The Bewkai Municipal Security Council has directed investigations into the disturbances at the Bewkai SDA Senior High School in the Ashanti Region. Clashes reportedly erupted between students of the school and some residents resulting in the injuries of some students. In retaliation, a group of residents, predominantly youth from the Bekwai community, entered the school’s […] The post MUSEC
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised against Ghanaians embarking on non-essential travels to conflict-prone countries. Additionally, the public is cautioned to remain vigilant regarding intermediaries who claim to offer enticing opportunities such as employment, residency, and citizenship permits. This alert follows the ongoing wars in various countries. In a statement released […] The post Avoid
Moses Kwesi Baiden Jr., the elected Ebusuapanyin of the Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA), has advocated for a bipartisan evaluation of the Free SHS Policy to enhance its effectiveness. In his address at the 2024 edition of Achimota Speaks, held at the British Council under the theme “Exploring models of autonomy in Ghana’s secondary education” […] The post Achimota
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah, together with the New Patriotic Party’s 2024 Parliamentary Candidate for the Awutu Senya Constituency, Eugene Kofi Bentum Arhin, recently broke ground for the construction of a modern artificial football pitch at the Senya DA Basic School Park in Awutu Senya West, in […] The post GNPC
The Locked-up Investment Holders Forum (LIHF) is set to embark on a series of public protests aimed at pressuring the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to address its concerns regarding locked-up investments. The protests are scheduled to commence on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, and will recur every two weeks until the end of November 2024, unless […] The post Investment holders
Professor Christopher Gordon, former Director of the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies at the University of Ghana’s (UG) College of Basic and Applied Science has been named an ambassador for the second phase of Earth Commission (EC), Future Earth. This appointment enhances the UG’s reputation as a contributor of top-tier scientists to global environmental […] The post Prof
Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has challenged individuals advocating for the issuance of a load-shedding timetable by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to publish their own proposed schedules. His remarks come amidst the prevailing power challenges in the country, notably in the Greater Accra Region, impacting both individuals and businesses. Despite mounting pressure […] The post Publish
Regional Chairmen of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have called on the Party’s Council of Elders to intervene and caution key stakeholders against making unguarded statements following recent remarks made by NDC stalwart Kwesi Ahwoi. During an event in Accra for Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, Mr Ahwoi suggested that she should be prepared for any scenario that […] The post NDC
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has voiced its disapproval of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s remarks regarding the Ghana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) operations. During a meeting with the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Vice President raised issues about the GRA staff’s conduct, accusing them of harassing customers under the […] The post We’ll
Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has defended the energy sector under the leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo, stating that it is far better than the previous administration led by John Mahama, despite the prevailing power crisis. In recent weeks, numerous regions across the country, particularly in Greater Accra, have been grappling with power outages, […] The post Dumsor:
As part of efforts to help Parliament achieve Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Members of the Education Committee in Parliament are currently in Begoro in the Fanteakwa North District of the Eastern Region to engage community members using the Community Scorecard Tool which forms part of the Data for Accountability Project (DAP) […] The post Education
The Alliance of Feminist Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership to address comments made by its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, about Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer. Chairman Wontumi, the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, is […] The post Call
The Alliance of Feminist Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership to address comments made by its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, about Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer. Chairman Wontumi, the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, is […] The post Call
Minister of State designate at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei-Asare has indicated that the government remains committed to ensuring there is no revenue spillage as the country heads to the December polls. According to her, state agencies particularly those at the port, must intensify collaborations to address any revenue leakages in a manner that does […] The post 2024
Following Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in an international friendly match held in Morocco, Jordan Ayew, the forward for the Black Stars, has reaffirmed his and Andre Dede Ayew’s unwavering commitment to Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team. In an interview preceding the Black Stars’ upcoming friendly against Uganda on March 26 at 16:00 GMT, Jordan […] The post My
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 29 per cent. This comes as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Central Banks to be careful when cutting interest rates as looser monetary policy could push inflation up further. This is the first time the BOG is maintaining the rate in […] The post BoG maintains policy rate at 29% appeared first on
The German Development Cooperation in collaboration with private sector partners, Blue Skies and Kasapreko PLC has handed over newly installed mechanised boreholes to 24 districts in the Eastern and Bono regions. It is to commemorate World Water Day which focuses on the importance of freshwater. According to the United Nations (UN) 2.2 billion people living […] The post German
The ongoing strike led by three teacher unions is severely affecting students, leaving them without proper instruction and support in their academic pursuits. During a visit by Citi News to various schools in the Ashanti region on Monday, a stark absence of teachers was observed. Only headteachers were present, overseeing the students for a limited […] The post Students
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has expressed concerns about the recent increase in the number of the reconstituted Tema Oil Refinery Board. President Akufo-Addo, in a letter dated March 18 and under the hand of Nana Bediatuo Asante, Secretary to the president, announced the reconstitution of the board of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) […] The post Increased
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed plans to distribute Smart Tablets to 1.3 million Senior High School (SHS) students nationwide. This announcement was made during the launch of the Ghana Smart Schools Project in Accra on Monday. The Ghana Smart Schools Project is designed to equip students under the free SHS policy with essential […] The post 1.3m
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