The Electoral Commission (EC) has called on members of the public to disregard claims that excess ballot papers are being printed for the elections. It explained that aside from the number of registered voters on the poll book for each polling station, the EC had agreed with the political parties and other stakeholders to print […]
2023 African Games gold medalist, Evans Cadman Yamoah, says his current situation has left him ‘sad and stranded’ as he seeks support. The Ghanaian is no longer eligible for the NCAA scholarship having spent two years competing in the collegiate system in Ghana. The high jumper is on the verge of being unenrolled from school […]
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, the Campaign Spokesperson and Special Aide to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, has responded sharply to claims made by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) regarding Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s potential victory in the upcoming December elections. Following statements by First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Joseph Osei Owusu, who asserted […]
The spokesperson for the campaign of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer for the 2024 election, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has announced that over forty hospitals built under the Nana Addo-led government’s Agenda 111 projects are ready for commissioning. Speaking on Joy News’s AM Show with Benjamin Akakpo on Monday, November 4, 2024, Miracles stated […]
The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has launched a revised edition of a manual that serves as a guide on the adjudication of electoral disputes in the country. Known as the Manual on Election Adjudication in Ghana, it is produced by the Judicial Service, and had been launched in every electoral year since 2008. […]
This inclusion is part of Google’s expansion of African language support, which now covers 15 new languages across the continent, enhancing accessibility for over 300 million people. Developed in collaboration with Google’s AI Research Center in Accra, this update enables Ghanaians to search, type, and translate directly in Twi using voice commands. This integration will […]
Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has strongly criticised the Speaker of Parliament for defying the Supreme Court’s authority following the October 30 decision, which dismissed the Speaker’s application to overturn an order on a recent parliamentary ruling. In a pointed article, the former Special Prosecutor emphasised that the Speaker’s actions disrupt constitutional order. “The Supreme […]
Deputy Transport Minister, Hassan Tampuli has urged the public to disregard the Concerned Drivers Association’s notice of a 15 per cent fare increase set for November 2. According to him, fare adjustments depend on factors like fuel price stability, inflation, and other economic indicators, which he says are currently stable. Speaking to JoyNews, Mr Tampuli stated, […]
Government is intensifying its efforts to bring private sector engagement into the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as part of a major reform to stabilise the sector’s finances and ensure long-term sustainability. Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam highlighted the urgency of these reforms at the recent IMF/World Bank meetings, pointing out […]
A new ride-hailing platform developed locally with a traditional touch to help commuters find commercial taxis has been launched in Accra. The app, GoRide, gives the process of finding a ride a modern twist by making it easier for passengers and drivers to connect without disrupting the essence of the local transport system. It comes […]
The former CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Senyo Hosi, has appealed to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to maintain respect for Supreme Court rulings, especially following the contentious Afenyo Markin vs. The Speaker case. In his recent open letter to the Speaker, he cautioned that disregarding a Supreme Court decision would […]
Presidential Advisor on Health Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare has assured that a number of the Agenda 111 hospital projects will be completed and operational by the end of President Akufo-Addo’s term. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Manifesto Tracker, he addressed the current status of the ambitious Agenda 111 initiative, launched to address healthcare accessibility through the […]
