Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has advised Minister of Trade and Industry K.T. Hammond to withdraw the Legislative Instrument (L.I) on cement price regulation. This advice follows constitutional arguments raised by former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu. The L.I was laid before the House on July 2 and is …
Read More »NSS Releases April Arrears Amid A Strike By Personnel.
The National Service Scheme (NSS) has released arrears for April, following a strike declaration by personnel of the scheme. The Concerned National Service Scheme (NSS) Personnel Association of Ghana (CONSPAG) announced a nationwide strike on July 3, 2024, citing unpaid allowances, affecting livelihoods. However, in a swift response, the National …
Read More »NAGRAT To Govt: Suspend Proposed Free SHS Bill
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has expressed grave concern over the lack of consultation regarding the proposed Free Senior High School Bill which is being discussed among Members of Parliament. According to the association, they and other teacher unions have not been engaged in the proposal. They describe …
Read More »DCE, Residents Debunk False Alarm of Halted Swedru-Apoli Beposo Road Construction Work
Residents of Akyem Swedru in the Eastern Region and the District Chief Executive for Birim South District, Hon. Asare Danso, have refuted fabricated claims and articles on various media outlets regarding the construction of the Akyem Swedru to Apoli Beposo road, claiming that work has been suspended and contractors have …
Read More »NSS Personnel Declare Strike
The Concerned National Service Scheme (NSS) Personnel Association of Ghana (CONSPAG) has announced a nationwide strike effective today Wednesday, July 3, 2024, until their allowances are paid. The announcement was made in a statement dated July 2, 2024, addressed to all NSS personnel, all user agencies and other stakeholders. The …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Appoints Herbert Krapa As Minister of State At Energy Ministry
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Hebert Krapa as Minister of State at the Energy Ministry. According to the president, this appointment has become necessary due to the increasing workload at the Energy Ministry. Hebert Krapa currently is a Deputy Energy Minister and a Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana. …
Read More »Attafuah SHS Headmaster ‘Hot’ Over Embargo Placed On Teachers’ Salaries
Teachers at Attafuah Senior High Technical School in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern Region have voiced their dissatisfaction with their headmaster for placing an embargo on the salaries of about eight teachers. The reports state that this is a result of their persistent absences from class. Meanwhile; the …
Read More »The Economic Strain of High Import Duties and VAT On Ghanaian Citizens – Joseph Adjei Archibald’s Concerns
In the contemporary economic milieu of Ghana, the exorbitant import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on cars and goods are placing an intolerable financial strain on its citizens. Joseph Adjei Archibald, a politician and entrepreneur within the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has sounded the alarm on these …
Read More »Video: The Inside Story of Chef Smith’s Arrest
Guinness World Records attempter, Chef Smith has been arrested by police and soldiers during a chaotic scene at the La Palm Royal Beach. The incident, confirmed by Musician Nana Boroo and Chef Smith’s manager Benny during an interview on Hit FM’s #HitzGallery, has stirred significant public attention. The commotion unfolded …
Read More »NDC Suspends Central Regional Chairman And Assin Central Secretary
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has imposed a one-month suspension on its Central Regional Chairman, Prof Richard Kofi Asiedu, and Assin Central Constituency Secretary, Sadique Broni Yeboah, citing anti-party conduct. This decision was reached following a meeting involving the party’s national executives, the Functional Executive Committee (FEC), and Assin Central …
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