Jesus Rescue Team leads clean-up initiative at Tema New Town
In a recent effort to promote environmental awareness, the Jesus Rescue Team, alongside other stakeholders, has led a comprehensive clean-up at Tema New Town. According to the Lead Missionary of Jesus Rescue, in an interview with the media, Missionary Michael Davies highlighted their recent outreach efforts in Tema New Town, emphasising the urgent need for […]
Commentary on the exhibition of the provisional voters register
BY DR. GABRIEL DEI YEBOAH, BONO EAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ELECTORAL COMMISSION. As part of preparation for the 2024 General Elections, the Electoral Commission undertook a 23-day Limited Voters’ Registration exercise, with a 3-day mop-up at the District Offices of the Electoral Commission and some specific areas across the country. As a sequel to this and […]
WAEC cautions WASSCE candidates on reporting to exam centres late
By Doreen Ampofo The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has cautioned students to report to examination centres 30 minutes before time or risk not writing the papers. This follows a tour by the Head of WAEC, Dr. Rosemond Wilson, to two schools in the Greater Accra region where several students were prevented from taking the […]
Finance Minister warns of increased forex demand amid potential food imports due to northern Ghana drought
Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has predicted a potential rise in demand for foreign exchange if Ghana is compelled to import food to supplement the existing supply due to the ongoing drought in Northern Ghana. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, Dr Amin Adam expressed cautious optimism that substantial progress will be made […]
NEDCo warns public against counterfeit meters after major seizure in Sunyani
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has issued a public alert concerning the circulation and sale of counterfeit electricity meters within its operational areas. This warning follows the confiscation of over 200 substandard meters by the Ghana Police Service during a routine inspection on the Kenyase-Atronie road in the Sunyani Metropolis. The […]
NDC calls for emergency meeting with EC over voters’ exhibition exercise
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The largest opposition party in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has written to Ghana’s electoral management body, the Electoral Commission, asking for an emergency meeting to discuss concerns emerging from the ongoing voters’ exhibition exercise. A letter signed by the NDC’s General Secretary, Mr. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, noted that the meeting […]
Amin Adam fears Ghana’s economic growth trajectory could be in jeopardy due to…
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Dr Amin Adam, fears the country’s economic trajectory could be in jeopardy due to the ongoing drought, which has affected food production and the agricultural sector in general in the Northern regions and some other parts in the southern regions. Information emanating from Northern Ghana shows that the […]
Ghana Health Service donates ambulance to Ghana Football Association
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has generously donated a brand new ambulance to the Ghana Football Association (GFA). This significant event took place at the GFA’s Technical Centre, the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, on Monday, August 27, 2024. The fully equipped ambulance will now be stationed at the Technical Centre, […]
It is legally impossible to restore revoked licences of defunct banks- Bawumia tells Mahama
By: Godfred Amaoaful Dr. Bawumia has expressed bewilderment at the Former President’s promise to restore the licences of collapsed banks, allowing them to resume operations. At a media engagement in Accra, Dr Bawumia clarified that reinstating these licences is a complex legal process, emphasising that it’s not a simple matter of reversing the decisions. Dr. […]
Invest in capacity building for visionary leaders- US Ambassador
BY MAVIS OTCHERE The US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has underscored the importance of investing in capacity building for visionary leaders. According to her, it is a strategic approach to driving innovation and making a positive impact in Ghanaian communities. She noted that it will also contribute significantly to enhancing the integrity and development […]
“One mistake I will correct from current administration is infrastructural challenges facing Free SHS”
By: Godfred Amoaful Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has acknowledged that the flagship Free Senior High School (SHS) policy faces significant infrastructure challenges, despite the government’s efforts to develop the education sector. Speaking to the media in Accra, Dr. Bawumia identified two key areas he wishes to address: infrastructure challenges in Free SHS […]
Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration has delivered 80% of 2020 manifesto promises- Bawumia
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has claimed that the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration has fulfilled 80% of the promises outlined in their 2020 manifesto. Speaking during a media engagement on Sunday, August 25, Dr. Bawumia emphasised the NPP government’s strong track record, contrasting it with what he described […]
We’ve completed six multi-purpose sports stadia, four more nearing completion – Dr. Bawumia
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Speaking to the media at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on Sunday, 25th August 2024, Vice President and the flag bearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, elaborated on his vision to construct six new stadia, adding to the five already built, instead of focussing on renovating existing ones. Reflecting […]
Bawumia acknowledges economic hardships, cites government intervention
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has acknowledged the ongoing economic hardship in Ghana but emphasised that the government has implemented various measures to alleviate the suffering. Speaking at a media engagement at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel on August 25, 2024, he stated that, the suffering is still present, “but we have introduced […]
