Parliament passes Council of State Bill
Parliament has passed the Council of State Bill, 2020 into Law to provide for the establishment of a Secretariat to provide professional and administrative support for the Council of State to adequately deliver on its mandate. The Bill was laid in the House on Tuesday 6th October, 2020 by the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, […]
13 South Koreans die after receiving flu shots
Reports say at least 13 South Koreans have died after receiving flu shots in recent days, fuelling doubts about the safety of the vaccine as authorities rule out a link as global efforts to find a vaccine for COVID-19 intensify. Health authorities says there are no plans to suspend the programme to vaccinate approximately 19 […]
Stop telling men to ‘man up’, ignore emotions- Expert
A Boys Development Advocate, Ethel Adjorlolo-Marfo says people should stop telling men when they are emotionally stressed to be brave or tough enough to deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation. She said, “due to the training men get when growing, they are trained to act tough. So, when they find themselves in situations in […]
Veep reaffirms government’s commitment to provide free university education
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reconfirmed government’s commitment to ensure that brilliant but needy students would access university education in the next New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. This would make the government’s flagship Free Senior High School (SHS) programme to achieve significant and desirable outcomes. Vice President Alhaji Dr Bawumia said this when […]
Parliament approves €81m loan for Sekondi-Takoradi Water Project
Parliament on Tuesday (October 20), approved two separate loans of over 81 Million Euro to finance the Secondi-Takoradi Water Supply Rehabilitation and Expansion Project. The loans are: Oeke-Backed agreement amounting to €70,733,432 and commercial loan amounting to €10,500,000 between Ghana represented by Ministry of Finance and Commerzbank Aktingesellschaft. The credit facility is to secure funding […]
NDC to train 500 youth in New Juaben on TVET
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it would empower 500 youth in Technical Vocational and Education Training (TVET) in the New Juaben South Constituency, if elected on December 7. According to NDC Deputy Communication officer for the constituency, Mr. Stephen Akakpo, the NDC parliamentary candidate was a computer expert and plans were advanced to establish […]
Court remands driver’s mate for defilement
The Nkawie Circuit Court has remanded a 38-year-old driver’s mate into prison custody for allegedly defiling a five-year-old girl at Sepaase, in the Atwima-Nwabiagya South Municipality. Patrick Frimpong pleaded not guilty and would reappear before the court presided by Mr. Johnson Abbey, on November 3, 2020. Police Inspector Joseph Nyame told the court that, the […]
Media houses prefer political programmes to adolescent health issues- PRO for National Population Council
The Public Relation Officer for National Population Council, Solace Esi Amankwah says most media houses are more interested in political programmes rather than promoting adolescent health issues on their channels. She said this on “Women voices” which was aired on GTV. She stated that education on adolescent health issues are very important for every adolescent […]
UN 75th Anniversary: Time for sober reflection
The United Nations (UN) 75th Anniversary is a time for introspection and sober reflection on the capacity of the Organization to provide solutions to the challenges that the world face. A Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Mr Charles Owiredu, said the UN had achieved remarkable successes in the 75 years of its […]
Government, World Bank support CHRAJ with technological equipment
Government, through the Office of the Senior Minister and support from the World Bank, on Monday presented technological equipment to the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to aid the execution of its mandate. The gadgets are monitor screens, laptops, Laser Jet printers, photocopy machines, Uninterruptible Power Supply, digital voice recorders, LCD/LED Mini […]
Driver jailed 30 years for robbery
Issah Iddrisu, a driver, was on Monday (October 19) sentenced to 30 years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court for robbing a woman of her car keys and two mobile phones at gun point at Gbawe in Accra. Iddrisu, in his robbery attack, stabbed one Theophilus P Tetteh, the husband of the complainant, with a […]
Sege NDC launches 2020 election campaign
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Sege Constituency, has launched its election campaign to propagate the contents of the ‘People’s Manifesto’ to constituents. Sege Constituency Chairman, NDC, Mr Stephen Quaye, launched the campaign and introduced the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) Mr Christian Corletey Otuteye to the people as their parliamentary candidate. Mr Quaye […]
Stop misapplying government mobilisation funds- Contractors warned
Managing Director of Misisupi Construction Company Limited, Madam Sylvia Ofori -Antwi, has cautioned building and road contractors against misusing mobilisation funds paid to them by the government for commencement of projects. She said the refusal of the government to offer mobilisation funds was as a result of such behavior by some contractors. Madam Ofori-Antwi expressed […]
I will commit half of my salary to youth development – Dumelo
National Democratic Congress(NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Mr John Dumelo, says he will commit 50 percent of his salary to youth development in the constituency if voted for. He said the move would create jobs for the youth in the constituency. Speaking at the launch of the NDC Ayawaso West Wuogon campaign on […]
