GENERAL NEWS

The Ghana Electrical Contractors Association (GECA) has expressed concern about the alarming rate of streetlights disappearance in Ghana, particularly on the Accra-Tema motorway. The Association said this disturbing trend underscores the need for immediate attention and a lasting solution. In a statement, GECA said the lack of adequate and functioning …

The  New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidate for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako has called for the depoliticisation of the issues related to illegal small-scale mining locally known as galamsey. He has therefore urged that just as citizens can be bold in criticising President Akufo-Addo over the fight, the opposition …

The government of Ghana has expressed disappointment over Organised Labour’s decision to proceed with a nationwide strike scheduled for October 10, despite their recent meeting and agreement to combat illegal mining, also known as galamsey. Organised Labour has been pushing for the president to declare a state of emergency on …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.        The Daily Searchlight           The Ghanaian Observer       Daily Graphic         The New Crusading Guide         The …

The Atwima Nwabiagya South New Patriotic Party (NPP) First Vice Chairman, John Kwame Duodu, popularly known as Sir John, has expressed a heartfelt tribute to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on his 61st birthday. October 7 marks a momentous day in the life of H.E. Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President …

The Divisional Executives Council of the Public Services Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana, National Identification Authority (NIA) Division, has announced an industrial strike effective today, October 7. A notice issued by the aggrieved workers on Sunday, October 6, indicates that the strike is a result of …

The leadership of the Cocoa Carriers Association has instructed its members at the Tema, Takoradi, and Kumasi depots of the Cocoa Marketing Company Limited to commence an indefinite sit-down strike starting Monday, October 7, 2024, over issues related to their conditions of service. In 2022, members of the Association undertook …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today     The Daily Searchlight       The Ghanaian Observer     Republic Press       Daily Guide             The Informer         …

A former Chief Executive of Ejisu Juaben Municipal Assembly under the John Mahama administration, Afrifa Yamoah Ponkoh, has passed away.   The news of his death broke on Sunday afternoon, October 6. Although the exact cause of death remains unclear, close sources revealed that Mr Ponkoh had been unwell for …

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, in partnership with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious, Ghana, and Catholic Lay Faithful and Professionals, is set to lead an Environmental Prayer Protest Walk Against Galamsey on Friday, October 11, 2024. According to a press statement issued by the church on Friday, October …