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Justice Dotse officially takes over from Justice Anin-Yeboah as he retires

The Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah officially retired from service today May 24th, 2023. Justice Jones Dotse has assumed the Position of Acting Chief Justice in accordance with Article 144 (6) of the 1992 Constitution, which stipulates that when the office of Chief Justice is vacant or the Chief Justice, for any reason is unable to perform the functions of …

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JUSAG declares nationwide strike over salary concerns

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has declared an indefinite strike over government’s failure to approve reviewed salaries and other allowances of its members. JUSAG in a statement accused the government of consistent dishonesty in attending to the conditions of service and other emoluments owed its members. The Association said its proposals to the government on the implementation …

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Kumawu by-election: Provisional results Ernest Anim in the lead

Provisional results from the ongoing by-election in Kumawu, Ashanti region shows the New Patriotic Party candidate, Ernest Yaw Anim is garnering more votes than his competitors. Counting of ballots is underway from the 75 polling centres ahead of collation after voting ended at 5 pm. The National Democratic Congress candidate, Kwasi Amankwaa, and the two independent candidates are trailing. Kumawu …

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Data-driven decision-making critical to Africa’s development – Johnson Sirleaf

Former President of Liberia and Former ECOWAS Chair, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has urged African countries to prioritize the use of data in its policy making as she says it is critical to Africa’s development. “In Africa, the need for timely data has become increasingly important in recent years. With the continent experiencing significant economic growth and development, data has become …

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22 people hospitalised after allegedly eating poisoned food at a funeral

Twenty-two (22) persons have allegedly been poisoned after eating food served at a funeral at Agou in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region. 13 persons have so far been admitted to the Nkwanta South Municipal Hospital while nine others are receiving treatment at various hospitals. According to reports, the victims were served food including porridge, rice, Banku, and …

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Pensioner Bondholders suspend picketing after meeting with Finance Ministry

The Pensioner Bondholders Forum has called off its picketing at the Ministry of Finance following an agreement it had with the Ministry of Finance. Members of the Forum had been picketing at the Ministry for five consecutive days which prompted a meeting between the parties and an arrangement to pay the outstanding coupons and principals commencing May 15. The Forum …

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