The Ghana Health Service has revealed that a total of 3,688 health personnel have left the country to seek greener pastures within the last three years. The Ghana Health Service says the figure comprises professional and critical caregivers. Some health professionals leaving the country have cited poor working conditions in …
Read More »Ghana’s 17th IMF Bailout: IMF never supported any country to develop, we need a change of mind – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has criticised Ghana’s seeking of a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the 17th time. Speaking at a public forum in Ho as part of the 30th-anniversary commemoration of Ghana’s Parliament, Speaker Bagbin emphasised that no society in the world …
Read More »How did the Nima president fare? – Akufo-Addo blasted over Zongo First Lady comment
Social media users are unhappy with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s recent comment on the potential of a First Lady from the Zongo – a Muslim-dominated inner city. The president pointed to a historic feat that could result should his Vice President win the 2024 presidential elections. The lady in question is …
Read More »Parliament approves $338m loan to rehabilitate Accra-Tema motorway and others
Parliament has approved an amount of $338 million for the redevelopment and expansion of the Accra Tema Motorway project. The project was necessitated by the rapid deterioration of the motorway which often results in traffic congestion and accidents. The project would include construction works on the 5.7 km George Walker …
Read More »Barker-Vormawor vs Kan-Dapaah: Court throws out dismissal application, fines Oliver GH¢3K
The High Court in Accra has reportedly thrown out an application by Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a member of the #FixtheCountry Movement, to dismiss the GH¢ 10 million defamation suit filed against him by the Minister for National Security, Albert Kan-Dapaah. The court in addition to dismissing the application, also fined Barker-Vormawor, GH¢3, …
Read More »Damongo: 2 fire service officers in police custody for allegedly beating boy to death
Two officers of the West Gonja Municipal Ghana National Fire Service are in the custody of the Damongo Divisional Police Command for allegedly beating a 27-year-old man to death in Damongo. The deceased, whose name has been given as Shirazu Nuhu, a resident of Damongo Zongo according to an eyewitness …
Read More »Car falls off Kasoa flyover, severely injuring soldiers and 5 others
At least six persons, including a personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces, have reportedly sustained severe injuries after a crash on the Kasoa Road.According to Angel TV, the road crash happened after a vehicle fell off the flyover on Kasoa Road on December 14, 2023. A video from the scene of …
Read More »Ghana’s Disability Sports: Thriving Despite Challenges
Ghana, a nation known for its vibrant culture and athletic prowess, is also making strides in the world of disability sports. Despite facing numerous challenges, Ghanaian para-athletes are pushing boundaries and achieving remarkable feats on the international stage. The sporting landscape for persons with disabilities in Ghana is rich and …
Read More »3pm end of polls proposal: It’s early days yet – NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated calls for the electoral management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), to ensure that the 2024 general elections are devoid of rigging. Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), warned that they will resist any attempts by the EC …
Read More »3pm end of polls proposal: Voters must not be disenfranchised – NPP cautions
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has stated that the Electoral Commission (EC) must assure Ghanaians that its 3pm end of polls proposal for the 2024 elections will not disenfranchise voters. The EC earlier justified the decision to shift the closing time of voting from 5:00 pm to 3:00 pm during …
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