Economic, infrastructural and social development are pillars of growth – Dr. Nii Moi Thompson
The former Director General of the National Development Planning Commission NDPC, Dr. Nii Moi Thompson has identified economic, infrastructural and social development as the pillars of growth in the local governance system. At a round-table on reformed decentralised local governance system in the post election of MMDS in Accra, Dr Nii Moi Thompson noted that […]
AG. Domelevo urges contractors to give gov't value for money
The Auditor General Daniel Yao Domelevo has warned contractors working on government projects to ensure contracts are executed according to specifications or risk being surcharged. He said he will not hesitate to recommend sanctions to government against contractors who try to short change the system. Mr Domelevo said this when he led a team to […]
US revokes visa of International Criminal Court prosecutor
The US has revoked the entry visa for the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Fatou Bensouda. The decision is thought to be the US response to Ms Bensouda’s investigation into possible war crimes by American forces and their allies in Afghanistan. The US secretary of state had warned the US might refuse or […]
Ghana Manganese Company ordered to mine within 5 million metric tonnes
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh has directed Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) not to mine beyond 5 million metric tonnes until ongoing audit of their operations are concluded. He said the company risk incurring the wrath of government if it goes ahead to mine beyond the 5 million metric tonnes. The Minister said […]
Ghana culture suffering from foreign cultural intrusions and interventions
For the heritage of any nation to be passed on from generation to generation, it is critical that culture including entertainment is inculcated in children. However, with the advent of technology, Children tend to take on foreign culture from Movies that have inundated the airwaves. This has to a large extent relegated the indegenous forms […]
CHRAJ to protect rights of stigmatised HIV/AIDS victims
The Commissioner of Human Rights and Administrative Justice, (CHRAJ), Joseph Akanjolenur Whittal, says the Commission will strive to protect the rights of victims of HIV and AIDS who face stigmatization in the country. According to him, Ghana’s legal system is a functional one and all men should be treated equally. Mr. Whittal, was speaking at […]
Resource eye centers at DVLA- Medical students
Students of the Ophthalmic Nursing School in Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, have called on government and stakeholders in the transport industry to resource Eye Centres at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, to give drivers a thorough eye screening. They also suggested that drivers with eye problems be required to take their photo IDs , wearing […]
Partner us to foster unity – Bawumia tasks CSOs
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says the sustenance of peace and security lie on the shoulders of governments and Civil Society Organisations, CSOs. To this end, he has asked CSOs to deepen collaboration with governments in the West-African Sub region to consolidate gains made over the years in maintaining peace and security. Vice President Bawumia […]
GBC endorses campaign to ensure public sector punctuality
The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), has endorsed a Campaign by the Punctuality Ghana Foundation to drum home the need for Public Sector Workers to be punctual in their various Institutions. GBC as a media tool is to help educate and inform the public on the necessity of punctuality in various work places. In a meeting […]
No Ghana Post GPS, no business registration – Registrar General
Businesses without digital address system of their places of work will with effect from today not be allowed to register their businesses. This has become necessary as the Registrar General’s Department strives to reduce the bureaucratic systems associated with doing business in Ghana. Addressing a news conference in Accra, the Registrar General, Jemima Oware stated […]
Gov't keen on making urban road network transport hub in West Africa
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwesi Amoako-Atta, has urged the Department of Urban Roads to ensure that official road construction documents go through the right procedure for efficiency. Speaking at the 2019 Management Meeting of the Department in Koforidua, Mr. Amoako- Atta, disclosed that the urban road network in Ghana is 17 thousand kilometers, […]
Put interest of children first – Gender Minister to caterers of GSFP
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Cynthia Morrison has asked caterers of the Ghana School Feeding Programme, (GSFP), to put the interest of children first. Urging them to prepare meals that are delicious and nutritious, just as they would for their own children at home. The Gender Minister reminded the caterers that, they […]
GPCC launches 50th anniversary celebration
The President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, GPCC, Prof Frimpong Manso says there is already a contention about the validity of the alleged tape of the NDC Chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo. He added that unless the Council sees the original tape, it will be very harming for the council to give any comment. […]
Waste Pickers call for respect and recognition
Waste pickers are demanding respect and recognition for their contribution in managing the huge amount of waste produced in the country. According to them, despite having to constantly inhale repulsive stench from more than 30 thousand tonnes of waste generated daily, they are often harassed, disrespected and treated harshly. The waste pickers made the call […]
