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The latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that the Producer Price Inflation rate for June 2024 has increased to 25.9%, higher than the 23.6% recorded in May 2024. This rate indicates that between June 2023 and June 2024, the rate increased by 25.9 per cent. The increase represents a 2.5 percentage point surge … Read more
President Akufo-Addo has announced that the government’s Agenda 111 Hospital Projects will create approximately 67,000 jobs upon completion. Highlighting the significance of the project, President Akufo-Addo emphasized that each hospital, capable of employing over 100 people, marks Agenda 111 as a transformative initiative. During the commissioning of the Adansi North Hospital in Fomena, Ashanti Region, … Read more
The People’s National Convention (PNC) has appealed to the Electoral Commission (EC) to withhold the final certificate for the registration of the People’s National Party (PNP). In a statement issued to the EC on July 16, the PNC’s solicitors expressed concerns that the name PNP, being the predecessor party that gave rise to the PNC, … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has inaugurated the 120-bed Fomena Hospital project in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region, marking the end of a prolonged delay in its completion. The project, which was initiated in 2014, faced multiple postponements due to funding issues, leading to concerns from residents of the Adansi Traditional Area … Read more
Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged the Ghana Police Service to ensure a violent-free election in the upcoming December polls. According to the Vice President, Ghana’s democratic gains must be consolidated. Speaking at an event at the Police CID Headquarters, Dr Bawumia said the Police have a major … Read more
The Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, has indicated that the committee plans to push the Education Minister to address the sector’s challenges by bringing these issues into the public domain. The Akatsi North MP explained that the Minister has repeatedly failed to appear before the House to provide answers to … Read more
Afrobarometer’s flagship report on Democratic Trends in Africa has found that the majority of young people are dissatisfied with democratic governance in their countries. The report, which surveyed 39 countries across Africa, indicates a growing disillusionment with democracy among the youth, who are increasingly leaning towards military rule as a temporary solution to the failures … Read more
Dr Rosemond Wilson has been named the new Head of the Ghana National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). She succeeds Mrs. Wendy E. Addy-Lamptey, who has retired. The announcement was made in a statement released by WAEC in Accra on Wednesday, July 17. The statement highlighted Dr. Wilson’s extensive experience and expertise … Read more
The Auditor General’s report has disclosed that the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Management Secretariat disbursed cash grants to 44 beneficiaries who had passed away, totalling GH¢84,480. The report further highlighted that an amount of GH¢396,620 was disbursed to beneficiaries who were no longer eligible for the programme. LEAP, a government-implemented social protection initiative, aims … Read more
Amnesty International Ghana Supports President’s Decision on Anti-LGBTQ Bill, Raises Concerns Over Prison Conditions Amnesty International Ghana has backed President Akufo-Addo’s decision not to sign the anti-LGBTQ bill into law. The organization commended the President for redirecting the bill to the court, allowing the judiciary to determine the merit of the issues. The group also … Read more