GENERAL NEWS

More than 70 passengers escaped unhurt after a Metro Mass Transit Bus conveying worshippers to a prayer camp caught fire in Kumasi. The bus which picked up the worshippers from Suame was headed to a prayer camp at Adadietem in the Ejisu Municipality, where congregants of the Pentecost Church Ghana, …

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has expressed concern about the possibility of a shut down of government operations if the 2022 Budget is not approved by Parliament. Addressing the press on Monday, Ken Ofori-Atta explained that if the 2022 Budget is not approved, the consequences could be dire. “The full consequences …

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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has scheduled the first edition of the National Standardised Test for December 17, 2021. The exam, which forms part of the government’s quest to build a robust education system, will be written by 15, 391 schools nationwide. With all primary four pupils in Ghana to …

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Nkwanta North, Williams Kidignam has appealed to investors to come and make good use of crops and livestock in the district to create more jobs for his youth and to support government 1D1F program. Addressing this year’s 37th farmers day celebration in Nkwanta North …

The Finance Minister , Ken Ofori Atta, has said that the proposed E-levy in the 2022 budget statement has not changed. He said at a press conference in Accra on Monday December 6 that the proposal is still at 1.75 per cent. “On the matter of the E-levy, having regard …

The Covid-19 has placed a heavy toll on human and economic development in Ghana and the Ashanti Region has been one of the regions being affected by this pandemic. The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate today, 6 December, 2021 has launched the Ashanti Regional Covid-19 Vaccination Month with the aim of …

The 2021 farmer’s day celebration has been recently launched on the Friday 3rd of December with most farmers getting recognized and awarded for their efforts in the Agricultural sector. This year saw many farmers from various districts in the 16 regions showcasing their beautiful produce as they were commended for …

The Konongo District Court in the Ashanti Region has discharged four juveniles standing trial in connection with the death of a first-year student of the Konongo-Odumase Senior High School. The prime suspect in the case has however been remanded as the office of the Attorney General continues processes to transfer …

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has suspended the intended strike which was to take effect on Monday (6 December) across the country.   A statement issued and signed by Godfred Abulbire, the general secretary of GPRTU, said, “the intended strike action which was scheduled to take effect today …