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‘Productivity not yet a factor in the calculation of public sector salaries’ – Fair Wages and Salaries Commission

June 7, 2022

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), has said it currently does not factor productivity in the calculation of the salaries of public sector workers. The Acting Director, Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Head of Public Affairs of the Commission, Earl Ankrah made this known on JoySMS on Tuesday, June 7. According to him, even though […]Continue Reading

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Barker-Vormawor’s ‘careless and inconsiderate driving’ case adjourned to July 12

June 7, 2022

#FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s road traffic offence case has been adjourned to July 12. This is because the presiding judge is on leave. The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service arrested Mr Barker-Vormawor on Tuesday, May 17 at the East Legon tunnel. He was subsequently arraigned and charged with careless […]Continue Reading

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‘Security is not Ghana Music Awards; don’t appoint Ambassadors for security’ – Adib Saani

June 7, 2022

Security Analyst, Adib Saani has criticised the National Security Ministry for appointing ambassadors for the ‘See Something, Say Something’ terrorism awareness campaign. He contended that the appointment of ambassadors does not show any seriousness with regard to measures being taken by government to protect its citizenry against any terrorist attack. Continue Reading

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Gitmo 2 reason Ghana has not been attacked by terrorists – Dr. Norman

June 7, 2022

A Security Analyst, Dr. Ishmael Norman, says one major reason why Ghana has been spared when it comes to terrorist attacks is because of former President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to host the two Guantánamo Bay detainees in Ghana. According to him, the former President’s “wise” decision has absolved Ghana from being an enemy of […]Continue Reading

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Police disagree with Arise Ghana’s intended overnight picketing at Jubilee House

June 7, 2022

The Police have raised reservations over the impending overnight picketing at the frontage of the Jubilee House by Arise Ghana Group. This was after the Police held a meeting with the leadership of Arise Ghana on Monday over their intended demonstration in front of the Jubilee House. The impending June 21 demonstration by the Group […]Continue Reading

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‘We thank Akufo-Addo for his 419’ – Residents of Tarkwa Nsuaem lament deplorable road

June 7, 2022

Residents of Tarkwa Nsuaem in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality have expressed their disappointment in President Akufo-Addo for the failure of the government to construct decent and motorable roads for them. According to the aggrieved residents including some unhappy road users, the situation affects their daily routines; amidst the grave economic challenges it poses for Continue Reading

Business

British Airways cuts Accra-London-Accra route to 5 days

June 7, 2022

Persons flying to London even via transit through other European Airlines maybe hit with some challenges and delays. It’s coming after British Airways cuts its daily flights on the Accra-London-Accra route to five days, from seven days. This means passengers can travel only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays Fridays, Saturday and Sundays, and not everyday of the […]Continue Reading

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New Juaben outdoors Oti Boateng’s successor

June 7, 2022

The New Juaben Traditional Council has outdoored a new paramount Chief to succeed Daasebre Prof. Emeritus Oti Boateng who died last year. The new Chief, born, John Kwadwo Yeboah Gyamfi will be given a stool name after he has been taken through all the necessary traditional customary rites, including a forty-day confinement. The 51-year-old Odehyie […]Continue Reading

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Public sector workers are overpaid – Government Statistician

June 7, 2022

The Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, has said workers in the public sector are generally overpaid for work done. The Government Statistician said averagely, public sector workers were paid double for their output. He has, therefore, called for the creation of a Public Productivity Committee of Parliament to work like the Public Accounts Committee Continue Reading

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¢365k inappropriate for ‘part-time’ Council of State work – Togbe Afede clarifies rejection of ex-gratia

June 7, 2022

Paramount Chief and the Agbogbomefia of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV says he rejected over ¢365,000 ex-gratia paid to him for serving on the Council of State between 2017 and 2020. According to him, it is not appropriate to receive the said amount when he already took monthly salaries for serving on the Council. He provided […]Continue Reading