Former presidents, lawmakers and senior government officials in Ghana will no longer have special privileges for private travel to the United States, Washington’s envoy has said. Until now, such individuals were able to take advantage of “protocol services” where they did not have to physically appear at the US embassy to obtain a visa. But … Read more
The outgoing British High Commissioner, Jon Benjamin has stated that he did not leak the letter banning some Ghanaian Members of Parliament who engaged in Visa fraud from re-entering the UK. Richard Acheampong, NDC MP for Bia East in the Western region (NDC), Joseph Benhazin Dahah, NPP MP for Ntotroso in the Bono Ahafo region, … Read more
The outgoing UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin has said the UK Parliament is worried over the Central Medical Stores fire in Ghana which occurred some two years ago. According to him, UK pumped about 4 million pounds worth of medicines into Ghana which were destroyed in the fire hence the UK Parliament’s seeming interest in … Read more
The outgoing United Kingdom (UK) Commissioner to Ghana , Jon Benjamin has said he has never been engaged in a personal attack with critics who have slammed him for commenting on local issues. The UK High Commissioner’s has come under intense criticism for commenting on issues many say are beyond his jurisdiction.. One of those … Read more
Tens of thousands of children in central Democratic Republic of Congo can’t go to school because of the violence between militia fighters and security forces, and attacks against civilians, the United Nations children’s fund (UNICEF) said Friday. Hundreds of people have been killed and more than a million displaced in Congo’s Greater Kasai region since … Read more
The Auditor-General, on Friday, asked all persons in public offices who have not yet declared their assets to do so in tandem with Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. The Article states: “All Public office holders were required to submit to the Auditor-General, a written declaration of all property or assets owned by, … Read more
DR Congo authorities on Thursday rebuffed a UN warning to launch an international probe into violence in the central Kasai province following the discovery of dozens of mass graves. The region has seen a major spike in violence since September when government forces killed tribal chief and militia leader Kamwina Nsapu who had rebelled against … Read more
About GH¢47 million, which accrued from the environmental tax, is said to be sitting in the confers of government since its inception over five years ago. Speaking in an interview with The Finder, the Commercial Manager of Voltic Ghana Limited, Mr Raymond Mensah Gbetivi, said about a year and half ago, industry players met with … Read more
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has descended heavily on his once trusted spokesperson Emmanuel Victor Smith, describing him as somebody who cannot be trusted. He said Mr. Smith, who is the immediate-past High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, peddled falsehood about him and also attempted to divert campaign cash that was supposed to have come … Read more
The UN rights chief on Tuesday gave Kinshasa a two-day deadline to show it is seriously investigating violence in the central Kasai provinces, or submit to an international probe. “Unless I receive appropriate responses from the government regarding a joint investigation by June 8, I will insist on the creation of an international investigative mechanism … Read more
Even before the National Executives of the opposition National Democratic Congress gives the go-ahead for the election of a flagbearer for the 2020 elections, a nationwide research conducted by The aL-hAJJ indicates former President John Mahama has an edge over his potential competitors. This is in spite of the immediate past President’s abysmal performance in … Read more
Even before the National Executives of the opposition National Democratic Congress gives the go-ahead for the election of a flag bearer for the 2020 elections, a nationwide research conducted by The aL-hAJJ indicates former President John Mahama has an edge over his potential competitors. This is in spite of the immediate past President’s abysmal performance … Read more
Former President Jerry John Rawlings is pained that his former spokesperson Victor Smith worked in the interest of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) rather than his (Mr Rawlings’) personal interest, Godsway Agbodo, Convener of Pro-NDC group Eastern Forum Network, has said. According to him, Ghana’s former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, channelled financial resources … Read more
Britain’s Prince Harry began a goodwill visit to Asia on a subdued note Sunday following a deadly terror attack in London. The fifth in line to the throne attended a reception at Eden Hall, the British High Commissioner’s official residence in Singapore where a flag flew at half-mast in respect for the seven killed in … Read more
Outgoing UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, has delivered his signature sharp criticism of the ‘evils’ in the Ghanaian society at an event to mark the end of his three-year tenure. Speaking Thursday night at a ceremony to bid farewell to him, Mr. Benjamin attacked institutions he said are behind entrenched corrupt practices in … Read more
Five UN workers at a refugee camp in northwest Kenya were allegedly involved in fraud and other serious misconduct, the UN refugee agency said Tuesday. One staff member was arrested after the agency referred three workers at the Kakuma camp to Kenyan police for criminal prosecution, according to the UN’s High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). … Read more
A former Ghanaian diplomat under the John Dramani Mahama led administration, Victor Smith says some people are dying to help to take this country [Ghana] forward. Ghanaians he stated are looking for leaders with the drive, courage and the vision to take our country forward and to tackle the issues affecting us properly and effectively. … Read more
Former Ghana High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Victor Smith has prayed for Akufo-Addo to have the courage to punish corrupt officials. The 2016 parliamentary Abuakwa North candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in an interview with Kwame Tutu said corruption is killing Ghana. Ghana he noted has gained international notoriety due … Read more
A former Ghanaian diplomat under the John Dramani Mahama led administration, Victor Smith says some people are dying to help to take this country [Ghana] forward. Ghanaians he stated are looking for leaders with the drive, courage and the vision to take our country forward and to tackle the issues affecting us properly and effectively. … Read more
Tema-based Delhi Public School (DPS) International Ghana has held a colourful ceremony as part of its activities to mark Africa Union Day celebrations. The event had parents and teachers displaying some musical talents with unique songs and dancing. Prior to that, the students had the opportunity to showcase the cultures of countries they represented and … Read more