The Minority in Parliament has voiced strong criticism against the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) plan to allocate GH₵245 million for the procurement of Ghana Cards for children aged six to 14. The NHIA argues that providing these cards to children in this age bracket would streamline the process by eliminating the need for separate […]
Catholic Bishops Conference to Confront President Akufo-Addo Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Directive
Reverend Father Clement Kwasi Adjei, the Secretary-General of the Catholic Bishops Conference, has expressed the Conference’s intention to hold discussions with President Akufo-Addo regarding his recent directive concerning the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. The Office of the President, through its Secretary, Nana Bediatuo Asante, sent a letter to Parliament on Monday, March 18, cautioning against transmitting the […]
Renowned Musician and ‘Burga Highlife’ Pioneer, George Darko, Passes Away
The music world mourns the loss of George Darko, a legendary musician and pioneer of ‘Burga highlife,’ who reportedly passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Mr. Darko, also known as Nana Apem Darko I, served as the Tufuhene of Akropong and made significant contributions to Ghanaian music as a guitarist, vocalist, composer, and songwriter […]
Family of Late Ejisu MP and Deputy Finance Minister Officially Notify Parliament Speaker of His Passing
The family of the late Ejisu MP and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah, has formally communicated his demise to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin. During a courtesy visit on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the bereaved family met with the First Deputy Speaker and Bekwai MP, Joseph Osei Owusu, who received them on behalf of […]
Lawmaker Disagrees with President Akufo-Addo’s Decision to Halt Assenting to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, a co-sponsor of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill, has voiced opposition to President Akufo-Addo’s choice to suspend assent to the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill until court challenges are resolved. The Office of the President formally requested Parliament to hold off transmitting the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill for the President’s assent. In a letter dated […]
Teacher Unions Declare Nationwide Strike Over Delayed Negotiations and Unaddressed Concerns
Three prominent teacher unions in Ghana, namely the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT-Gh), have jointly announced a nationwide strike set to commence on Wednesday, March 20. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the unions expressed their frustration with the […]
Citizens Speak Out as Ghana Prepares for Elections: Manifesto Focus Takes Center Stage in Tamale Town Hall
As the December 7 deadline approaches, political party manifestos are poised to address pivotal issues shaping the forthcoming government. In Tamale, the capital of the Northern Region, Star Ghana and JoyNews convened a significant event today. This gathering provided an opportunity for citizens to voice their opinions as political parties finalize their policies for the […]
Mixed Results for Team Ghana in Tennis Competition
Day 3 of the tennis competition saw Team Ghana experiencing a mix of successes and setbacks. Nortey Isaac and Asaba Abraham started the day on a positive note, advancing to the round of 16. However, Bagerbaseh Lameck and Crawford Ruth faced defeats, dampening the team’s spirits. In the Men’s Singles category, Nortey Isaac displayed a […]
Minister of Communications and Digitalisation to Address Parliament Following Internet Disruption
The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, is slated to make an appearance before Parliament today, Monday, March 18, 2024, to address the recent internet outage that has persisted since Thursday, March 14. Parliament anticipates a briefing from the Minister regarding the government’s efforts to prevent future occurrences of such disruptions. Both the […]
Calls Intensify for Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to Release Power Outage Timetable
Pressure mounts on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to provide a timetable for the ongoing power crisis affecting various communities across the country. Despite assurances from the ECG that such a timetable is unnecessary, demands for transparency persist. Former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor emphasized the importance of a load-shedding timetable during a discussion on […]