Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president, has praised the Group of Earth Observations (GEO) for its services in providing vital data that continues to guide policy development, program design, and execution in Ghana. Dr. Bawumia stated, “Such data have become increasingly important for decision-making, and Government’s targeted programmes such as …
Read More »Diesel per liter hits Ghc 23 as petrol sells now at Ghc 17.99
According to the most recent pricing shown by TotalEnergies at the gas pumps, the price of diesel has increased dramatically to GHS23.49 a litre. The price of gasoline is GHS17.99 per litre. The price of kerosene is GHS14.70. The revised rates are effective as of today, November 1, 2022. President …
Read More »NDC commits to deal with party thugs and criminals; condemns attack on ransacking of the deputy general
The NDC leadership has stated that any NDC members involved in the thuggery that occurred on Monday, October 31, 2022 at its national offices in Adabraka will suffer repercussions. On Monday, a gang of irate people dressed in red broke into the NDC’s national headquarters, made their way to Barbara …
Read More »We can’t feed ourselves -TTAG replies PRINCOF
The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) leadership has refused to comply with their principals’ requests for them to begin providing for themselves. The Association has adamantly promised to fight any attempts to deny them their daily three-square meals. In a statement cited by Ghanatodayonline.com on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, …
Read More »We can’t feed Trainees with Ghc 6.50p let them feed themselves – PRINCOF to Education Ministry
The government is being asked for approval by the National Conference of Principal Colleges of Education-Ghana (PRINCOF) to allow all students enrolled in the different public colleges of education to begin supporting themselves as of November 7, 2022. The Principals claim that due to a current market trend, they have …
Read More »MTN Ghana Foundation impacts youth through economic empowerment
A year after receiving training and assistance with company startup from the MTN Ghana Foundation and Plan Ghana International, the lives of program participants have been completely changed. In order to give out-of-school youth job opportunities, the MTN Ghana Foundation contributed GHc445,000 a year ago to help educate 100 young …
Read More »Foreign Affairs Ministry debunks 30-day UAE visa ban on Ghana
The public has been asked by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to ignore claims that Ghana and about 19 other nations have been subject to a visa block by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE authorities reportedly issued an instant travel ban on Ghana and 19 …
Read More »Reduce your ‘elephant-sized’ government now – CDD-Ghana to Akufo-Addo
Dr. Emmanuel Kojo Asante, the Director of Policy Engagement and Advocacy at the Centre for Democratic Development in Ghana (CDD Ghana), has once again called for the government to be smaller. He contends that the President could have done more to represent the period of austerity the country is bringing …
Read More »COPEC expects fuel costs to rise again by 10%
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices are expected to rise by 10% starting on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, according to the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), while gasoline and diesel prices are anticipated to increase by between GHS 3 and GHS 8. This, according to COPEC, is a result of changes …
Read More »Bagbin promises to pass Anti-LGBTQ+ bill before 2024
The House will likely enact the contentious Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill before the 2024 election, according to Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin. On Friday, October 28, 2022, Mr. Alban Bagbin provided the guarantee at a media appearance. “Sexual Rights and Human Values bill …
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