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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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Rock City withdraws bid to purchase SSNIT hotels

The management of Rock City Hotel has withdrawn its controversial bid to purchase 60% of SSNIT’s stake in four hotels. In a letter dated Friday 12 July 2024 which was addressed to the director general of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Kofi Osafo-Maafo reads, “At all material …

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Kumasi public toilet operators increase fees by 25%

In order to meet the economic hardship in providing good services, the Kumasi Sanitation Awareness Association in the Ashanti Region has announced that charges for public toilets and urinal facilities in the Kumasi metropolis have been increased by 25 percent. According to them, the increse of charges have become neccesary …

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Napo resigns as Energy Minister

Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has resigned from his position as the Minister for Energy. The resignation which will take effect from 18th July 2024, is to enable Dr Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) to focus on his new role as the Vice-Presidential Candidate and Running Mate …

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