TEWU of TUC-Ghana calls on government to pay all Tier-2 deductions to fund managers 
TEWU of TUC-Ghana calls on government to pay all Tier-2 deductions to fund managers 

TEWU of TUC-Ghana calls on government to pay all Tier-2 deductions to fund managers 

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) -Ghana has joined with other labour unions to demand that the government pay, without further delay, all Tier-2 deductions and related arrears and penalties to the fund managers without fail.

Dumsor will not return -  Prez Akufo-Addo at May Day celebration
Dumsor will not return -  Prez Akufo-Addo at May Day celebration

Dumsor will not return -  Prez Akufo-Addo at May Day celebration

During the annual May Day celebration today (May 1, 2024) in Accra, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced that the recent challenges in electricity supply, known as "dumsor," have been effectively resolved.

Kasoa: Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of soldier at Millenium City
Kasoa: Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of soldier at Millenium City

Kasoa: Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of soldier at Millenium City

The Ghana Police Service has made a breakthrough in the case of the shooting incident that resulted in the death of a soldier in Millenium City, Kasoa. 

Military officer killed in land dispute at Millennium City, Kasoa
Military officer killed in land dispute at Millennium City, Kasoa

Soldier killed in land dispute at Millennium City near Kasoa

A tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday, April 30, at Millennium City in Gomoa Nyanyano near Kasoa in the Central region, as a military man lost his life in a land dispute, with two others narrowly escaping harm.

Ministry clarifies tradition of respect for authority amidst Chief greeting protocol brouhaha
Ministry clarifies tradition of respect for authority amidst Chief greeting protocol brouhaha

Ministry clarifies tradition of respect for authority amidst Chief greeting protocol brouhaha

The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs of the Republic of Ghana has issued a statement clarifying the public protocol of chiefs standing to greet President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, stressing that this practice is not intended to undermine the dignity of traditional leaders.

Narcotics Control Commission seizes 20.5kg of cannabis in busts across 3 days
Narcotics Control Commission seizes 20.5kg of cannabis in busts across 3 days

Narcotics Control Commission seizes 20.5kg of cannabis in busts across 3 days

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted 20.5 kilogrammes of concealed cannabis parcels set for smuggling out of Ghana via postal and courier centres in Accra. 

ECOWAS convenes a retreat of its Council of the Wise
ECOWAS convenes a retreat of its Council of the Wise

ECOWAS convenes a retreat of its Council of the Wise

As part of efforts to re-invigorate the ECOWAS Council of the Wise, the ECOWAS Commission has convened a two-day retreat of the council beginning on April 29 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

Glovo fold up: Delivery riders express serious worries over source of income
Glovo fold up: Delivery riders express serious worries over source of income

Glovo's exit plan: Delivery riders express serious worries over source of income

Some dispatch riders of food delivery platform, Glovo, have expressed major concerns over how to make ends meet following the announcement by the company to end its operations in Ghana. 

Capt. Paul Fordjoe (left), presenting the Instrument of Office to Moses Kwesi Baiden Jr. President of MOBA, at the  induction ceremony in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO
Capt. Paul Fordjoe (left), presenting the Instrument of Office to Moses Kwesi Baiden Jr. President of MOBA, at the induction ceremony in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO

MOBA to introduce model for excellence

The new President (Ebusuapanyin) of Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA), Moses Kwasi Baiden Jnr, has pledged to introduce a sustainable model to nurture students of the school to make a global impact.

Jobs, youth empowerment my focus - Bawumia pledges as he kick-starts Election 2024 campaign

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has given an assurance that he will create the right environment for the private sector to create lots of jobs for the youth.

 Some participants in the event. INSET: Peggy Naa Ayikailey Adamafio, President and Founder, Relief and Aid International, addressing the participants. Picture: ELVIS NII NOI DOWUONA
Some participants in the event. INSET: Peggy Naa Ayikailey Adamafio, President and Founder, Relief and Aid International, addressing the participants. Picture: ELVIS NII NOI DOWUONA

NGO launches scholarship scheme for needy students

A not-for-profit organisation, Relief and Aid International, has launched an educational scholarship scheme for brilliant, needy students in higher learning institutions in the country. 

Pinaman Appau (left), Chief Executive Officer of MHA, with Lady Julia Osei Tutu (2nd from right) and some officials at the launch of the Purple Month Mental Health Awareness Campaign
Pinaman Appau (left), Chief Executive Officer of MHA, with Lady Julia Osei Tutu (2nd from right) and some officials at the launch of the Purple Month Mental Health Awareness Campaign

May declared Mental Health Month

The Mental Health Authority has declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month to create awareness and also mitigate the stigmatisation associated with the situation in the country.

Manhyia Palace Museum reopens in May 2024, showcasing restored treasures
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene inspects the royal Ashanti treasures delivered to Manhyia Palace by the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Photo credit: Barima Owusu-Nyantekyi

Manhyia Palace Museum reopens in May 2024, showcasing restored treasures

The Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi will reopen on May 1, 2024, as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. 

The women leaders after the meeting. Fifth from left is Betty Mould Iddrisu, former Attorney General and Minister of Justice
The women leaders after the meeting. Fifth from left is Betty Mould Iddrisu, former Attorney General and Minister of Justice

Women leaders dialogue to improve social policymaking

Twenty-five women leaders made up of feminist economists, women entrepreneurs, women in academia, trade unionists, researchers, development practitioners, traders and other professionals have met in Accra to set the agenda for gender transformational social policies in the country.

Some of the newly constructed houses
Some of the newly constructed houses

124 First phase housing units for Appiatse ready

More than 120 housing units have been completed for occupancy at Appiatse, a farming community between Bogoso and Bawdie in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality in the Western Region, more than two years after it was hit by a tragedy.

Glovo to cease operations in Ghana May 10
Glovo to cease operations in Ghana May 10

Glovo to cease operations in Ghana May 10

Glovo, a prominent food delivery platform, has announced its decision to end operations in Ghana by May 10, 2024, marking a significant withdrawal from the Ghanaian market after investing €3.5 million ($3.7 million) to expand its services over the past two years.

 Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor

Assenting LGBTQ+ Bill: Court throws out Dafeamekpor's application against President, Speaker

The High Court in Accra has thrown out an application seeking to compel the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to act on the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill within seven days. 

Here are the contributors for the reconstruction of Appiatse (LIST)
Here are the contributors for the reconstruction of Appiatse (LIST)

Here are the contributors for the reconstruction of Appiatse (LIST)

As the official commissioning and handover of the reconstructed Appiatse community approaches on Thursday (May 2, 2024), the list of contributors to the project has been disclosed.

 Joseph Poku, Chief Actuary, SSNIT, addressing the press conference
Joseph Poku, Chief Actuary, SSNIT, addressing the press conference

SSNIT can pay pensions beyond 2036 — Chief Actuary

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) will be able to pay pensions and meet its financial obligations beyond 2036, the trust has said.

Connect With Us : 0242202447 | 0551484843 | 0266361755 | 059 199 7513 |

Like what you see?

Hit the buttons below to follow us, you won't regret it...

0
Shares