The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin, has added his voice to the calls for swift action against the growing threat of illegal mining in the country’s forest reserves and water bodies. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Speaker Bagbin stressed the urgency of addressing the environmental damage caused by illegal mining, […]

A coalition of religious and traditional groups has petitioned Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to expedite the hearing of two cases concerning the Pro-Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill. The petition, submitted on October 8, 2024, calls on the Chief Justice to schedule hearings for the two cases within the next two weeks. […]

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has urged its members to “continue providing full services without disruptions” in light of the upcoming nationwide strike announced by Organised Labour, set to begin on Thursday, October 10, 2024.   In a statement on Tuesday, GMA President Dr. Frank Serebour clarified, “The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has not outlined […]

In its ruling, the court instructed the Circuit Court to begin prosecution within 72 hours, cautioning that failure to do so could lead to a reconsideration of Vormawor’s bail. The court’s refusal to grant him bail was influenced by his previous release on bail for treason felony charges, under which the current protest-related offences allegedly […]

Independent presidential candidate and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, has called on Ghanaians to reject political parties that attempt to buy their votes with money in the upcoming December 7 elections.   Addressing an enthusiastic crowd of supporters in Obogu, Asante Akim South Constituency, Kyerematen expressed his disapproval of politicians […]

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed a case of monkeypox (Mpox) in the Bia West District of the Western North Region. The case involves a 15-year-old male who sought treatment at a district government hospital on September 25, 2024, after experiencing three days of fever, body aches, sore throat, and a rash that first […]

Kwaku Asante-Boateng, Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akim South, has raised concerns that the government’s hesitation to tackle illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, may be driven by fears of losing the upcoming December 7 elections.   Asante-Boateng pointed out that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) strong stance against galamsey in 2020 led to […]

The Ghana Highways Authority (GHA) has announced scheduled maintenance work on the Atomic Bridge, starting Thursday, October 3, 2024. The repairs will focus on the bridge’s expansion joints and are expected to continue until Tuesday, October 22, 2024. This project aims to strengthen the bridge’s structural integrity and improve safety for all commuters.   Motorists […]

The Ghana Police Service has issued a warning to the organisers of the Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey demonstration, scheduled from 3rd to 5th October 2024, emphasizing that they will be held accountable if any laws are breached during the event.   In a statement released on Wednesday, the police reminded the organisers of their obligations […]

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has expressed concerns over the recent increases in water and electricity tariffs, questioning the justification for these adjustments. GUTA warned that the hikes will further diminish consumers’ purchasing power and exacerbate the already challenging cost of living in the country.   The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced […]