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Sam George's contender promises ultra-modern shopping mall for Ningo-Prampram residents  GhanaWebA National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary aspirant, Michael Tetteh Kwetey, has promised to construct an ultra-modern shopping mall for the ...

I'm not a shareholder of PDS – Sekondi MP  GhanaWebThe Member of Parliament for Sekondi, Andrew Egyapa Mercer has denied being a shareholder of the Power Distribution Services (PDS), despite being a ...

McBrown, other Kumawood filmmakers 'storm' Parliament | Entertainment 2019-07-25  GhanaWebA group of actors from the Akan-speaking movie industry, popularly known as Kumawood presented a petition to Parliament on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, ...

Sarah Adwoa Safo finally marries | General News 2019-08-04  GhanaWebBaby mama of controversial lawmaker for Assin Central, Sarah Adwoa Safo has married at a private ceremony in Accra, MyNewsGh.com has confirmed.

Interior Minister to address Parliament on recent 'kidnappings'  GhanaWebThe Minister of Interior, Mr Ambrose Dery, is to appear before Parliament on Tuesday - July 30, 2019, to answer an urgent question on measures the government ...

Heads to roll as NPP, NDC fight over PDS scandal  GhanaWebThe suspension of the Power Distribution Services (PDS) power concession agreement by the government has started a big fight between the ruling New ...

Furniture business booms on Graphic Road | Business News 2019-08-09  GhanaWebThere is a gradual sprawling of a furniture market on a segment of the shoulders of the Graphic Road close to the Liberty Avenue, contrary to the metropolitan, ...

Police retrieve skeletons suspected to be that of missing Takoradi girls  GhanaWebThe Police have retrieved some skeletons believed to be that of the missing Takoradi girls. The skeletons were retrieved Friday night from a cesspit linked to an ...

Irate traders close shops of foreign retailers at Opera Square again  GhanaWebSome members of the Ghana Electrical Dealers Association (GEDA) on Monday, locked up shops owned by foreigners at the Opera Square in Accra. This action ...

Here's what Ghana hopes to benefit from hosting Africa's free trade area secretariat  CNBCAfrica.comGhana has been chosen by the African Union (AU) to host the secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area. It beat other competing countries including ...

McBrown, Other Kumawood Filmmakers Petition Parliament To Construct Film Village In Ksi  Modern GhanaA group of actors from the Akan-speaking movie industry, popularly known as Kumawood presented a petition to Parliament on Wednesday on the construction ...

It's illegal to share pornographic images of children – Minister warns  GhanaWebCommunications Ministry is pushing for a Bill which when approved by Parliament, will make it illegal to circulate sexually explicit materials involving children.

Turkish lawyers threaten boycott of Erdogan's courts ceremony  Pulse GhanaDozens of Turkish bar associations are threatening to boycott President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's planned ceremony to open the judicial year at the presidential ...

US Speaker Nancy Pelosi lays wreath at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park [VIDEO & PHOTOS] - Graphic Online  Graphic OnlineThe Speaker of the House of Representatives in the United States (US), Ms Nancy Pelosi and a Congressional Delegation yesterday [Monday] laid a wreath at ...

Passport office to relocate for national cathedral project – Ayorkor Botchwey  GhanaWebThe head office of the Passport Office in Accra is to be relocated to a new place to make way for the construction of the much talked about National Cathedral, ...

It's wrong, illegal to share pornographic images involving children – Minister warns  GhanaWebCommunications Ministry is pushing for a Bill which when approved by Parliament, will make it illegal to circulate sexually explicit materials involving children.

Executive Travel: Mpho Popps' Ghana  Forbes AfricaThe 32-year-old South African comedian traveled to the West African country for some eye-opening experiences. South African comedian, actor and ...

Nzema East Municipality gets ultra-modern DVLA office  GhanaWebThe Driver and Vehicle Licencing Authority (DVLA), as part of its decentralization agenda, has inaugurated an ultra-modern office complex at Ayisakro near Axim ...

Indonesian leader pledges to move capital city, boost economy  Pulse GhanaIndonesian President Joko Widodo said Friday he would press on with plans to move the nation's capital and roll out measures to kickstart Southeast Asia's ...

