The present police administration, according to Barima Sarfo Tweneboah Kodua, President of the Kumawu Traditional Council, has significantly improved the country’s security, law, and order. “You have performed over 200 percent. Ghana is pleased with your work,” he said. “We know how you have improved security in this area since …
Read More »Water tariffs to increase effective June 1 – PURC
For all customer categories, the price of water services will increase as of June 1, 2023. This comes after the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) reviewed and approved an increase in water rates for the second quarter of 2023. “In taking this decision, the commission took cognizance of the cost …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo inaugurates Public Services Commission Board
At a brief ceremony on May 17, 2023, at the Jubilee House in Accra, President of the Republic Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo swore in the newly inaugurated board of the Public Services Commission. This is in accordance with Articles 194 to 199 of the Republic’s Constitution, which outline the composition …
Read More »Burkinabe Ambassador and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps ends duty tour to Ghana
Following the conclusion of his term of duty in Ghana, Burkina Faso’s ambassador, who is also the dean of the diplomatic community there, H.E. Pingrenoma Zagre, made a farewell visit to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. His famous service tour, which started on August 18, 2017, when he first handed …
Read More »CSO calls for speedy passage of anti-witchcraft bill in parliament
To encourage the passage of the Anti-Witchcraft Bill in Parliament, a coalition called the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill has been established. The Coalition, which was established on May 18, 2023, is committed to eradicating the risks brought on by the charge of witchcraft. The Anti-witchcraft Bill aims to make it illegal …
Read More »On-going developmental projects at Kumawu not to buy votes – Amoako-Attah
Kumawu by-election: sudden infrastructure and road work not intended to buy votes | ‘We’ll disgrace detractors,’ says Amoako Attah Following the passing of MP Philip Basoah in March of this year, a by-election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The minister of roads and highways, Kwasi Amoako Attah, has …
Read More »Mahama storms Kumawu to campaign ahead of by-election
Today, May 19, 2023, a group from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the main opposition party, storms Kumawu in the Ashanti Region. John Dramani Mahama, the party’s flagbearer, was the delegation’s leader. In the impending Kumawu by-election, Mr. Mahama will be in charge of the delegation to support NDC Parliamentary …
Read More »Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II launches 2023 Green Ghana Day
The 2023 Green Ghana Day was officially launched in Kumasi by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who also called on all Ghanaians and residents to participate in the nationwide tree-planting initiative. The 2023 Green Ghana Day is scheduled for June 9, 2023. He claimed that the Green Ghana Day …
Read More »Gov’t to receive $600 million from IMF today – Ken Ofori-Atta
Ghana is scheduled to receive the first installment of the $3 billion bailout package agreed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) , May 19, 2023, according to Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. Speaking at a press conference with representatives of the IMF and the government of Ghana, Ofori-Atta detailed a plan …
Read More »Consumer Protection Agency kick against 18.36% electricity and gas tariff increment
The projected 18.36% increase in Ghana’s electricity rates has shocked the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA). The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), in the opinion of CPA, failed to consult them with the anticipated rate change, describing the action as a unilateral decision that cannot be approved. On Thursday, May 18, …
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