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1,533 The Minority Members on the Lands and Forestry Committee of Parliament have criticized the government for failing to account for funds disbursed in the fight against illegal mining, also known as ‘galamsey,’ in the 2024 Budget. The group alleges that $30 million was allocated to the defunct inter-ministerial committee quarterly for three years, while […]
1,679 The management of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has debunked claims of engaging in a murky proposed partnership agreement with the Tema Energy and Processing Limited. This comes after a directive by the Office of the Special Prosecutor to the management to suspend its proposed partnership agreement. The OSP, in a letter dated November […]
1,458 George Bernard Shaw, one of the lawyers defending the 14 persons accused of killing Major Maxwell Adam Mahama, has expressed fear for his life after he was nearly attacked in court. On Monday, November 14, Mr Shaw was confronted by a man said to be an uncle of Major Mahama for defending the accused […]
1,882 The Pharmacy Council has shut down over 100 pharmaceutical shops in Ghana between September and November for operating illegally and prescribing the wrong medications. The Council’s Deputy Registrar, Dr. Daniel Danquah, said that the Council is committed to enforcing its laws and will continue to take action against pharmacies that do not comply. “About […]
1,461 HE John Dramani Mahama,2024 flagbearer of the NDC has conveyed his gratitude and appreciation to members of the public and particularly the Greater Accra Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for the love, support, and commitment to defending his strong and incorruptible character. “Ayekoo to the young people including women who converged […]
2,240 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 […]
1,631 The General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has criticized President Akufo-Addo’s administration for mismanaging the economy. Mr Kwetey acknowledged the challenges the country faced under the NDC administration but emphasised that the incumbent government inherited a strong foundation and should have built on it. Speaking to JoyNews on […]
1,454 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 0.34% increase in water tariff and a 1.52% decrease in electricity tariff to take effect on December 1, 2023. The water tariff for residential customers increased from GHS/m³ 4.72 to 4.74 while non-residential customers moved from GHS/m³ 14.13 to 14.19. For water sachet producers, their […]
1,645 Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is cautioning the public over a means adopted by some scammers to scrupulously dupe them of their monies under the guise of paying for their fees. The University says persons who applied for admission have been receiving text messages demanding a nonrefundable amount […]
1,435 The founder of Heaven’s Gate Ministries, Nicholas Osei popularly known as Kumchacha, has said that Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP), Kennedy Agyapong’s presidential ambition will come to fruition if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) loses the 2024 general elections. According to him, if Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is able to sail through […]