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University of Ghana reopens after strike
Posted on with No CommentThe University of Ghana (UG) has announced the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic year, following a prolonged strike by teaching staff that disrupted academic activities. In a notice dated October 29, 2024, the university’s Registrar, Emelia Agyei-Mensah, confirmed that lectures … Read more →
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GMA demands fresh conditions of service by January 1
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is making fresh demands from government over their conditions of service. The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, acting on behalf of the government, has been presented with a list of demands captured in a yet-to-be-signed … Read more →
CDD-Ghana celebrates 25th Anniversary with recognition gala for staff and partners
Posted on | CommentThe Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) marked its 25-year milestone as a civil society organisation with a grand event at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Executive Director Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh expressed gratitude, emphasising … Read more →
Charity Akortia from Agona West is 2023 National Best Farmer
Posted on | CommentMadam Charity Akortia, 57, has been adjudged the 2023 Overall National Best Farmer at the 39th National Farmers’ Day Celebration, held at Tarkwa, in the Western Region. The winner, a mixed farmer in the Agona West District of the Central … Read more →
Labour Commission to engage mortuary workers today over their intended strike
Posted on | CommentThe National Labour Commission (NLC) is set to meet with the leadership of the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) today, Wednesday, November 29, in an attempt to mediate their scheduled indefinite strike. Richard Kofi Jordan, the General Secretary of … Read more →
L.I seeking to restrict imports will be a punishment and impede trade – GUTA
Posted on | CommentThe President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr Joseph Obeng, has expressed skepticism regarding the effectiveness of the Trade and Industry Ministry’s decision to restrict the importation of some selected strategic products in the country. Speaking on JoyNews’ … Read more →
Passport application fees likely to go up – Foreign Affairs Ministry
Posted on | CommentThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has hinted at a possible rise in passport application fees. Production costs and higher fees charged by other countries in the sub-region are the reasons for the imminent increment. This was disclosed by the … Read more →
Finance Ministry has released GHC154m to pay nursing trainees – Health Ministry
Posted on | CommentThe Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Health, Isaac Offei Baah, has revealed that the Ministry of Finance has released an amount of GHc154 million to settle the arrears of the nursing trainees. He said last week, an amount of GHC62 … Read more →
Germany agrees €145.9m for Ghana
Posted on | CommentGhana and Germany have concluded bilateral talks, agreeing on €145.9 million (US$158 million) in climate and energy aid, good governance, and long-term economic development. The new aid package was finalised last week in Berlin, amid high-level discussions between Ghanaian and … Read more →
GES releases SHS placement as 13,042 Candidates missed out
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Education Service has released the results for the 2023 Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) into Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training Schools (TVET). Out of the total number of 598,839 results received … Read more →
Cardinal Peter Turkson: It’s time to understand homosexuality
Posted on | CommentHomosexuality should not be a criminal offence and people should be helped to understand the issue better, a top cardinal from Ghana has told the BBC. Cardinal Peter Turkson’s comments come as parliament discusses a bill imposing harsh penalties on LGBT people. His views … Read more →
No bank is on liquidity support – Governor Addison
Posted on | CommentThe Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, has said that no bank is currently on liquidity support in Ghana although an intervention was made to support the banks. Dr Addison indicated that all the banks have submitted their recapitalization plans. … Read more →
Western Regional Minister calls on Oil & Gas companies to spend 70% of CSR budget in Region
Posted on | CommentThe Western Regional Minister, Dr Kwabena Okyere Darko also called on all oil and gas companies in Ghana to spend not less than 70% of their corporate social responsibility in the Western Region. He says even though oil and gas … Read more →
Our economy is rebounding; We’re turning the corner – Akufo-Addo
Posted on | CommentIn a recent speech, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo expressed his optimism regarding the rebound of Ghana’s economy. Speaking at the Valedictory Service for the outgoing Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana on Sunday, President Akufo-Addo assured the public … Read more →
MTN Ghana price increment takes effect today
Posted on | CommentTelecommunications giant MTN Ghana has announced its revision of price adjustments on all its products and services starting today, Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Subscribers to MTN Ghana should expect a minimum increase of 15% across the company’s entire range of … Read more →
Ghana’s trade surplus increases by 16 percent to hit $2.058bn
Posted on | CommentLatest data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) show that Ghana’s trade balance increased by US$310 million between July and October. This means Ghana’s trade balance grew by about 16 percent from the US$1.75 billion recorded in July 2023. It … Read more →
Ghana’s public debt falls by GHc14.2bn; now 66.4% of GDP
Posted on | CommentGhana’s public debt has fallen to GHS 567.3 billion as of September 2023. This is a GHS14.2 billion decrease compared to the GHS 581.5 billion recorded in June 2023. According to latest data from the Bank of Ghana, the new … Read more →
Over 23,000 people are living with HIV/AIDS in Western Region
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana AIDs Commission has revealed that there are currently 23,904 persons living with HIV in the Western Region alone. Also, 1,101 people got infected with HIV in the region in 2022. The Technical Coordinator for the Ghana Aids commission … Read more →
Cantonments will be a slum in 10 years – Architect
Posted on | CommentThe Principal Architect at Design Protocol, Arc Laud Affotey, has warned of the potential transformation of Cantonments into a slum within the next decade. Speaking at a sustainable construction development symposium, the seasoned expert in architecture was concerned about the … Read more →
Cedi loses value for about 25.8% against the Dollar – BoG report
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said that as of November 2024 the local currency, the Cedi had lost about 25.8% in value against the US Dollar. The cedi, according to the central bank, remained relatively stable between March and September this year until instated dropping … Read more →
Clerk of Parliament’s residence was sold in 2015 not 2019 – Lands Minister to Parliament
Posted on | CommentThe Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has offered clarification regarding the sale of the official residence of a sitting Clerk of Parliament. Contrary to the information stated in the press release issued by Parliament on Wednesday, … Read more →
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