Former President John Dramani Mahama has stated that he filed the election petition at the Supreme Court to calm the charged political atmosphere to avoid electoral violence. The petition, he said, was also to test the legal right of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). “The atmosphere was quite charged, a few of our people […]
AstraZeneca has announced a partnership with the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance (CBA) and local partners to establish the first ‘Living Lab’ in Ghana. This community-led project aims to plant 4.5 million trees by the end of 2025, with the aim of acquiring over 3 million surviving trees, and establish circular business models for local communities. In […]
Government is allowing the opening of public spaces to full capacity from Monday, March 28, 2022. President Akufo-Addo says the limitations and bans placed on huge gatherings have been removed. These form part of the country’s move to reverse the Executive Instrument the saw the imposition of restrictions as part of the fight against Covid-19. […]
The Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (COBD) has forecasted an up to ¢1 per litre reduction in the price of petrol and diesel by April 1, 2022. This follows several engagements the COBD had with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and stakeholders to fashion out interventions aimed at reducing the prices at the various […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that from tomorrow, Monday, March 28, 2022, fully vaccinated travellers coming to Ghana will not take PCR tests from their countries of origin to allow them entry into the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) where they will also not be tested for COVID-19 on arrival. However, the President mentioned that citizens and […]
The country’s land and sea borders have been opened from today, two years after COVID-19 travel restrictions were imposed. Besides, the wearing of face masks is no longer mandatory. These were the major highlights of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s 28th update on Ghana’s enhanced response to the COVID-19 pandemic delivered last night. According to […]
The Police have temporarily closed some major roads in Accra. This is due to the Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of State and Government being held in Accra on Friday. In a press statement signed by the Director-General of Public Affairs, DCOP Kwesi Ofori, the Police noted that this forms part of the security […]
The United States Naval Forces Europe and Africa Topside Brass Band who are in Ghana, as part of their activities, performed for a Non-Governmental Organisation, Universal Wonderful Street Academy (UWSA), at Mantse Agbona in Accra. UWSA, located in Accra Central is into informal education for children between the ages of 6 and 20 years. Their […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is scheduled to deliver a message on the State of the Nation (SONA) to Parliament on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. This is in accordance with article 67 of the 1992 constitution that says the President should give the State of the Nation Address at the beginning and close of every […]
Assin North MP, James Gyakye Quayson, has filed a fresh application at the Supreme Court. He is urging the court to set aside a Court of Appeal decision that struck out his appeal against a High Court decision for non-compliance with court procedures. Mr. Quayson filed the appeal challenging a High Court ruling that called […]
Cabinet has given approval for Ministers and Heads of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to contribute 30 percent of their salaries from April to December 2022 to the Consolidated Fund. The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, who announced this today [Thursday, March 24, 2022] at a press conference in Accra, commended the Council of State in their […]
Beginning April 1 2022, all government appointees will see their fuel allocation reduced by half as part of efforts to cushion the economy. The 50 Percent reduction in fuel allocation is seen as a major in attempts by government to ensure prudent spending in the management of the economy. The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta at […]
