The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), in accordance with Section 80 of the National Pensions Act 2008 (Act 766), on Thursday said the indexed monthly pensions have been increased upwards by 10 per cent 2021. SSNIT working in consultation with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) said all Pensioners on the SSNIT Pension … The post SSNIT increases
The Volta Development Forum, (VDF), an apolitical organisation of the people of Volta descent, has announced a $1 billion financial package to support the development of the Region. Dr. Prince Kludjeson, President of the organisation, announced the package at the inauguration of its Executive Council in Ho. He said the VDF was for the self-mobilisation … The post Forum
Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the immediate past Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has been sworn in as the Seventh Speaker of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. This was after he beat Professor Aaron Mike Quaye, the Speaker of the Seventh Parliament, in a closely contested election supervised by the Clerk to Parliament. Mr … The post Alban
Of all the disturbing elements of yesterday’s attempted coup, perhaps the most distressing is how utterly unsurprising and predictable it was. “This is not who we are,” tweeted U.S Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) Donald Trump, Jr., the president’s eldest son, echoed those thoughts. “This is wrong and not who we are,” he tweeted. But, in fact, the temporary seizure … The post The
Government has designated the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) as the Competent Authority for the issuance of Rules of Origin Certificate under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Rules of origin are a “passport” enabling goods to circulate duty-free within a free trade area (FTA) as long as these goods qualify … The post Customs
Asante Kotoko says they will use all legitimate means to ensure that the right thing is done after seven players and five officials were alleged to have tested positive for Coronavirus, ahead of their abortive Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Champions League game against Al Hilal of Sudan on Wednesday. The Porcupine Warriors had their … The post Kotoko protests COVID-19
A businessman who allegedly swindled his colleague of GH¢620,000 under the pretext of supplying him two vehicles has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Frank Addai, 49, was in the dock with Sanni Mohammed a 59-year old businessman. Addai and Mohammed have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime with Addai being additionally charged with … The post Businessman
The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Mining (GNASSM) has described as refreshing and welcoming, President Akufo-Addo’s admission of politicisation in the fight against illegal mining in the country. It said the President’s call for a united approach in the fight against galamsey was a vindication of the Association’s earlier position that depoliticization was the only … The post Small
Rap great Dr. Dre has been hospitalized after suffering a brain aneurysm. The 55-year-old mogul suffered the brain bleed Monday and was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital, TMZ reported. He went straight to the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. “Thanks to my family, friends and fans for their interest and well wishes,” … The post Dr.
Several Indian states have stepped up efforts to contain the spread of avian influenza, or bird flu, after the disease was confirmed in samples of dead birds, officials said Wednesday. The outbreak comes as India battles the COVID-19 pandemic in which 150,114 people have died and more than 10 million have been infected, putting its … The post India grapples
French tyre maker Michelin said Wednesday it plans to slash up to 2,300 jobs in France over the next three years, but that there would be no lay-offs. Nearly 60 per cent of the cuts will involve voluntary early retirements and the rest voluntary separations, the company said, adding that up to 1,100 jobs would … The post Michelin to cut 2,300 jobs in France
Asian stocks ended mixed on Wednesday amid rising US-China tensions and ahead of the results of two key Senate runoffs in Georgia that will determine how much US president-elect Joe Biden can push through Democrats’ agenda. The Trump administration has signed an executive order banning transactions with eight Chinese apps, saying they are a threat … The post Asian
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