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By: Mercy Darko Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated the government’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs despite ongoing global challenges. It is in this light that the government has over the past years introduced smart policies geared towards achieving the goals, adding that focus is to invest in the educational sector to […]
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has received the Paul Harris Fellowship award from the Rotary International in recognition of his demonstrable interest in the promotion of development. Rotarians and large crowd of people watched the ceremony which coincided with the first conference of Rotary District 9104 in Kumasi. Rotarians from across the globe including […] The post Royary Club honours Asantehene first
Julie Essiam Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Julie Essiam, has given assurance to prioritise consistent and meaningful engagement with clients. The commitment came during a meeting to Read More... The post GRA Boss Pledges Deep Client Engagement
Residents in the Adaklu District of the Volta Region are urging authorities to promptly commission and hand over a court complex that was constructed in 2020. Despite its completion, the complex has been left unattended, with weeds and rodents taking over the premises. A recent visit by Citi News revealed locked gates, but an external […] The post Adaklu
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Madam Julie Essiam as the new Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority. She replaces Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah. Until her appointment, Madam Julie Essiam was the Commissioner responsible for the Support Services Division of the GRA. Her appointment comes hours after President Akufo-Addo dissolved the Board of the GRA. Though no reason was given […] The post Julie
The Karaga District Security Committee, has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew on the community following a clash between residents of Karaga and the military. The confrontation resulted in the death of one person and left three others with injuries. The confrontation is reported to have erupted when a rival regent was enskinned following the […] The post Curfew imposed on Karaga after residents
Field officers hired by the Electoral Commission (EC) for the 2023 district-level elections are expressing frustration over the delay in receiving their payments. These officers played crucial roles during the elections, which involved training and deploying over 100,000 officials to 38,000 polling stations nationwide in December of the preceding year. Despite assurances from the EC […] The post District-level
The Assistant Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Emelia Assam, has dismissed claims by flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that businesses are being unduly harassed for taxes. Dr. Bawumia, during a meeting with members of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday, March 20, accused the GRA […] The post We don’t harass
Joseph Osei-Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has indicated that the House may need to confront the Finance Ministry if it does not provide clarity on its indebtedness to the District Assembly Common Fund by the conclusion of June 2024. This concern has been prompted by revelations made by Benjamin Kpodo, the Member of […] The post Parliament
Collins Adomako-Mensah, the Deputy Minister Designate for Energy, has expressed his view that privatizing the retail segment of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) could significantly improve its billing system. However, he cautioned against the complete privatization of the company, arguing that it would not be a wise decision. Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee during […] The post Privatising
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rebutted claims by the Minority regarding the government’s tax waiver requests for businesses under the One District One Factory initiative. Despite opposition from the Minority, who raised concerns about potential corruption and misuse of public funds over the proposed $449 million tax exemptions, Afenyo-Markin defended the initiative during his debate […] The post Afenyo-Markin
The Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi, has hailed the new Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, stating that he will herald a new era in parliamentary proceedings. Following the resignation of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Deputy Majority Leader and MP for Efutu, was appointed as the new Majority Leader on February 22. […] The post Afenyo-Markin
The Deputy Minister-designate for the Energy Ministry, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has announced that the government is taking steps to resolve the recent power disruptions being experienced in various parts of the country within the next two weeks. Former Power Minister Dr. Kwabena Donkor expressed concerns about Ghana’s electricity generation capacity, disputing President Akufo-Addo’s claim in Parliament […] The post Recent
The Yilo Krobo District Hospital in the Eastern Region faces possible disconnection from the national grid over a GH¢1.3 million debt owed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Tema Regional Public Relations Officer for the power distributor, Sakyiwaa Mensah, disclosed that the hospital has not made any financial commitment toward clearing the debt since […] The post Yilo
Scenes from the boreholes commissioning The Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Development Authority (NDA), Lawyer Sulley Sambian, has commissioned 32 boreholes in the Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri district of the North Read More... The post NDA
Dickson Adomako Kissi, the Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, has stated that the majority caucus would be receptive to any potential leadership changes. This statement follows the dismissal by Joseph Osei Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, of reports suggesting an imminent change in the majority leadership. […] The post Majority
Michael Essien Former Black Stars midfielder, Michael Essien, is reportedly being considered for the vacant assistant coach position with the national team. This development comes in the aftermath of Read More... The post Essien Linked To Stars Coaching Role appeared first on
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) outgoing Chief Executive, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, on February 15, 2024 unveiled the Customer Service Point, also known as the Pulpit Initiative at Damongo, during the inaugural ceremony of the Savannah Regional NHIA office complex. By the pulpit initiative, some NHIS staff will be present at credentialed healthcare facilities and […] The post NHIA unveils
The Akyemansa District Police Command is on a manhunt for a group of armed men who attacked some Chinese miners and robbed them of GHC10,000,000 and two gold bars at Akyem Akokoaso a farming community in Ofoase Ayirebi. According to Citi News sources, the armed men on Friday around 7 pm stormed the site of […] The post Akyemansa: Police on manhunt
Some residents of Agogo in the Asante Akim North District of the Ashanti Region have taken to the streets in protest following the closure of Salt FM by the National Communications Authority (NCA). The radio station, owned by a renowned businessman, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, who recently declared his intention to run as an independent parliamentary […] The post Agogo residents
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