About 60,000 persons in the informal sector, especially the self-employed have joined the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), since the inception of the Self Employed Enrollment Drive (SEED) programme. The SEED programme seeks to ensure that both workers in the formal and informal sector benefit through their monthly contribution on their retirement or […] The post 60,000 self-employed join SSNIT
Nana Yim Awere Ababio, the Chief of Toase in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, has been elected as the Presiding Member for the Assembly at the fifth inaugural and elections of the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly members (MMDAs) on Monday. The Toasehene, a government appointee to the Assembly, doubles as Director of Finance at the […] The post Toasehene elected
Sony Music Group is understood to have paid at least $600m (£475m) for half of Michael Jackson’s catalogue. If accurate, it would mean the singer’s musical assets are worth more than $1.2bn (£950m). The deal would also be the biggest ever for the work of a single musician. Michael Jackson, who died in 2009 at […] The post Half of Michael Jackson’s stake in catalogue sells
The Nkwanta South Traders Association has called on the Interior Ministry to review the curfew imposed on the township as their businesses are suffering. Mr Richard Owusu Ansah (Paa Rich), the Secretary of the Association, said the current curfew from 1700 to 0600 hours, resulting from the ethnic conflict, was affecting their business activities. Business […] The post Nkwanta South traders want curfew
A wave of love and remembrance washed over the movie industry as the iconic cast of “Things We Do For Love” gathered to pay homage to their beloved colleague, Vincent “Max” McCauley. Vincent McCauley, whose portrayal of Max etched itself forever in the hearts of viewers, passed away on January 15, 2024, following a valiant […] The post Jackie
Afrobeat duo, Micheal Boafo and Tony Boafo had been estranged from their father with his constant travels. The narrative changed dramatically when circumstances brought them face-to-face with their father at the age of fourteen. Raised by their caterer mother in Abeka, a suburb of Accra, the family had to relocate to Takoradi due to their […] The post Dopenation share how
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
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
Michael Render, known to fans as rapper Killer Mike, had his celebratory Grammy night take an unexpected turn after being detained by police near the event venue. Just hours after winning three awards, Render was taken into custody following an alleged physical altercation outside the Crypto.com Arena. According to reports, police apprehended the 48-year-old artist […] The post Rapper
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
Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has hosted the Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency, Mr. Michael S. Regan and the US Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Virginia Evelyn Palmer, at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to discuss forest and climate-related matters. The meeting focused on Ghana and […] The post Jinapor hosts US diplomats over climate
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has started a policy dialogue that seeks to establish a policy framework for transnational education in the country. The policy dialogue being done in collaboration with the British Council is geared towards engaging all stakeholders in the tertiary education space to come out with a policy framework to regulate […] The post GTEC to implement
Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey is a father! The Arsenal midfielder and his girlfriend Janine Mackson welcomed their new bundle of joy, a baby girl. Earlier in September 2023, Janine announced her pregnancy with a photo of her baby bump. On Tuesday, January 23, she announced the baby’s birth on her Instagram page, sharing a picture of her […] The post Thomas Partey, girlfriend welcome baby
Nineteen employees of Prefos Limited, an electrical and civil engineering Company have been honoured for hard work, commitment and contribution to the growth of the company, established 32 years ago. The awardees were drawn from the Northern and Southern sectors and recognised under eight award categories. Angelina Oppong Agyeiwaa and Emmanuel Fletcher were adjudged the Overall Administrative […] The post Prefos
Ray Michael and Paradisus made history by hosting their inaugural joint writing camp, welcoming representatives from Warner Africa, Warner UK, and Atlantic UK at the esteemed Paradisus in Aburi, Ghana. The event emerged as an overwhelming success, uniting writers, producers, and engineers from diverse creative backgrounds in a week-long celebration of artistic immersion, with a […] The post Warner
Dr Michael Adusei, an America-based Ghanaian businessman and a Philanthropist has built and commissioned a 14-Seater toilet facility for the Agogo Presby Basic School l. The gesture is in honour of Nana Afrakumah Serwaah Kusi Obuodum, the Queen mother of the Agogo Traditional area. The facility will serve the students and teachers of the Presby […] The post 14-Seater Toilet
Ghanaian-American comedian and actor Michael Blackson recently added a unique twist to the list of criteria for his future wife, a proficiency in preparing Ghanaian Jollof rice. In a lighthearted yet seemingly serious manner, Blackson declared that any potential candidate aspiring to be his life partner must possess the culinary skill to master Ghana Jollof, […] The post To
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has written to the Electoral Commission (EC), asking it to rescind its decision to abandon indelible ink during the 2024 polls. Dafeamekpor has threatened to use every legal means available to compel the EC to reverse the decision should his request be ignored. In a letter […] The post Reverse
Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem The Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for the South Dayi constituency in the Volta Region, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has initiated a court action against Read More... The post NDC
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamkepor, has filed a lawsuit against Ghana’s Controller and Accountant-General, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, seeking to prevent him from contesting in the New Patriotic Party’s upcoming parliamentary primaries. Mr. Kwaning-Bosompem is aspiring to become the NPP’s parliamentary candidate for the 2024 polls in the Akim Swedru constituency. Some Ghanaians […] The post Dafeamkepor
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