The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has urged the management and board of directors of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to act in the interest of contributors to the scheme and ensure the robustness and prosperity of the trust. He said a look at the performance of the investment portfolio of … Read more
Employees of the National Insurance Commission (NIC) are demanding the immediate removal of their boss, Madam Lydia Bawa. A three-page petition to the President, signed by the employees, who described themselves as the Concerned Staff of the Commission, insisted that Miss Lydia Bawa should be sacked to ensure that “she does not get away with … Read more
Australia’s harness racing industry, known as the trots, was Friday rocked by fixing allegations as police charged a trainer and flagged further arrests in what they described as a systemic practice. Queensland state police said the 46-year-old man, who was not named, was charged with one count of match-fixing after a 10-month “protracted investigation… into … Read more
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has expressed strong desire to continue to work towards deepening ties with the British royal family. The long standing warm relationship, which had existed between the two royal families, he indicated, had in no small way contributed to the friendship and mutual respect between Ghana and the former colonial … Read more
The National Vehicle Task Force, in collaboration with National Security operatives has uncovered yet another V8 Toyota Land Cruiser at the residence of the former Deputy Minister for Local Government under the erstwhile NDC administration, Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, in the wake of retrieving ‘stolen’ state cars from past government officials. The V8 vehicle with registration … Read more
A Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Isaac Olawale Albert, has said the situation where African leaders wait until conflicts occur for them to do post-conflict analysis is not the best in promoting peace and security on the continent. In line with that, he has called for proactive measures, … Read more
Many Australians and New Zealanders visit Turkey to mark Anzac Day The Australian government has warned that terrorists may seek to target Anzac Day commemorations in Turkey later this month. The anniversary on 25 April marks the first major battle involving Australia and New Zealand in World War One. Australian Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan … Read more
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has stepped up the fight against corruption through execution of the tenets of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP). Mr Joseph Akanjolenur Whittal, CHRAJ Commissioner, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Accra that the development of NACAP was an unqualified contribution to the fight against … Read more
A Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Isaac Olawale Albert, has advised African countries to disband political vigilante groups as they could grow and turn into terrorists to disturb the peace on the continent. Citing the rise of Boko Haram as an example, he said the group began in … Read more
The Majority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, Hon. Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu on the floor of the House Tuesday April 4, 2017 revealed-a high level of mistrust among the Commissioners of the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC). A report by Parliament’s Special Committee which he chairs, said, the seeming division could have negative implications on future … Read more
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has described Princess Anne’s visit to Ghana as a move that enforces the bond between Ghana and the United Kingdom. The Otumfuo, who spoke highly of the daughter of the Queen of England and her contribution to the developmental agenda of Ghana, extolled her virtues of hard work and dedication … Read more
He has contributed to Ghanaian discourse, sometimes raising eyebrows about how he casually touches on some sensitive national issues. As British High Commissioner, Jon Benjamin prepares to leave Ghana in June, he spoke to Joy News about his time in the country. Mr. Benjamin believes some Ghanaians take some of what he described as British … Read more
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) officials have met with the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to seek a review of the tax retention policy captured in the 2017 budget and economic policy statement of government. The policy, requires all companies, including importers, who qualify for tax and duty exemptions to pay their taxes upfront to … Read more
Employees of the National Insurance Commission (NIC), are demanding the immediate removal of their boss, Lydia Bawa. A three paged petition to the President signed by the employees, who described themselves as the Concerned Staff of the Commission, insisted that, Miss Lydia Bawa should be sacked to ensure that “she does not get away with … Read more
The Assistant Head of Communications at the Electoral Commission, Alhassan Ayuba has dismissed claims that the commissioners of the Electoral Commission are at loggerheads and do not trust each other. According to him, the commissioners relate well and have a good working relationship. The allegation of mistrust was contained in a report by a Special … Read more
Plans for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) are to be scrutinised in an “in-depth investigation” by the European Commission. The bank has set out plans to abandon the requirement placed on it by the Commission in 2009 that it should sell a large portion of its business. This is to enable competition to be … Read more
India had been assisting Ghana in areas such as rural electrification, agro processing among others The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr Birender Singh, on Monday paid a courtesy call on the Education Minister, Dr Mathew Opoku-Prempeh, to discuss areas of mutual co-operation for the needed development. Mr Singh expressed India’s commitment to continuously support … Read more
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) says it will take a look at the Joe Ghartey Committee report in arriving at the decision on whether to launch another investigation into the Parliamentary Bribery Scandal or not. The Commissioner of CHRAJ, Mr Joseph Whittal, however, emphasised the fact that CHRAJ was not going … Read more
Counsel for former President John Dramani Mahama, Mr Tony Lithur, has sued a Commissioner of Police (COP) for trespassing on his land with the aid of armed policemen. Mr Lithur and another, Mr Addo Allotey, filed the suit at the High Court on March 31, 2017, asking the court to perpetually restrain Mr J. Oppong-Boanuh, … Read more
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) received and dealt with 8,500 human rights cases nation-wide last year. Three hundred and forty-one administrative justice issues were received and dealt with in the same period, with some of the directives setting aside administrative decisions that negatively impacted people. On corruption, 59 cases were received … Read more