The high expectations of Ghanaians from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to conduct a smooth and credible examination this year, devoid of any last-minute setback, appears to be in limbo. This is because contrary to the spirited denial by the Education Ministry that government does not owe WAEC, it is emerging that the national […]Continue Reading
Even before he could settle down as the newly-elected General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP)at the party’s just-ended Annual Delegates’ Conference held last Saturday July 16, elements in the opposition are up in arms to soil his image. The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has hinted, it will,in the coming days, drop […]Continue Reading
Officials of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Foundation, have clarified reasons for the variations in the cost of construction of its Astroturf facilities across the country, following a social media post by minority Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa suggesting malfeasance. According to management, the opposition MP’s Continue Reading
But for swift intervention by the Ashanti regional police command led by DCOP Afful Boakye Yiadom, who whisked away Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs to safety, he would have been lynched by angry spare parts dealers at the Suame Magazine in Kumasi yesterday. MrOsei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, who is also the Member of Parliament for […]Continue Reading
It is now becoming a story of survival of the fittest in some of the Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country, as the widely reported food shortage crisis continues to bite extremely hard. The latest on the situation is that while the Education Ministry struggles to transport food to the various public Senior High […]Continue Reading
A leading candidate for national chairmanship position of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Asamoah Boateng, is initiating a policy that will see payment of monthly stipend for all regional and constituency executives of the party. Mr. Boateng, affectionately called ‘Asabee’ noted the executives were doing selfless jobs and the time had come for […]Continue Reading
Intensive pressure is mounting on President Akufo-Addo, to shake up his government after almost six years of no serious ministerial reshuffle. Although the President is yet to respond to the calls The Anchor is picking up signal that the much-anticipated shake-up is about to happen after negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are over. […]Continue Reading
Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, appears to have broken ranks with his party, as he hits hard at government for opting to go to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial bailout, saying the decision will negatively affect the party’s move to “break the 8”. According to him, the New […]Continue Reading
Barring any last minute changes, Ghana will be commissioning a newly-constructed gold refinery, called Royal Gold Ghana Limited Refinery; in two months. The edifice, located on the premises of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), in Accra, is slated for commissioning by President Akufo-Addo in August 2022. It is expected to refine some 400 kilogrammes […]Continue Reading
Major dual carriageway roads in Ghana’s capital, Accra, appear to have been abandoned by those in charge, leaving the medians completely taken over by weeds and heavily bushy shrubs. The Anchor has observed the situation has been obstructing vehicular movement, as motorists have difficult times seeing oncoming vehicles and objects from afar. So worse is […]Continue Reading