The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it is carrying out investigations into examination irregularities detected during this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates. It has, therefore, urged school authorities and candidates who have been invited to its offices to assist with investigations into suspected cases of malpractices. That, it […]
The Ministry of Works and Housing has constituted a technical working committee to guide it in exploring the possibility of selling the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project. The technical working group, chaired by the Deputy Minister of Works and Housing, Abdulai Abanga, is made up of experts from the built environment, including professional bodies such as […]
Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas has filed a complaint on conflict of interest at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), against Charles Adu Boahen, a former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry. The petition is mainly against Charles Adu Boahen however, portions of the petition may require that CHRAJ will have […]
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) began conducting a mass deworming exercise across 15 regions from yesterday, November 21 to December 9, 2022. The exercise is targeted at 1.94 million schoolchildren aged between five and 14. It is being undertaken in 11,322 public and private schools in 89 districts spread across the 15 regions, except the […]
Former President John Dramani Mahama and some members of the Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have visited the residence of the late Professor Kwesi Botchwey to console the family following his demise. The visit, on Monday was the first official visit by stalwarts of the NDC since the veteran economist died […]
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor will take his turn today, in the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) stakeholder engagements, looking at areas for constitutional review in the country. A powerful team of consultants and journalists from leading media houses would be in attendance to listen to the presentation of former President Kufuor at the IEA […]
The Minister of National Security, Albert Kan-Dapaah, has underscored the need for actors, including political parties and non-state actors, to build a country that encourages inclusivity at all levels. He said aside from bad governance, marginalisation could be a major leverage for terrorist groups to advance their cause. “It should be at the back of our minds that marginalisation and lack of […]
The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed optimism that the economy will rebound from its challenges. Addressing parishioners of the Our Lady of Mercy (OLAM) Catholic Church in Tema Community One to climax the 70th anniversary of the parish Sunday, Dr Bawumia said the government was pursuing a number of economic measures to address the challenges facing the economy. “As your government, we do recognise the difficulties […]
The National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW) has been increased from GH¢13.53 to GH¢14.88. The National Tripartite Committee (NTC), made up of the government, organised labour and employers, agreed on the new wage below which no one should be paid. The new NDMW, which takes effect from January 1, next year, is a 10 per cent […]
Cabinet has approved a new Rent Bill and recommended same for the consideration of Parliament. It is expected that soon, Parliament will also commence its engagements on the Bill to culminate in its successful enactment. The Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, made this known at a press briefing in Accra last Sunday. The […]
The Country Director of ActionAid Ghana, Mr John Nkaw, has called for regular and varied research on climate change in order to enhance the world’s understanding of adaptation and to help influence public and private actions as well as stimulate investments in vulnerable communities. He said the net effect of ongoing climate change “is affecting […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has terminated the appointment of the Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Charles Adu Boahen, over allegations captured in an investigative expose dubbed: ‘Galamsey Economy’ by Tiger Eye P.I., an investigative organisation. The President also referred the alleged conduct of the minister in the said exposé to the […]