Power generation in Ghana  LexologyThis article looks at the regulation of power generation in Ghana.

World Refugee Day commemorated in Ghana - Ghana  ReliefWebThe Hon. Deputy Minister for the Interior, Mr. Henry Quartey, today joined the people of Ampain in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region to commemorate ...

Ghana to become the hub for Africa’s free-trade future  The Africa ReportThe continent's free trade focus is shifting to Accra as Ghana gets ready to set up the secretariat for the AfCFTA deal.

Secession trial: Judges fume at prosecutors over delay tactics  GhanaWebA three-member panel of the Accra High Court has descended heavily on state prosecutors and investigators in the case in which nine members of the ...

China’s Desire for Rosewood Drives Illegal Timber Trade in Ghana  The Epoch TimesChina's desire for furniture made of rosewood is decimating forests in Ghana, as corruption and collusion are driving illegal exports of the valuable timber.

“Ghana Hosts African Risk Capacity Joint Board Meeting, Signs Programme of Work to Improve Responses to Extreme Weather Events and Natural Disasters” - Ghana  ReliefWebAccra, Ghana, February 18, 2019 – The Government of Ghana has signed a Programme of Work (Programme) with the African Risk Capacity (ARC) on the ...

Location for National Cathedral prophetic – Prophet | Religion 2018-12-25  GhanaWebA man of God has described as prophetic the site chosen for the controversial 5,000-seater National Cathedral at ridge in Accra. Apostle Dr. Amoako Atta, ...

GHANA DETERMINED TO MAINTAIN ECONOMIC DISCIPLINE – FINANCE MINISTER  GhanaThe Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has affirmed Government's commitment to an integrated infrastructural development programme across the country, from a ...

Outrage over Ghana’s $200m new parliament chamber plan  Africa FeedsThere is a huge public uproar in Ghana over plans to construct a new parliament chamber for parliamentarians at a cost of $200 million.

Legitimate investments are protected in Ghana – President Akufo-Addo  GhanaGhana is a haven of peace, security and stability, and indeed, the safest country in West Africa where legitimate investments are protected, President Nana Addo ...

Mass registration for Ghana Card begins on April 29 — NIA  GhanaThe national mass registration of eligible Ghanaians for the Ghana Card would start on Monday, April 29, beginning with the Greater Accra Region, the National ...

Parliament speaks on assassination of Ahmed Hussein-Suale  GhanaWebThe Minority in Parliament has convened at a press conference to discuss the assassination of Ahmed Hussein-Suale, undercover investigator and key member ...

5 PERSONS SWORN-IN AS JUSTICES OF THE APPEAL COURT  GhanaIn fulfilment of Article 144(3) of the 1992 Constitution and upon the advice of the Judicial *Service* Council, five personshave been appointed to the high office of ...

Minority to drag IGP to Parliament over 3 kidnapped Takoradi girls  GhanaWebThe Minority in Parliament has hinted of plans to drag the Inspector General of Police (IGP) before Parliament over the three Takoradi kidnapped girls case.

Road contracts worth Gh¢6.5bn awarded since 2017 – Amoako Atta  GhanaWebMinister for Roads and Highways, Kwesi Amoako Atta has told Parliament that the Akufo-Addo administration has, since January 2017, awarded road contracts ...

Church regulation brouhaha: Enforce old laws; new one needless - Lawyer  GhanaWebA private legal practitioner, Dennis Adjei Dwomoh has called on Parliament to, instead of pushing for a new law to clamp down on manipulative self-styled men ...

“Visit Ghana in This 'Year of Return” – President Akufo-Addo to Trinidadians  GhanaThe President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has extended an invitation to the people of Trinidad and Tobago to visit Ghana in this 'Year of Return.'.

Was your chocolate bar produced with child labour? A new supply chain tracking tool aims to find out  TheSpec.comOne software company unwraps its solution to cocoa's child labour and deforestation with real-time satellite monitoring.

MoH re-strategises to attain Universal Health Coverage  GhanaThe Ministry of Health (MoH) says it has redesigned and reviewed its current health architecture to adopt a people-centred approach to attaining Universal ...

"Honour Ghana with AfCFTA Secretariat for Sacrifices Made Towards AU" – President Akufo-Addo  GhanaPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has advocated for the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to be established in Ghana.

