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The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) is demanding the total dissolution of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Board to allow competent individuals to manage their pensions. TUTAG’s call comes after SSNIT terminated the intended sale of 60 percent of its shares in four hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by … Read more
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
Lawyer Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah has won the Manhyia South Parliamentary primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), securing 376 votes. Owusu Afriyie Prempeh, the brother of incumbent MP Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh polled 141 votes. James Owusu garnered 7 votes, while Akwasi Coker Gyambibi had 2 votes Prof. Smart Sarpong’s science and data research … Read more
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced the release of an additional GHC135.6 million to healthcare providers across the country. This follows an earlier release of GHC300 million by the Authority to mixed-tier health facilities across the country. The NHIA stated that the funding is aimed at settling outstanding claims for February 2024 for … Read more
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
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
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
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
In a powerful address that could reshape the future of West African regional cooperation, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, delivered a compelling call for reform at the closing session of the parliamentary meeting in Abuja on July 13, 2024. The Effutu MP, who doubles as the Majority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, highlighted … Read more
A 20-year-old gunman shot and wounded Donald Trump in an attempted assassin at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday in one of the most horrifying acts of violence in political history. The former president was speaking to thousands of fans when he grabbed his ear and had blood covering his face after the suspect opened fire … Read more