Mr Mark Agyemang, a Project Consultant, has suggested to government to use portion of the crude oil and mining revenues to finance free primary healthcare for the poor and vulnerable in the society. “Just as the government is financing Free Senior High School with revenues from crude oil to improve education in the country, it … The post Ghana
The First African Tripartite Judicial Dialogue between the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) and the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice (ECOWAS CCJ) has ended in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The three-day Dialogue discussed among others, best practices on enhancing judicial cooperation and protection of human rights on the … The post First
The AMERI Power Plant relocation from Takoradi to Kumasi contract agreement will be brought to Parliament for approval after Cabinet has given its endorsement, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Minister of Energy, has said. The Minister made this known on Friday on the floor of Parliament in his response to an urgent question from Dr … The post AMERI
The chiefs and people of Effutu Traditional Area have cautioned the Mineral Commission to as a matter of urgency, revise its decision to allow mining activity at the Muni-Pomadze Ramsar Site and Yenku Forest. “What we are saying is that if they fail to listen to us, we will resist any attempt whatsoever, to ensure … The post Omanhen
The chiefs and people of Effutu Traditional Area have cautioned the Mineral Commission to as a matter of urgency, revise its decision to allow mining activity at the Muni-Pomadze Ramsar Site and Yenku Forest. “What we are saying is that if they fail to listen to us, we will resist any attempt whatsoever, to ensure … The post Omanhen cautions against
David Vondee, Member of Parliament (MP) for Twifo Atti-Morkwa, has been acquitted and discharged by an Accra High Court on charges of defrauding by false pretences and money laundering. The MP, who seems to be surprised by the court’s ruling asked his lawyer if he was indeed free. “Counsel, am I free forever? He asked. The … The post MP
The cost of accessing justice in cases of rape and defilement remains a burden on victims leading to the abandonment of pursuing such cases, despite the provision for establishment of a Support Fund as well as several state agencies mandated to ensure that victims get access to all critical services, of which medical care is … The post Government
Former President John Dramani Mahama on Republic Day, July 1st, has urged Ghanaians to re-dedicate themselves to building a prosperous nation. “Today, in 1960, Ghana gained self-determination from British Colonial rule through the toils of our forbears led by Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah,” Mr Mahama said in a statement. He said unfortunately, in 2019, the … The post Mahama
A 27-year-old trader has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in hard labour by an Accra Circuit Court for attempted robbery. Nii Aryee Allotey, who also intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to one Alberta Pokuaa denied the charges but was found culpable after trial. The Court presided over by Adelaide Abui Keddy heard that the … The post Court jails man 20
The Atwima-Mponua Rural Bank has recorded almost a one hundred per cent growth in profit between 2020 and 2021, Ms. Phyllis Constance Puttick, the Board Chairperson, has hinted. According to her, the Bank documented a profit of GH¢549, 501 in 2020 as against GH¢1, 077, 446 in 2021, adding that the feat was achieved through … The post Atwima-Mponua
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister for Education, has called on African leaders to give thought to policies and programmes that could exact economic benefits from education. He explained that there the need for African governments to adopt home-grown policies to transform the economic and social outcomes of their countries, as well as meet international … The post Africa’s
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded two people into police custody over an alleged human trafficking. Victoria Okeke and Emmanuel Adorabi have denied conspiring to traffic the victims. Meanwhile, their accomplice, one Blessing, is on the run. They will make their next appearance on July15, 2022. Police Inspector Daniel Ofori-Appiah told the Court presided over … The post Court
The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations has given approval to the Chief Labour Officer to issue Collective Bargaining Certificate to the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) to represent and negotiate for their members. The approval follows a report by the Chief Labour Officer declaring the MELPWU as a union with verifiable majority of … The post Employment
The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 general election, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has tasked Ghanaians not to trade off the country’s enviable peace regardless of the petty internal misunderstandings. Rather, it should put in place pragmatic measures to maintain the ‘haven of peace’ the late President of Ghana, Prof … The post Ghana
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