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Richard Ahiagbah reveals why ‘galamsey’ fight has been difficult

The Director of Communications for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah has refuted assertions that the government has lost the fight against illegal mining popularly called galamsey due to a lack of commitment. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, the politician explained that all the necessary policies needed to fight …

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Tamale-Walewale road project to resume after debt restructuring negotiations

Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye has blamed the government’s debt structuring programme for the delay in commencing construction on the first phase of the Tamale-Walewale road project. In June 2022, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia broke ground for the construction of the 83km highway. The project was expected to …

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One shot dead, three injured after landguards attack construction workers at Tebu

One person is reported dead, and three others injured after landguards allegedly attacked workers at a construction site at Tebu in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The deceased, Gabriel, also known as Alekye, was one of four persons shot by landguards on Friday, June 14, 2024. …

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2024 Hajj: 2 Ghanaian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

Two Ghanaian Hajj pilgrims have reportedly succumbed to various health complications in Saudi Arabia. The deceased persons, reportedly from Damongo in the Savannah region, passed away on separate days; one passed on Sunday, June 9, and the other on Wednesday, June 12. The Chairman of the Ghana Hajj Board, Ben …

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Full Text: Cross examination of Richard Jakpa by Lawyers for Ato Forson in ambulance purchase trial

Lawyers of the first accused in the ambulance procurement trial, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson have concluded their cross-examination of businessman Richard Jakpa. The third accused among other things told the High Court that he had four separate meetings with the Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame where the A-G sought to coached …

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U.S. supports insecticide spraying campaign to protect over one million Ghanaians from Malaria

The United States Government, through the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), is providing $6 million (87 million Ghana Cedis) for spraying households against malaria carrying mosquitoes in northern Ghana, known as indoor residual spraying (IRS). This year’s spraying campaign covered over 440,000 households across 10 districts in the Northern and …

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NDC to petition GES over NPP busing SHS students for political rallies

Deputy Regional Secretary for the NDC in the Ashanti Region, Baah Akyemfuor has expressed strong concerns over what he describes as an unlawful act committed by teachers allegedly gathering students for political rallies. And for that, the politician has announced plans to petition both the Ghana Education Service (GES) and …

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Bawumia’s flat tax system is scam for political power – Importers and Exporters Association

Importers have for long complained about port charges, calling on the government to come to their aid. However, recent comments by the flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Bawumia, have been met with mixed reactions from industry experts and economic analysts, raising questions about the feasibility and equity of such a …

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No one can push me aside and make Parliament an agent of govt – Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has said that Parliament will not be considered an agent of government for as long as he remains the speaker. He says that the era where parliament was considered an agency of government is no more given the hung nature of this parliament. The …

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We have repositioned ourselves to handle hung parliament better if it happens again – Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has said that lessons have been learned to handle hung parliament better if it happens again. Currently, the Governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have equal numbers in the House 137-137 seats each, then an independent lawmaker …

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