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Minister unhappy about state of tourism Infrastructure in Central Region
on: by Radia Sambare
Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture had noted that though the country’s tourism and hospitality industry was badly hit by the global pandemic, the government had rolled out a detailed plan to enable the industry recover from
Transport Minister to face Parliament over proceeds from COVID-19 tests at Kotoka
on: by Radia Sambare
The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, is dragging the Transport Minister, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to Parliament to account for proceeds from the COVID-19 testing exercise at the Kotoka International Airport. In an urgent question scheduled to be answered next week, the Tamale
June 4: ‘Crisis of confidence’ in political leadership; economy, democracy in ‘dire straits’ 42 years on – Mahama
on: by Radia Sambare
Former President John Mahama has said Ghana’s economy and democracy “are in dire straits” 42 years after the June 4 uprising led by Jerry John Rawlings, who passed away last year. In his June 4 message to commemorate the anniversary on
To achieve the SDGs, we need better data
on: by Fernil News
A new global campaign illustrates the centrality of data to sustainable development The international data, statistics and development communities have united within the global campaign, Data for Change, to demonstrate how more and better data and statistics are an accelerator for
Kasoa ritual killing: Family laments slow pace of prosecution
on: by Radia Sambare
The family of 11-year-old, Ishmael Mensah, who was allegedly killed by two teenagers for ritual purposes at Lamptey Mills, a suburb of Kasoa, has expressed worry about the impediments hampering the trial process. This comes after the judge presiding over the
13% transport fare hike ‘insult’ to us – Concerned drivers
on: by Radia Sambare
The Concerned Drivers Association has said the 13 per cent transport fare hike announced on Wednesday, 2 June 2021 is an “insult” to its members and has vowed to implement a 20-per cent increase. The PRO of the group, Mr David
National Security action against Citi FM and its journalists wrong – NMC rules
on: by Radia Sambare
The National Media Commission, NMC, has concluded that the treatment meted out to Citi FM’s Caleb Kudah and the invasion of the media house by national security operatives in May 2021 was wrong. The Commission, in its report, following a petition
Transport fares up by 13%; takes effect from Saturday
on: by Radia Sambare
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced a 13 percent increment in transport fares effective Saturday, June 5, 2021. The fares will cover intercity (tro-tro), intercity (long distance) and shared taxis. The decision, according to the union, is to