A former Member of Parliament for the Tempane Constituency in the Upper East Region, Joseph Dindiok Kpemka, has been appointed as Deputy Managing Director of the Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation (BEST) Company Limited, formerly BOST.
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Ablakwa petitions CHRAJ to investigate sale of SSNIT's hotels to Rock City Hotel (Modern Ghana)
Mr Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa, National Democratic Congress (NDC), Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, has petitioned the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate and stop the sale of Social Security and National Insurance Trust rsquo;s (SSNIT) six hotels to Rock City Hotel Limited.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Corruption and arrogance of power have been a major obstruction of Ghana’s progress — Alan (Modern Ghana)
Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, an independent presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, has voiced against corruption and abuse of power in Ghana under President Akufo-Addo 39;s government. In a Facebook post on Thursday, May 16, Kwadwo Kyerematen, who leads the Alliance for Revolutionary Change (ARC) political movement, outlined his vision for a transparent and accountable government if elected into office.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Why extinguishing Africa's dirty cooking fuel crisis is a global priority (Modern Ghana)
The scourge of dirty cooking fuels in Africa an invisible killer for half a million women and children each year stirred up pledges of 2. 2 billion in Paris this week as oil and gas companies joined efforts to bring about access to healthy cooking methods by 2030.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
We’ve been saving money for the past 20 years — Cecilia Dapaah's husband testifies in court (Modern Ghana)
Daniel Osei Kuffuor, husband of former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, has revealed in court that the money allegedly stolen by their housemaids had been stored in their storeroom for over 20 years.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
No constituency left without representation in Parliament — Afenyo Markin (Modern Ghana)
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Parliament rsquo;s Majority Leader, stated on Friday that no constituency has been left without representation in Parliament. Mr Afenyo-Markin made the remark while responding to Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minority Leader, in his welcome address to the House.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
EU launches project to improve sustainable mining in Ghana (Modern Ghana)
The European Union (EU) has launched the, ldquo;Building Resilient and Active Communities in Extractive Landscapes in Ghana (BRACE) rdquo;, project aimed at improving sustainable mining to safeguard the environment and protect individuals living in mining areas.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Bosomtwe: Violent rainstorm kills girl at Jarchie (Modern Ghana)
A 15-year-old girl has tragically died following a severe rainstorm in Jarchie, located in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred during a torrential downpour when a deadly lightning strike caused the girl to collapse and ultimately lose her life.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Watch how a ‘slay queen’ repented after having an encounter with Alpha Hour (Modern Ghana)
A young lady rsquo;s remarkable transformation from a self-proclaimed ldquo;slay queen rdquo; to a dedicated Christian has garnered widespread attention and sparked conversations online. The video detailing her journey was shared by Pastor Elvis Agyemang, the Founder and Leader of Grace Mountain Church and the leader of the popular online prayer sessions known as Alpha Hour.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Gov't priorities digital innovation for sustainable development – Ursula Owusu-Ekuful (Modern Ghana)
The Minister of Communication and Digitalization, Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has affirmed that government is commited to enhancing digital innovation for sustainable development. She emphasized the government 39;s dedication to implementing initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 17, through technological advancements and digitalization.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
It’s now difficult to find househelps due to free SHS, enrollment of girls has increased – Bawumia (Modern Ghana)
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has underscored the successes of the free Senior High School (SHS) policy introduced by his government, asserting its significant benefits for the nation.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
AKO Foundation Takes Bold Steps to Combat Plastic Pollution and Malaria in Amasaman Community (Modern Ghana)
AKO Foundation, a prominent environmental advocacy organization, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its project addressing the intertwined challenges of plastic pollution and malaria in the Amasaman community of Ghana.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Travelling to Maldives, other foreign tourist sites affects the cedi; let’s build, patronise our local ones — Stephen Amoah (Modern Ghana)
Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has attributed the pressure on the cedi to the exchange of the local currency for major trading currencies, especially the dollar, for foreign travels.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Speaker Bagbin donates Public Address System to Ghana Law School (Modern Ghana)
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has donated a state-of-the-art public address system to the Ghana School of Law. This follows a personal promise he made to the school in February this year when the school held its matriculation ceremony to induct newly admitted students into the two-year professional law degree programme.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Akufo-Addo, Bawumia are our strongest enemies; we contributed money for their campaign to come support our business — Small scale miners (Modern Ghana)
The General Secretary of the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, Ebenezer Ekow Ayeho, has openly criticized President Akufo-Addo, describing him as the group 39;s strongest enemy. Mr. Ayeho cited unfulfilled promises, deception, and alleged lack of support, accusing the President of betraying their trust and exacerbating the challenges faced by their community.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Limited voter registration: Two Nigerian nationals arrested at Asokore Mampong (Modern Ghana)
Police at Asokore Mampong in the Ashanti Region, have apprehended two Nigerian nationals who appeared at the registration centre in the area to register in the ongoing voter registration exercise held nationwide.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
We don't quote duty and taxes in foreign currency; disregard such claims — GRA (Modern Ghana)
