A senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has downplayed the significance of any assistance and support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to the country. He indicated that previous supports and assistance from the Fund had failed to achieve its intended expectations although the government believed going to the IMF was … The post Bokpin downplays
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has clarified that the passage of the Narcotics Control Commission Act 2020, (Act 1019) does not mean the recreational use and trafficking of cannabis has been legalised or decriminalised in Ghana. He said section 43 of the Act only allows for the cultivation of cannabis, which has not more than … The post Pres explains Narcotics Control
Ghana’s newly constructed Gold refinery, Royal Gold Ghana, is scheduled for inauguration in August this year. The refinery is fitted with vital facilities including Control room, Scanner, the Refinery section, which hosts the Electrolysis machine, the Moulding room and the Assay laboratory. It is a joint venture project between the government, which holds 20 per … The post Royal
Almighty God knows that I never dreamt that I will ever become a “Head of Family” In fact, January 2020 I was on hospital bed at 37 Military Hospital when I had a bizarre phone call: “Captain, our Head of Family has resigned. Your mother is next in line in seniority, so the family has … The post A tree is better appeared first on Ghanaian
RIGHT this moment the monkeypox disease is continuing to spread in countries around the World. According to experts first cases of a new outbreak were documented in Nigeria and then spread to Europe. Now Ghana health Service (GHS) declared at least five confirmed cases in Ghana. Previously all its cases were documented only in some … The post Who polices bio-labs across the world
The National Petroleum Authority has inaugurated a three-unit and two-unit classroom blocks with ancillary facilities for two schools who were studying under shed roofs in the Eastern Region. The Authority fully funded the construction of the three-unit classroom block for the Asifaw Junior High School in the Okere District, and a two-unit Kindergarten block for … The post NPA
Ghana’s failure to submit human rights reports to the African Commission on Human Rights for two decades may cast the country in a bad light, says Mrs Mercy Larbi, a Deputy Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). She has, therefore, urged the office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice … The post Ghana
Mr Mustapha Ussif, Minister for Youth and Sports, yesterday said government‘s “One Constituency One AstroTurf Policy”, is to ensure that every constituency in the country is provided with sporting facilities. He said as part of government’s efforts to provide sporting infrastructure, the ministry has initiated various projects for the provision of pitches and other sporting … The post Govt’s
On Tuesday, pressure group Arise Ghana started a three-day demonstration over what the organisers describe as the hardship in the country. At their maiden press conference on May 25, 2022, the leaders expressed displeasure over worsening economic conditions, draconian taxes, capture or grabbing of state lands, high cost of fuel and maladministration that was gradually … The post Guide demonstrations
International dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known in entertainment circles as Shata Wale, was convicted to a fine of GH¢2, 000 for publication of false news, in 2021, by the Accra Circuit Court, on Wednesday. This was after the musician changed his plea from not guilty to guilty before the court presided over Justice … The post Shata Wale fined GH¢2,
The High Court in Accra will fix a date in October for commencement of trial of MrAdjenimBoatengAdjei, the former Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Chief Executive Officer. The court has also given the prosecution four weeks to file witness statements, and adjourned to July 26, 2022, for Case Management Conference. Mr Boateng had been granted a … The post Former PPA boss trial begins October
The police in Ejura, in Ashanti Region, has secured an interlocutory injunction against a planned one-year anniversary of victims of the Ejura shooting in the Ashanti Region. The event “Dua’a Prayers,” was to be organised yesterday by families of victims of the Ejura incident, by ‘Joint Committee of Victims of the Ejura incidents’, in honour … The post Court
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