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The Minority Caucus in Parliament has rejected the proposed amendments to the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (LI 2180), which would allow MPs to use sirens and exempt them from speed limits while carrying out official duties. The minority in a statement signed by the leader of the caucus, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, made it clear … Read more
First-year Senior High Students for the 2024–2025 academic year are expected to start lessons on Friday, September 27, according to the Ghana Education Service (GES). The Education Service in a statement on Tuesday, July 16, urged parents and school administrators to pay attention and make sure students are ready for the upcoming school year. The … Read more
Political uncertainty has a substantial impact on nations’ economic landscapes, particularly the stability and operations of small and medium-sized firms (SMEs). As Ghana prepares for its December 2024 elections, SMEs face increased political turbulence. SMEs are the backbone of Ghana’s economy, providing significant employment and economic growth. However, their size and financial limits frequently make … Read more
Some oil marketing companies (OMCs) have begun upwardly adjusting their prices at the pumps following the commencement of July’s second pricing window. One of the leading oil marketing companies, Shell for instance, which previously sold a litre of petrol at GHȼ14.80 is now selling at GHȼ15.10 while a litre of diesel previously selling at GH¢14.92 … Read more
The Auditor-General is pursuing a driver who failed to deliver about three million pieces of male condoms and other contraceptives valued at GH¢1.34 million to the Regional Medical Stores (RMS) in the Eastern Region. The driver, Joe Gyaten, was tasked to deliver the contraceptives, including 120,000 vials of Depo-Provera (birth control shot), to the Regional … Read more
Dr. Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, Director of Policy and Research at the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has criticised attempts by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to sell off its 60% shares in four hotels to Rock City. During an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on Channel One TV, Dr … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured that contractors working on the Suame interchange project will complete the first phase by the end of 2024. He revealed that work has also started on the main interchange project. He assured of his government’s commitment to the timely completion of the entire project. This follows persistent complaints … Read more
Former Auditor-General, Daniel Yao Domelevo, has commended Organised Labour for their strong opposition to the sale of 60% shares in some four Hotels by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). In an interview on The Point of View on Channel One TV, the former Auditor-General praised Organised Labour’s unwavering commitment to preventing the … Read more
The campaign team of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged Ghanaians to reject attempts by the NDC to mislead them into voting for the opposition party in the 2024 general elections. This call comes in response to recent comments by John Mahama, who claimed that the Free SHS and the National Health Insurance policies were introduced … Read more
The Ghana Immigration Service has intercepted arms at the Paga Border Post, arresting a Chinese national and his Ghanaian accomplice. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) dated July 15, the Service credited the vigilance of Immigration Officers at the Paga Border Post for the successful interception and arrest. The post read, “The vigilance of … Read more