Business

GPHA workers stage demo over 20% revenue collection

July 12, 2022

Workers of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) are up in arms over the refusal of a private company to allow them collect 20 percent revenues. Workers are clad in red and are demanding a rescission of the decision by management. Labour to meet gov’t today over COLA demand The Forum for Public Sector […]Continue Reading

NEWS

We would’ve demanded more than 20% COLA if. . . – GMA Gen. Sec.

July 12, 2022

The General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr Titus Beyuo, says it is out of place for any government official to say workers are being insensitive with their demand for a cost of living allowance (COLA) in the face of the current economic conditions, which has forced a move to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He insists […]Continue Reading

Opinion

Editorial -‘COLA is Life’ seems the new Revo-Code

July 12, 2022

Four teacher unions – the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) and, Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), on Monday, July 04, 2022, declared an indefinite strike over the government’s failure to pay them a 20 per cent Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). Although Continue Reading

NEWS

Procurement processes for Covid fight in Ghana lacked adequate transparency – GII

July 12, 2022

The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) has said its Corruption Risks Assessment which evaluated the risks of corruption in government’s interventions revealed inadequate transparency with regards to the procurement processes related to Covid-19 interventions Rolled out by government. The revelation of opacity in the procurement processes regarding the COVID-19 interventions, Continue Reading

NEWS

‘May Allah Accept Your Sacrifice’ – NAPO To Manhyia South Muslims

July 8, 2022

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, in the Ashanti Region, on the occasion of this year’s Eid-ul-Adha, has sent warm regards to the Muslim Community in the area. “May His Merciful Allah accept your sacrifice as you mark all this important day and may continue to pray for Manhyia South, Asanteman […]Continue Reading

NEWS

We have no information on construction of National Cathedral – Public Procurement Authority

July 7, 2022

The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) has revealed that it has no knowledge about the construction of the National Cathedral by Ribade Company Limited. The PPA gave this response in reply to a request for procurement information under the Right to Information Act, by North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Writing to the MP, the Authority […]Continue Reading

Crime

Missing Lands Commission Staff: State prosecutors line up 3rd witness

July 7, 2022

State prosecutors are expected to call a third witness in the case in the trial of a KNUST lecturer accused of kidnapping his wife. Dr. Wilberforce Nkrumah Aggrey is standing trial for allegedly kidnapping his wife, Rhodaline Amoah-Darko and the deceit of a public officer. Two other accomplices, Yaw Boateng and Justice Appiah have also […]Continue Reading

Crime

Arise Ghana leaders appalled by persistent threats by police; say they remain unfazed

July 7, 2022

Leaders of pressure group Arise Ghana say they are “unfazed” and “unshakable” by attempts the Akufo-Addo-led government to use the Dampare-led Ghana Police Service to put them in bad light. This comes after the police – within the context of last Tuesday’s violent demonstration by Arise Ghana – announced an intention to educate the public […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Asaabe Leads NPP Chair Race; Assures 40% Appointments For Grassroots

July 7, 2022

The leading contender in the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) national chairmanship race, Stephen Asamoah Boateng affectionately called Asabee, has reiterated his promise to ensure the interests of grassroots in the next NPP administration are served. According to him, the next NPP government under his watch as the national chairman, will see at least 40 […]Continue Reading

Business

Bibiani: Angry youth fight Mensin Gold for jobs

July 7, 2022

Angry youth at Bibiani in the Western North Region on Wednesday besieged the premises of Mensin Gold Limited, demanding immediate employment from authorities. Connect FM’s Western North correspondent Kwamena Fynn reported to Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson, the host of Omanbapa morning show, that the angry youth have given the company a one-week ultimatum to start employing Continue Reading