The supervisory body of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expressed its “full confidence” in managing director Kristalina Georgieva amid allegations she was involved in manipulating a report in China’s favour during her time at the World Bank. The IMF’s Executive Board said in a Monday statement that the information presented as it reviewed the allegations … The post IMF
Ahead of the debate of the LGBTQ+ Bill, Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu on Tuesday assured Ghanaians that efforts by some people to legalise the LGBTQ practice in Ghana will be a waste. Referring to traditional, philosophical, religious and moral set of values of Ghanaians, the Leader quoted Article 125 of the 1992 Constitution of … The post Efforts
Mr. John Allotey, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Forestry Commission (FC), has lauded President Akufo-Addo for his resolve to rid the country’s forest reserves of illegal mining activities. “We thank the President, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minister of Defence for their support in the fight against illegal mining activities … The post Operation
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Monday urged countries of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to continue to work towards the global objectives of peace, collective security, development and inter-dependence. He said the forum must take far-reaching decisions for a more equitable and balanced world, based on the principle of the equality of sovereign States. Speaking at … The post Let’s
Defence Counsel for Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, has thanked the Special Prosecutor, Mr Kissi Agyebeng, for dropping charges against the MP. Mr Godwin Edudzie Tamaklo said in line with the processes of discovery, the prosecution shared with them the evidence they intended to tender, which included letters from the Societe’ … The post We
Professor Fred Binka, a Clinical Epidemiologist at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, says the World Health Organisation’s approval of the use of the Mosquirix Malaria Vaccine in Africa is good news, especially for the poor. “…In our country, it is the poor that are exposed to mosquito bites and malaria. The rich are … The post Malaria vaccine
Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, says cybersecurity service providers will be issued licenses for legal recognition to operate. This is in line with Section 49 of the Cybersecurity Act 2020, which mandates the licensing of all cybersecurity service providers. The Minister said the licensing would ensure that there was sanity within … The post Cybersecurity
Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, says cybersecurity service providers will be issued licenses for legal recognition to operate. This is in line with Section 49 of the Cybersecurity Act 2020, which mandates the licensing of all cybersecurity service providers. The Minister said the licensing would ensure that there was sanity within … The post Cybersecurity
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) against Sanitary Pad Taxation has appealed to the Ministry of Finance to abolish taxes on sanitary pads to improve menstrual hygiene and quality of life for girls in the country. As Ghana joins the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s International Day of the Girl-Child, the … The post Coalition appeals
Kofi Nyame, one of the alleged murderers of Major Maxwell Mahama, will on October 18, 2021, open his defence in the mini-trial in the ongoing case. Mr Theophilus Donkor, Counsel for Nyame, was supposed to open his defence initially but could not do so, which he attributed to his inability to have access for conference … The post Maj. Mahama murder trial: Kofi Nyame
The Accra Regional Police Command has foiled a robbery attempt by one Richard Narh, a 45-year-old scrap dealer, at Oyibi, a suburb of Accra. Another scrap dealer, Karimu Seidu, a 25-year-old Nigerian, was also arrested for the alleged frequent purchase of Richard Narh’s stolen booty. A statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Juliana … The post Police foil robbery
According to data from the Ghana Health Service Ghana has recorded nearly 110,000 (109,888) teenage pregnancies in 2020 alone, and Queenmothers have been urged to intensify girl-child education on the prevention of teenage pregnancy in their communities to bring the increasing cases under control. Dr Doris Aglobitse, National Programme Analyst in charge of Communication, Partnership … The post Ghana
The Ghana Chamber of Mines Monday presented a cheque for GH¢778,657.00 to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources towards the implementation of the Ghana Green initiative. The Green Ghana is an initiative of the Ministry to restore the degraded forest cover caused by the activities of illegal miners. The project was launched nationwide on … The post Chamber
Associate Professor Anthony Simons, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa has urged the government to complete the Labour Market Survey (LMS) and to compensate university teachers adequately. He said the current salary levels of university teachers were problematic and required urgent attention to help attract and retain qualified staff. Mr Simons … The post Ghana
The Volta Regional Police Command has arrested some three suspects for their involvement in the alleged murder of Albert Anyinado, aged 30, in the Ketu South Municipality. The suspects; Korku Kalefe,42, Kpotor Afedo, 21, and Sitsofe Ametoke, 27, were arrested while they attempted to sell the body of the victim, who resided at Adina, for … The post Police
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