Ghana Toll Workers Union chases government over unkept promises
The Ghana Toll Workers Union has issued a fervent plea to the government, urging the fulfillment of promises made to them in the aftermath of the cessation of road and ferry tolls. In an official statement issued by the leadership, the union expressed deep concern over what they perceive as years of neglect following the government's decision to abruptly halt...
Speaker orders post-budget workshop to be held in Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has instructed that the Post-2024 Budget Workshop take place within the parliamentary premises. This decision emerged following a division among Members of Parliament regarding the selection of either the Rock City Hotel or the Volta Serene Hotel as the workshop venue. The debate arose when Buem MP, Kofi Adams, advocated for holding the workshop in...
“Tema Most Beautiful” beauty pageant launched
Tema Media has launched "Tema Most Beautiful", a beauty pageant aiming to project the cultural values of the city of Tema. The organizers' goal is to shine a spotlight on Tema, which has long lingered in the shadow of Accra. Tema, the second-largest city in the Greater Accra region, boasts a roster of well-known personalities in Ghana's creative industry, including Sarkodie,...
Parliament: 2024 budget presentation slated for Wednesday
Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, will present the 2024 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the government in Parliament. This presentation aims to outline the government's strategies for revenue generation and policies to alleviate the current economic challenges faced by Ghanaians. Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, in his announcement on Tuesday, October 31, highlighted the importance of scrutinizing the budget to...
Somalia floods death toll rises to 31
Floods caused by torrential rainfall have killed at least 31 people in Somalia, authorities said Sunday (Nov. 12). The previous death toll stood at 29.Various parts of the east African country including Hiran state in the centre or Gedo region in the south, have been affected. Since October, floods have displaced nearly half a million people, Daud Aweis told reporters in...
Ghana wins bid to host IFPIM Africa HQ
Ghana has successfully secured the hosting rights for the Africa Regional Headquarters of the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM). This was jointly announced by Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, and the French Minister of State for Development and International Partnerships, Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, during the Paris Peace Forum in France on Thursday, November 10, 2023 The move marks a...
GGSA Advises Ghanaians to Remain Calm over Sunday’s Earth Tremor
The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) says Ghanaians can carry on with their regular activities following a minor earth tremor recorded in parts of the Greater Accra Region on Sunday, November 12. The Authority emphasized that the event, registering a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter scale, was not anticipated to cause any damage. In a press statement issued on Sunday,...
American Model Maleesa Mooney Found Murdered Shortly After Nichole Coats
A tragic and chilling incident has sent shockwaves through downtown Los Angeles, as the life of 31-year-old model Maleesa Mooney took a dark and violent turn. An autopsy report recently released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has revealed the horrifying details of her death, stating that she was severely beaten, bound, and gagged, with her lifeless body ultimately...
Nigerian Presidency Congratulates Burna Boy, Davido, Others for Grammy Nominations
The Nigerian Presidency has congratulated Nigerian singers Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr for their Grammy nominations. The quintet received nominations in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category on the 66th Grammy nominations list released on Friday, November 10, 2023. Burna Boy secured nominations in three additional categories: Best Global Music Album, Best Global Music Performance, and Best...
Police checkpoints are setbacks to transit trade – GSA
Head of Freight and Logistics Department of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Mr Fred Asiedu Dartey has said the Ghana Police service is an important element of trade facilitation and must execute its role without hindering flow of commerce. He urged the Police to help promote the growth of the nation’s transit trade sector for a holistic economic development. Speaking...
