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Prez. Mahama orders fuel tax cuts, cheaper transport
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President John Dramani Mahama has ordered immediate interventions to shield Ghanaians from surging fuel prices, as global tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt oil supplies and push up costs. The directive was issued following a Cabinet meeting in … Read more →
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Parliament reconstitutes committee leadership; Fiifi Kwetey, Yieleh-Chireh, others replaced
Posted on | CommentGhana’s Parliament has reconstituted the leadership of its committees. Mahama Ayariga, Joseph Yieleh-Chireh, Fiifi Kwetey, all Minority members, are some of the big names who have lost their positions in the latest change. According to the report passed by the … Read more →
Former NDC Chairman Kwabena Adjei dead
Posted on | CommentThe former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Dr. Kwabena Adjei has died, Starr News can confirm. He is reported to have died Tuesday morning at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. Dr. Adjei, had been seriously sick for some … Read more →
Refurbished Information Ministry press centre opened
Posted on | CommentThe Chief of Staff, Mrs Akosua Frema Osei-Opare on Monday morning opened the refurbished Press Centre at the Ministry of Information. The facility can now boast of a self-production suite and a new guest lounge for visiting ministers and the press. … Read more →
Ghana needs ‘Job-lantes’, not Vigilantes – Bawumia
Posted on | CommentVice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the Ghanaian youth, especially those in the Zongo community, to resist any attempt to drag them into any anti-social activities, especially political vigilantism. Rather, they should concentrate on tackling the major concerns … Read more →
New Tourism Minister Cautioned
Posted on | CommentEven before the new Minister for Tourism and Creative Arts, Barbara Oteng Gyasi, goes through vetting and takes her seat as the substantive minister, she has been charged to be proactive and not engage in talk shops, according to Joy Showbiz. … Read more →
I regret slapping Sam George – SWAT member
Posted on | CommentA member of the SWAT team Mohammed Sulemana who assaulted the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram Sam George during the Ayawaso by-election has apologised for his actions. Sulemana jumped off the bucket of a SWAT pickup vehicle during the Ayawaso … Read more →
We’ll reject GH¢2b GAT loan for struggling banks – Minority
Posted on | CommentThe Minority in Parliament on Thursday served notice it will reject a GH¢2billion loan for the rescue of some local banks under the Ghana Amalgamated Trust (GAT) Limited. GAT is an arrangement of private pension funds to inject GH¢2 billion … Read more →
I forgive Ofosu-Ampofo – Peace Council Chair
Posted on | CommentThe Chairman of the National Peace Council, Rev. Professor Emmanuel Asante, has stated that he forgives the national chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo if it is established that claims on the leaked tape were really from … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo’s speech at 62nd Independence Day Celebration parade
Posted on | CommentSpeech By The President Of The Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, At The 62nd Independence Day Celebration Parade, At The Aliu Mahama Stadium, Tamale, On Wednesday, 6th March, 2019 It is with much joy and pride that I join you to celebrate the 62nd anniversary … Read more →
Ofosu Ampofo faces four charges; granted bail
Posted on | CommentThe police have levelled four charges against the national chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, after he reported himself to answer questions concerning a leaked tape in which he is said to have made certain statements inciting … Read more →
NDC ‘Big 6’ at Perez Chapel for thanksgiving service
Posted on | CommentIn a show of unity, five defeated presidential candidates in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primary, joined former President John Dramani Mahama to offer prayers and thanks to God for a peaceful internal election. Accompanied by some top NDC officials, they … Read more →
We’ll deal with those culpable in Anas’ galamsey documentary – Amidu
Posted on | CommentThe Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has given assurances that his office will critically look at the investigative film produced by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas and his TigerEye PI team on illegal mining dubbed “Galamsey fraud.” He said his office … Read more →
Sammy Gyamfi attacks Sefa Kayi, others
Posted on | CommentA leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched an attack on Kwame Sefa Kayi – host of Peace FM’s Kokrokoo morning show programme – and other journalists for airing the damning leaked tape of the opposition National Democratic Congress‘s … Read more →
EC sued for contempt over ROPAA
Posted on | CommentFive Ghanaians in the Diaspora have filed a contempt case against the Electoral Commission (EC), the Chairperson of the EC, Mrs Jean Mensa, and the six other commissioners for failing to operationalise the Representation of the People Amendment Act (ROPAA), … Read more →
EU grants Ghana €40 million under Economic Partnership Agreement
Posted on | CommentThe government has signed a €40-million budget support agreement with the European Union (EU). The grant is to support the country’s national development framework, which focuses on jobs as a means to create prosperity and opportunity for all, thereby contributing … Read more →
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