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Afenyo-Markin referred to Privileges Committee over security recruitment claims
Posted on with No CommentThe Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is to face Parliament’s Committee on Privileges and Immunities after the Interior Minister formally challenged him to substantiate allegations that the ongoing recruitment into the security services is unlawful and exploitative. The development followed an … Read more →
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Aisha Huang was prosecuted for crimes committed in 2015 and 2017 – Deputy A-G
Posted on | CommentA Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has clarified the reasons behind the relatively lenient prison term and fine imposed on Chinese illegal mining kingpin, Aisha Huang. According to him, Miss Huang was prosecuted for her involvement in illegal mining operations … Read more →
Aisha Huang convicted for mining offences
Posted on | CommentIllegal mining kingpin, Aisha Huang has been convicted of mining offences. This was revealed by an Accra High Court on Monday, December 4, 2023. The Chinese national is standing trial for undertaking a mining operation without a licence, facilitating the … Read more →
Hook up, intergenerational sex blamed for HIV infections in Western Region
Posted on | CommentThe Western Regional Technical Coordinator for HIV and AIDS, Mr. Dramani Yakubu, reports that intergenerational sex and hookups have emerged as a significant source of new infections in the region. There are now 1,101 new infections in the Region, 23,004 … Read more →
US aims to limit China’s role in electric cars
Posted on | CommentThe US has unveiled rules aimed at keeping Chinese components out of electric cars sold in the country. The restrictions are tied to government incentives for electric cars made in America. The hotly-debated limits are intended to help build up … Read more →
Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to cut costs
Posted on | CommentSwedish music-streaming giant Spotify has announced it is cutting 17% of its workforce, about 1,500 jobs, as the company seeks to clamp down on costs. Chief executive Daniel Ek said he had made the “difficult” decision with economic growth slowing … Read more →
SHS 1 students to report to school today despite concerns
Posted on | CommentFirst-year senior high school students across the country are expected to report to their respective schools today despite calls for reconsideration of the reopening date. Parents and other relevant stakeholders have called for an extension of the reporting date, citing … Read more →
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 →
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