Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko has cut the sod for the construction of a new kindergarten block in the Asikuma-Sokpokofe community to provide access to early childhood education. This marks the beginning of the establishment of a new public school in the area. Currently, children from Asikuma-Sokpokofe and nearby villages have […] The post Asuogyaman MP cuts
The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has categorically refuted allegations that the Yagbonwura was asked to stand up and greet President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Media reports had suggested that the Overlord of Gonja, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, was asked to stand and greet the President during an event on Saturday, 27th April […] The post Yagbonwura
The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union, TEWU of TUC-Ghana has called on the Ministry of Finance to issue financial clearance for the recruitment of non-teaching staff in educational institutions to accommodate the high number of students. The union emphasizes that the current workforce in these institutions is overstretched due to the annual influx of students. […] The post Issue
Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has criticised the current structure of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, arguing that it fails to uphold quality educational standards. According to Professor Gyampo, focusing the policy on academically talented yet financially disadvantaged students would alleviate the financial burden on the […] The post Structure
The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations is scheduled to hold discussions with the leadership of the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of TUC today over tier-2 pension arrears owed to members of the union. The union had previously set an April deadline for the government to resolve all outstanding payments owed to its […] The post Labour Ministry
The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development (MLGDRD) has issued a directive to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) overseeing GARID projects to ensure that proper flood mitigation measures are implemented ahead of the rainy season. The Ministry disclosed that funds have been allocated for the desilting of drains as part of these […] The post Local
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to easing operational expenses for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) traders. This commitment comes in response to concerns voiced by the LPG Marketers Association regarding the imposition of an $80 per metric ton (MT) fee on suppliers’ premiums, specifically aimed at bolstering bottling plant and cylinder investment […] The post We’re
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is calling for an urgent subsidy of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) charges for private schools. According to the association, the unfair system must be abolished as it impedes the rights of private school students. Speaking to Starr News, President of the Association, Prof. Damasus Tuurosong, […] The post GNAPS
The Ministry of Education has denied claims that the government has embarked on a process of rebranding basic-level schools with new uniforms and mass school repainting. The ministry, in a statement, clarified comments made by Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum regarding changes to some uniforms and infrastructure in public basic schools, explaining that […] The post Education
Bountiful Technologies STEM Educational, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to making STEM, AI, robotics, and computer science education accessible to all students in Ghana, has announced that three of their teams, comprising elementary, middle school, and high school students, have qualified to compete in the 2024 VEX Robotics Worlds Championship in Dallas, Texas, USA. This prestigious […]
The Avenor Traditional Council (ATC) has denied the existence of Atsiame Traditional Area within its jurisdiction. The Council said “truly and correctly”, Atsiame is one of the 13 clans of Avenor within the traditional area. This explanation was contained in a media release by the ATC to correct what they said was a wrong impression … The post Atsiame Traditional Area does not exist –
Gideon Vitlas, a 24-year-old cleaner, is to stand trial at the Accra High Court on May 22, this year, for alleged involvement in the death of a cashier at Twumasiwaa Hospital. During a committal proceeding, Vitlas, a Nigerian, is to face a charge of murder following the Attorney-General’s (A-G) advice. Vitlas is alleged to have … The post Cleaner to stand trial over cashier’s death
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has asked the government to publish the full report of the investigation conducted by KPMG into the revenue mobilisation transaction between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML). It said the payment of over GH¢1 billion to SML was an illegal transaction, duplicitous, needless, and inimical … The post Publish
The flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reaffirmed during his campaign in the Eastern Region his commitment to tackling the challenges hindering the development of Ghana’s youth. He highlighted various issues such as unemployment, low quality of life, rising cost of living, limited access to quality education, expensive internet … The post My
The Accra High Court yesterday dismissed Mr Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, South Dayi Member of Parliament’s (MP) application for mandamus, thus order for public officer to fulfil his mandate, to compel the Speaker of Parliament and the President to act on the anti-LGBTQ bill within seven days. Mr Dafeamekpor prayed the court to direct the Speaker … The post High Court dismisses
Electorate in the Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti Region have been asked to cast their votes in today’s by-election based on their needs for real long-term development in the area. The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Ms Kathleen Addy, said the culture of vote buying and other inducement to woo electorates … The post Ejisu
About eight million doses of COVID-19 vaccines remain unused in various health facilities across the country. While an estimated 15 million of the total population have received at least one dose of the vaccine, 11.8 million people are so far fully vaccinated, with 6.8 million persons taken a booster shot. • The participants after the … The post 8m COVID-19 vaccine
The Minority in Parliament has entreated Ministers-designate by President Akufo-Addo to desist from presenting themselves as representatives of the President. This comes on the back of Minister of Health designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye embarking on inspections at health facilities in his capacity as the President’s representative. In a statement signed by the ranking member of […] The post Ministers-designate
The La Dadekotopon New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s parliamentary primary over the weekend elected Mr Joseph Addo, driver of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as the parliamentary candidate to contest the seat on the ticket of the party on December 7, 2024. Mr Addo secured 664 votes to beat his contender, the Municipal Chief Executive … The post NPP
Ghana’s fastest-growing bank, OmniBSIC Bank Plc, has opened 2024 positively by delivering strong results in the first quarter which is a strong indication of superior returns to shareholders and higher value for businesses this year. The bank’s profit soared by more than 58 per cent to GH¢82.58 million in March while liquidity and the balance … The post OmniBSIC Bank posts strong results for
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