Fitch Rating agency has projected Ghana to be the fastest growing economy in Sub Saharan Africa as it emerges strongly from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has noted. The agency also projects that the economy will be restored to its previous position before the onset of the pandemic. Last year, in the […]
The Chairman of the Council of State, Nana Otuo Siriboe II, has suggested that illegal mining sites should be reclaimed and used for farming activities and afforestation, using the services of the same young people engaged in ‘galamsey’. That, he explained, would serve as a good alternative livelihood for the young people who were currently […]
The government allocated a total amount of GH¢7.62 billion for the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme during the past five years, the Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has told Parliament. He said GH¢4.18 billion out of the amount representing 54.76 per cent, was sourced from the government of Ghana (GoG), […]
Seven persons, made up of three students, two teachers and two administrators, have been convicted of impersonation in the 2020 West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by the Agona Swedru Magistrate Court. One of them received custodial sentence while the rest were fined. They included Georgina Danso, Desmond Oduro and David Bawah, all Form […]
The Chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament Joseph Osei Wusu has said the committee was satisfied with the answers provided by the Special Prosecutor nominee Kissi Agyebeng. To that end, he said the Committee has by a consensus approved Mr Agyebeng after his successful vetting on Thursday July 22. The report is expected to be laid […]
Parliament’s Appointments Committee will, today, Thursday, vet Kissi Agyebeng for the position of Special Prosecutor. The vetting process chaired by Chairman Joseph Osei Owusu is scheduled for 10 am at Parliament’s Committee rooms 1&2 on the administration block. According to JoyNews’ Parliamentary correspondent, Joseph Opoku Gakpo, the Committee’s agenda is “to consider the President’s nomination […]
The Ministry of Information has alerted the public to the activities of a fake 2021 protocol e-recruitment portal purporting to be from the Public Relations Department of the General Headquarters of the Ghana Armed Forces. The fake portal has been circulating on social media platforms including WhatsApp, inviting Ghanaians to apply to join security and other […]
The Director-General incharge of administration at the Ghana Police Service, Commissioner of Police (COP) George Akuffo Dampare has been appointed the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Information gathered by BestNewsGH.com indicates that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuo-Addo will be making an official announcement of the appointment soon. Mr. Dampare is expected to start work on […]
The Overlord of the Wala Traditional Area, Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, has said the few challenges facing the country cannot be a premise for it to be described as a failed state. Naa Pelpuo, who made the observation during a visit to his palace in Wa by the Defence and Interior subcommittees of Parliament, […]
General Overseer for the Royalhouse Chapel International, Sam Korankye Ankrah, has described the $1 million gift given to his daughter on her wedding day as a ‘faith cheque’. This comes after the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), in a letter sighted by Myjoyonline.com summoned Naa Dromo Korankye-Ankrah for tax returns on her wedding gift. However, explaining the motive […]
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame, says a new bill in the offing, the Conduct of Public Officers Bill, will give a more consequential effect to Chapter 24 of the 1992 Constitution. He said the Code of Conduct for Public Officers captured in Chapter 24 of the Constitution was intended clearly […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said his unflinching support and that of his administration to free media remains unquestionable. That commitment, he said, was evidenced by the atmosphere of free speech prevailing in the country. However, he said in the midst of the freedoms, it was incumbent on all to be measured in whatever […]
