Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has defended the energy sector under the leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo, stating that it is far better than the previous administration led by John Mahama, despite the prevailing power crisis. In recent weeks, numerous regions across the country, particularly in Greater Accra, have been grappling with power outages, […] The post Dumsor:
As part of efforts to help Parliament achieve Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Members of the Education Committee in Parliament are currently in Begoro in the Fanteakwa North District of the Eastern Region to engage community members using the Community Scorecard Tool which forms part of the Data for Accountability Project (DAP) […] The post Education
The Alliance of Feminist Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership to address comments made by its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, about Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer. Chairman Wontumi, the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, is […] The post Call
The Alliance of Feminist Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership to address comments made by its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, about Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer. Chairman Wontumi, the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, is […] The post Call
Minister of State designate at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei-Asare has indicated that the government remains committed to ensuring there is no revenue spillage as the country heads to the December polls. According to her, state agencies particularly those at the port, must intensify collaborations to address any revenue leakages in a manner that does […] The post 2024
Following Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in an international friendly match held in Morocco, Jordan Ayew, the forward for the Black Stars, has reaffirmed his and Andre Dede Ayew’s unwavering commitment to Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team. In an interview preceding the Black Stars’ upcoming friendly against Uganda on March 26 at 16:00 GMT, Jordan […] The post My
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 29 per cent. This comes as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Central Banks to be careful when cutting interest rates as looser monetary policy could push inflation up further. This is the first time the BOG is maintaining the rate in […] The post BoG maintains policy rate at 29% appeared first on
The German Development Cooperation in collaboration with private sector partners, Blue Skies and Kasapreko PLC has handed over newly installed mechanised boreholes to 24 districts in the Eastern and Bono regions. It is to commemorate World Water Day which focuses on the importance of freshwater. According to the United Nations (UN) 2.2 billion people living […] The post German
The ongoing strike led by three teacher unions is severely affecting students, leaving them without proper instruction and support in their academic pursuits. During a visit by Citi News to various schools in the Ashanti region on Monday, a stark absence of teachers was observed. Only headteachers were present, overseeing the students for a limited […] The post Students
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has expressed concerns about the recent increase in the number of the reconstituted Tema Oil Refinery Board. President Akufo-Addo, in a letter dated March 18 and under the hand of Nana Bediatuo Asante, Secretary to the president, announced the reconstitution of the board of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) […] The post Increased
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed plans to distribute Smart Tablets to 1.3 million Senior High School (SHS) students nationwide. This announcement was made during the launch of the Ghana Smart Schools Project in Accra on Monday. The Ghana Smart Schools Project is designed to equip students under the free SHS policy with essential […] The post 1.3m
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has given a two-week timeline to all regional campaign teams to inaugurate the constituency campaign teams for the 2024 polls. This follows the successful inauguration of campaign teams for all 16 regions which ended over the weekend. The regional campaign teams headed by the respective regional chairman are to coordinate […] The post December
Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum says despite the country’s economic challenges, the government is committed to rolling out a series of programmes to propel education across the country. According to Dr Adutwum, the government will ensure that no child is left behind. Speaking at the launch of the Ghana Smart Schools Project, which will […] The post Govt
Dr Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG), has called on the Volta River Authority (VRA) to cease exporting power and instead focus on meeting the domestic electricity demands amidst the current power crisis. IPGG asserts that Ghana is currently facing a power crisis, prompting the need for VRA […] The post Dumsor:
In a remarkable sign towards amplifying children’s voices and promoting gender equality, Plan International Ghana, in collaboration with the North East Regional Department of Children, has inaugurated the West Mamprusi Children’s Parliament. This initiative is tailored to provide a platform for younger children to engage in meaningful discussions on pressing issues, advocate for children’s rights, […] The post Plan
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has highlighted the inadequacy of the country’s generated revenue to meet its infrastructural demands. He underscored the necessity for the government to resort to borrowing from the international capital market to supplement its efforts in addressing the country’s infrastructure needs. Expressing concern about the revenue raised from […] The post We
As Parliament is yet to officially declare the Ejisu Constituency Parliamentary seat vacant to make way for a by-election following the demise of the Member of Parliament for the area, names of interested persons seeking to succeed the late John Ampontuah Kumah are emerging. Former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has emerged […] The post Ejisu
Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has commended the revenue mobilization efforts of Ghana Revenue Authority officials at the Tema Port. In a recent visit to the port, which forms part of a broader economic strategy aimed at curtailing revenue losses and diminishing perceptions of corruption within port operations, Dr. Adam expressed his appreciation for […] The post Your
The Ministry of Health has confirmed ongoing discussions with the Nurse and Midwives Council to address concerns raised by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association regarding the recent surge in license verification fees. Efforts are underway to prevent potential protests by members of the association. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) had […] The post We’re
Two of four suspects charged with carrying out the deadly concert hall attack in Moscow on March 22nd admitted guilt in a Russian court. On Sunday (Mar. 24), Moscow’s Basmanny District Court formally charged a 32-year-old with committing a group terrorist attack resulting in the death of others. The offence carries a maximum sentence of […] The post Suspects in Moscow attack appear
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