The #FixTheCountry Social Media Campaign
NEWS COMMENTARY DISCUSSES THE FAMOUS FIXING GHANA’S PROBLEMS HASHTAG. Within the past week, Ghana has been rocked by a never-before-experienced social media campaign, that is the #FixTheCountry Movement. The Movement has already galvanised support online and nationwide debate nearly culminating in a highly-anticipated street demonstration slated for last Sunday, May 9. The Movement cites recent […]
Aker Energy to submit revised plan of development to Government
Aker Energy is to submit revised plan of development of the offshore oil block to Government. About two years after its original Plan of Development of the Deepwater Tano/Cape Three Points block was rejected by government, Aker Energy says it is working to resubmit the plan by the end of the year. In a statement, […]
Health Officials in Enchi to investigate allegations of birth deformities
The Medical Superintendent of the Enchi Government Hospital, Dr. Emmanuel Koomson, has denied reports that the Sewum Health Center in the Aowin District of the Western region has recorded high numbers of newborn babies without some body parts, as a result of illegal mining activities in the area. This follows reports that pregnant women are […]
NCCE bemoans polarisation in security agencies
Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Josephine Nkrumah, has bemoaned growing polarisation in some Security agencies due to entrenched political partisanship. According to her, understanding the Constitution will not only help people to know their civic rights, responsibilities, and also demand accountability from government and duty bearers but also empower the citizens […]
Government says Phase Two of Operation Halt on River Pra has been successful
Government has described as successful Phase Two of Operation Halt on River Pra and other river bodies in the Eastern and Western Regions. During the operation, more than five hundred items which include 28 excavators, 267 chamfines, 18 water pump machines among others were destroyed. 21 brand new pumping machines were seized. Minister of Defence, […]
Parliament to reconvene on May 25, to commence second meeting
Parliament is expected to reconvene from recess on Tuesday, May 25, at 10 a.m. for the commencement of its Second meeting of the First Session of the Eighth Parliament. This was contained in a notice on Tuesday, May 11, to the MPs, signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Cyril Kwabena Oteng Nsiah. The House went […]
Negotiations on demand for salary increment ongoing- PSWU
The National Officers of the Public Sector Workers Union (PSWU), of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) is calling for calm among members of the umbrella body as renewed negotiations with government are ongoing to resolve the issue of low wages within the public sector. The assurance was given when leadership met on Monday, May 10, […]
UK unveils post-COVID recovery plan in Queen’s Speech
British Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday announced a series of bills as the British government pledged to “level up” the country while recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking from the House of Lords, the upper house of the British Parliament, the Queen said in her speech that the British government’s priority is to “deliver a […]
President Akufo-Addo fulfils over $350,000 promise to Black Satellites
The government of Ghana through the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS) has fulfilled a “$US10,000 each” promise made to the Black Satellites for winning the 2021 Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations tournament played in Mauritania. In a short ceremony organised on Tuesday, May 11, in Accra, the Minister for Youth and Sports, Mr Mustapha […]
UER: Students of Sirigu SHS agitate over inadequate infrastructure and accommodation
Students of Bolgatanga Sirigu Senior High School on Monday, May 10, stormed the Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly to register their displeasure over what they described as total neglect and unfair treatment on the part of the government and the school authorities to address their existing infrastructure deficit faced by the school after numerous calls. They said […]
