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The Minority in Parliament has accused the ruling party of preparing to give tax breaks worth a whopping 7 billion Ghana cedis to those connected to the commerce sector. This information has come to light in the context of a 5 billion Ghanaian cedi tax waiver request that is presently …

In the run-up to the 2024 election, Yaw Boateng Gyan, a former National Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has warned members of the party about the perils of complacency. On December 12, 2023, he addressed members of the NDC who might believe that the party is well-positioned to …

A significant number of the hospital projects included in Agenda 111 are scheduled to be inaugurated in 2024, the last year of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s term. In his speech at the inaugural Physicians and Surgeons Awards, he reaffirmed his goal of making Ghana, by 2030, the center of elite medical …

According to Simon Osei Mensah, the Regional Minister for Ashanti, the NPP government plans to inaugurate approximately 25 hospital projects in the region in 2024. The hospital projects, according to the Minister, demonstrated the government’s commitment to giving the local community access to high-quality, reasonably priced healthcare. He disclosed that …

Bereaved sister of the late Ghanaian prime minister Kofi Abrefa Busia, the former first vice chairperson of the New Patriotic Party, passed away. It is reported that, following a brief illness, Madam Ama Busia, a member of the NPP Council of Elders, passed away today, Tuesday, December 12, 2023. In …

Three notable Ghanaian women have been awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Professional Studies, Accra in recognition of their contributions to the advancement of society. The 5th Session of the 15th Congregation of the University of Professional Studies, Accra, held on Tuesday, December 12, honored the First Lady, Mrs. …

There are concerns regarding the impact of the legislation that established the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), according to Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin. He contended that there could be duplication and inefficiencies as a result of the Attorney General and OSP having substantially similar authority. “As for the …

A committee to further work on recommendations made by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) after it presents its reports to the House has been called for by Majority Leader Hon. Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, due to approximately GHc 17,483,483,539.25 worth of irregularities that occurred in the management of 19 state …

The Ashanti Chief of Kwapra Suame Municipality, Nana Baffour Adugyemfuo Kumani, has finally been destooled by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the overlord of the Ashanti Kingdom. During a meeting of the Asantemen Traditional Council on Monday, December 11, 2023, in the Manhyia Palace, the Asantehene issued an order for Baffour …

The Ghana Police Service’s Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has made significant progress in raising road safety. Nearly 3,000 traffic offenders were found guilty by the MTTD between January and October 2023, which significantly reduced the number of traffic accidents and fatalities. Some notable interventions have helped lead to …