President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the chiefs and people of Fodzoku Traditional Area in the Volta Region to consider “riding on the back of the elephant” in future elections. According to the President, although his administration was working to ensure its policies and programmes benefitted all Ghanaians including residents at Fodzoku and other … The post Ride
United States (U.S.) Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Stephanie Sanders Sullivan, has touted the National Spelling Bee competition, saying it helps students increase their vocabulary, learn and understand word concepts, and develop English usage which will help them for the rest of their lives. She was speaking on Saturday at the 2022 Spelling Bee Championship attended by the … The post US
The youth of Osu have asked the government to be “vigilant” in dealing with both factions contending for the chieftaincy title in the area. According to them the OsuMantse chieftaincy dispute was a very complex issue and that there was the need to allow the truth to prevail. The Executive Secretary of the Osu Youth … The post ‘Osu Mantse chieftaincy dispute is very
A Paediatrician at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr AbenaTakyi, has called for more education on new-born jaundice as the disease, if left untreated, could have dire effects on babies. New-born jaundice is a condition in which the skin, sclera (white of the eyes) and mucous membranes turn yellow due to the increase of bilirubin, … The post More education needed on new-born
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the government to suspend some taxes on petroleum products as a remedial measure to cushion consumers against the continuous hike in fuel prices. It mentioned the Price Stabilisation and Recovery Levy, and the Sanitation and Pollution Levy on petroleum products should be suspended to reduce the percentage of … The post Suspend
Former President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is ready to assist and support in rescuing the country’s economy from its current state. “We in the NDC stand prepared to aid in the salvage effort because inaction is not an option in the face of disaster because the clock is … The post Mahama: NDC prepared to assist rescue economy
Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) have been admonished to build harmonious relationships with traditional authorities as indispensable allies to effective and efficient decentralisation. There is the need for them and their staff to engage and create cordial relationships with their respective traditional authorities to improve the well-being of the citizenry. Daniel Botwe, Minister … The post MMDCEs
A new customary land secretariat was last Saturday inaugurated at Ashalaja to address land disputes. Known as the Nii Akwanor Royal Family land secretariat, the office would record all land transactions at the local level, as well as resolve land disputes within the area. The Nii Akwanor Royal Family Land Secretariat would be operated by … The post Ashalaja gets
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Kwasi Amoako-Atta, has urged the Association of Road Contractors (ASROC) to support the government’s proposed E-Levy policy as they will be the direct beneficiaries. According to him, the contractors would be the first to benefit from the accrued revenue because they would be promptly paid for executed contracts … The post Roads Minister
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in collaboration with the Upper East Regional PoliceCommand is to clamp down on illegal fuel trading at border towns and some fuel stations in the region. The exercise targets curtailing activities like fuel smuggling, sale of adulterated fuel, operating with expired licence and without proper safety standards among others, which … The post NPA,
Parliament has by a resolution approved two loan facilities totalling €350 million for the construction of the 104 kilometer Bunso-Adawso road and a bridge over the Afram River at Adawso-Ekyi Amanfrom. At the cost of €150 million and €200 million respectively, if completed, the road and bridge would enhance safe transportation and reduce travel time within … The post Parliament
Ghana is on the way of receiving $1billion from the World Bank Group (WBG) to support its socio-economic development efforts under a new Country Partnership Framework being developed by the bank. The four-year partnership, subject to the approval of the WBG Board at its forthcoming meeting would be for projects in areas including energy, education; … The post Avoid corruption in project
Four persons were yesterday sentenced to 120 years imprisonment, by an Accra Circuit Court for robbery. Akpan Daniel, Ishmael Akyene, Basey Okon Edet and Osuoquo Mbuotidem Edem were jailed 30 years each. They were charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, unlawful entry, possessing instrument intended for unlawful entry, possessing instrument intended or adapted for unlawful … The post 4 jailed
The Supreme Court (SC) will on Tuesday, February 15, hear the case, in which Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana COCOBOD, is seeking the court to stop the trial High Court judge, Justice Clement Honyenugah, from conducting proceedings in the matter. The case was scheduled for hearing on February 8, … The post SC to hear Opuni’s application
The Registrar of the Supreme Court (SC) yesterday told the court that two attempts to serve the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North Constituency, Mr James Gyakye Quayson, with an injunction motion has proved futile. Mr Richard Takyi-Mensah, the applicant, a teacher and resident of Yamoransa in the Central Region, filed the motion at the … The post ‘Attempts
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