Dalyce Curry, an actress known for her roles in Blues Brothers, Lady Sings the Blues, and The 10 Commandments, has tragically passed away at the age of 95. Her remains were discovered after her home in Altadena was destroyed in a wildfire, according to TMZ. The devastating incident occurred as the Eaton Fire ravaged areas […]
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has vowed to abolish the betting tax and the E-levy in his first budget when he’s approved. Speaking before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, January 13, Dr Forson argued that the current betting tax has failed to achieve its intended objectives and should be scrapped. “I […]
President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointment of Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF), effective immediately. The revocation, announced in a letter dated January 13, 2025, was signed by Mr Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President. Mr. Koranteng was appointed as CEO […]
President John Dramani Mahama has submitted his first set of ministerial nominations to Parliament today (January 9, 2025), fulfilling a key constitutional requirement following his inauguration as President on January 7, 2025. The nominations, submitted to the Speaker of Parliament in accordance with Article 78 of the 1992 Constitution, include three individuals for critical portfolios […]
President John Mahama has nominated Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Finance Minister-designate, with John Abdulai Jinapor and Dominic Akuritinga Ayine as Ministers-designate for Energy and Attorney General cum Minister of Justice respectively. A statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Ag. Spokesperson to the President, has announced. Source: Myjoyonline.com
Parliament has officially approved the composition of its Appointments Committee, a crucial body tasked with vetting and recommending nominees for ministerial and other top government positions. The Committee will be chaired by the First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, with Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah serving as Vice Chairperson. Notable appointments include Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, as the Ranking Member, and Patricia […]
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools (CHASS) has urged parents and guardians to assist with the feeding challenges in senior high schools. CHASS had earlier appealed to the Ghana Education Service (GES) to reconsider the reopening of high schools, citing unresolved financial issues, including the government’s non-payment for perishable foods provided for […]
The Republic of Ghana has officially suspended its diplomatic relations with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco. It statement revealed that the Ghanaian government conveyed this decision in an official document from its Ministry of […]
Despite the fierce battles at the polls, Mahama highlighted their mutual understanding of the greater goal: serving the people of Ghana. “He and I both understood on that day, as I am sure we do today, that it is the people of Ghana we serve,” he affirmed. A Legacy of Maturity and Democracy Mahama praised […]
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Yapei-Kusawgu and former Deputy Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has disclosed that President John Mahama has instructed the Chief of Staff to hold an emergency meeting with power sector players regarding the looming power crisis. “Today at 10 am, His Excellency the President instructed that the Chief of Staff […]
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has refuted claims by Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, that the party approached him for collaboration following his election as the Independent Member of Parliament for the Gomoa Central Constituency in the Central Region. In a press statement issued on Monday, 6th January 2025, the NPP clarified its […]
The outgoing president, Nana Akufo-Addo, has granted a presidential pardon to William Ato Essien and 10 other convicted individuals. Mr Ato Essien, the founder of the defunct Capital Bank, was sentenced to 15 years in prison by an Accra High Court in October 2023. He was convicted of embezzling over GH¢90 million of the Bank […]
