By: Mensah Maxwell The Member of Parliament for Kwesimintim constituency, Hon. Buckman Fiifi Phillip has cautioned his colleagues to be mindful of their authority and avoid overstepping their bounds. This advice comes amidst the ongoing case of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, versus the State. The MP’s …
Read More »Trump Cracks Down on Harvard-Bound Foreign Students with New Visa Restrictions
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation placing new restrictions on foreign student visas specifically for Harvard University, the White House announced on Wednesday June 4,2025. The move comes amid rising tensions between the Trump administration and the prestigious academic institution. According to an internal cable obtained by Reuters, …
Read More »Trump Revives Travel Ban with New Restrictions Targeting Togo and 18 Other Nations
Togo is now among several countries affected by a fresh wave of U.S. travel restrictions issued by President Donald Trump, citing national security concerns. According to a CNN report, Trump signed a presidential proclamation on Wednesday evening enforcing either full or partial travel bans on citizens from countries flagged for …
Read More »Doctors are overburdened-Dr. Leslie Issah Adam-Zakaria on GRNMA strike
The ongoing strike by members of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has significantly disrupted operations at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. Medical Director Dr. Leslie Issah Adam-Zakaria reported that the absence of nurses and midwives has impacted critical departments, including outpatient services, emergency units, operating theatres, antenatal …
Read More »ECOWAS @50: Majority Leader Highlights Challenges in Free Movement of Goods
By Mensah Maxwell As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks its 50th anniversary, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has highlighted the challenges facing the region, particularly with regards to the free movement of goods. In a statement, Hon. Ayariga noted that while ECOWAS has made significant progress in …
Read More »Kwesimintim MP Calls for Unity in Development Among MMDCEs, MPs, and Assembly Members
By: Mensah Maxwell In an exclusive interview with Mensah Maxwell, Parliamentary Correspondent of Adoa TV, Hon. Buckman Fiifi Phillip, Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim, emphasized the need for unity in development among Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), Members of Parliament (MPs), and Assembly Members. According to Hon. Kwesimintim, …
Read More »“Desperate Situations Need Desperate Solutions” – Hon. Buckman Defends GHS1 Energy Levy
By: Mensah Maxwell In an exclusive interview with Mensah Maxwell, Parliamentary Correspondent of Adoa TV, Hon. Buckman Fiifi Phillip, Member of Parliament for Kwesimintim Constituency, defended the proposed GHS1 energy levy, stating that “desperate situations need desperate solutions.” The government’s proposal to impose a GHS1 energy levy on fuel, diesel, …
Read More »NDC Vows To Engage In Responsible Borrowing, Won’t Increase Debt Burden
Government has assured Ghanaians that it will not engage in reckless borrowing to increase the country’s debt burden. According to the Finance Minister, Ato Forson, speaking in Parliament today, the NDC (the ruling party) is committed to responsible borrowing and will prioritize prudent management of the country’s finances. This statement …
Read More »Government Proposes 1 Cedi Energy Levy to End Dumsor
By: Maxwell Mensah (Parliamentary Reporter) In a bid to address the recurring power outages in Ghana, known as “dumsor,” the government has proposed a 1 cedi energy levy on fuel, diesel, and oil. This announcement was made by the Finance Minister, Dr. Ato Forson in Parliament today. According to the …
Read More »Government Allocates Funds to District Assemblies for Development Projects
By: Maxwell Mensah (Parliamentary Reporter) In a move to promote local development, the government has allocated funds to District Assemblies for various development projects. According to Section 126(3) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), the government is mandated to determine the categories of expenditure within the approved development …
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