Government to absorb cost of Hydroxyurea for sickle cell patients – Veep
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced government’s decision to absorb the cost of Hydroxyurea, a modifying therapy for sickle cell patients under the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS. Hydroxyurea is a treatment process for sickle cell anemia, which helps to prevent the formation of sickle-shaped red blood cells. Dr. Bawumia made the announcement in […]
Supreme Court discharges 839 remand prisoners under “Justice For All Programme”
Supreme Court judge, Justice Clemence Honyenugah, has disclosed that a total of 839 remand prisoners have been discharged under the “Justice For All Programme”, JFAP across the country’s prisons as of January 2020. Additionally, 1,596 out of the total of 4,512 inmates who appeared before the court under the JFAP have been granted bail while […]
GRA to implement new tax called “Rent Tax” by the end of the year
The Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA will before the end of this year be implementing a new tax known as the Rent Tax. According to the Authority to effectively mobilize taxes from the rent tax, an App has been developed to aid in the collection of the said taxes. Commissioner-General of GRA Reverend Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah said […]
Veep Bawumia launches “The Arts and Power of Goodness -Collection on John Agyekum Kufour
A book that catalogues artefacts collection of former President John Agyekum Kufuor has been launched to celebrate his life. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia who out doored the book, titled “The Arts and the Power of Goodness” noted that it is important to preserve all forms of artworks for future reference. He said former President Kufuor, […]
Ghana: Hyundai Motors introduces first electric car
A vehicle dealership in Ghana, Hyundai Motors and Investments Ltd, has presented an electric vehicle to the Ministry of Energy for a test-drive to assess its performance, suitability and use and to give feedback to the suppliers. The vehicle, which runs wholly on electricity and does not have an engine, was manufactured by Hyundai Company Ltd of […]
Public reaction to growing insecurity in the country
The recent rise in armed robbery in the country has heightened fears among the people with many questioning the state of security of the country. Views sampled from the public show that people are particularly worried that the National Security and Police Service are not up to scratch with the growing insecurity in the country. While […]
Bullion Van Attack: Residents still in shock
Residents of Adedeinkpo, a suburb of James Town in Accra are still in shock three days after a bullion van was attacked by unidentified armed robbers on motorbikes killing two people, a Policeman on escort duty with the van and a civilian. Our Correspondent, Nathaniel Nartey who visited the area has more on the Audio […]
Fintech companies to enhance digitalized platforms
Contribution of remittances to households has been a significant part of revenue in Ghana. Migrants send money to Ghana, creating an important revenue stream for the country. However, people have complained about the cost in using traditional platforms. Speaking on GBC’s Market Avenue, Mobile Money Product Manager at Zeepay Ghana, Felicity Jafortuk, said Fintech companies […]
Government urged to include tertiary students in digitization plan
An Economist at the University of Ghana Business School, Professor Godfred Bokpin has urged government and other stake holders to review measures in the digitization plan to include more students at the tertiary level. The move he said will create more job opportunities for the youth in the digitization agenda. Government has been employing the […]
Energy Minister swears in 3-member IMC for Tema Oil Refinery
The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has sworn in a 3-member Interim Management Committee to oversee the affairs of the Tema Oil Refinery as part of efforts to restructure and revamp it. The Chairman of the 3-member IMC is Mr. Nobert Cormla-Djamposu Anku. The other members are Mr. William Ntim Boadu and Mr. […]
Bullion Van Attack: Police announces 20,000 cedis Reward
The Police administration has announced a GH¢20,000 reward for any person who will provide reliable information leading to the arrest of suspects who attacked a bullion van, resulting in the murder of a policeman, a woman and injury to the driver at Adedenkpo near James Town in Accra. Director, Police Public Relations Directorate, Superintendent of […]
Kumasi: Wife of GNPC boss’ aide killed, Police hunt for six-member gang
The Police in Kumasi are on a manhunt for six persons who allegedly shot and killed one Benedicta Pokua Sarpong at the Airport Roundabout in the early hours of Sunday, June 13, 2021. The incident happened at around 1am when the six, armed and aboard a grey Toyota Camry, attacked the deceased who was on […]
Western Region: GBC Regional Director visits Regional Minister
The Western Regional Director of GBC, Mr Alfred Osmond Hughes has paid a working visit to the Regional Minister, Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah to formally introduce himself as the new Regional Director of the Corporation. Welcoming him to his office, the Western Regional Minister, Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah said GBC should be at the forefront […]
250,000 trees planted in Northern Region to mark ‘Green Ghana’ initiative
The Northern Region has seen some 250,000 trees planted to mark the Green Ghana Project that seeks to plant five million trees to restore the country’s vegetative cover. The trees planted include nim, mango, acacia Shea, rosewood and baobab. The initiative forms part of the efforts by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR) […]
