ACEP launches Electricity Monitoring Platform
By: Mabel Adorkor Annang To help track activities and performance of the power sector the Africa Centre for Energy Policy, ACEP has introduced an Electricity Monitoring Platform website and application. The move is to provide citizens with a tool to have access to information on the power sector, lodge complaints and provide general feedback on […]
CLOGSAG calls off nationwide strike
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), has called off its industrial action and directed members to resume work by Monday, 16th May, 2022. At a meeting held on Tuesday, 12th May 2022, the National Executive Council (NEC) of CLOGSAG said the decision to call off the strike was […]
Abossey Okai: Majority spare parts dealers ready to relocate to Afienya
The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has reiterated that majority of its members are in support of the plan by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council to relocate them to Afienya. This is contrary to the position by a group describing itself as the National Concerned Spare Parts Dealers Association which says they will […]
FDA shuts down East Legon Marwako over food poisoning allegation
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has closed down the East Legon branch of Marwako Fast Food restaurant following allegations of suspected food poisoning. The move, according to the FDA, is to help investigate complaints from customers. Some customers who patronised the place have complained of getting food poisoning after eating food from the East […]
PNC sacks David Apasera and Dani Baah
The General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Janet Nabla has announced that the party has sacked its National Chairman, Moses Dani Baah, and the 2020 flag bearer, Mr David Apasera. At a press conference in Accra Thursday [May 12, 2012], Ms Nabla said the dismissal was over allegations of misconduct and embezzlement of […]
Nurses, Midwives to push for “Emotional Allowance”– GRNMA President
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The President of the Ghana Registered Nurses’ and Midwives’ Association (GRNMA), Mrs. Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, has hinted that they would be pushing for what she termed “Emotional Allowance” due to the nature of their jobs. According to her, Ghanaian Nurses and Midwives go through various stress and emotional challenges in their line of […]
UCC, UDS Senior Staff to strike again over unpaid allowances, delay in promotion
Story: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Senior staff of two of the country’s public universities, the University of Cape Coast (UCC), and the University of Development Studies (UDS), have threatened to embark on a strike to demand payment of certain allowances due to them and the delay in promoting their colleagues. The UDS Branch of the Senior Staff […]
I returned the money because of the ‘fear of God’- Taxi driver
Story By: Konadu Benedicta A taxi driver, Kwasi Ackon, who has gained overnight popularity after returning an amount of GHC8,400 left in his car by one of his passengers, has stated that he returned the money to the woman because of the fear of God. The taxi driver who happens to be a member of […]
Ofori-Atta justifies Ghana’s economic challenges…Says 41 African countries also hit by food, fuel, and financial crises
Story by: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta has said that Ghana is not the only country on the globe facing harsh economic conditions. According to him, several economies in the world are faced with severe food, fuel, and financial problems. Addressing the media at the Minister’s ‘Meet the Press‘ series at […]
Fire destroys four-bedroom apartment in Birim North
By: Bright Agamah Fire yesterday, May 11, burnt down a four-bedroom residence belonging to a retired educationist Mrs. Comfort Teiko Addo Alimoh in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region. Desperate calls to the District Fire Office which is located some 200 meters away from the fire disaster scene proved futile due to what […]
