April 05, 2023
Ghana: Trade Unions, Others Kick Against New Tax Laws
Some trade unions in the country have expressed their discontent with the three revenue tax bills recently passed into law by parliament last Friday Read more »
Ghana: Norway SC Dismisses Appeal Case Against Ghana
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court (SC) of Norway refused to grant leave to Messrs Jongsbru AS, a party to the judgement of Norway Court of Appeal given in favour of Ghana… Read more »
Ghana: 'Kintampo-Tamale Road Requires Accident, Emergency Unit'
The Bono East Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Fred Adomako-Boateng, is calling for the establishment of an Accident and Emergency Unit to be sited along the… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Moves to Address Human Protection Challenges
A three-day workshop is underway in Accra towards the establishment of an office to coordinate the country's efforts to tackle human trafficking, gender-based violence,… Read more »
Ghana: 'Constitutional Amendment On Dissolution, Re-Election of Assemblies Needed'
Greater Accra Association of Presiding Members have called for a constitutional amendment that will help to bridge the gap between times that Assemblies are dissolved and when new… Read more »
Ghana: COCOBOD Gh¢271.3 Million Financial Loss Case to Start Afresh
The trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, the former Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, is set to start afresh after the docket on the case was assigned to a new judge. Read more »
Ghana: Easter Fire Safety Campaign Laudable
Since the discovery and domestication of fire, humans have come to accept, through painful experiences, that much as fire is a friend, it could also a foe if not handled with care. Read more »
Ghana: Address Root Cause of Inequality, Discrimination - Gender Minister
The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), Lariba Zuweira Abudu, has tasked Gender experts in West Africa to come up with a comprehensive approach to address… Read more »
Ghana: Don't Sell Drugs to Unlicensed Retailers, Peddlers ...Pharmacy Council Cautions Wholesalers
The Pharmacy Council has cautioned pharmaceutical wholesalers in the country against selling their products to unlicensed drug retailers and peddlers or risk sanctions. Read more »
Ghana: H.E. the President Has Spoken About British Togoland
In his 6 March 2023 Independence Day Address at Ho, it was extremely refreshing and comforting to note that H.E. the President boldly referred to the British Togoland. What he said… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Ghana: Man Granted Gh¢10,000 Bail for Defiling 2 Girls
A 40-year-old health promotion officer of the Nkwanta South Municipal Hospital, Richard Azaglo, accused of defiling two girls, has been granted bail GH¢10,000 bail with one… Read more »
Ghana: Passage of 3 Tax Bills Timely!
The country's Parliament late Friday night passed three tax bills to help rake in GH₵4 billion annually to increase government revenue. Read more »
April 01, 2023
Ghana: 'Fighting Violent Extremism Is Collective Responsibility to Citizenry'
"Fighting violent extremism is a collective responsibility to every citizen of this country," Kathleen Addy, the Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education(NCCE),… Read more »
Ghana: Parliament Approves Distribution Formula for Dacf, NHIs
Parliament has approved the proposed formula for the distribution of the District Assemblies Common Fund for the year 2023. Read more »
Ghana: GEA, NHO Dialogue On Good Labour Practice
The Ghana Employers Association (GEA) in collaboration with Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), on Thursday held a two-day forum in Accra on deepening social dialogue and… Read more »
Ghana: Minority - We'll Ensure All Citizens Obtain Ghana Card Before New CI Is Laid
The Minority in Parliament has served notice it will block the laying of a new Constitutional Instrument (CI) on the electoral processes until the citizenry obtained the Ghana… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Ghana: Parliamentary Committee Recommends Passage of LGBTQ+ Bill
The Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament has recommended the passage of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021. Read more »
Ghana: Speaker Declares Kumawu Seat Vacant
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has declared the Kumawu parliamentary seat in the Ashanti Region vacant. Read more »
Ghana: 3 Newly Passed Tax Bills to Rake in Gh₵4 Billion Annually
Parliament, by a majority decision, late Friday night passed three tax bills to help rake in GH₵4 billion annually to shore up government's revenue portfolio. Read more »
March 31, 2023
Ghana: MP Urges President to Ratify Amended Suicide Act
Member of Parliament (MP) for Akatsi South, Bernard Ahiafor, is urging President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to as a matter of urgency, assent to the Criminal and Other Offences… Read more »
Ghana: New Three-Shift Police Command System Exemplary
Details of arrangements for operations of security services are usually not disclosed and so naturally, the public do not attempt to have any knowledge of such details. Read more »
Ghana: Gh¢1.2 Million Power Theft - 3 ECG Workers, 7 Others Busted ...for Stealing, Money Laundering
Three employees of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), who allegedly conspired with a vendor to manipulate a software of the company, resulting in power theft totalling… Read more »
Ghana: Parliament Pays Tribute to Late Dr Akoto Osei ...As Muntaka Urges Caucuses to Shift Positions
Parliament has paid glowing tribute to the memory of the late Dr Anthony Akoto Osei, the immediate past Member of Parliament for the Old Tafo Constituency in the Ashanti Region. Read more »
Ghana: I'll Reconcile, Sanitise Political Atmosphere to Enhance Devt - Alan Kyerematen
A Flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alan Kyerematen, has promised to reconcile the citizenry and sanitise the political atmosphere to enhance the progress,… Read more »
Ghana: Agyeman Busia Adjudged 'Outstanding CEO 2022'
The Chief Executive Officer of the Drivers Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA), Mr Kwasi Agyeman Busia, has disclosed that the authority has now fully integrated its system with… Read more »