Ghana’s Supreme Court declares as constitutional criminal law against unnatural carnal knowledge
By: Beatrice Oppon The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the country’s criminal law against consensual gay, anal and any unnatural sexual intercourse. The Court has thus dismissed a suit challenging the constitutionality of Section 104 (1) (b) of the Criminal Offences Act 29. The writ was filed by a Law Lecturer Dr Prince […]
Delay in ratifying lithium and bauxite agreement and concerns of chiefs and people
By: Kingsley Nana Buadu Two paramount Chiefs in the Central Region where Lithium deposit is found in larger quantities have expressed worry over what they described as the delay in the approval of the lithium and bauxite mining agreement in parliament. According to them, the found mineral in the area is a major breakthrough for […]
GFA fines RTU GHc100,000 for fielding unregistered players against Dreams FC
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA), has struck Real Tamale United (RTU) with significant penalties for fielding unregistered players during their Matchday 28 fixture against Dreams FC. The decision comes after thorough investigations. RTU has been slapped with a hefty fine of GHc100,000, a punishment aimed at deterring future infractions and reinforcing […]
President inaugurates police housing project
By: Bright Ntramah President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated 320 housing units in Tesano, Accra for the police service as part of ongoing efforts to improve the living conditions of security personnel. The housing units according to the President is a reward for the loyalty and service of the police to the nation. Addressing Officers and men […]
Government’s efforts in enhancing police logistics and housing laudable – Henry Quartey
By: Gloria Amoh The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central who doubles as the Interior Minister, Henry Quartey says the government has shown an unwavering commitment to resourcing the Ghana Police Service. Speaking at the inauguration of the 320-housing-units for the Ghana Police Service today, July 23, 2024, Mr. Henry Quartey said the Police Service […]
GNAT stages walk out on Deputy Minister over failed one Teacher, one Laptop promise
The National Council of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)has staged a walkout on the Deputy Education Minister, Prof Kingsley Nyarko, and their national leadership for reneging on a promise to provide a laptop each to teachers across the country. The government in 2021 deducted 30 percent of teachers’ salaries to undertake the “one […]
Births and Deaths Registry to get new office complex
The Births and Deaths Registry will soon have its own office complex. Its current premises is overstretched and is currently being housed by NALAG. For the Local Government Minister, Mr Martin Adjei -Mensah Korsah, it is important that the registry be elevated to an Authority, to properly handle its operations more effectively. He spoke to […]
Ghana’s economic indicators remain on track – World Bank
In its Eighth Economic Update for Ghana, titled Strengthening Domestic Revenue Systems for Fiscal Sustainability, the World Bank notes that despite recent increases in the pace of exchange rate depreciation and slower-than-expected inflation reduction, Ghana’s economic indicators remain on track for 2024 and continuing. The report highlights the steady progress Ghana has made over the […]
Ghana needs to do more to achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2030 – Dr. Larsen-Reindorf
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Deputy Ashanti Regional Director of Health, in charge of Clinicals, Dr. Rita Larsen-Reindorf, says that with less than six years until the 2030 target year, Ghana is far from achieving the Universal Health Coverage agenda. According to her, with all the efforts in providing essential services, the country made only 21 […]
GHS and health partners call for heightened public awareness on Dengue Fever
By: Henrietta Afful Several days after confirming the outbreak of dengue fever in Ghana, the number of affected individuals has surged significantly, from an initial 9 reported cases to a staggering 36 cases. The confirmation came shortly after atypical cases of clinical malaria, which did not respond to antimalarial treatment, were detected, prompting a deeper […]
