The Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana has issued a stern warning, declaring its intention to cease accepting Private Health Insurance soon. This decision stems from the National Health Insurance Authority’s failure to regulate Private Insurance Companies, resulting in arrears owed to its members. According to the association, this has resulted in their inability to […] The post Private
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has reaffirmed its decision to implement a 60% increase in transport fares in 2024, coinciding with the commencement of the Emission Levy Bill in January 2024. The recently passed Emissions Levy Bill by Parliament imposes an annual fee of 100 cedis on all owners of petrol and diesel […] The post GPRTU to increase fares by 60% appeared first on
Leaders of the Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association have announced the group’s intention to embark on a strike if the government fails to pay their allowances. According to the association, the government’s silence on the payment of the allowances is a cause for concern. Speaking to Citi News, the National President of the Rotational Nurses […] The post Rotational
Kidney patients undergoing treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital are urgently appealing to both governmental and non-governmental institutions for assistance in acquiring additional dialysis machines and consumables for the facility. The outpatient department of the renal unit was forced to close down in May 2023 due to financial constraints, resulting in the tragic death […] The post Korle
The Renal Patients Association of Ghana has renewed calls for the inclusion of renal treatment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This follows growing concerns about the inability of many patients to afford the cost of treatment, prompting calls for tax waivers on dialysis consumables. Speaking to Citi News, the president of the association, […] The post Renal
The Technical University Senior Administrators’ Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has suspended its intended nationwide strike scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024. TUSAAG had threatened to strike, demanding the government and the management of various technical universities fully comply with their retirement roll-over date. In a statement issued on January 1, TUSAAG cited the failure of […] The post TUSAAG
In a bid to celebrate Ghanaian culture and heritage, the Adinkra Poetry Prize has announced its call for submissions for the 2024 edition. This year, the competition focuses on three selected Adinkra symbols, including Fihankra, Nkyinkyim, and Mate Masie. The esteemed panel of preliminary judges includes Emma Ofosua, Apiorkor, and Ko-jo Cue, with Professor Esi […] The post Adinkra
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman in the Greater Accra region, Divine Agorhom, has expressed a preference for delegates to maintain the party’s sitting MPs in the upcoming parliamentary primaries. He believes the MPs have gathered some experience with their long stay in Parliament and have also familiarized themselves with the terrain. About 18 MPs, […] The post I
The Ada East District Assembly has refuted claims made by the local miners association of Songor that the assembly would render its members homeless if they were relocated from the Songor lagoon concession. These salt miners were instructed to vacate the Ada East sector of the Songor lagoon concession following a December 31 eviction deadline […] The post Ada
Teacher trainee National Service Person and farmer at Odomi in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, Dennis Gowugade, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen on his farm. Sources said Gowugade went to his farm on Friday to gather foodstuff when he was shot. They attributed the incident to the ethnic disturbance between […] The post Nkwanta South: Farmer shot
Emerging studies have found that ‘wee’- cannabis (CBD) could be used as a natural sleep aid(Suraev et al.2020). The interesting thing is that clinical trials demonstrate that CBD and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) combination could prolong the life of some people with an aggressive form of cancer called glioblastoma-brain tumour(Twelves et al. 2021; Rodriguez-Almaraz and Butowski N. 2023). […] The post ‘Wee’
The Ghana Gas Senior Staff Association (GGSSA) has raised concerns about the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) overdue debt to the company, urging the government to take immediate action. This outstanding payment, the association warns, poses a significant threat to the stability and operations of Ghana Gas, a vital pillar of the nation’s energy sector. […] The post ECG
The Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Bono and Bono East Regions are appealing to the government to consider pegging the producer price of cashews at GHS10 for cashew farmers to help boost their operations. The lawmakers argue that cashew farmers are currently operating at a loss with the GHS7 farm gate price due to […] The post Review price of cashew upward for
This year’s edition of Ghana’s leading art exhibition event dubbed ‘Accra Arts Week’ (AAW), will take place from December 20 to 23 in Accra. The event aims to foster Read More... The post All Set For Accra Art Week appeared first on DailyGuide
A graphiconline report over the weekend quoted the Greater Accra Regional Director of the Electoral Commission (EC), Gladys Pinkrah, as calling on all eligible voters including men, women, youth, especially first-time voters and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to come out in their numbers to vote in Tomorrow’s District Level Elections (DLEs) for the development of […] The post Editorial:
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club came close to breaking a three-game winless streak but conceded a late equalizer in a disappointing manner, missing the opportunity to secure three points. The Rainbow Club ended with a 1-1 draw against Nations FC at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex after securing a 1-0 lead in the […] The post Hearts
Parliament has approved an amount of $338 million for the redevelopment and expansion of the Accra Tema Motorway project. The project was necessitated by the rapid deterioration of the motorway which often results in traffic congestion and accidents. The project would include construction works on the 5.7 km George Walker Bush Highway and a portion […] The post Parliament
The Christmas is here again! For Ghanaians, it’s not just a festive season but a time when the world comes to Ghana to experience the country’s cultural diversity, hospitality, music, and food. The GenZs will say – It’s a Detty December! With the elevation of the tourism value chain driven by the country’s Year of […] The post A greener ‘Detty
The Director of the Ghana School of Law (GSL), Yaw Oppong, has urged further discussions following the Supreme Court’s decision on the Numo Nmashie Family land case. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, December 14, Yaw Oppong emphasized the potential impact on numerous Accra communities, stating, “It is a huge land, and you […] The post Supreme
Bryan Acheampong FARMERS who attended this year’s National Farmers’ Day celebration at Tarkwa in the Western Region have hailed Bryan Acheampong, Minister for Food and Agriculture, for making significant Read More... The post Farmers Commend Bryan For Driving
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