President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has terminated the appointment of the President of the Greater Accra School Feeding Caterers Association, Juliana Cudjoe as a member of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly.A letter dated June 17, 2022, signed by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr. Henry Quartey, noted that “H.E. the President…has revoked your appointment as a government appointee… Continue reading Greater Accra School feeding Caterers Association Leader’s appointment to AMA revoked
News
Speaker Bagbin pays unannounced visits to School Feeding & Buffer Stock offices
Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin on Thursday, June 23, 2022, paid unannounced visits to the Offices of the Ghana School Feeding Secretariat and the National Buffer Stock Company.The visit is to find out challenges confronting the companies following recent complaints about non-payment of school feeding Caterers.The Speaker emphasised the need for challenges with… Continue reading Speaker Bagbin pays unannounced visits to School Feeding & Buffer Stock offices
ECG cuts power to New Kejetia market over debt
Commercial activities at the newly built Kejetia Market have come to a standstill after the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) disconnected power supply over accumulated debt.myrepubliconline.com‘s checks at the market confirmed traders have been plunged into darkness and intense heat since the power was cut Wednesday evening.Further investigations indicate traders at the market have defaulted… Continue reading ECG cuts power to New Kejetia market over debt
NPP Polls: Two aspirants step down, others approved to contest
The National Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), chaired by Mr Peter Mac Manu, has approved the aspirants to take part in the upcoming National Officers’ elections slated for 15th to 17th July 2022 at the Accra sports stadium.This was after an extensive discussion with the prospective candidates and the interrogation of their… Continue reading NPP Polls: Two aspirants step down, others approved to contest
Korle Bu Mgt apologizes to patients over Endoscopy Unit flood
Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has apologized to staff and patients for the recent flooding – caused by heavy rains – at the Endoscopy Unit.Assurances have, therefore, been given that the situation will not recur.It is under control and efforts are being made to relocate the Unit to “a more conducive environment”, management… Continue reading Korle Bu Mgt apologizes to patients over Endoscopy Unit flood
Govt should provide further details on Covid expenditure items – Economist
An economist, Emmanuel Armah has said that the government should provide further details on the Covid expenditure items despite he breakdown of the spending by the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in Parliament on Wednesday June 22.Beyond the figures what is the story? He asked on 3FM Thursday June 23.“We need to get the nitty gritty… Continue reading Govt should provide further details on Covid expenditure items – Economist
ATAG Implores all teachers to join agitation against gov’t over nonpayment of COLA
The All Teachers Alliance Ghana (ATAG) has asked all teachers in Ghana to join the ‘fight’ for the payment of Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).The teacher union said they find the call to go on strike over “Cost of Living Allowance” as insufficient and cannot withstand the test of time in demanding their rightful place… Continue reading ATAG Implores all teachers to join agitation against gov’t over nonpayment of COLA
US, Ghana end joint natural disaster training
An 18-personnel team from the US State of North Dakota, including personnel from the state’s Department of Emergency Services and members of the North Dakota National Guard has completed a two-week training with their Ghanaian colleagues from the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO).The training focused on preparing for natural disasters, including earthquakes. Togo and Benin… Continue reading US, Ghana end joint natural disaster training
Bawumia launches First Tier 4 Data Center in Ghana
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has launched the first-ever Tier 4 Data centre in Ghana, ONIX Data Centre.The centre, which is one of the few tier 4 digital centers in Africa, adds to Ghana’s existing data center, which will serve, not only the local market, but also the sub region.Launching the centre, Vice President… Continue reading Bawumia launches First Tier 4 Data Center in Ghana
Adopt common Regional and Continent-wide approaches to address Africa’s challenges – Bawumia
African governments have been urged to collaborate and implement a common strategy towards mitigating the destabilization and destruction wrought on the continent’s economies by the combined effects of the COVID 19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.Adopting a common approach with the ultimate aim of reducing dependency and becoming self-sufficient would not only help the continent… Continue reading Adopt common Regional and Continent-wide approaches to address Africa’s challenges – Bawumia