Tanker drivers issue ultimatum to government to address concerns
The Chairman of the Ghana National Tanker Drivers Union, George Nyaunu, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the President to address their concerns to avoid an escalation of their industrial action. According to him, several attempts to get their issues resolved have proved futile, hence the threat. The Drivers have accused the National Petroleum Authority […]
Some Officials of 12 District Assemblies in Ashanti to refund ¢975,000 for misapplication of funds
The Auditor-General has directed 12 District Assemblies, Coordinating Directors and Finance Officers in the Ashanti region to refund ¢975,639 to their Assemblies. The 12, contrary to Regulation 78 of the Public Financial Management Regulations 2019 (L I 2378), made the payments for goods and services without supporting them with relevant transaction documents such as receipts, […]
Sanitation Ministry donates dustbins to media houses and high schools
The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources on Monday donated 370 dustbins to media houses across the country and also presented 130 refuse containers to Senior High Schools that participated in the 2020 National Maths and Science Quiz (NMSQ). The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) presented the bins to the media houses and aimed at enhancing […]
Sege NDC launches 2020 election campaign
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Sege Constituency, has launched its election campaign to propagate the contents of the ‘People’s Manifesto’ to constituents. Sege Constituency Chairman, NDC, Mr Stephen Quaye, launched the campaign and introduced the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) Mr Christian Corletey Otuteye to the people as their parliamentary candidate. Mr Quaye […]
Parliament passes Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill to make corruption felony
Parliament has passed the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill 2020, categorising the offence of corruption as a felony. The move is to introduce stiffer punishment to deter public officers from engaging in corrupt practices. Following the amendment, subject to presidential assent, a person found guilty of engaging in any form of corrupt act could go to […]
Beekeepers appeal for support
Founder, Effort Beekeepers Association in the South Dayi District of the Volta Region, Mr Hayford Yao Dometi, has appealed to government, philanthropists and benevolent organisations for support to expand their businesses to help grow the local economy. The challenge they are facing in the Association is lack of funds, and its effort to expand the […]
Coronavirus: Belgium facing ‘tsunami’ of new infections
Belgium could soon be overwhelmed by new coronavirus infections, the health minister has warned, amid soaring case numbers across the country. Frank Vandenbroucke said new cases were close to a “tsunami” where authorities “no longer control what is happening”. New measures to try to halt the spread came into force on Monday. All bars and […]
Stop misapplying government mobilisation funds- Contractors warned
Managing Director of Misisupi Construction Company Limited, Madam Sylvia Ofori -Antwi, has cautioned building and road contractors against misusing mobilisation funds paid to them by the government for commencement of projects. She said the refusal of the government to offer mobilisation funds was as a result of such behavior by some contractors. Madam Ofori-Antwi expressed […]
Prof Benneh: Death of prime suspect will not stop delivery of justice- Legal Expert
A Legal Practitioner, Martin Kpebu says the death of the main suspect in Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh’s murder will not halt the legal proceeding because the Police managed to gather sufficient evidence to prosecute the other suspects. He explained that the Police will now have to examine the existing statement of the dead person to […]
I will commit half of my salary to youth development – Dumelo
National Democratic Congress(NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Mr John Dumelo, says he will commit 50 percent of his salary to youth development in the constituency if voted for. He said the move would create jobs for the youth in the constituency. Speaking at the launch of the NDC Ayawaso West Wuogon campaign on […]
