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241 2014 National Best Farmer, George Asamoah Amankwah , has been installed as chief of Manso Dominase in the Manso-Nkwanta Traditional area of the Ashanti Region. At a colourful ceremony in the Palace of Manso-Nkwanta hene , the installation attracted many people including politicians, members of Ridge fun club, members of East Legon Executive club, […]
239 Hon. Mrs Catherine Reckling , District Chief Executive for Sekyere South in the Ashanti Region has reminded that ,the harmattan season is once more here with us as we approach Christmas and therefore the devastating effects of bush fires should not be taken for granted. According to her,It is important that we deal decisively […]
204 Former chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has bemoaned the current state of most rivers in the country. Speaking at JoyNews’ national dialogue on illegal mining, he said the illegal mining activities in the country have polluted most of the river bodies. According to him, the situation is […]
549 Petrol and diesel vehicle owners may be required to pay a new annual tax of GH₵100 per vehicle. The government is introducing this new tax bill in Parliament with the aim of promoting the use of eco-friendly sources of energy to power vehicles. The initiative is part of the government’s drive towards more climate-positive […]
284 The General Overseer of Pillar of Zion Church International, Evangelist Kwasi Awuah has descended on Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah over claims he made while preaching to his congregants. Prophet Adom Kyei-Duah while preaching to his church members stated that everyone will die on the day he/she was born and not any other day. Evangelist […]
225 GENERAL SECRETARY of the NPP, Lawyer Justin Kodua, briefly, turned a drummer on Sunday afternoon in Kumasi. This was during the last ‘Akwasidae’ festival of the year, which was held at the Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Asantehene. The traditional event saw Vice President Alhaji Dr. Bawumia and his wife, Samira, and […]
179 The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has clarified its position on Ghana’s anti-gay bill seeking to make the practice and the promotion of homosexuality in all of its forms illegal with severe punishments. Discussions about the controversial bill resurfaced recently after the US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, warned that Ghana would face severe economic […]
164 The Sarki Alhaji Muftawu and the Bissa fraternity on Sunday celebrated the 30th anniversary of Sarki Alhaji Muftawu Alhassan as Moshie-Zongo Bisa chief. Members of the Sarki Alhaji Muftawu family, Chiefs of other tribes, government officials, political parties, diplomats and other dignitaries gathered at the Yannyawoso M/A Primary School Football Pitch for a colourful […]
219 Amidst escalating tensions and a longstanding feud between the Dormaa Traditional Area and the Asantehene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Nana Agyemang Badu II, the Paramount Chief of Dormaa, found himself barred from attending the funeral of the late Berekumhene, Daasebre Dr Amankona Diawuo II. The contentious incident unfolded as an alleged court decision, initiated by certain […]
412 The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG), has notified six government institutions of their intent to embark on a nationwide strike starting November 29, 2023. The institutions include; the Ministries of Health, Employment and Labour Relations, National Security, Finance, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and the National Labour Commission. In a press statement signed […]