I stopped riding to Parliament because of death threats on my life – Ras Mubarak  GhanaWebNDC Member of Parliament of Parliament for Kumbungu, Ras Mubarak has revealed that he quit riding his bicycle to Parliament House because he picked ...

Takoradi kidnapped girls: Minority readies to haul IGP before Parliament  GhanaWebThe Minority in Parliament say they will cause the Inspector General of Police to appear before the House, to answer questions on the kidnapping of some three ...

Probe torture claim: OneGhana Movement to Kan-Dapaah  GhanaWebCivil society group OneGhana Movement is demanding a probe into claims by the Deputy Editor of ModernGhana that he was tortured by National Security ...

IGP, Defence and National Security Ministers to face Parliament over kidnappings  GhanaWebThe Inspector General of Police (IGP), is later this week expected to honour an invitation to parliament to answer questions on the recent spate of kidnappings in ...

Mining Of Gold In Ghana Overview - Energy and Natural Resources - Ghana  Mondaq News AlertsGhana has overtaken South Africa to become the largest gold producer and exporter in Africa. Ghana Energy and Natural Resources Legalstone Solicitors LLP ...

AfCTA Secretariat, leap for Ghana's economic prosperity – Minister  GhanaWebTrade and Industry Minister Alan Kyeremateng on Thursday rallied support for Ghana's confirmed hosting of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement ...

Focus on Africa: Ghana Volta region 'separatists' to face treason charges  RFI English'Western Togoland' restorationists arrested for planning to proclaim a breakaway state in Ghana's Volta region are charged with treason.

@N30,000 minimum wage: 469 senators, reps to pocket 191,954 civil servants’ monthly salaries  The PunchEverest Amaefule, Olufemi Atoyebi, Sunday Aborisade and Tunde Ajaja. The monthly salaries of the 469 lawmakers in the two chambers of Nigeria's National ...

De-Eye Saga: Don't keep quiet; this is the time to act – Kwesi Aning to Parliament  GhanaWebDr Kwesi Aning a security expert is surprised that a private security organization known as De-Eye is operating at the Osu Castle which is a security zone.

More contradictions at Emile Short Commission | General News 2019-02-27  GhanaWebThe Justice Emile Short Commission since it commenced sitting, has witnessed several contradictions from witnesses that have appeared so far. The first three ...

NPP fingers Damongo MP in Minister's vehicle robbery  GhanaWebThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency, Mutawakil Adam and his assignees have been fingered in the ...

Drone delivery startup Zipline launches UAV medical program in Ghana  TechCrunchZipline, the San Francisco-based UAV manufacturer and logistics services provider, has launched a program in Ghana today for drone delivery of medical ...

De-Eye Exposé: Resign now – Minority barks at Akufo-Addo  GhanaWebThe Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate resignation of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo from office. This follows an exposé by ...

LOKA to organise massive rally to welcome Kennedy Agyapong back into active politics  GhanaWebThe National Executives of Loyalists of Kennedy Agyapong (LOKA) is set to organise a massive rally for the come back of the Assin Central Member of ...

Islamic organisation opposes erection of National Cathedral  GhanaWebCoalition of Muslim Organisations (COMOG), an Islamic group, has described the proposed construction of a National Cathedral by the government as ...

Letter To Our Honourable Members Of Parliament  Modern GhanaDEAR HONOURABLE. WE HOPE THIS LETTER FINDS YOU WELL. AS FOR US, WE ARE NOT WELL. I woke up yesterday...

Call me 'Drones Minister' - Kwaku Agyemang Manu  GhanaWebIn a very humorous way, the Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang Manu, now prefers to be called 'Drones Minister, especially by his colleague Members of ...

Engage Diasporans At The Floor Of Parliament Of Ghost — Akufo-Addo Urged  Modern GhanaSome “lovers” of his Excellency Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo from the Carribean who attended the opening ceremony of the 'Parliament of Ghost;' an ...

$12m Oslo building saga: NDC exposed | General News 2018-12-24  GhanaWebThe Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has stressed that the Minority National Democratic Congress (NDC) in ...

