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MoFA warns Ghana could face GH¢643.9m bill over FSRP withdrawal
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has cautioned that Ghana could be left with a GH¢643.87 million bill if the country proceeds with its withdrawal from the…
Settle teachers’ demands before expressway spending – Abuakwa South MP
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has called on the government to take urgent steps to restore trust with pre-tertiary teachers and resolve outstanding…
Manhyia South MP sues Akwatia MP, Blakk Rasta over alleged false statements
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has filed a Writ of Summons against the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, and…
Striking teacher unions reject calls for more time, demand payment of arrears
Pre-tertiary teacher unions have warned the government against seeking further extensions to resolve outstanding issues that triggered their nationwide strike, insisting that their next engagement must result in…
Mahama announces plans to list 10 state-owned enterprises on GSE
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that 10 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have been prepared for listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) as part of measures to strengthen…
Education Ministry to meet teacher unions today amidst strike action
The Education Ministry is expected to meet leaders of the teacher unions today, September 28, as efforts intensify to end the nationwide strike over unpaid promotion arrears and…
I never said I would declare state of emergency over galamsey – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has denied claims that his administration plans to declare a state of emergency to deal with illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking at…
‘I have crocodile skin’ – Mahama shrugs off insults, attacks
President John Dramani Mahama says years of experience in Ghanaian politics have made him resilient to insults and personal attacks, insisting that criticism will not deter him from…
Teacher unions to decide next steps over unpaid promotion-related allowances
Teacher unions are set to meet today, Friday, September 25, to determine their next course of action following the government’s failure to pay outstanding allowances and salary upgrades…
Madina MP Sosu doing well after collapsing at GIMPA
The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has been confirmed to be doing well after he collapsed while delivering a speech at the Ghana Institute of Management…