The Municipal Chief Executive of Amenfi East, Mr Frederick Korankye, has disclosed that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency, Ernest Frimpong, has been invited by the Police for questioning. He said Mr Frimpong has been reporting to the police since yesterday, June 11, 2024. According to …
Read More »Public cautioned against indiscriminately cutting down trees
The Bono regional manager of the Forestry Commission, Mr. Augustine Kofi Gyedu, has cautioned against indiscriminately cutting down of trees in the area. Mr Augustine Kofi Gyedu charged chainsaw operators and plot holders against the act without permits as the region commemorated Green Ghana Day on June 7, 2024. The …
Read More »Ashaiman resident jailed 12 months for stealing laptop from man who offered him shelter
A 24-year-old man who stole the laptop of an artiste who offered him a place to sleep has been sentenced to 12 months in prison by an Accra Circuit Court. The HP-branded laptop he stole was valued at GH3,500. David Boateng was charged with stealing and he pleaded guilty. The …
Read More »SSNIT contributions are secured; will not deplete in coming years – NPRA
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has assured contributors that despite projections in the recent International Labour Organisation (ILO) report on the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), funds will remain secure in the coming years. This reassurance follows the ILO’s actuarial valuation study, which projected a complete …
Read More »Medical Laboratory Professional Workers declare strike
Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) has declared a nationwide strike. This follows a prolonged delay by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and the Ministry of Finance in concluding negotiations with the union. Their notice stated, “Without prejudice to the directives given by the National Labour Commission on May …
Read More »Free Dialysis policy: KATH starts treating patients for free
The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has begun implementing the free dialysis policy introduced by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). This happened after the Management of KATH received an official letter from the National Health Insurance Authority to roll out the policy. “Even though the policy was announced to …
Read More »Ga Mantse announces Asantehene’s historic visit to the Ga State
The office of the Ga Mantse has officially announced that all is set for the historic visit scheduled for this Sunday, June 9. The planning committee for the royal visit, led by Nii Boi Abbey, said in a news conference at the Ga Mantse Palace on Thursday, June 6, that …
Read More »Free dialysis policy: We are waiting for an official letter from the Health Ministry – KATH Management
The management of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital says it is waiting for an official letter from the Ministry of Health to implement the free dialysis policy. Though the National Health Insurance Authority has announced free sessions for patients below 18 and above 60 years, effective June 1, they’re still paying …
Read More »38-year-old taxi driver stabbed to death at F2 Hotel Akom
A 38-year-old taxi driver Foster Afrifa has been stabbed to death at the F2 hotel at Akom in the Afigya Kwabre North District by unknown gang men. The sad incident happened around 3:30 am midnight on Sunday, April 21,2024. According to an eyewitness who was the former …
Read More »POLICE ARREST TWO PERSONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEATH OF A US NATIONAL
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two persons in connection with the death of the United States of America national at Nyinasen near Cape Coast in the Central Region. The two suspects, Wisdom Sete, a Togolese, and Yussif Afrim, were arrested on Friday 19th April 2024 at Assin Prasso …
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