National Tenants Union of Ghana raises questions with National Rental Assistance Scheme
By: Michael Ahinsah The Secretary-General for National Tenants Union of Ghana (NATUG), Mr. Frederick Opoku, has berated the government for its inability to build more affordable houses to solve the issue of accommodation in Ghana. Mr. Opoku disclosed that the Tenants Union of Ghana is in disagreement with the government and is ready to contest […]
Melcom rejects non-compliance claims over e-VAT
The country’s largest retail outlet, Melcom, has stated that it is fully compliant and cooperative with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Melcom said with the tacit support of the GRA, which virtually held its hands, the retail outlet had implemented the electronic Value Added Tax (e-VAT) across all its outlets across Ghana. It, however, said […]
‘To condemn homosexuals is a sin, criminalizing people with their tendencies is an injustice – Pope Francis
Source: Catholic News Agency On his return flight from South Sudan on Sunday, Pope Francis said that God loves and accompanies people with same-sex attraction. When asked by a journalist what the pope would say to families in Congo and South Sudan who reject their children because they are gay, Pope Francis responded that the […]
Police pick up 6 out of 16 wanted in NDC Congress skirmishes
The Police have arrested two more suspects wanted in connection with the violent disturbances that occurred during the NDC’s National Youth and Women’s Congress held on 10th December 2022, at Cape Coast in the Central Region. According to the Police release, ”the suspects, Abdul-Fataw Adams and Hajj Dawda Hassan were arrested at Wenchi in the […]
Gold-for-Oil: 11 OMCs fail to reduce prices on first consignment
SOURCE: GNA Some 11 out of 27 Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) that benefited from the Gold-for-Gold policy have failed to reduce prices of their commodities, Dr Amin Adam, the Deputy Minister for Energy has said. The situation, he said, had been a setback on the policy intended to improve supply of the commodity, positively influence […]
Let’s help tackle religious fundamentalism, extremism – Alhaji Osman
The Executive Director of Tijaniyya Muslim Movement of Ghana, Alhaji Khuzaima Mohammed Osman, has called on the global community to build the necessary blocks in tackling religious fundamentalism and extremism. He said religious fundamentalism was growing in Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, Togo, Niger and almost every nation in West Africa, with Ghana not an exception, […]
Adonai Estate Division Two League Launched in Ho
By: Tilda Acorlor The 2022/23 Adonai Estate Volta Division Two League season has been launched in Ho, the Volta Regional Capital The launch which took place at the Ho Municipal Assembly’s Conference Hall also saw the official Logos of competitions under the Volta Regional Football Association (VRFA) unveiled. The launch was the first of its […]
Ghana wins bronze at Orange Esport Experience Abidjan 2023
By: Akosua Adjei Ghana’s Jefferson Emmanuel Obudai became the first Ghanaian Esports Athletes to win its first bronze medal at the international competition. This comes after Ghana has made several but failed attempts at medaling at an international competition. The Orange Esports Experience was hosted in Abidjan from 27th January – 29th January. Mr Obudai […]
Encourage China to support Ghana’s debt restructuring efforts – President Akufo-Addo tells Germany
President Akufo-Addo has urged Germany to encourage China, an ad-hoc member of the Paris Club, to support Ghana’s debt restructuring efforts. He said it is critical that the Paris Club swiftly establishes, with the participation of other official creditors, a Creditors Committee, to support the efforts that would enable Ghana to restore economic growth. The […]
Harriet Tachie-Menson embarks on her final journey to her Creator…Adieu
Tribute by Ghana Broadcasting Corporation to the late Harriet Tachie-Menson We were saddened to learn of the death of our colleague, Harriet Tachie- Menson. Harriet’s outgoing personality, sense of humor and boundless talents will be sorely missed at GBC. Harriet Tachie-Menson (aka. Yours Truly) spent her entire productive life with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, spanning […]
