Parliament is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, marking the beginning of the Third Meeting of the Third Session of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic.   In a letter dated October 11, sent to Members of Parliament to provide notification, the Clerk to Parliament, Cyril K.O Nsiah, referred to “standing order […]

The Electoral Commission (EC) has expressed its willingness to accept public scrutiny and criticism of its activities, particularly as the nation approaches a critical election in 2024. However, the EC emphasized that such scrutiny should be conducted objectively and with honesty to uphold national peace, security, and the preservation of the country’s democracy.   Mrs. […]

The U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, and Ghana’s Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Dr. Freda Prempeh, have jointly unveiled the U.S. Global Water Strategy High Priority Country Plan for Ghana. This plan outlines an investment of approximately $100 million in Ghana’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector over the next five years, building […]

The National Peace Council (NPC) has issued a challenge to Nufialaga Mawufemor Kobla Nornyigbey, the spokesperson of the Nogokpo Traditional Council, for his claims that certain chiefs involved in mediating the dispute between Perez Chapel Founder, Bishop Charles Agyinasare, and Nogokpo had been influenced by the Council through bribes.   Various news outlets published Nornyigbey’s […]

A tragic incident occurred as a young man, purportedly the boyfriend of a District Police Commander, was found dead in her residence. The discovery was made in the official police residence located in Kpetoe, Volta Region, on October 26, 2023.   The girlfriend, whose identity remains undisclosed, holds the rank of Superintendent of Police and […]

Under the leadership of Dr. Francis Wuobar, the Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at the Eastern Regional Hospital achieved a successful caesarean section delivery of quadruplets within one hour. This remarkable feat resulted in the birth of two boys and two girls, each with weights ranging from 1.4kg to 1.9kg. Notably, this occurrence of quadruplets through […]

The government of Ghana has taken the decisive step of shutting down the operations of the Chinese mining company, Ganhe Mining Company Limited, located in Wassa Abreshia in the Western Region. This action was prompted by information received by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, revealing that despite having acquired a license and a […]

The government has tentatively agreed on a payment plan with the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) to settle the state’s $20 million debt. WAPCo had previously cut off the gas supply required for power generation, resulting in power outages in parts of the country. The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) reported a supply gap of […]

In the trial of Dr. Stephen Opuni, the former Chief Executive of COCOBOD, and two others at an Accra High Court, a plea for a stay of proceedings has been dismissed. The motion also sought to suspend the proceedings pending the determination of an interlocutory appeal against the Court’s decision on October 12, 2023. Justice […]

The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has contributed relief items valued at more than GH¢40,000 to assist victims of the recent floods in the Savannah Region.   This donation took place on October 23, 2023, in the forecourt of the Central Gonja District Assembly. The relief items consisted of 200 blankets, 20 bales of used […]