The Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) is entreating the government to provide clear guidelines for the reopening of schools in the country. In an interview with Alpha Beta’s Head of Operations, Dr Naomi Agyepong said due to no standard guide for reopening of schools, it has led to inconsistencies among various schools. “We […] The post Provide
US security officials have warned of possible armed protests being held across the country in the days before Joe Biden is sworn in as president. There are reports of armed groups planning to gather at all 50 state capitols and in Washington DC in the run-up to his 20 January inauguration. Security plans are being […] The post FBI warning amid fears of more pro-Trump violence
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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that its land borders will be closed to most travellers until 15 February, in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. In a televised address on Monday night, President Ramaphosa said the pandemic in South Africa is currently at its most devastating, with infection numbers far exceeding […] The post South
The Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has described as shameful, incidents that occurred in the build-up to the inauguration of the 8th Parliament. Mr. Annoh-Dompreh said these incidents could have been avoided if Members of Parliament from both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) sides were more patient and […] The post NDC,
The Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Annor Dompreh has described as shameful the incidents that occurred in the build-up to the inauguration of the 8th Parliament. Mr. Dompreh said these incidents could have been avoided if Members of Parliament from both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) sides were more patient […] The post NDC,
The National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE) has called on Parliament to apologise to the nation that blighted the election of its Speaker on Thursday, January 7, 2021. The Commission says it will be in the best interest of Parliament to do. The Commission this known in a press statement issued on Monday, January 11, […] The post Apologise to Ghanaians for
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chief Whip in Parliament, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka has justified his actions during the election of a Speaker of Parliament last Thursday. Muntaka who was the key person representing the NDC side in the sorting and counting process accosted the Member of Parliament for Tema West, Carlos Ahenkorah after he snatched […] The post I
The Teachers’ and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) has declared its intention to embark on a nationwide strike beginning Wednesday, January 13, 2021. TEWU says the failure of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to conclude negotiation on their demand for better conditions of service has necessitated this action. In an interview with Citi News, Local […] The post TEWU
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has urged President Akufo-Addo to respond to its petition from May 2020 calling for a stimulus package for journalists. Its president, Roland Affail Monney said it was a miracle some media houses had survived so far without the stimulus support. He compared the possible support to oxygen “which we need […] The post GJA
Ghana’s governance history has seen 13 people leading the legislature as Speakers of Parliament. From Sir Emmanuel Charles Quist who assumed the office on the day of Ghana’s independence, 6th March 1957 to Alban Sumana Bagbin, elected on January 7, 2021, the tall list features only one woman, Joyce Bamford Addo. She served from 2009 […] The post Speakers
The representation of women in Ghana’s Parliament continues to be very low although records show that there has been marginal increases over the past decade and half. The 275-member 8th Parliament which was inaugurated on the 7th January 2021 has only 40 women MPs; 20 each on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic […] The post Women representation
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, is scheduled to meet the leadership of the House later today. According to Citi News sources, the main agenda for the meeting is the chaotic disruption of proceedings during the election of the Speaker and a roadmap to streamline the conduct of Parliamentarians going in the 8th Parliament. Most […] The post Bagbin to
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