Geneva Conventions mark 70 years of 'limiting brutality' during war  Modern DiplomacyIn commemorating the 70th anniversary of the landmark Geneva Conventions, the president of the United Nations Security Council hailed the “significant body of ...

Work hard to upgrade not highgrade – Dumelo shades Samini  GhanaWebGhanaian actor John Dumelo has shaded musician Samini Dagaati for his Twitter rants questioning the source of his V8. John Dumelo shared his opinion on the ...

Review 'bad' ECG-PDS deal – Jinapor | Business News 2019-04-01  GhanaWebA former deputy minister for Energy and Petroleum John Abdulai Jinapor has called on government to review the current deal paving way for Power Distribution ...

Kidnapped Girls Saga: I know their whereabouts - Owusu Bempah  GhanaWebThe Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word and Power Ministry International, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah, has described as "laughable" moves to drag ...

John Gatsi makes a strong case at the 3rd Revolutionary Lecture  GhanaWebThe 3rd Revolutionary Lecture Series has been held as part of activities to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the June 4 Uprising. The lecture themed ...

Mahama completed only 29 E-Block schools – Education Minister  GhanaWebThe Mahama administration completed only 29 of its flagship E block community day schools before exiting office, the Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku ...

Suriname establishes 1st African Embassy in Accra  GhanaWebThe South American State, Suriname, has established its first African embassy in Accra, Ghana. It would serve as a conduit for the enhancement of ...

Bawumia's full Economic Management Team town hall speech  GhanaWebGood morning. It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to share with you some progress on the state of our economy after two years in government during which ...

Commercial Law In Ghana - Corporate/Commercial Law - Ghana  Mondaq News Alertsawaiting PDF to work Ghana Corporate/Commercial Law Adams & Adams 27 Dec 2018.

MFWA threatens court action over arrest of Modern Ghana journalists  GhanaWebThe Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has threatened to seek legal redress if the Modern Ghana journalists being held by the National Security are not ...

ECG/PDS agreement smells bad; review it – Jinapor writes to Akufo-Addo  GhanaWebA National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Yapei/Kusawgu, John Jinapor, has sent a note to the seat of government, Jubilee House, ...

Site for Cathedral was set by God before Ghana became a country- Aps. Amoako Attah  GhanaWebThe founder and general overseer of the Parliament Chapel International, Apostle Francis Amoako Attah has praised government for its unwavering commitment ...

Ayorkor Botchwey summoned by Foreign Affairs C'ttee over Norway Chancery deal  GhanaWebThe Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has been invited to appear before Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee to ...

Government to set up special security agency - Akufo-Addo hints  GhanaWebGovernment is in the process of establishing a special security agency devoted solely to gathering intelligence on the activities of crime groups, syndicates and ...

Ghana's new national cathedral: What we know – and don't know  Myjoyonline.comEarlier this year, President Akufo-Addo announced government's plan to build a 5000-seater national cathedral in the heart of Accra. Here's all you need to ...

Ghanaian, 2 Nigerians freed from Trinidad & Tobago jail - thanks to Akufo-Addo  GhanaWebA Ghanaian and two Nigerians locked up in Trinidad and Tobago for various immigration offenses, are set to regain their freedom after President Akufo-Addo's ...

Gov't defends demolishing of judges' residence to erect Cathedral  Myjoyonline.comGovernment has justified the decision to evict some nine judges from their current official residence to make way for the construction of a National Cathedral.

Grounds For Divorce In Ghana: - The Basics - Family and Matrimonial - Ghana  Mondaq News AlertsThe Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367) governs the current law on divorce in Ghana. The law provides that, a petition for divorce may be presented to the ...

Legislation will not stop political vigilantism – Kwesi Aning  GhanaWebSecurity Analyst, Dr. Kwesi Aning has expressed doubt with the potency of legislation in disbanding political party vigilante groups from the country's body politic.

Michael Ansah appointed CEO of Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation - Graphic Online  Graphic OnlinePresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has appointed Mr Michael Ansah, as Chief Executive Officer of the newly established Ghana Integrated Aluminium ...

Ghana to reinstall statue of Mahatma Gandhi at prominent location in Accra  Economic TimesThe government in Ghana has also assured Delhi the statue will be inaugurated by a Minister in the local government, ET has learnt.

