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The Amasaman Circuit Court has sentenced a mason to three years imprisonment in hard labour for causing irreparable damage to a Donfeng Ex-Box car, valued at $35,900, belonging to Hisense Company Limited. Senyo Awuku, 32, admitted causing unlawful damage to the vehicle and was sentenced accordingly. However, he denied entering unlawfully into the house of Gad Ebenezer Afranie Kisi, the complainant, to steal the vehicle, as well as an HP laptop computer, valued at GH¢4,300 and a cash amount of GH¢4,000. He was ordered by the court, presided over by Enid Marful-Sau, to be brought back on March 13, 2025,…

The Ghanaian cedi is strengthening against the United States dollar, with a buying rate of GHS15.34 per dollar and a selling rate of GHS15.79 as of Wednesday, February 19, 2025.This marks a 2-pesewa drop in the buying rate while the selling rate increases by 1 pesewa compared to Tuesday’s averages.At forex bureaus, the cedi is trading at GHS15.50 for those exchanging dollars for cedis and GHS15.90 for those converting cedis to dollars.This data is sourced from Cedirates.com, a reputable Ghanaian platform for currency and fuel updates.On the interbank market, the cedi is trading at GHS15.49 for buying dollars and GHS15.51…

In the Fourth Republic of Ghana, the approach to bus procurement has largely favoured the wholesale acquisition of complete buses.While this model provides immediate solutions to transportation needs, it fails to capture the broader economic benefits, particularly job creation and technological advancement.To understand the pitfalls of the current approach, it is essential to revisit the successful initiatives of the past, particularly during the tenure of former Head of State General Ignatus Kutu Acheampong.During Acheampong’s leadership, the population was approximately 11.16 million, and the need for public transportation was critically felt.Instead of opting for complete bus imports, Acheampong decisively chose to…

The Adisadel College Millennium (2000) Year Group is set to host the school’s 115th Anniversary and Speech & Prize-Giving Day, marking 25 years since their graduation. The event, scheduled from March 3 to March 9, 2025, will highlight the contributions of alumni in shaping the institution’s future.As part of the celebrations, the Millennium Group has undertaken a major redevelopment project—the remodeling and refurbishment of the historic Job 600 block. This initiative, which has been under construction for the past 10 months, is aimed at modernizing the facility to meet contemporary educational standards. The official unveiling will take place during the…

The Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) latest Quarterly Collateral Registry has revealed that the share of the value of secured loans granted by domestically-owned banks increased to 48.5 percent in the fourth quarter(Q4) of 2024 from 25.4 percent in fourth quarter, 2023. The report showed that the percentage share of the value of secured loans granted by foreign owned banks in Ghana decreased to 51.5 percent in Q4, 2024 from 74.6 percent in Q4, 2023. “The share of the value of secured loans granted by domestically-owned banks increased to 48.5 percent in Q4:2024 from 25.4 percent in Q4:2023”, the report highlighted.…

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister for HealthKwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister for Health, has assured that health workers who were legally recruited before December 31, 2024, will remain at post.There have been concerns following a directive from Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, who, in a statement issued on Tuesday, February 11, instructed all heads of government institutions to annul appointments made after December 7, 2024, citing non-compliance with established good governance practices and principles.The statement instructed: “Heads of Government Institutions… to take the necessary steps to annul any such appointments or recruitments and submit a comprehensive report on the actions…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has successfully obtained a court order for the recount of parliamentary election results in three key constituencies in the Ashanti Region.The affected constituencies—Obuasi East, Ahafo Ano South West, and Ahafo Ano North—were initially declared in favor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following the 2024 parliamentary elections. However, the NDC contested the outcomes, citing irregularities and discrepancies in the collation process.In an interview with Channel One Newsroom, the NDC’s Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko Computer, reaffirmed the party’s commitment to challenging what it sees as flawed electoral results.He emphasized that the NDC…

Detained Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, on hunger strike for a week, has been returned to prison after being in a clinic overnight, his allies have said. The 68-year-old was rushed to a private medical facility in a prison ambulance as his health was deteriorating, his lawyer Erias Lukwago wrote earlier on Facebook. Besigye was charged in a military court with illegal possession of a firearm, threatening national security, as well as treason, which carries the death sentence. He denies the accusations. The news about his health came hours after a cabinet minister said he had seen Besigye in jail.…

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, has disclosed plans to draft a comprehensive downstream law to regulate key areas such as refinery operations, distribution, pricing and marketing of petroleum products.He also announced a holistic review of the petroleum downstream to make the sector more viable, efficient and sustainable.He made the announcement when he delivered the keynote address at the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) maiden Downstream Dialogue 2025 on Tuesday in Accra.The Minister stated that the nation’s energy needs continue to rise in a deregulated downstream market but structural inefficiencies, regulatory and fiscal challenges…

Introduction:On February 4, 2025, during a parliamentary session, an unidentified member of the Minority side directed a derogatory remark at Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, referring to her as the “daughter of a murderer.” This comment was made while Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings sought permission to speak, but the Speaker overlooked her and allowed Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to continue.Incident Details:The remark was made amidst heated discussions on the 60th anniversary of the death of Joseph Boakye Danquah. Tensions escalated when Tamale Central MP, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, challenged the praises from the Minority regarding JB Danquah’s legacy. The exchange grew intense, leading to the…