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has denied recent claims that it calculates customs duties and taxes on imported vehicles in foreign currency. In a press statement dated May 16, the GRA stressed that duties and taxes are computed based on the value of vehicles in their country of origin currency.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
GIPC hosts Breakfast Meeting to tackle challenges in Tourism sector (Modern Ghana)
The Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC) has held its second quarter 2024 CEOs 39; Breakfast Meeting in Accra, themed Regulatory Framework for Tourism Infrastructure and its Growth. This event provided a platform for stakeholders and agencies to engage in meaningful discussions and explore opportunities for collaboration to drive the growth of Ghana 39;s tourism sector.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators: Integrating ICT Into Early Childhood Education (Modern Ghana)
Introduction In an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into early childhood education has emerged as a crucial topic of discussion.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
EC’s request to use Ghana Card as sole document for identification would’ve prevented violence — Kwamena Duncan (Modern Ghana)
Former Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan has justified the Electoral Commission 39;s (EC) decision to use the Ghana Card as the sole document for identification during voter registration. According to him, it could have prevented the violence and confusion witnessed during the ongoing limited registration exercise held nationwide.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
“Take precaution, don’t be in a hurry to go and die” — Author advise drivers, pedestrians (Modern Ghana)
Dr Paulina Agyekum, Managing Consultant, Ablin Consult Limited, has advised road users to take ldquo;personal precaution rdquo; and observe traffic regulations to help reduce road crashes in the country.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Establish National Sanitation Authority to handle daily operational activities of sanitation, hygiene — Gov't told (Modern Ghana)
Discussants at the third Executive Breakfast Conversation, in Accra, have called for the strengthening of the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, and the establishment of National Sanitation Authority to drive water, sanitation and hygiene to national development.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
SALL residents were unable to vote in 2020 elections because an MP can't belong to two districts — EC (Modern Ghana)
The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has provided further clarification on why residents of SALL in the Guan District were unable to vote in the 2020 parliamentary elections. In a statement dated May 16, the EC said that according to the law, an MP cannot be a member of two different District Assemblies simultaneously.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Upper West Minister to investigate why EU Farm Roads excluded Sissala area (Modern Ghana)
Mr Stephen Yakubu, the Upper West regional Minister has assured the people of the Sissala area that thorough investigations will be made to ascertain why the area was left out in the EU Farm Roads project.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
GAMA Sanitation and Water Project receives Engineering Excellence Award for its innovative solutions (Modern Ghana)
The Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) Sanitation and Water Project (SWP) has been recognized for its groundbreaking contributions to the WASH sector with the prestigious Engineering Excellence Award.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Ghana can't achieve proper democratic if pastors refuse to speak The Truth - Apostle Boateng (Modern Ghana)
Apostle Godbless Boateng, a respected religious leader based in Kumasi, has emphasized the critical role of truth-telling in maintaining the integrity of Ghana 39;s democracy. Speaking to the media, Apostle Boateng, who leads the Cornerstone Bible Church International in Kumasi Ayigya, expressed concern over the proliferation of doom-laden prophecies, particularly surrounding the upcoming December elections.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
“Go back to site and complete projects” – Asenso-Boakye to road contractors (Modern Ghana)
Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso Boakye has urged contractors who have abandoned various construction sites in the Eastern Region forcing road projects to stall to return to work. The Minister who is on a two-day working visit of the Eastern Region took turns to engage these contractors to understand their challenges.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
Stop excessive spending; order appointees to release dollars stashed in their homes to stop cedi depreciation – Minority to gov’t (Modern Ghana)
The Minority in Parliament has raised concern about the continuous depreciation of the Ghanaian cedi. In the last couple of months, the cedi rsquo;s performance against international currencies including the US Dollar and the British Pound has been woeful.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
2024 election: NPP gov’t will peacefully handover power if defeated on December 7 – Henry Quartey (Modern Ghana)
The Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey has assured that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has no plan of holding onto power when defeated in the 2024 General Election. According to him, although the party is confident that it will win the upcoming election by the Grace of God, it is aware of the other outcome of the election.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
3rd African Media Convention opens in Accra with plenary sessions (Modern Ghana)
The Third African Media Convention (AMC) on Wednesday opened in Accra with interesting and thought-provoking plenary sessions to strengthen media freedom in Africa. Some of the topics discussed by the participants during the six plenary sessions were: Media Information Digital Competencies: The pan-African Strategy, New Model for Media Financing: Exploring New Approaches to Media Economic Resilience and Promoting Media Freedom: Access to Information and Safety of Journalists in Africa .
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
As an incoming president I’m committed to charting a new vision for our mining sector – Mahama (Modern Ghana)
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has indicated that when voted president, he will chart a new vision for the country rsquo;s mining sector that will prioritise preserving the environment and protecting natural resources for future generations.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana
It's baseless, without foundation — Lawyer denies allegations of stealing client's company (Modern Ghana)
Ghanaian legal practitioner Addo Atuah has denied allegations that he orchestrated the theft of his former client, Coppon Wood Processing Limited. In a rejoinder, Mr. Atuah called the claims by Mr.
- Catégorie : Modern Ghana