Mandatory roll call for MPs starts today as New Standing Orders take effect
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The New Standing Orders of Ghana’s Parliament have taken effect with the implementation of a New Order, which requires a roll call of members to be followed by a recitation of the National Pledge at the first sitting of every week before the commencement of official business. Prior to this day, the […]
Bank of Ghana approves RightCard to operate remittances to Ghana
By George Antwi Making online transfers of money to Ghana is no longer difficult because of how far the money transfer industry has come. Due to the extensive networks of intermediaries, time-consuming paperwork, and hidden fees, sending money abroad has historically been difficult and expensive. The industry has changed over the past few years, allowing […]
Ghana to vaccinate young girls against cervical cancer
By Gloria Amoh In an effort to reduce the prevalence of the human papilloma virus (HPV) among women, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) will roll out a vaccination campaign by the end of the year, targeting young adolescents aged 9–14. The vaccination will help immunise adolescents before engaging in sexual activity. The Programmes Manager for […]
Man dies after being found unconscious in car at Abeka-Lapaz
By Jeremiah Nutsugah A driver was discovered unconscious while operating a vehicle on the bustling streets of Abeka-Lapaz, capturing the attention of pedestrians and motorists. The unidentified unconscious driver was promptly assisted and transported to Lapaz Community Hospital. An eyewitness, Alphonse Kossivi, recounted, “I was at Tabora number 6, and I came to Lapaz to […]
Police arrest 46 more suspects in connection with attacks on police at Kwahu Bepong
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has apprehended forty-six more persons in connection with the attacks on the Bepong Chief’s palace and several police officers at Kwahu Bepong in the Eastern Region. Previously, the Police Service had detained 25 individuals linked to the assault, bringing the total number of apprehended suspects to seventy-one […]
NSA justifies decision to rent out Accra Sports Stadium for concerts
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The National Sports Authority (NSA), has debunked the assertion that renting out Accra Sports Stadium for an entertainment concert in December last year was a bad idea. Director General of the Authority, Professor Peter Twumasi, facing the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament, defended the decision, stating that there’s nothing wrong with […]
Price of kenkey hits ₵4 and ₵5- Report
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Lovers of kenkey, a staple food mapped to the indigenes of Ga land in Accra, will have to brace themselves as their favourite meal made from fermented corn has a price tag shooting up to GHS4 and GHS5 per ball, subject to location. According to the ‘Kenkey Index’, the GHS2 price […]
Ghana Shippers’ Authority participates in Ghana Expo 2024 in Tanzania
In line with Ghana’s strategy to increase trade within Africa under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), in collaboration with the National Coordination Office (NCO) of the AfCFTA, participated in the Ghana Expo 2024 in Tanzania from Wednesday, January 24, to Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the Mlimani City […]
Parliament resumes to consider Presidential Transition Bill, among others
By Edzorna Francis Mensah Parliament is set to commence sitting for the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 8th Parliament as scheduled to start on Tuesday, 6th February 2024, at 10:00 a.m. During this meeting, a total of 82 bills are expected to be presented to the House for consideration. The bills to […]
Invest in the best; Invest in Ghana, the undisputed mining hub of Africa- Lands Minister
Felix Cofie The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, has delivered a compelling address at the thirtieth anniversary of the Investing in African Mining Indaba held at Cape Town on Monday, 5th February, 2024, with a resounding call to “Invest in the number one mining destination of Africa. The Minister showcased […]
