POLITICS

In order to address concerns about their working conditions, the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) decided to postpone their planned strike after meeting with the National Labour Commission (NLC) on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The Mortuary Workers started the strike on Tuesday due to unresolved concerns about their terms …

Concerning the Senior High School (SHS) reopening and reporting dates, four pre-tertiary teacher unions have filed a petition with the Ghana Education Service (GES). The unions claim that there is insufficient time between the break and the reopening to give non-teaching staff and students adequate time to rest. Additionally, they …

In the New Patriotic Party’s(NPP) parliamentary primary in the Akuapem North constituency, Sammy Awuku, the director of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), might face no opposition. None of the potential candidates for parliament had picked up the nomination forms to compete as of November 30 at the end of the …

Ken Ofori-Atta, the minister of finance, expressed optimism that the La General Hospital would be operational by the end of 2024. The government reports that it has secured 50 million euros to complete the construction of the facility, meaning that the destroyed La General Hospital will be rebuilt. The public, …

The approval of the 2024 budget will now take place on Monday, December 4, 2023, per Speaker of the Parliament Alban Bagbin’s directive. On Thursday, November 30, the majority caucus left Parliament, prompting the decision. On November 30, 2023, Parliament was scheduled to count votes in favor of approving the …

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Offinso South Constituency, Hon Isaac Yaw Opoku, has appealed to the government to fix deplorable roads within the Offinso Municipality. In an interview with Nana Kwaku Boffah, the MP commended the government for some developmental projects in the Constituency such as Namon Senior High …

Enraged supporters of disqualified parliamentary candidate Michael Nii Yarboi wrecked havoc on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) headquarters in Accra in a disorganized and violent turn of events. In an attempt to protest Mr. Yarboi’s exclusion from the party’s parliamentary primary in the Odododiodioo Constituency, the irate supporters blocked roads …

Kissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor, has warned that if his office’s efforts to combat corruption fail, the nation may not be able to win the war on corruption. As a result, he has called on all branches of government, particularly the judiciary, and Ghanaians to assist his office in its …

On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, the majority party’s members of parliament staged a walkout during the sessions to adopt the 2024 budget. Following the conclusion of the budgetary debate, Speaker of the House Alban Bagbin called for a voice vote on whether to adopt or reject the policy proposal. The …

The United Arab Emirates is hosting the conference, which brings together decision-makers and stakeholders from all over the world to address the pressing issue of climate change. Minister Jinapor’s attendance at the conference highlights Ghana’s commitment to addressing climate change and its effects on the nation’s natural resources. The Minister …