With threats of a third wave of the COVID-19 looming over countries such as Ghana, coupled with the scramble for more vaccines due to global shortages, leading economists and health experts are calling for a health innovation ecosystem governed by “the common good.” The World Health Organisation (WHO) Council on the Economics of Health for … The post Experts
President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday June 8, 2021 cut tape to unveil some waste and disinfection trucks secured by Zoomlion Ghana, at a ceremony at the Independence Square. Following this development, several national newspapers have quoted conflicting figures on their front-page headlines causing social media uproar over the exact numbers of trucks the President unveiled. The … The post How
An Accra High Court hearing the trial of Dr Stephen Opuni, the former CEO of COCOBOD, and two others, has again dismissed a motion seeking the Trial Judge, Justice Clemence Honyenuga, to recuse himself from continuing with the matter. The Trial Judge, after hearing the parties, said it was his candid opinion that the application … The post Opuni trial:
Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has urged ECOWAS Group to support Ghana’s bid to be elected as a Non-Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the period 2022 to 2023. “I reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to the multilateral system, I entreat you all to vote for Ghana … The post UN
Mr Bede Tukuu, counsel for Lance Corporal Ali Solomon, accused of planning to overthrow the government, has told the High Court that his client was invited for a party not to plan a coup. “You said there was a meeting on June 22, 2018, at the Next Door Beach Resort where the accused attended together … The post My client was invited for a party not
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has launched a research report on violent extremism in ten border regions of Ghana which identifies youth unemployment as a risk to national security. The research, titled: Risk or threat Analysis of Violent Extremism in Ten Border Regions of Ghana, conducted by the National Commission for Civic Education … The post NCCE
Some suspected armed robbers have shot Mr. Kwame Abeiku, a 26-year-old sand mining operator to death at Gomoa Manso, a suburb of Agona Swedru. Abeiku, who was allegedly shot by the only lady among the gang of robbers, was found with a deep gunshot wounds on the right side of his chin. Confirming this to … The post Suspected robbers shoot 26-year-old man to death
The year-on-year inflation rate fell for the second month in a row at 7.5 per cent in May from 8.5 per cent the previous month on lower food inflation. Month-on-month inflation between April and May 2021 was 0.8 per cent, which was 0.7 percentage point lower than what was recorded in April. “One year ago, … The post Ghana inflation rate for May slows to 7.5% appeared
The Atewa Forest illegal miners who posed as national security operatives have been granted bail by a Koforidua Circuit Court in the sum of GH¢350,000.00 each and two sureties, one to be justified. The 32 accused persons, who were refused bail twice last month and remanded into police custody, are to re-appear on July 8 … The post Court
Five policemen, who were nabbed for allegedly robbing a student of GH¢20,000 at gun point at East Legon, Accra, have been granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court. The Court presided over by Mrs Rosemond Torsu admitted the policemen to bail in the sum of GH¢80,000 with three sureties. Two of the sureties, the Court … The post Policemen held over robbery
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has issued a notice to the judiciary to respect the parliamentary privileges and immunities of Members of Parliament (MPs) in accordance with Articles 117 and 118 of the 1992 Constitution. According to him, officers of the Judicial Service had attempted to serve process on MPs in the … The post Speaker
A four-member high power delegation from the Liberia National Electoral Commission (NEC) has completed a study tour of Ghana’s electoral system ahead of their elections in 2023. The team was led by Madam Davidetta Browne Lansanah, the Chairperson of the Liberia NEC, and aimed at seeking support for the adaptation of biometric technology for the … The post Liberia
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Ghana’s President and Chairperson of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of the Economic Community Of West African States, (ECOWAS) has pledged the bloc’s commitment to help Burkina Faso win the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. He made the commitment when he paid a visit to the West … The post ECOWAS
The Ghana’s Transit Corridor contributes $34 million annually to the nation’s economy, Ms Bismarck Benonita, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority has said. These are payments for services in handling of transit cargo from both Tema and Takoradi Ports, National Guarantor for the bond value, fees to Ghanaian Haulage truckers, operators of the … The post Ghana
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has reiterated the call for the development of a national plan to guide the use of oil revenues in the country’s development process. The PIAC said such a development framework would help the country to monitor progress to ensure accelerated development. A national development plan is a key … The post PIAC
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minster of Education, has announced plans by the Ministry to begin rehabilitating all old and dilapidated basic schools across the country. This is to make sure that the schools were safe, attractive and conducive for effective teaching and learning. Dr Adutwum said this when he called on the Mayor of … The post Government
Ghana Premier League (GPL) side Accra Great Olympics has been dragged to the Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for misconduct during their league game against Accra Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium. According to the GFA, Great Olympics have been charged on three counts of misconducts for allegedly breaching the … The post GFA drags
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum , the Minister of Education, has inaugurated a 17-member Board of Trustees of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) with a call on the members to do more in developing educational infrastructure in the country. The Minister said education was being transformed to meet the socio-economic development of the country and … The post GETFund Board of Trustees
Colonel Isaac Amponsah, in charge of the Military Academy Training School, one of the first witnesses in the alleged treason trial involving Dr Frederick Mac Palm, Chief Executive, Citadel Hospital, and nine others, appeared in Court on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Colonel Amponsah said his boss, Major General M.P. Andoh, Director General of Defense Intelligence, … The post First
The Lands Commission says there is no “Shadow Search” syndicate operating under them. A statement from the Commission said there was nothing known as “Shadow Search” in the Commission and asked the public to disregard such reports in the media. It said the Commission as a State mandated body in the management of government Lands, … The post There’s
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