The Proforum Health Directorate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professionals Forum has extended commendations to Hon. Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, for his recent decision to transfer principals and directors of public health training institutions. According to them, this move is seen as a bold step towards …
Read More »No Need For Load-Shedding Timetable – Energy Ministry
The Ministry of Energy has dismissed recent calls from the Minority in Parliament for the publication of a load management timetable amid ongoing power outages, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor’. In a statement issued on Monday, May 19, the Ministry, through its Spokesperson and Head of Communications, Richmond Rockson, Esq., …
Read More »Retailers Dismiss Reports Of Drop In Cement Prices
Despite growing buzz on social media about a drop in cement prices—particularly GHACEM 32R—retail checks across the market tell a different story. Traders say the recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi has not translated into lower prices at the counter. GHACEM 32R is still retailing at around 120 cedis per …
Read More »Torkornoo, 49 Other Judges Received Rent ‘Allawa’ In Error & Refunded The Payment
According to Judicial Service records made available to the media, Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo and 49 other justices of the superior and lower courts in the country, received an ineligible payment for housing (rent allowance), but when the anomaly was discovered, the affected judges refunded the payments …
Read More »GPRTU Announces 15% Reduction In Transport Fares Effective May 25
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Alhaji Abbas Ibrahim Moro, has revealed that members of the Union have been directed to reduce transport fares by 15% effective Saturday, May 25, 2025. According to him, this is the outcome of a meeting held between the …
Read More »Ghana: Today’s Newspaper Headlines; Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today. The Daily Searchlight The Chronicle Daily Graphic Daily Guide The …
Read More »Safety Professionals Issue Guidelines To Curb Spread of Mpox
The Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals (GhiSEP) has expressed concern about the health of the general public after Ghana recorded four Mpox cases. In a statement, GhiSEP stressed the need for organisations to implement proactive measures to protect both staff and the general public, hence its seven guidelines. …
Read More »GPRTU Hints At Imminent Reduction In Transport Fares
The Industrial Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Abass Imoro, has hinted at an imminent reduction in transport fares, promising commuters some relief as the Ghana cedi continues to gain strength against the US dollar. Speaking to Channel One News on Monday, May 19, Imoro revealed …
Read More »Drivers Suspend Nationwide Strike
The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) have suspended their planned nationwide strike, initially scheduled to take effect on Monday, May 19, 2025. The strike had been declared in protest against the government’s alleged failure to enforce aspects of the Road Traffic Regulations …
Read More »AUDIO: ‘I Am Sorry’ – Bawumia Apologises To NPP Members
Former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has publicly apologised to members of the party for the NPP’s disappointing performance in the last general elections. Speaking during an address in London, United Kingdom, Dr Bawumia acknowledged that the NPP made …
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