sum. According to the Ministry, the deadline and evaluation for the submission of […] The post Saglemi
Eleven out of 16 members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the People’s National Convention (PNC) have resigned to form a new party – the People’s National Party (PNP). This decision follows their disagreement with a High Court ruling on April 8, which affirmed the suspension of the General Secretary of the PNC Janet […] The post 11 members resign from PNC
A group of unposted Environmental Health Officers and Assistants have taken to the streets of Tamale to protest their unemployment situation. The group is demanding that the government and the relevant ministries address their plight, as they have not been posted to their respective duties despite completing their studies at the three schools of hygiene […] The post Unemployed
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is urging Ghanaians earning income abroad to voluntarily declare their earnings and pay taxes. This initiative aims to boost tax revenue and fill the gap left by the scrapped Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity In an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, April 17, Felicia Omotayo Owusu […] The post GRA urges
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards Board has announced the rectification of errors in the nominations that were announced two weeks ago. In a statement issued on April 15, 2024, the Board indicated that their attention was drawn to these errors by the artistes and they have since looked at them and rectified them where necessary. […] The post Errors and omissions in TGMA25 nominations
The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party Salam Mustapha is set to storm the Ashanti Region with the youth campaign. This is part of the youth wing’s strategy to deliver victory for the party’s presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The youth wing will use the opportunity to energize its base for the 2024 […] The post Salam Mustapha storms
Heavy rain has battered some Gulf states, causing flash flooding across the region and leading to flights to the world’s busiest international airport being diverted. Dubai Airport said operations were “temporarily diverted” – though they have since restarted. Authorities in Oman said at least 18 people had been killed by floods. Several states recorded nearly […] The post Dubai
Ghana’s average monthly wage was pegged at GH¢2,922, according to a cost of living crisis report put together by Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO). Titled ‘Navigating Inflation: Impacts of the Cost-of-Living Crisis on Workers in Informal Employment in Accra, Ghana,’ the report indicated that despite the GH¢2,922 monthly average, workers in the […] The post Ghana’s
A report by the Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO) has revealed that 850,000 Ghanaians, mostly women, were pushed into extreme poverty in 2022 due to a host of factors, including high levels of government debt and the closure of international markets to Ghana, etc. The research conducted in October 2023 discovered that […] The post High
While the town of Jamestown was busily going about its day’s activity of fishing, one John Laryea kept his focus on nesting his dreams of becoming a professional boxer. For many a generation, Jamestown, Usshertown, Bukom and surrounding areas have been the breeding ground for international boxing champions. Jamestown is one of the poorest suburbs […] The post John
The final funeral rites for late broadcast journalist, Martin Kwabena Kwakye, popularly known as ‘Wofa K.K,’ have been slated for Saturday, April 27, 2024. The event will take place at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. The remains of Wofa K.K, according to the family, will be sent to Sekyere Kwaman in the […] The post Wofa KK goes home April 27,
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