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July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

I’m Unaware Of L.I. Granting MPs Use Of Sirens, Speed Limit Exemptions – Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has denied knowledge of a Legislative Instrument before the House seeking to amend the Road Traffic Regulations. The L.I on Road Traffic Regulations Amendment offers lawmakers, among other state officials, the opportunity to use sirens

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

2024/25 SHS First-Year Students To Report On September 27 – GES Announces

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that first-year senior high students for the 2024/25 academic year are expected to report to school on Friday, September 27. School heads and parents are urged to take note and ensure their wards are

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Security Was Tight, So How Did Trump Gunman Slip Through?

Questions have swirled about how police officers and agents tasked with securing Donald Trump's rally allowed the gunman to get as close as he did. Thomas Matthew Crooks was able to access the roof of a building near the outdoor event

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Trump Names Vance, Ohio’s Catholic Senator, As His 2024 Running Mate

Former President Donald Trump on July 15 named Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, a Catholic, as his running mate on the Republican ticket in November. Trump was widely expected to name his running mate at the Republican National Convention, which began the

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Colombia Football Head Arrested On Battery Charge

The head of the Colombian Football Federation, Ramón Jesurún, and his son have been arrested, following a brawl at Sunday's Copa América final in Miami. Mr Jesurún, 71, and Ramón Jamil Jesurún, 43, were held on charges of battery involving an

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Southgate Resigns After England’s Euro 2024 Loss

England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned after a second consecutive European Championship final defeat. The Three Lions lost 2-1 to Spain in Berlin on Sunday, having been beaten on penalties by Italy at Wembley three years ago. The 53-year-old managed his

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Siren Use Amendment Aimed At Boosting Productivity Of MPs – Appiah-Kubi

Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has defended a proposed amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations that would allow MPs to use sirens and exempt them from speed limits while carrying out official duties. Appiah-Kubi described the public

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

I’ve Built More Roads Under My Administration Than Mills/Mahama Combined – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has stated that his administration has constructed more roads than the combined road infrastructure achievements of the Mills/Mahama era. Speaking at the sod-cutting event for the Anwiankwanta-Ahenema Kokoben Road dualization on Monday, July 15, Akufo-Addo highlighted the scale of

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Catholic, Civic Leaders Call For Peace, Unity Following Trump Assassination Attempt

Catholic and civic leaders called for peace and unity in the hours after former President Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet and a spectator was killed July 13 in an assassination attempt during the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s campaign rally

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Dissolve SSNIT Board Without Delay – Ablakwa

North Tongu lawmaker Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said that the board of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) should be dissolved without delay. To him, the board failed to manage the assets of SSNIT. “The SSNIT board must be