The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has expressed optimism about the conclusion of the clause-by-clause amendment of the bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, also known as the anti-gay bill, by the end of Friday, February 9. The House is expected to continue with the consideration of […] The post Amendments
Seventy-five thousand and five hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢75,500.00) approved by Christina Sedinam Tamakloe Attionu, former Chief Executive Officer (ECO) of Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), as Honorarium for the media cannot be traced. The amount was allegedly meant for media participation in a sensitisation programme organised by MASLOC, in part of the Greater Accra […] The post MASLOC
Members of Parliament are now under obligation to recite the national pledge once every workweek to usher in the week. The new order was first implemented on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the first sitting of the House for this year. This demand is contained in the new Standing Order, which became effective on January […] The post MPs to recite national pledge once a week appeared first on The
As Ghana embarks on implementing its ambitious 24-hour economy policy, the potential for economic growth and development is immense. This policy aims to stimulate economic activities round the clock, creating jobs, and fostering a vibrant, inclusive economy. However, to sustain this growth, enhancing tax revenue is crucial. This opinion statements outlines the strategic approaches to […] The post Enhancing
Switzerland, through its State Secretariat for Migration, is partnering the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) to host a two-week Migration Management Course. In her opening remarks, Swiss Ambassador to Ghana Simone Giger began by quoting Amy Pope, Director General-International Organisation for Migration, who said: “Migration is a transformational force that can facilitate innovation, […] The post
The Member of Parliament for Akuapim South, OB Amoah, is urging the Electoral Commission (EC) to build consensus among political parties over the proposed change in the date for the general elections. The EC has suggested moving the date for both presidential and parliamentary elections from December 7th to November 7th. The opposition National Democratic […] The post EC
The Minister of State at the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development, OB Amoah, has dismissed assertions that President Nana Akufo-Addo sacked some 24 Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) because they do not support Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The President, in a circular over the weekend, dismissed 24 MDCEs with immediate effect. The […] The post Claims
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has called on the Electoral Commission to reconsider its decision to discard the use of indelible ink in the upcoming 2024 general elections. The Electoral Commission has suggested abandoning the use of indelible ink in the December polls, a proposal strongly opposed by the Minority caucus in Parliament. […] The post Don’t
The Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has disclosed the financial implications involved in parliamentary elections, asserting that a minimum of GH₵2 million cedis is required to contest. He characterized this amount as an entrance fee with no direct impact on the election outcome. Despite his recent loss in the NPP Parliamentary […] The post GH₵2m
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene has stated that the Controller and Accountant-General Department plays a critical role in shaping the landscape of our nation and the department’s tireless efforts in upholding fiscal discipline serve as a pillar of strengthen to our pursuit of sustainable development. Nana Yim Awere Ababio, the chief of Toase, speaking on […] The post CAGD
Fast rising Ghanaian raper, Kofi Jamar has had social media outburst after he took to the X platform to share his current state and predicament. According to the Kumasi based rapper, he is currently going through a lot of turbulence which he prefers to keep to himself. The rapper had not released any song in […] The post I am going through a lot because I’m a nobody –
The outgoing MCE A cross-section of residents in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region, have expressed mixed reactions about the removal of their Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Read More... The post Mixed Reactions Greet MCE’s Removal appeared first on
The importation of cocoa beans into Ghana has not been a novelty, as the imported beans are, in most cases, used to blend with the high quality locally produced ones, for the sake of processing. An official source at COCOBOD disclosed this in an exclusive interview with The Chronicle on Sunday. The highly dependable source, reacting […] The post Ghana has been importing cocoa since 2000 –COCOBOD
Osei Bonsu Amoah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem South, has justified his decision not to seek re-election. He said after 16 years of legislative service, he believes it’s an appropriate time for him to retire from Parliament. Mr. Amoah is part of a group of prominent majority MPs who decided not to return […] The post 16 years good enough to
The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and the parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in New Juaben South, Michael Kofi Okyere Baafi, says he has begun processes to bring all aggrieved party members in the constituency on board for the 2024 general elections campaign. Yaa Ansah, a parliamentary candidate hopeful who sought […] The post NPP
Colour for healing was adopted 2,000 years ago in Ancient Greece, Egypt and China. They used colour and light in the form of sunlight, crystal reflections, paints and plants were employed to improve people’s moods. Colour therapy, also known as chromotherapy, is a form of therapy that uses colour and light to treat certain mental and physical health […] The post Colour
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, says he is worried about the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Parliament over the exit of experienced lawmakers from the house. Many seasoned legislators from both sides of the House have either announced their decision not to seek re-election or lost in parliamentary primaries. In an interview on […] The post NDC,
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu The Majority Leader and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) not to do away with the indelible ink that is applied Read More... The post Maintain Electoral Ink – Majority Leader appeared
The retired Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Vice Admiral Seth Amoama has called for a continuous collaboration between the Forces and other sister security services. He said this during a farewell parade, pull-out and transfer ceremony held in his honour at the Burma Camp in Accra yesterday. Vice Admiral (rtd) […] The post CDS Amoama officially retires appeared first on The
A Transfer-of-Authority and Farewell Parade was on Thursday, February 1st, 2024, held to mark the transition of leadership in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) from Vice Admiral Seth Amoama to Major General Thomas Yaw Oppong-Peprah. The event, held at the Burma Camp in Accra, honoured Vice Admiral Amoama’s 40 years of dedicated service and officially […] The post ADM
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