The ninth assembly of the Atebubu-Amantin municipal assembly has for the second time running failed to elect a Presiding Member. It will be recalled that the current assembly after two rounds of voting after its inauguration on Monday, February 12, 2024 could not elect a Presiding Member thereby necessitating another meeting today in compliance with the Local Government Act 936.
The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has announced the renewal of curfew hours in the Bawku Municipality and its surrounding areas in the Upper East Region. Effective Thursday, February 22, 2024, the curfew will be enforced from 6:00pm to 6:00am.
Nana Akomea, CEO of the State Transport Company (STC) and Deputy Campaign Chairman for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reacted to recent alleged tribal remarks made by Fiifi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), against the New Patriotic Party 39;s (NPP) presidential candidate.
The Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Kumah has assured that government is committed to making the necessary investments to address unemployment in the country. The Ghana Statistical Service in a latest release has indicated that about 1.
The Mental Health Authority (MHA) says from April 1, 2024, clients will begin to access mental health services using the National Health Insurance card. Professor Pinaman Appau, the Chief Executive of MHA, said the move would help improve clients 39; access to mental healthcare services.
A recent study conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has uncovered alarming levels of unemployment among educated Ghanaians, despite their willingness and availability to work. According to the report, nearly a quarter of individuals, accounting for 22.
The National Ambulance Service at Keta in the Volta region has urged the public to avoid transporting sick persons in public transport. This, according to them, would help curb the spread of any communicable diseases and avoid the reckless manner patients are handled before arriving at the hospitals.
Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) and the Institute for Energy Security (IES) have urged the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to shut down the Chinese Sentuo Oil Refinery over alleged illegal operations.
Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, says no docket fit for prosecution or action has been submitted to his office over the alleged murder of Ahmed Suale, an investigative journalist.
Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers (CUTT) has called on the Ministry of Finance to grant the group financial clearance. Pioneers of the 4-year B. ED Programme in the Colleges of Education, members of the coalition say they have successfully completed their one-year mandatory National Service as well as successfully passed their licensure examinations.
Minority in Parliament has accused Dr Ayew Afriyie, the chairman of the Health Committee, of deliberately obstructing a parliamentary probe into the government rsquo;s COVID-19 expenditure. Parliament rsquo;s Speaker, Alban Bagbin, assigned the Finance and Health Committees the task of promptly probing the utilization of COVID-19 funds.
Suame MP, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has explained his voluntary resignation as Majority Leader of Parliament. He said the move was to avoid becoming the eye of the storm , amid reported tensions within the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus in Parliament.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, Franklin Cudjoe has thrown his weight behind Effutu Member of Parliament (MP), Alexander Afenyo-Markin to lead the majority bench.
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that about 700 cases referred to various committees in Parliament for investigations have not been acted upon by the designated committees.
Ghanaian and PAOK left-back, Abdul Baba Rahman, has regained his consciousness after collapsing during a Greek Cup game against Panathinaikos. The unfortunate incident occurred in the 115th minute of the semi-final clash, when a Panathinaikos player collided with the head of the 29-year-old.
The National Association of Institutional Suppliers has addressed what it refers as persistent issues affecting the businesses of its members. The association has also outlined its planned picketing activity as a means of drawing attention to these issues and advocating for swift resolution.
Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has disclosed that the NPP government collected a total of GH cent;1. 19 billion in revenue from the E-levy for the year 2023. From this sum, the government allocated funds to its YouStart Programme, the Ghana Enterprise Agency, and the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme to combat unemployment in the country.
Prof. Paul Poku Sampene Ossei, Consultant Histo and Forensic Pathologist has revealed that the regions with the highest mortality rates in Ghana currently are Ashanti, Eastern, Western, Western North, and Eastern.
Kwesi Pratt Jnr. , the Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, has raised concerns over the consistency of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia 39;s pledge to limit the size of his government to 50 ministers and deputy ministers.
Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has asserted that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is more focused on securing another term in office than genuinely serving the country.
Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, believes it is wrong for MPs to consider themselves entirely autonomous from their political parties within parliament. Ayariga highlighted the crucial role political parties play in guiding and influencing the selection of parliamentary leaders.
The founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has revealed his intention to form a youthful government if elected as President in the upcoming December 7 polls. Mr. Kyerematen has pledged that 50 percent of his appointees will be drawn from the youth, aiming to create a youthful cabinet to propel Ghana 39;s development.