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NAGRAT says NaCCA knew of LGBTQ content before public outcry
Posted on with No CommentThe President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) says the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) knew about the controversial content in a Senior High School teacher manual long before public outrage forced its withdrawal. Jacob Anaba … Read more →
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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 →
Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana to go on nationwide strike
Posted on | CommentThe Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG), has notified six government institutions of their intent to embark on a nationwide strike starting November 29, 2023. The institutions include; the Ministries of Health, Employment and Labour Relations, National Security, Finance, Fair … Read more →
Electricity tariffs reduced by 1.52%, water up slightly
Posted on | CommentThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a downward review of electricity tariffs effective December 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024. The adjustment is in line with the Commission’s Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism using key factors such as the … Read more →
GRA arrests GHc7.95m illicit tobacco products
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted a significant cache of illicit tobacco products, valued at GHS7,951,238.39 that were unlawfully routed through unapproved border channels, which has prompted a resolute response from the GRA to maintain the nation’s regulatory standards. … Read more →
Corruption is holding Ghana back – UK High Commissioner
Posted on | CommentThe UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thomson, has expressed concerns about significant levels of corruption in Ghana, emphasizing its impact on the nation’s progress. During a media interaction at the 75th birthday celebration of King Charles III at her … Read more →
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