The Coalition of Students of the Schools of Hygiene is demanding their two-year’ unpaid trainee allowance owed since January 2023, including a full year for the 2021 Ho School of Hygiene certificate batch. The students who raised concerns about a potential long-term unemployment say, engagements with the Ministry of Sanitation …
Read More »Unemployed Allied Health Professionals Chase MoH For Jobs
The Coalition of Unemployed Allied Health Professionals is making a direct appeal to the government, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Finance, seeking urgent intervention in their prolonged unemployment. Despite numerous letters and engagements since 2023, the only response received has consistently been assurances that postings will come soon. The …
Read More »Obiri Boahen Urges Attorney General To Challenge Court Of Appeal’s Ruling In Ato Forson Case
Former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, has called on Attorney General Godfred Dame to appeal the recent Court of Appeal decision that acquitted and discharged Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa in the ambulance trial. The Court of Appeal overturned …
Read More »COCOBOD Refutes Allegations Of Consistent Loan Defaults
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has responded to claims of consistent default on its loans, clarifying its financial obligations and repayment status. According to COCOBOD, as of December 31, 2022, its total debt to the Bank of Ghana stood at GH¢8.24 billion. This includes a GHS1.99 billion 10-year loan facility …
Read More »University Workers, Teachers Declare Nationwide Indefinite Strike Effective August 9
Three unions have announced their intention to commence industrial action on August 9, 2024, if the Ministry of Finance does not authorise the payment of agreed allowances by August 8, 2024. The unions involved in this potential strike are the Senior Staff Association-Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), the Federation of Senior …
Read More »NPP PC Petitions President Akufo-Addo To Dismiss UCC Governing Council Chairman
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Cape Coast North, Horace Ekow Ewusi, has petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to remove Professor Harold S. Amonoo-Kuofi as the chairman of the University of Cape Coast governing council. Horace Ekow Ewusi in his petition stated that Prof. Amonoo-Kuofi’s conduct is …
Read More »Professional Forum ‘Chase’ Hohoe MP Over Unfulfilled Promises To His Constituents
A pro-National Democratic Congress (NDC) group in the Hohoe Municipality in the Volta Region called Professional Forum has expressed dissatisfaction over what they perceive as developmental negligence in the area. The Members of Parliament (MP) for the area, Hon. John Peter Amewu, has been the target of their disappointment, as …
Read More »ECG Cautions Public Against Sale Of Fake Meters
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has cautioned customers and the general public against the illegal sale, distribution, and purchase of fake meters in the Ashanti Region by some individuals. The power distributor expressed concerns about the distribution of fake meters in their operational areas, warning to clamp down on …
Read More »“You Should Also Accept Defeat with Dignity, congratulate Bawumia if He wins” – Kumawu DCE Replies Mahama
In a swift response to former President John Mahama’s criticism, the Kumawu District Chief Executive (DCE), Samuel Addai Agyekum, fired back with a witty remark. After Mahama cautions President Akufo-Addo to hand over power smoothly to Him if he wins, the DCE retorted, “You should also accept defeat with dignity …
Read More »Ghana: Today’s Newspaper Headlines; Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today. Daily Guide Daily Graphic The Chronicle The New Crusading Guide The Daily Dispatch …
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