The Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) is calling for films (shorts, middle-length and feature-length documentaries and/or fictional films including episodic series) from independent filmmakers, film schools/students and production houses, for the 9th edition of the Festival, set to take place in September 2024. BSIFF aims to promote and celebrate the works of filmmakers from […] The post “Tell
President Akufo-Addo has signed into law an Act of Parliament, which seeks to revise and consolidate all laws relating to wildlife and protected areas. A statement signed by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, and released in Accra on Monday, this week, said the Wildlife Resources Management Bill, which had […] The post Akufo-Addo assents to wildlife management
Former President John Dramani Mahama has promised to scrap some levies on the clearing of goods at the ports. This was after he expressed shock at 22 levies and fees on the clearing of goods at the ports. The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) mentioned the Special Import Levy, Ghana Export/Import Bank levy, […] The post Mahama expresses shock at 22
Democracy is often touted as a market place of ideas, but sometimes the factors that determine voter choice goes just beyond who has sound policies and ideas. Particular geographical areas over the years consistently vote for particular political parties. Underlying such affinities could be historical, sociological and sometimes personality factors. In the UK, the Labour […] The post The making of a political
Coordinator for the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Isaac Dwamena, has stated that a major action that has plunged the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC) into its current debt is that they engage in activities other than their constitutional mandate. He stated that the current situation sees GNPC shouldering responsibilities that traditionally fall under […] The post GNPC
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed his astonishment at the multitude of levies and fees imposed on goods cleared at the ports. Addressing members of the Ghana Union Traders Association (GUTA), Mahama highlighted the financial burden faced by importers, particularly citing the example of a 2023 Lexus vehicle. […] The post I’m
Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has taken a firm stance against individuals who spread hate and fear through their online posts in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections. During a working visit to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare on Monday, April 8, Henry Quartey highlighted the importance of maintaining public […] The post 2024
Ghana faces a potential health crisis after the Global Fund suspended shipments of essential medical supplies due to delays in clearing previous donations stuck at Tema Port. This includes vital antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients. The Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis (ACHPR&A) expressed grave concern over the government’s inaction in expediting the […] The post Health
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has signed into law an Act of Parliament which seeks to revise and consolidate all laws relating to wildlife and protected areas. The Wildlife Resources Management Act, 2024 (Act 1115), sponsored by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, was passed by Parliament on 28th July, 2023, and assented to […] The post President assents to Wildlife Management
Drivers at the Sparna Junction, Tema Motorway Branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) are urging the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly to permit them to establish a dedicated transport station for passengers along the route in a bid to improve road safety and combat congestion. The proposed station aims to prevent drivers from parking […] The post GPRTU:
The founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Hassan Ayariga, has stated that the sample of 6,123 out of about 18 million Ghanaian voters used by Global InfoAnalytics favoured the two leading political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In the recent polls, the flagbearer of […] The post Global InfoAnalytics poll:
The Executive Director of the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), Mensah Thompson, has accused the Ghanaian government of intentionally sabotaging the operations of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to pave the way for its sale to Sentuo Oil Refinery Limited. Thompson alleges that this move is aimed at granting Sentuo Oil Refinery […] The post Government
An Accra High Court has granted Member of Parliament (MP) Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor’s expedited hearing motion application that is seeking to compel President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to accept and assent to or otherwise, the Human Rights and Family Values Bill 2024. The South Dayi lawmaker maintained that the case has “important constitutional considerations and must […] The post Anti-LGBTQ
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) to press Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to eliminate certain nuisance taxes introduced by the current government. In his address to GUTA members, Mahama stressed the critical nature of the issue and called on Dr […] The post Tell
Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has assured that the security services and all relevant stakeholders will ensure free and fair elections in December. Henry Quartey gave the assurance during a working visit to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare on Monday, April 8, 2024. He assured the Ghana Police Service that the […] The post We’ll
Communications director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Henry Asante Twum has appealed to Ghanaians to remain calm and supportive of the Black Stars’ technical staff, particularly head coach Otto Addo, as they navigate through a transitional period. In an interview with Akoma FM, Henry Asante acknowledged the difficulties facing the team following their underwhelming […] The post Ghanaians
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has terminated the appointment of the Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang. Dr. Tenkorang has been instructed to hand over his duties to Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo by Monday, April 15. “Reference is made to your appointment letter dated 1st July 2019, issued […] The post Akufo-Addo sacks SSNIT
The Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) do not have any qualms with the Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), Irene Naa Torshie Addo, The Chronicle has been told. The National Dean of all the 261 MMDCEs, who is also the Eastern Regional Dean and the District Chief Executive for Achiase, Richmond […] The post No Planned Demo Against Naa
The Minority members in Parliament say the newly announced producer price of GH¢33.120 per ton, which translates into GH¢2,070 per bag, constitutes a paltry 25.47% of the world market price of cocoa. Once again, we wish to reiterate that this is a rip-off of our hard working cocoa farmers, as it constitutes the lowest percentage […] The post New cocoa price is a rip-off –Minority appeared first on
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has called on the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and the Sentuo Oil Refinery to make public the specifics of their relationship. This request comes in the wake of the alleged sale of TOR to Sentuo Oil Refinery. On Monday, April 8, ASEPA’s Executive Director, Mensah Thompson, […] The post ASEPA demands clarity
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