President Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his government’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding the environment in the face of climate change. As Ghana and other nations worldwide grapple with the urgent need for sustainable practices to mitigate the adverse effects of global warming, the President emphasized the importance of collective action. During the commemoration of the 2023 Green […] The post Climate
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has reiterated its assurance that seedling contractors who provided seedlings during the 2021 and 2022 tree-planting exercises will be paid as soon as possible. Members of the Plantation Developers and Seedlings Contractors Association have recently intensified calls for the government to pay the GH¢28 million that is owed […] The post Lands
The Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, has stressed the importance of enhanced collaboration and wider stakeholder engagement in achieving Ghana’s goal of planting 20 million trees through the Green Ghana initiative. Recognising the scale of the target, Mrs. Osei-Opare emphasised that concerted efforts and involvement from various stakeholders are essential for its successful implementation. […] The post Every
The Ministry of Health says it is still in talks with the Ministry of Finance about the unpaid allowances of the Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association. This comes after the association announced its intention to stage a nationwide protest on June 30, 2023, if the government fails to meet its commitment to pay outstanding allowances. […] The post Remain
As Ghanaians mark the Geen Ghana Day with tree planting activities, the Electricity Company of Ghana has cautioned against the planting of trees under Low Voltage Lines as a measure to avert future electricity supply obstructions. The Western Regional Manager of the ECG, Engineer Emmanuel Justice Ofori while leading staff of ECG to sensitize and […] The post Green Ghana:
The Concerned Youth of Keta are accusing their Municipal Chief Executive, Emmanuel Gemegah, of abusing his powers in the sale of premix fuel. The youth say that the MCE has shrouded the sale and distribution of the commodity in secrecy. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, June 7, the youth group said that the […] The post Concerned Youth to protest
Nigeria’s outgoing parliament has finally passed a bill that aims to prevent the sexual harassment of university students. Once it is signed into law by newly elected President Bola Tinubu it will be illegal for lecturers to make any sexual advances towards students. Those who do have sexual relationships with their students could face up […] The post ‘Sex for grades’
In a bid to finance his presidential ambition, the former Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, Thursday, June 8, officially launched a donation platform aimed at facilitating contributions, through crowdfunding, to enable him secure victory in the upcoming presidential primaries. The platform, ‘Partnership for Power’, provides individuals from all walks of life, and organizations […] The post Alan
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Forestry Commission, has urged all Ghanaians and residents to actively participate in the national tree-planting exercise. Today, Friday, June 9, 2023, marks the third edition of Green Ghana Day. The event forms a vital component of an ambitious afforestation and reforestation agenda aimed at […] The post Green
Absa Bank Ghana has taken a significant step in supporting Ghana’s National Blood Service. Responding to the Service’s urgent appeal to bolster blood reserves, Absa bank has generously contributed 150 pints of blood to the country’s blood bank. The demand for blood in Ghana consistently exceeds its available supply, making blood donation a vital aspect […] The post Absa
Celebrated Ghanaian female musician Wendy Shay and Haitian musician K-Dilak have released a new single titled “Balance It,” – a cross-cultural collaboration that has already become a global hit. The song, which is a blend of Afrobeats and Haitian kompa, has been praised for its catchy melody, Wendy Shay’s powerful vocals, and K-Dilak’s rhythmic rapping. […] The post Haitian
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says it is poised to eradicate poverty in the country by insuring the active income of informal sector workers through its Self-Employed Enrollment Drive (SEED) initiative. SSNIT said this would avert the overreliance of such persons on their children and lessen the burden on the government’s social […] The post We
The Convener of the Pensioner Bondholders Forum, Dr. Adu Anane Antwi, has justified the forum’s decision to petition the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) over the government’s failure to pay accrued interest on outstanding principal payments. Speaking on Eyewitness News on Citi FM on Thursday, Dr. Antwi said that the government was […] The post Pensioner
The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has disclosed that Parliament will write to the Supreme Court to demand an explanation of its ruling directing the House to expunge ousted Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, from its records. Speaker of the House, Alban Bagbin, raised concerns about the interpretation […] The post We’ll
Former President John Mahama on Thursday participated in a Frontier Markets Fixed Income Conference organised by Investment firm, JP Morgan in London. Mr Mahama joined a panel on ‘Burden Sharing: Africa’s Need for a new development financing framework’ with Hassatou Nsele, Vice President for Finance at the AfDB. Mahama, who is leading his party, the […] The post Leverage
The Bolgatanga Central Constituency Executive in the Upper East Region is demanding a retraction and an unconditional apology from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Bolga Central constituency secretary, Isaac Ayemvoa, over comments with the potential to escalate tensions in the Sherigu community. According to the NPP executive, Mr. Ayemvoa alleged that the Vice President, Dr. […] The post Retract,
The Minority in Parliament has disclosed that the next National Democratic Congress government will embark on another SIM re-registration exercise. This comes in response to the current government’s SIM card re-registration initiative, which commenced on October 1, 2021, with the aim of combating fraud and monitoring individuals engaged in criminal activities through their phones. Under […] The post Next
The Nkwanta health promotion officer, Richard Morgan Kudzo Azaglo is being investigated for allegedly drugging and defiling two minors who lived with him and his wife. Mr. Azaglo who once practised as a nurse prior to his current role, is alleged to be in the practice of intravenously injecting young girls with substances that intoxicates […] The post Police
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has expanded its investigation into the activities and expenditure of the defunct Inter-Ministerial Committee Against Illegal Mining (IMCIM) by interrogating two more persons. Horace Ekow Ewusi, the immediate past 1st Vice-Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Central Region, and Seth Mantey, a Journalist with Accra-based […] The post IMCIM
Accra, the bustling capital city of Ghana, is no stranger to heavy rains and flooding. Every year, torrential downpours wreak havoc on the city, turning streets into rivers and exposing the shortcomings of its urban infrastructure. In particular, the neighbourhoods of Kaneshie First Light, Dansoman Down, and Odorna have become synonymous with flood-prone areas, leaving […] The post The
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