The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the academic calendar for the 2024/2025 school year for Basic and Senior High Schools. In a statement signed by the Acting Director for the Schools and Instruction Division, Prince C. Agyemang-Duah, dated October 17, 2024, stated that the new academic year will begin on Wednesday, October 30, 2024,…
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has wished all Ghanaians a happy Christmas season. Mr Bagbin emphasised Ghana’s 32-year journey in multiparty democracy as a cornerstone of its global admiration. “Please, the youth, more importantly, the future is bright. I can assure you that Ghana is on the right path. We still remain the beacon…
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was so excited about Indiana’s improbable overtime rally that he didn’t realize what led to the postgame scuffle between his teammates and the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Then he got to the locker room, watched the replay and winced when he saw his father, John, on the court, confronting two-time MVP Giannis…
Zogli residents Cry out for a Kindergarten Residents of Zogli in the Wa West District have expressed their frustrations over the lack of kindergarten in the community. Children in the community trek several kilometres daily to attend school in Guo, which poses a significant burden on them and their families. Parents in Zogli also express worry…
Former CPP General Secretary, Dr. James Kwabena Bomfeh has cautioned President John Dramani Mahama against removing Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaba Torkonoo.James Kwabena Bomfeh, popularly called Kabila, questioned the legitimacy of the President’s move towards the Chief Justice following a petition to remove her.The Chief Justice Torkonoo has been suspended, however, she waits to appear…
Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has ordered an audit into the contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). Accordingly, KPMG, an Audit, Tax and Advisory Services firm, has been appointed to conduct an audit into the transaction, which was entered into to enhance revenue assurance in the downstream petroleum…
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has hailed the bloc’s Trade Liberalization Scheme as a game-changer for economic integration, revealing that over 15,000 companies are currently benefiting from duty-free access across the region. Speaking at the launch of the ECOWAS at 50 celebrations in Accra, Dr. Touray said the scheme, which…
Mr Claudio Descalzi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eni, an Italian multinational energy company, has paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama in Accra. A statement issued by Eni, copied to the Ghana News Agency, said the two discussed oil production activities in the country. Mr Descaizi illustrated the achievements of the Offshore Cape…
As Ghana’s Parliament resumes on October 15, 2024, the nation faces a significant constitutional and political challenge regarding the status of Members of Parliament (MPs) who either defy their political parties to run as independents or join a party after initially being elected as independents without vacating their seats.This development has stirred conversations about political…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has disclosed that investigations into 197 additional complaints are ongoing, with cases at various stages of review. This update was included in the OSP’s July to December 2024 half-year report, released on Monday, January 13, 2025. The report highlighted the OSP’s commitment to pursuing cases that meet the…
