The Director of the Center for Conflict, Human Rights and Peace Studies (CHRAPS) at the University of Education, Winneba, Dr. George Hikah Benson, has expressed his excitement and pride at the performance of the Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Hon. Francis-Xavier Sosu, following the MP’s introduction of Private Member’s Bill. The Private Member’s Bill seeks to amend the Criminal Offence Act 1960 (Act 29) and Armed Forces Act 1962 Act (105) to substitute the death penalty for life imprisonment and provide for related matters. Dr. Benson, who is also a former Upper West Regional Minister, made these remarks at...
Prices of sanitary pads shoot up due to economic hardship.
The challenging economic time has affected everything in the country including sanitary pads. This can be attributed to high import duties and high cost of raw materials. The prices of sanitary pads have shot up from five cedis to 10 cedis in the market. The fight to end period poverty in Ghana has taken a nosedive as prices of sanitary pads have made it a hindrance for some women to get access. As a result of this, some young girls are unable to use hygienic products during menstruation. Some of these young girls have resorted to the use of rags...
2022 WC: ‘I haven’t retired but I’m not fit for now’ -Gyan on Blacks Stars selection
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has left the door open to be selected in Ghana’s squad for the 2022 World Cup by insisting he has not retired. But the former captain says he is currently not fit to play for the team any time soon. The all-time leading top scorer for the Black Stars was asked if he would return to the team for the 2022 World Cup to be staged in Qatar. According to the former Sunderland striker, he is not physically fit at the moment to play competitive football and will not be honouring any call-up. “Since...
Salaries paid through mobile money will attract E-Levy – GRA
Workers who receive their salaries through mobile money platforms may have to brace themselves. This is because a portion of their money is expected to be affected by the recently passed E-Levy. According to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the manner in which the controversial law was crafted makes it imperative that the tax is factored into the revenue mobilisation stream. Following the passage of the Electronic Transfer Law, the GRA has indicated its readiness to implement it from May 1. A Principal Revenue Officer and Head of the Project Management Unit at the Authority told JoyNews that salaries are paid...
Sammy Gyamfi Tops Social Media Trends After ‘Banter’ With Lecturer
Sammy Gyamfi, the Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress, is up in the trends on social media following a verbal exchange with the Dean of the Graduate School of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor. Sammy Gyamfi, the Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress, is up in the trends on social media following a verbal exchange with the Dean of the Graduate School of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor. Sammy Gyamfi on TV3’s Key Points program tackled the Professor Mawutor over some defence he mounted for Vice President...
I’m not worried, I’ll give them proof – Ken Agyapong on referral to Privileges Committee
Member of Parliament for Assin Central Kennedy Agyapong has reacted to the decision by the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to refer him and two other New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmakers to the Privileges Committee of Parliament. He says he is ready to provide proof that he is innocent. “Privileges Committee, Ablakwa claims I have absented myself for 15 days, I have my medical records so I don’t want to answer to them. I have my medical records,” he stated on Accra-based Happy FM. “I was supposed to go back to America for review on the 27th of January, because...
Ghana did not vote to suspend Russia from UN -Human Right Council
Thursday, April 7, the United Nations ( UN ) General Assembly voted to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over reports of horrible and periodic infringements and mishandling of benevolent liberties in Ukraine. The resolution which took place received a two-thirds majority of members voting, minus abstentions in the 193 member committee with 93 nations voting in favour and 24 against. 58 countries including Ghana refuse to partake in the procedure. some countries who voted for Russia include , Cuba, China, Syria, North Korea, Vietnam, and Iran among others. Abstaining countries include South Africa, Brazil, Jordan, United Arab...
Bawumia will answer all the critical questions today – Kabiru Mahama
An Economic Policy Analyst at the Office of the President, Dr Kabiru Mahama, has said vice president Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will be answering the questions about the economy which were asked by Ghanaians today, Thursday April 7 during his address. He said the Vice President will be touching on issues that affect the future of Ghana. Speaking on the News @10 with Martin Asiedu-Dartey on Wednesday April 6, Dr Mahama said “He wants to address the questions of Ghanaians. He is going to speak to the concerns of Ghanaians about their lives and livelihood, about prices, about development. He is going...
Light Foundation sensitizes Frafraha residents on effects of Covid-19, yellow fever and lead poisoning
The Light Foundation, in conjunction with UNICEF and the Ghana Health Service today held a community sensitization programme on the Covid-19, yellow fever and lead poisoning in Frafraha in the Adentan Municipal Assembly. In his welcome address, the CEO of the foundation, Sheikh Abubakar Ali Napari thanked the chief of Frafraha, Nii Kommey Akpor I, opinion leaders and the clergy for gracing the occasion. He further outlined the reasons for the occasion. “We are here to deliberate on issues related to health and sanitation that are bothering most of our communities in Ghana. Religious leaders, Imams and pastors have a...
Majority leader cautions members of parliament to engage in consensus building
Majority leader, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has called on members of parliament to end malicious relationship between the leadership of parliament. According to the member of parliament for Suame , the house should do away with mistrust they have for each other. In his closing remarks at the end of the first meeting of the second session , admonished MPs against making baseless allegations against their colleagues. He added that this is poses a threat to the parliamentary democracy.The speech was read on his behalf by the Deputy majority leader Alexander Afenyo -Marking. He said that reconciliation among members will...