Fuel prices to go up by 4% on Tuesday – COPEC predicts

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has predicted a 4% rise in petroleum product prices in the next pricing window, effective Tuesday, July 16, 2024. According to COPEC, indications across the downstream petroleum market show that the pump retail prices of all three products – Petrol, Diesel, and LPG – will increase on Tuesday. In … Read more

GHS issues alert over Dengue Fever outbreak; nine cases confirmed

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced the outbreak of clinical malaria, known as Dengue Fever, in some districts of the Eastern Region. According to the GHS, a total of nine cases have been confirmed after samples were sent to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR). A statement signed by Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, … Read more

SSNIT confirms decision to end Hotel Sale process to Organised Labour

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has officially communicated its decision to terminate the sale of its four hotels to Organised Labour. The termination of the sale was announced after Organised Labour decided to embark on a nationwide strike on Monday, July 15. SSNIT was negotiating to sell 60 percent of its shares … Read more

Dissolve SSNIT Board, management members must resign immediately – UTAG demands

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has called for the immediate dissolution of the Board of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the resignation of top management members. UTAG in a statement issued on Saturday, July 13, noted that SSNIT’s initial disregard of public outcry to go ahead with the sale … Read more

NPP primary: Voting underway to elect NAPO’s replacement in Manyhia South

Voting is underway to elect a Parliamentary Candidate to replace Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh after his elevation to the running mate position, leaving the seat vacant. A total of 568 delegates are voting to choose from four candidates contesting in the Manyhia South primary. Prof. Smart Sarpong’s science and data research tipped Nana Agyei Baffour … Read more

Akufo-Addo, Nkrumah share same legacy of bankrupting Ghana – Franklin Cudjoe

The Founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, says both former President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and President Akufo-Addo share the same legacy of bankrupting Ghana. He drew parallels between the two leaders, citing Ghana’s financial ruins. His comments come after Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, compared the current … Read more

Edward Bawa slams AG for misleading public on ENI/Vitol arbitration ruling

Edward Bawa, the Member of Parliament for Bongo and a member of the Energy Committee in Parliament, has criticised Attorney General Godfred Dame for deceiving the public following the International Arbitration Tribunal’s ruling on the ENI/Vitol lawsuit. The International Arbitration Tribunal in the Eni & Vitol versus Ghana and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) arbitration … Read more

SSNIT must officially communicate to Organised Labour or we’ll proceed with strike – GMA

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to participate in the impending strike on Monday by Organised Labour unless the Social Security National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) officially communicates its termination of the sale of its four hotels. Organised Labour announced its intention to embark on a nationwide strike on Monday, July 15, to … Read more

Election 2024: Reject me if I don’t deliver after four years – Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has called for the support of the people of Nanung in the upcoming December elections. He emphasised that he has the potential to serve for eight years, compared to former President John Mahama, who can only serve for four years. Dr. Bawumia urged the people … Read more