The leadership of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) is expected to meet the National Labour Commission (NLC) to discuss their request for the government to approve their new salaries. The last meeting, which took place on Wednesday, May 10, left JUSAG unhappy as its leaders lamented the absence of key stakeholders, such […] The post JUSAG
A political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, is sceptical about the recommendations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) aimed at helping Ghana revive its ailing economy. Ghana secured a $3 billion bailout from the IMF to shore up the country’s economy. The first tranche of 600 million hit the accounts […] The post IMF
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) newly-elected Member of Parliament for the Kumawu constituency, Ernest Yaw Anim, says the government is committed to completing ongoing road projects in the constituency. At the end of the by-election on May 23, 2023, Mr. Anim received 15,264 votes, defeating the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Kwasi Amankwaa, and two […] The post We’re
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated the New Patriotic Party, the National Democratic Congress, and the two independent candidates for a peaceful and transparent by-election in Kumawu in the Ashanti Region. Mr Akufo-Addo also applauded the Jean Mensa-led Electoral Commission for maintaining its tradition of organizing “the best elections in the 4th Republic.” The […] The post Akufo-Addo
Management of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) in Accra has commenced engagement with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) over allowances that have caused agitation among its staff. The Commission indicates that some staff at GBC are receiving allowances they are not entitled to, including rent, housing, utility, vehicle maintenance, and transportation allowances. It […] The post GBC
The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, says the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) must be worried about the significant voter apathy it suffered in the just-ended Kumawu by-election. He mentioned that the NDC increased its votes by 1,284, while the NPP only saw an increase of 304 votes. […] The post Kumawu
Failed National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer hopeful and former mayor of Kumasi, Kojo Bonsu, says he knew from the onset of the NDC’s May 13 primaries that he could not defeat former President John Dramani Mahama. “To be honest, I didn’t believe I could beat former President Mahama from the start, but I was hoping […] The post I didn’t
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament pushing for the resignation of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, are expected to meet this week to make fresh demands for him to go. The MPs numbering about 80 say the Finance Minister must leave following the successful negotiation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout. Ghana on Friday, […] The post NPP
The Rent Control Department received over 73,000 complaints from tenants and property owners between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2022. According to the Department, over 50,000 of the cases were from property owners (landlords) seeking to recover their properties “due to rent arrears by tenants”. The remaining cases, numbering over 20,000, were filed by […] The post We
The Pensioner Bondholders Forum has hinted at another intended picketing from May 29 at the Finance Ministry to demand the payment of matured coupons. According to the group, the Finance Ministry is yet to pay matured coupons on May 15th and subsequent maturities. Members of the Forum suspended its picketing on May 12 after it […] The post We’ll
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