By Kofi Anokye Owusu-Darko (Dr) According to the banks, there is a Bank of Ghana (BOG) directive that all third-party transactions in the banking hall must be supported by an identification (ID) of the party undertaking the transaction. This stems from the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044), and the December 2022 BOG Guidelines for […] The post Anti-money
Chiefs and constituents of Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti Region are pleading with the former Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Ing. Kwabena Owusu-Aduomi to contest the vacant parliamentary seat in the impending by-election. They have pledged their support for the former lawmaker, pointing to what they described as unprecedented, the level of developments he brought […] The post Ejisu
The Chief of Ahwerewam in the Ahafo-Ano South East District of the Ashanti region, Oheneba Owusu Ansah Nante Ababio, has denounced galamsey in his community. He has, therefore, asked Chinese and Ghanaian illegal miners operating within his jurisdiction to stop the illegality within 24-hours or face his wrath. “Whoever is seen doing galamsey would be […] The post Ahwerewam Chief wages war against galamsey
The management of the Ghana Revenue Authority has celebrated its outgone Commissioner-General Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah. They commended him for his exceptional leadership and immense contribution to the operations of GRA, especially in the area of digitalization and wish him well in his future endeavours. President Akufo-Addo on March 28, 2024, appointed Madam Julie Essiam […] The post GRA
The Board of the Ghana Revenue Authority has been dissolved. President Akufo-Addo is expected to announce a new Board by the close of the day. Though no reason was given for the dissolution of the Dr. Anthony Oteng-Gyasi-led Board, reports say there have been some disagreements lately. The move by the President comes days after […] The post Ghana Revenue Authority Board dissolved
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 Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has expressed scepticism regarding the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill in the next parliament. She attributed this uncertainty to the delayed efforts in stakeholder advocacy. Speaking at the Women in Governance National Dialogue on the theme, ‘Movement building towards equal playing field: Women’s inclusion and participation […] The post Calls
Ghanaian comedian and actor, Benson Nana Oduro popularly known as Funny Face was involved in a car accident on Sunday night. The post Netizens react to Funny Face’s knock down of 3 pedestrians first appeared on 3News.
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
Economist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie, has stated that a consistent decline in inflation has resulted in drastic price reductions as the economy continues a steady rebound. Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight programme on Monday, March 18, Dr. Adu Sarkodie pointed out that there have been improvements in […] The post Reduction
Parliament is seeking to drag the Minister for Communications and Dgtialisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful onto the floor of parliament to brief the house on the national telephony and data outage affecting mobile phone users across the country. MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made the application for the sector Minister to be summoned. “This will […] The post Ablakwa
Members of Parliament are demanding the summoning of the Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful to brief the House on Monday, March 18, 2024, on the disruption in mobile network services across the country. The National Communications Authority (NCA) alerted the public on Thursday March 14, 2024, about multiple undersea cable disruptions that had […] The post MPs
The Otumfuo Foundation, in partnership with Newmont Gold and Coral Reef hub, has commissioned an AI Laboratory for St Peters’ Prim/JHS at Wioso, in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti region. The Smart Lab is expected to serve as the springboard for the youth to dive into the ever-changing world of technology, […] The post Otumfuo Foundation commissions Smart AI Laboratory
Samuel Owusu Renowned Ghanaian highlife musician and songwriter, Samuel Owusu, has cautioned young people who wish to pursue music as a career to find a side occupation to supplement Read More... The post Samuel Owusu Cautions Young Musicians appeared first on
Joseph Osei-Owusu, the Chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, has suggested to Andrew Egyapa Mercer, the Minister Designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, to promote investments in “funeral tourism” if confirmed. He noted that funerals represent a profitable business opportunity that many often overlook. During his vetting in Accra on Tuesday, […] The post Encourage
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 First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Joseph Osei-Owusu, otherwise known as ‘Joewise,’ has underscored the need for the Majority caucus to address potential implications in the aftermath of the resignation of the outgoing Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu. In an interview with journalists in Parliament on Thursday, February 22, the […] The post We’ll
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Joseph Osei-Owusu, otherwise known as ‘Joewise,’ has underscored the need for the Majority caucus to address potential implications in the aftermath of the resignation of the outgoing Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu. In an interview with journalists in Parliament on Thursday, February 22, the […] The post We’ll
In a shocking revelation, the Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, announced on the flagship show ‘Ekosiisen’ on Assmpa FM that the Accra Digital Center was inherited Read More... The post NPP
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
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