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George Opare Addo, the Ministerial nominee for Youth Development and Empowerment, has stressed the importance of offering alternative livelihoods to communities in mining areas as a long-term solution to illegal mining. Speaking before the Parliamentary Appointments Committee on Wednesday, January 22, Opare Addo underscored the need for a change in mindset and the adoption of sustainable mining practices to safeguard the environment. He emphasized that addressing the root causes of illegal mining through viable alternatives is crucial for ensuring lasting environmental protection. “For young people who want to go into mining, we have to reset their minds. There is an…
President John Mahama has hailed his administration for successfully preventing a looming power crisis caused by scheduled maintenance on the West African Gas Pipeline, a key fuel source for thermal power plants. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed ministers at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, January 22, President Mahama highlighted his government’s proactive steps to secure the country’s energy supply and avoid disruptions. “The previous government failed to ensure the smooth operation of the energy sector by neglecting to arrange sufficient fuel to power our thermal plants,” the President stated. He explained that the maintenance work on…
Minister-designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has outlined a bold vision to boost the country’s trade and industrial sectors by capitalising on international trade agreements to drive export growth. During her vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, January 22, she emphasised the critical role of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in advancing the government’s goals of expanding export markets and creating sustainable employment opportunities for Ghana’s youth. Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare described AfCFTA as a transformative opportunity for Ghana to access larger markets across Africa. With Ghana hosting the AfCFTA Secretariat in Accra, she highlighted the agreement…
The Minority in Parliament has accused President John Mahama of violating Section 4(1) of the Presidential Office Act, which mandates that appointments to the Office of the President be made in consultation with the Council of State. The minority argued that while the Council of State has not yet been constituted, the President has already made appointments without indicating that they are provisional, pending the council’s formation. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, January 22, Patrick Boamah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Okaikwei Central, called on the President to withdraw the appointment letters and address the issue. “We believe that…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has opened nominations for persons who wish to contest for position of regional representatives on the Council of State in accordance with Paragraph (C), Clause (2) of Article 89 of the 1992 Constitution. The EC in a statement signed by its Chairperson, Jean Mensa, also announced that the election would be held on February 11, 2025 in all regional capitals. The statement encouraged qualified persons who intend to stand for the said Elections to submit their Nomination Forms with two copies of a recent bust sized photograph against a RED background showing their full face and…
Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has criticized President John Dramani Mahama for opting to travel on commercial flights despite the availability of a serviceable government-owned jet. His comments followed accusations by outgoing Majority Chief Whip, Kwame Governs Agbodza, that former President Akufo-Addo rented private jets to travel within the country. Mr. Agbodza, Member of Parliament (MP) for Adaklu, while addressing murmurs on the floor about President Mahama’s recent travel, emphatically asserted that the president had not used government funds for private jet rentals. “President Mahama traveled on a commercial flight, unlike the previous President, who rented private jets even for…
President John Dramani Mahama has said he will not appoint deputy ministers for some ministries. This, he said is to enable him to appoint a total of 60 ministers as he promised in his election campaign. He said this when he swore into office six ministers on Wednesday afternoon. President Mahama said the decision not to appoint deputy ministers for some ministries was to help him keep to the promise of not appointing more than 60 ministers. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Jubilee House, marked the commencement of their roles in key government positions, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to…
“It was not my intention to kill my dear friend and to also end his life this way. “I pray the court would forgive all my sins and give me a second chance.” These were the plea of the 15-year-old juvenile found guilty of conspiring with a teenager to murder a 10-year-old boy in Kasoa for a money ritual before the Juvenile Court in Accra sentenced him to 12 months in prison. He will serve his jail term at the Senior Correctional Centre. Before the presiding judge slapped him with the jail term, the convict was asked whether he had…
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has reduced the water supply to residents in the Central Regional capital, Cape Coast and its surrounding communities from 18,000 cubic meters to 9,000 cubic meters. The 50 percent reduction in water supply, appears to be a perennial challenge exacerbated by climate change, indebtedness to the company and other human activities particularly farming on the banks of the river. More than 300,000 residents have been severely impacted, forcing many to trek long distances in search of water, often at unhygienic sources. Nana Yaw Barima Barnie, the Central and Western Regional Public Relations Ocer of…
On 4 May 2021, nine babies born in a clinic in Casablanca, Morocco, were officially recognized as the most children delivered at a single birth to survive. The world’s only nonuplets are nearing their third birthday (which will be in May) and their parents – Abdelkader Arby and Halima Cisse, a young couple from Mali – are delighted with their large family. The two also have an older daughter, now aged six. In the beginning, doctors thought Halima was carrying “only” seven kids. An amazing and daunting task in itself – as raising seven babies is certainly no easy feat -…
