Limited recruitment of SHS teachers to commence next week – Education Minister
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced that a limited recruitment of teachers into Senior High Schools will commence next week. In a Facebook post dated July 30, Dr. Adutwum urged potential teachers to be on the lookout for details regarding applications and areas of focus for the recruitment […]
Just In: Ato Forson acquitted in ambulance procurement case
In a landmark decision, the Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged the Minority Leader, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, representing the people of Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam, in the ongoing ambulance procurement case. The Court set aside the trial court’s order for Dr. Ato Forson to open his defense, upholding his submission of no case. Dr. Forson had […]
PARIS2024: Ghana’s swimmer Harry Stacey ends Olympic dream; finishes 7th in Heat 4
By: Michael Okuley, Paris Ghana’s swimmer Harry Stacey has ended his Olympic dream after making a time of 51.12 to finish 7th in Heat 4 of the men’s 100m Freestyle event. The national record holder with the time of 57.50 was the 4th to dive into the water but was unable to recover leading to […]
Global community observes UN Day against Human Trafficking today
By: Rachel Kakraba Ghana joins the global community to mark UN Day against Human Trafficking today. Commemorated annually on July 30th, the day raises awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights. Human trafficking is a crime that exploits persons especially women, children and men for […]
Minister of Education Dr. Adutwum to speak on State of Ghana’s Education amidst myriad of challenges
By Rebecca Ekpe Education no doubt is the backbone of every development. Education is fundamental to the developmental aspirations of every country, from the basic through to the higher levels. In Ghana, critical attention has been paid to the country’s educational system over the years, in a bid to remove disparities, encourage inclusivity, match industry […]
Gender mainstreaming in WASH requires deliberate efforts -Sanitation Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), Madam Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has called on Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector stakeholders to come up with a deliberate plan and strategies to tackle issues of gender parity in WASH. According to her, gender mainstreaming in WASH requires deliberate efforts to integrate gender […]
No $34.9M has been paid to Ghana Auto Group Limited to supply spare parts – Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health has vehemently denied allegations of paying $34.9 million to Ghana Auto Group Limited for the provision of spare parts. The allegations, raised by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, claimed that a procurement deal for ambulance spare parts worth $34 million was a collusion between former Finance […]
Vice President Bawumia fulfills promise to Hilla Limann Senior High School
The Chiefs and People of the three traditional areas in the Sissala West District of the Upper West District showered praise on Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for promptly fulfilling a promise to provide a Pickup vehicle to the only Senior High School in the District. The NPP flagbearer pledged to provide the vehicle to […]
Government misses revenue target by 1.9 percent in first half of 2024
Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has disclosed that total revenue and grants for the first half of 2024 amounted to GH¢74.7 billion, below the target of GH¢76.1 billion, representing 1.9 percent. He said despite the shortfalls, the outturn showed a nominal year-on-year growth of 24.6 percent and constituted 42.3 percent of the budget’s […]
University of Local Governance and Development to start soon
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved the establishment of the University of Local Governance and Development. The pioneering institution is set to address the critical needs and gaps in the country’s local government system, with a relevant Bill expected to be placed before Parliament to finalise the process. The Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation […]
