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In cognizance of the dangers of climate change and the indispensable roles persons with disabilities play in societal development, the Parliament of Ghana has launched the Climate and Disability Caucuses, under the theme, “Strengthening Legislative Action for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development in Ghana”. The event signifies the dedication of Parliament to employ advocacy and awareness, legislative actions, accessibility, inclusion, …

The Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has praised the Minority caucus for supporting recent tax waivers approved by the legislature, describing it as a significant step towards deepening parliamentary collaboration. As Parliament prepares to adjourn sine die on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the House has approved a €1.5 million tax waiver to supply and install integrated e-learning …

The Nkosuohene of Dumasua in the Sunyani West district of the Bono region, Nana Ayebiafo Jnana, has donated a state-of-the-art Police station and office complex to the Ghana Police Service. The newly constructed two-storey building will serve as the Sunyani West Police Divisional Headquarters. The comprehensive facility comprises six office rooms, juvenile cells, separate male and female cells, a conference …

In a move to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Ghana, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced its inaugural free annual health check-up program. This initiative, focused on hypertension and diabetes, represents a crucial step in the prevention and management of NCDs, which are leading causes of death in the country. Globally, non-communicable diseases—such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic …

The Inspector General (IG) of the Liberian National Police, Gregory O. W. Coleman has commended the transformation of the Ghana Police Service under the leadership of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare describing him as an inspiration to his peers on the continent. According to him, the leadership values exhibited by the Ghanaian IGP since he assumed the role has been a …

A man believed to be in his 30s has been electrocuted in Suhyen in the New Juaben North Municipality. The lifeless body of the victim was discovered near an Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) transformer, raising suspicions of an attempted theft. A team from the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) and the Ghana Police Service quickly responded to distress calls …

The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson in the ongoing ambulance case. It has also overturned the trial court’s order for Dr. Ato Forson to present his defense. On June 6, the Accra High Court dismissed an application by Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson seeking a mistrial and an inquiry into the conduct of …

Osman Ayariga, the Deputy National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced plans for a protest at the presidency over the controversial ambulance deal. Ayariga criticised the deal, saying it is a misuse of the country’s limited resources and indicative of corruption. He emphasised that the NDC would not tolerate what he sees as mismanagement and would …

The Coalition of La Associations and the GaDangme Coalition Against Land Injustice will begin a series of demonstrations on Tuesday, July 30, against what they view as the unethical seizure of lands by political entities in the Greater Accra Region. The group is particularly focused on the Trade Fair land, which encompasses areas occupied by Labadi Beach and La Palm …

The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), the primary power supplier for the five Northern regions of Ghana, has raised serious concerns about widespread power theft and meter tampering in the Tamale area. These illegal activities are causing the company to incur significant financial losses, amounting to millions of cedis annually. NEDCo has reported various methods of power theft being employed …