President Akufo-Addo’s nominee for the Minister of Education portfolio, Matthew Opoku Prempeh has said there is the need for an alternative examination body to provide competition to the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and ensure it operates effectively. Answering questions posed by members of Parliament’s Appointments committee on Tuesday, January 24 in Parliament, Opoku-Prempeh said ... President Akufo-Addo’s nominee for the Minister of Education portfolio, Matthew
Three more ministerial nominees appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee today [Tuesday]. The Health Minister-nominee, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu; the Education Minister-nominee, Matthew Opoku Prempeh and the Agriculture Minister-nominee, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto appeared before the committee. Matthew Opoku Prempeh was the first to be vetted, where he spoke on reforms at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), ... Three more ministerial nominees appeared before Parliament’s Appointments
Morocco beat Ivory Coast 1-0 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals and knock out the champions. Rachid Alioui scored with a terrific shot from 25 yards to earn the win for Morocco and their coach Herve Renard, who led the Ivorians to the 2015 title. Ivory Coast needed a win to go through ... Morocco beat Ivory Coast 1-0 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals and knock out the champions. Rachid Alioui scored with a terrific shot from 25 yards to earn the win for Morocco
The Minister nominee for Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriye-Akoto, has assured that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will invest heavily in infrastructure development to attract foreign direct investments (FDI) into the sector. According to him, the lack of infrastructure development to target agriculture, is the cause of low FDI in the sector, since investors will ... The Minister nominee for Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriye-Akoto, has assured that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will
The Deputy General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Mohammed Haruna, has been dismissed. A letter signed by the Flagbearer of the PNC, Edward Nasigiri, said Mohammed Haruna falsely accused the National Treasurer, Mr. Akane Adams, of allegedly stealing “party money without recourse to the leadership of the party.” Mr. Nasigiri said the act ... The Deputy General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Mohammed Haruna, has been dismissed. A letter
A new report assessing the performance of Members of Ghana’s 6th parliament, shows that, some nineteen MPs out of the 275, never spoke on the floor of the House in the last four years of the sixth parliament. The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo constituency, Anthony Akoto Osei, and that of Ketu South constituency ... A new report assessing the performance of Members of Ghana’s 6th parliament, shows that, some nineteen MPs out of the 275, never spoke on the floor of the House in the last
A new report assessing the performance of Members of Ghana’s 6th parliament reveals the Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Adwoa Safo and the vociferous Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong were among the worst performing legislators. The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo constituency, Anthony Akoto Osei and that of Ketu South constituency ... A new report assessing the performance of Members of Ghana’s 6th parliament reveals the Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya,
Health Minister Nominee, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, believes that more substantive parameters beyond membership figures, should be used to assess the effectiveness of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The NHIS has a utilization rate of about 33 million, and a membership of 11 million persons as pointed out by a member of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, but Mr. Agyemang-Manu stressed that, ... Health Minister Nominee, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, believes that more substantive parameters
President Nana Akufo-Addo today [Tuesday], January 24, 2017, named ten persons to serve as regional ministers, pending parliamentary approval. The list includes Simon Osei-Mensah for the Ashanti Region, Ishmael Ashittey for the Greater Accra Region, and Salifu Saeed for the Northern Region. Below is a profile of all the ten regional minister-nominees. Archibald Yao Letsa ... President Nana Akufo-Addo today [Tuesday], January 24, 2017, named ten persons to serve as regional ministers, pending
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Joe Anokye as the Acting Director General for the National Communications Authority (NCA). He takes over from William Tevie who occupied the position since June 22, 2015. Mr. Anokye worked as a Telecommunications Service Manager with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). At NASA he was responsible for ... President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Joe Anokye as the Acting Director General for the National Communications
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Joe Anokye as the Acting Director General for the National Communications Authority (NCA). He takes over from William Tevie who occupied the position since June 22, 2015. Mr. Anokye worked as a Telecommunications Service Manager with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). At NASA, he was responsible for ... President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Joe Anokye as the Acting Director General for the National Communications
The Education Minister-nominee, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has indicated that, government will be looking at consolidating basic education before pursuing any form of free tertiary education, saying that is not time-bound. Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Mr. Opoku Prempeh said his focus will be ensuring quality at the foundation levels of basic education. ... The Education Minister-nominee, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has indicated that, government will be looking
The Education Minister-nominee, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has indicated that, government will be looking at consolidating basic education before pursuing any form of free tertiary education, saying that is not time-bound. Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Mr. Opoku Prempeh said his focus will be ensuring quality at the foundation levels of basic education. ... The Education Minister-nominee, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has indicated that, government will be looking
The Coalition of Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS), has commended government for creating a Ministry dedicated to sanitation and water resources. “This is a dream come true as we have been calling for this for many years. It is our hope that this will go a long way to give meaning to ... The Coalition of Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS), has commended government for creating a Ministry dedicated to sanitation and water
Algeria coach Georges Leekens has resigned following the team’s early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. The Desert Foxes were one of the pre-tournament favourites but were knocked out of the finals on Monday after failing to win a game in Gabon. “For the good of all I decided to quit even though I ... Algeria coach Georges Leekens has resigned following the team’s early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. The Desert Foxes were one of the pre-tournament favourites but were
The Bank of Ghana has told Citi Business News it will strictly abide by any agreement reached by the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the financing of government’s budget deficit. It follows a review of the extended credit facility by the IMF and government, in February. Governor Dr. Abdul Nashiru Issahaku believes ... The Bank of Ghana has told Citi Business News it will strictly abide by any agreement reached by the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
President Nana Akufo-Addo has named ten persons to serve as regional ministers, pending parliamentary approval. The list includes Simon Osei-Mensah for the Ashanti Region, Ishmael Ashittey for the Greater Accra Region, and Salifu Saeed for the Northern Region. Find below the list of ministers Sulemana Alhassan, Upper West Region Kwamena Duncan, Central Region Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, Western Region, MP ... President Nana Akufo-Addo has named ten persons to serve as regional ministers, pending parliamentary
The Management and the Parent-Teacher Association (P.T.A) of Mawuli Senior High School School at Ho in the Volta Region is pleading with government to intervene in finding a lasting solution to the water challenges in the school. There is a severe water shortage in the school due to the indebtedness of the school to the ... The Management and the Parent-Teacher Association (P.T.A) of Mawuli Senior High School School at Ho in the Volta Region is pleading with government to intervene in finding
An Accra Circuit Court on Monday convicted Hasha Adams, a trader to a fine of GH?1,200.00 for causing unlawful harm to Agya Baah, another trader, or in default serve a six-month jail term. Hasha, was convicted for smashing the head of a colleague with a tea kettle when he demanded his money from her. The ... An Accra Circuit Court on Monday convicted Hasha Adams, a trader to a fine of GH?1,200.00 for causing unlawful harm to Agya Baah, another trader, or in default serve a six-month jail term. Hasha,
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