The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Volta Regional Branch, has warned that the proposed Free Primary Healthcare programme could increase pressure on nurses unless government expands recruitment and improves working conditions. Dr Oliver Commey, Director of Infectious Diseases at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, said removing financial barriers would likely increase patient numbers…
Mahama Ayariga, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, says the site of the National Cathedral has been handed back to the government as the Attorney-General reviews a forensic audit into spending on the project. Mr Ayariga said the contractor had been directed to hand over the site to his ministry, which will hold…
Nana Akomea, Third Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has denied claims that he negotiated with First Vice Chairman-elect Kojo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, to secure the First Vice Chairman position. Mr Akomea said he was not present during the counting and tabulation of the election results and therefore could…
John Boadu, National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says the position of National Chairman should not automatically confer the status of party leader, arguing that all elected executives are servants entrusted with the responsibility of serving the party. His comments follow the NPP’s recent constitutional amendment, which makes the party’s presidential candidate the…
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the newly elected Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has defended the party’s First Vice Chairman, Kojo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, against criticism from NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande, who described his election as “backward politics.” Speaking on The Pulse on JoyNews, Mr Aboagye questioned the…
Lead counsel Enoch Anhwere Afoakwa has described the GH¢100,000 bail granted to senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti-Baffoe by the Adenta Circuit Court as a relief, following the High Court’s earlier rejection of her bail application. Mr Afoakwa said the legal team was grateful to the court and was working to meet the conditions required for…
Every new beginning gives us an opportunity to pause, reflect, renew our sense of purpose and reimagine what is possible. Today, we embrace that opportunity with a deep sense of responsibility and optimism as we begin a new chapter under the leadership of our newly elected National Executives. Their election is more than a victory….
Buckingham Palace has said Prince Harry will not stay at the palace during his visit to London this week, disputing claims by the Duke of Sussex’s team that he had accepted an invitation to do so. The Palace said Prince Harry failed to confirm his acceptance before the deadline and was informed that it was…
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has urged President John Dramani Mahama to suspend the Ghana Standards Authority’s (GSA) Ghana EasyPASS Programme, arguing that the mandatory pre-export conformity verification system will increase the cost of doing business and drive up consumer prices. In a statement issued on July 6, FABAG said the programme…
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dr Dominic Ayine has laid the Tribunal Bill 2026 before Parliament to reintroduce public tribunals as part of efforts to strengthen the administration of justice and improve access to the courts. If passed, the Bill will establish a reformed tribunal system to operate alongside the traditional courts, with constitutional backing,…
