Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Foreign Affairs Minister-designate, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said he’s prepared for a second round of vetting if the Minority MPs deem it necessary. During his vetting on Friday, January 31, Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin questioned Ablakwa about his quest to expose state officials who have looted state lands. The Minority…
The two “blacklisted” companies are PVH Corp, the holding company for brands including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and US biotechnology firm Illumina. In a statement, China’s commerce ministry accused the firms of “discriminatory measures against Chinese enterprises”. It also said the move was designed to “safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, in accordance…
Ghanaian music producer and the Chief Executive Officer of Xtra Large Music, Joshua Raphaelson, popularly known as JMJ has paid a glowing tribute to musicians that played roles in music the works of his former artiste Kaakie. In a Facebook post, he published an artwork that shows some musicians that contributed to Kaakie’s music. The…
The people of Sissala East are on edge as they await the final decision on who will be nominated as the next Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). After a rigorous vetting process, three candidates, Adamu Yakubu, Nandzo Amadu, and Mamudu Daniel have been shortlisted. One of them will soon be officially nominated and presented to the…
The race for the District Chief Executive (DCE) position in Sissala West is nearing its final stage as the President prepares to nominate one of the three vetted candidates for confirmation by the assembly. The district is eagerly awaiting the announcement, which will determine who will lead local governance and spearhead development efforts in the…
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, former Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Suame, has called on the current leaders of the majority and minority caucuses to apologize to Ghanaians over the violent altercations at the Appoitments Committee.The members of both sides making up the Appointments Committee ended up in a clash on Thursday, January 30, while bickering…
In a show of respect and admiration, Biis Naab Bernard Mornah led a delegation from the Sankana Traditional Council to congratulate Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on her historic election as Ghana’s first female vice president. The delegation expressed their pride in her groundbreaking achievement, acknowledging the significance of her leadership in inspiring women…
The Chairman of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has warned that the Minority Leader Mr. Alexander Afenyo-Markin could be sent to the Privileges Committee if he does not apologise to the Clerk of the Committee. Mr. Afenyo-Markin, who is the Minority Leader, was caught on live television accusing the Clerk, Gifty Jiagge-Gobah, of being biased in…
The National Tripartite Committee has begun negotiations to determine the 2025 minimum wage and the base pay for the 2025. The Committee, which includes employers, organised labour and government representatives, is expected to conclude discussions by the end of April, in line with the Public Financial Management (PFM) Act. A statement signed by the Acting…
The newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiamah has outlined a firm commitment to addressing the country’s ongoing economic challenges, particularly persistent inflation, as part of the central bank’s core mandate. Ghanaian culture-inspired products In his first official meeting with Deputy Governors Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari and Elsie Addo Awadzie, Dr….