MFWA condemns ModernGhana raid; demands clarity from Kan-Dapaah  GhanaWebThe Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has condemned “in the strongest terms” the raid carried out on the offices of ModernGhana.com on 27 June 2019, ...

We are working on a cyber security law - Ursula meets the press  GhanaWebThe Minister of Communications, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has announced that government was working a cybersecurity law. She said this when she address ...

Book on court administration in Ghana launched  BusinessGhanaA 600-page book, titled; Court Administration in Ghana; Civil and Criminal Proceedings, which will ensure the smooth delivery of justice in the courts, has been ...

Two arrested over Minister's car snatching at gunpoint  GhanaWebTwo persons have been picked up by the Northern Regional Police Command in connection with the gunpoint snatching of the Savannah Regional Minister's ...

FULL TEXT: Bawumia addresses state of Ghana's economy at Town Hall meeting  GhanaWebGood morning. It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to share with you some progress on the state of our economy after two years in government during which ...

Galamsey fight: Words must match actions – Dotsei Malor urges goverment  GhanaWebChief Editor of the UN News, Ben Dotse Malor, has called on the Akufo-Addo-led government to fulfil its promise to end illegal small scale mining otherwise ...

Atta Mills' body not going anywhere - Family  GhanaWebFamily of the late former president, John Evans Atta Mills, say they have not issued any statement to the effect that his body will be exhumed and reburied at a ...

Parliament discusses construction of national cathedral - Graphic Online  Graphic OnlineThe Minority in Parliament on Wednesday raised issues about the government's decision to partly fund the construction of a national cathedral when many ...

Secessionists in Ghana arrested over planned May 9 independence declaration  Face2Face AfricaThe group has been demanding the secession of the Volta Region and parts of the Northern, North East and Upper East Regions from Ghana to become the ...

Bill Introduced to Improve Maternal Healthcare  Black Press USATHE AFRO — Expectant mothers face challenges when seeking quality prenatal care in the District of Columbia. Economic and transportation barriers contribute ...

Ghana receives completed 300 village satellite project | General News 2019-05-10  GhanaWebThe Chinese multinational media company, StarTimes has today, May 10 2019, handed over the completed '300 village satellite TV project' to the Ghanaian ...

Parliament urged to regulate cryptocurrency markets  Myjoyonline.comParliament has been urged to upgrade the existing financial laws to regulate the cryptocurrency markets in the country.

Support Akufo-Addo's government to establish a petroleum hub in Jomoro - MP to Constituents  GhanaWebThe Member of Parliament for Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, Mr. Paul Essien has called on his Constituents to support the establishment of the ...

Traders resist KMA order; Resume business on 70-Metre Adum footbridge  GhanaWebA number of traders within Kumasi metropolis have resumed their business activities on the popular 70-meter footbridge located at Adum, constructed to ease ...

Palestinian held in Ghana: 'I was tortured for 35 days'  Middle East MonitorThe Ghanaian authorities must open an investigation into the kidnapping and torturing Palestinian Mahran Baajour and bring those responsible to justice, Arab ...

Ghana journalist Anas speaks out after colleague's murder  Global JournalistDespite the murder of colleague Ahmed Hussein-Suale, Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas vows to press on with exposing corruption in ...

ExxonMobil opens Ghana office to progress offshore exploration  Myjoyonline.comExxonMobil on Wednesday opened a new office in Accra to progress offshore exploration programmes.

Recent kidnappings: IGP must speed up investigations – Annor Dompreh  GhanaWebThe Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Frank Annor Dompreh has called on the Inspector General of Police, David Asante Apeatu and ...

731 Commissioners for Oaths sworn in for Ghana Card registration  GhanaWebThe Judicial *service* has been bolstered by 731 commissioners for oaths who will be deployed for the National Identification Card (Ghana Card) registration ...

Good businesses safe in Ghana - President Akufo-Addo woos French investors  GhanaWebPresident Akufo-Addo says Ghana is a haven of peace, security and stability, indeed, the safest country in the West Africa sub-region. According to him, Ghana is ...

Ampofo's arrest: Don't allow yourself to be used – NDC to CID  GhanaWebThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) has charged the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police *Service* (CID) not to allow itself to be used to ...