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L.I. on Road Traffic Amendments to Regulation 74 withdrawn

The Ghanaian government has decided to withdraw the controversial L.I. on Road Traffic Amendments to Regulation 74. The Minister of Local Government and MP for Techiman South, Hon. Martin Kwaku Adjei-Mensah Korsah, announced the decision made by government to withdrawal the bill on behalf of the Transport Minister during a …

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2024 Election: Advocate for a violence-free electoral process – Rev. Dr. Opuni 

The Executive Director of Alliance for Christian Advocacy Africa and former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Dr. Kwabena Opuni Frimpong, has urged all political parties, traditional leaders, clergy, Islamic leaders and all well meaning Ghanaians to advocate for a violence-free electoral process in the upcoming general …

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LI granting siren use rights to MPs, Ministers withdrawn after extensive engagement

A new Legislative Instrument (L.I) which was aimed at allowing Members of Parliament (MPs) and Ministers of State to use sirens in their cars and also drive without a speed limit has been withdrawn. The Road Traffic Amendment Regulation 74 of LI 2180 was to permit categories of people such …

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“Even USA, UK don’t have an electronic national ID like the Ghana Card.” – Bawumia

The Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasized on the significance of the Ghana Card as a major milestone in the country’s development. The Ghana Card, a biometric, since its introduction has been instrumental in streamlining various government services and improving national security. …

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New L.I allow Ministers, MPs to use sirens in cars, drive without speed limit

A new Legislative Instrument (L.I) has been laid before Parliament aimed at amending portions of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 to allow Members of Parliament (MPs) and Ministers of State to use sirens in their cars. Ministers, MPs and other officials were banned from using sirens in their cars after …

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Okudzeto Ablakwa can not take credit for the termination of SSNIT hotels bidding process

Prof. Dinkum has debunked claims that Rock City Hotel, owned by Agric Minister, Bryan Acheampong’s decision to withdraw from purchasing SSNIT hotels and subsequent abrogation of the bidding process by SSNIT was as a results of National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto …

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Techiman: NIC sensitize micro, small scale businesses on insurance

The National Insurance Commission (NIC) , in partnership with some key stakeholders in the insurance industry, have initiated a sensitization program to increase insurance penetration amongst micro and small businesses in the country. The sensitization program is part of efforts by the Commission aimed at bringing insurance closer to the …

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CLOGSAG calls off strike

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has called off its strike after a constructive meeting between the government and their Executives on Friday, 12th July, 2024. CLOGSAG in a communique signed by Executive Secretary, Isaac Bampoe Addo said the government has agreed to  the Memorandum of Understanding …

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Termination of sales of SSNIT hotels can harm corporate governance, market confidence – Richard Ahiagbah

Director of Communications for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah says the decision by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to terminate sales of four hotels following public protests and strikes can harm corporate governance, market confidence, and overall certainty. He believes the Board and Management …

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SSNIT terminates sale of 60% stake in hotels

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced the termination of sales of four hotels following public protests and strikes. SSNIT in a press release titled: Discontinuation of Sale of 60% stake in hotels said  “The Board and Management of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) wish …

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