Hon. Michael Amoah Awuku of the Atwima Nwanbiagya Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region, has professed everlasting solutions to the perennial dam spillage and flooding in Ghana. The government appointee is of a strong view that, these disasters could be curtailed on two conditions; evacuation and resettlement of the affected …
Read More »UTAG to strike over Book and Research allowance
If the government does not resolve the University Teachers Association of Ghana’s (UTAG) concerns surrounding the payment of its Book and Research Allowance (BRA), the union has warned to sabotage labor peace. In a statement posted on Monday, October 16, 2023, UTAG issued the warning. The Book and Research Allowance, …
Read More »Government has failed on galamsey fight – Kennedy Agyapong
Kennedy Agyapong, a candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer position, claims that the failure of the campaign against galamsey illegal small-scale mining is attributable to the conflicted interests of those in positions of authority who ought to be overseeing and controlling it. He drew attention to the fact …
Read More »ADAM-GH suspends occupy Police Headquarters demonstration
ADAM-GH, a civil society organization that advocates for proper democratic principles, the rule of law, fundamental human rights, and good governance, has postponed its planned protest against the Ghana Police Service in response to Ahmed Suale’s murder of 8 civilians, the unauthorized hiring of party hoodlums into the Police force, …
Read More »Alan Kyerematen visits flood victims in Volta Region
Residents of the North Tongu District in the Volta Region, who were severely affected by flooding as a result of the Akosombo Dam spillage, have been visited by independent presidential candidate Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, who also consoled them. In addition to being a show of sympathy, Mr. Kyerematen’s visit was …
Read More »I’m ready to negotiate with Alan Kyerematen for running mate post – Kofi Akpaloo
Percival Kofi Akpaloo, the founder and leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana, has stated that he would be willing to initiate negotiations with Mr. Alan Kyeremateng, the leader of the Movement for Change, for the purpose of forming a potential coalition in which he would be considered for the …
Read More »Release Kejetia market fire report now – Combine Traders Associations to gov’t
The Ministry of Local Government’s investigation report into the cause of the fire that broke out in the Kejetia market in Kumasi on March 15, 2023 is being withheld, according to the Combine Traders Associations in that market. The organization is interested in learning the reason behind the Kejetia Market …
Read More »GMA mobilizes to aid flood victims following the Akosombo Dam spillage
In response to the spillover from the Akosombo Dam, the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has welcomed the creation of an Inter-ministerial Committee to aid in addressing the flooding and related challenges. The GMA has also begun mobilizing physicians from around the world to assist flood victims. The GMA released a …
Read More »We have rescued over 8,000 people from the Akosombo dam spill – Ghana Navy
According to the Ghana Navy, the damaging overflow from the Akosombo Dam has resulted in the rescue of nearly 8,000 persons from flood-affected areas. The combined rescue team deployed to the affected districts is currently monitoring critical infrastructure and responding to distress calls in order to neutralize the effect of …
Read More »Duapa Mothers Union promotes women inclusion and social equity at Sene West District
A day of training for women aspiring to leadership roles in the community was organized by Duapa Mothers Union executives, an NGO with headquarters in Kwame Danso in Sene West District. It covered women especially vying for parliamentary posts, political appointments, District assembly membership, unit committee, and other leadership positions …
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