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September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

NPA Announces Petroleum Price Floors For September 16 – 30, 2024

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has announced the ex-refinery and ex-pump price floors for the period of September 16 to 30, 2024. The price floors, which are the minimum prices at which petroleum products can be sold, are as follows: –

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

President Akufo-Addo’s Promise Fulfilled; Commissions Jamestown Fishing Harbour

In a historic moment for the coastal community of Ga Mashie, Accra, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissioned the long-awaited Jamestown Fishing Harbour on Friday, 13th September 2024. The harbour, a state-of-the-art facility, has been eagerly anticipated since the 1960s and

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

Accountant Jailed For Using Police Church Money On Prostitutes And Betting

A 32-year-old accountant, Edward Unicorn, has been sentenced to two years in prison for dishonestly appropriating GHC40,433.50 from the Ghana Police Church. The Adentan Circuit Court presided over by Sedinam Awo Kwadam, convicted Unicorn on his own plea after he admitted

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

Deputy Minister Rejects Blanket Ban on Small-Scale Mining

The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has rejected calls for a complete ban on all small-scale mining operations in Ghana. He considers such a ban "misdirected" and emphasizes the government's commitment to promoting responsible mining practices.

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

‘Trust EC To Deliver Robust and Credible Voter’s Register Ahead Of Election 2024’

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has stated that the request of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for a forensic audit of the voter's register for election 2024 is premature. For several weeks now, the NDC has raised concerns about

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

Govt Releases GHS1.5bn To Bailout 2019 Security Investors

In a move aimed at providing financial relief to investors affected by the 2019 fund management industry license revocation, the government has announced the release of GHS1.5 billion to continue the bailout program. This amount is in addition to the GHS4.46

September 13, 2024September 12, 2024

Zito Supports CAF’s Decision to Revoke Baba Yara Stadium License

Former Black Stars player and current Dreams FC coach Abdul Karim Zito has expressed support for CAF's decision to revoke the Baba Yara Sports Stadium's license to host international matches. Zito believes that the decision will motivate Ghana to improve its

September 13, 2024September 12, 2024

Appiah Slams CAF Ruling on Baba Yara Stadium

Black Stars legend Stephen Appiah has expressed his disappointment and frustration over CAF's decision to deem the Baba Yara Sports Stadium unfit to host international games. The ruling means that Ghana is currently without a stadium suitable for hosting international football

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

GhiG Attributes Galamsey Surge to Political Interference

The Ghana Institute of Geoscientists (GhiG) has attributed the surge in illegal mining activities (galamsey) to political interference and influences from high-ranking officials. The institute has criticized these individuals for hindering the fight against galamsey, a significant environmental issue in Ghana.

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

PURC Warns Tamale Residents Against Counterfeit Electricity Meters

The Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a stern warning to electricity consumers in Tamale, Northern Region, about the dangers of purchasing counterfeit electricity meters. Following reports of an increase in fake meters being sold in local markets, the PURC