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Ernest Henry Norgbey, the Member of Parliament for Ashaiman, has commenced the construction of an emergency dialysis centre for the Ashaiman Municipal Hospital.The project is currently at the foundation level, with block work done and iron rods in place awaiting concrete works.Mr. Norgbey, who visited the site, indicated that last year, during the commissioning of the hospital to municipal hospital status, the management appealed for a dialysis centre, which he took up.He added that the project would be done in phases, stating that he would personally equip the centre to serve the needs of the residents in his constituency.“A dialysis…

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) faces financing shortfalls that are undermining progress in health and protection of vulnerable groups, the World Bank has revealed in its key findings in Ghana’s Public Finance Review. According to the Bretton Woods institution, though the progress in health and nutrition outcomes has been supported by public funding, there are challenges. It said the financing shortfalls for NHIS are undermining progress in health. First, the NHIS no longer receives its full National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) allocation, due to the capping law. Secondly, there is a gap between budgeted allocations and actual cash received…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has formally charged Elmina Sharks owner Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom for alleged misconduct during his team’s Division One League clash against Swedru All Blacks. The incident, which took place at the Dr. Nduom Sports Complex, has come under heavy scrutiny from football authorities. During a controversial penalty decision, Dr. Nduom entered the pitch without authorization to protest the referee’s call, leading to a disruption in the match. His actions not only halted play but also drew strong reactions from match officials, raising concerns about the conduct of club owners during competitive fixtures. Additionally, the GFA…

Martin Amidu, former Special Prosecutor The People voted for John Dramani Mahama as President to be faithful and true to the Republic of Ghana and to dedicate himself to the service and well-being of the people of the Republic of Ghana and to do right to all manner of persons, and not to scam the people of Ghana with the barefaced lies and media propaganda being peddled about regarding the ill fated raid led by Richard Jakpa into Ken Ofori-Atta’s home, and the shameful performance of the President’s friend, Kissi Agyebeng, to achieve parochial political objectives.The appointment of Richard Jakpa…

The National Chief Imam, Dr. Sheik Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has commended the executives and members of AcrossFaiths Foundation Ghana for organizing the 2025 edition of the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week in the country.The United Nations General Assembly designated the first week of February as World Interfaith Harmony Week in 2010 to promote dialogue, understanding, and cooperation among people of different faiths. This year marked the first time Ghana formally commemorated the global event since its inception, with AcrossFaiths Foundation Ghana spearheading the initiative.The week-long event, observed globally from February 1 to 7, aimed to foster peace, unity, and…

Gary Nimako is the Legal Affairs Director of the New Patriotic Party The Director of Legal Affairs for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gary Nimako, has expressed a differing perspective on the party’s decision to hold a press conference in response to the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) declaration of Ken Ofori-Atta as a wanted fugitive.The legal practitioner believes that the press conference was premature, questioning the factors that may have influenced the party’s decision to address the matter so hastily.Nimako stated that had he been consulted for legal advice, which he was not, he would have provided a…

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the immediate past Minister for Finance, has defended the NPP government’s handling of coupon payments under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).His comments come after the Ministry of Finance, following a directive from President John Dramani Mahama, honored the Payment-In-Cash (PIC) coupon of GHS6.081 billion to all DDEP bondholders on Monday, February 17.The government also fulfilled the Payment-In-Kind (PIK) portion of GHS3.46 billion, depositing it into bondholders’ securities accounts as outlined in the DDEP Memorandum, revealed a statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications.An amount of GHS9.7 billion was also paid into the…

The Asante Akropong Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District has sentenced a 28-year-old mason to four years imprisonment for stealing at Adankwame, near Akropong. Prince Anim Cobbina pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea. Police Chief Inspector Ruth Gborson, prosecuting, told the court presided by Mrs Philomena Asiedu that, the complainants Emmanuel Amo, an electric welder, and Angelina Atia, a drinking bar attendant, were residents of Adankwame while the convict hailed from Kwahu Abetifi in the Eastern Region. On February 06, 2025, complainant Amo detected the damage to the metal gate of his welding shop, and…

Immediate past Information Minister, Fatimatu AbubakarImmediate past Information Minister, Fatimatu Abubakar, has taken a swipe at the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyabeng, over his recent comments regarding the raid on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s house.The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), which has declared Mr. Ofori-Atta a wanted fugitive, described the raid on his house on Tuesday, February 11, as a staged act meant to court public sympathy and derail the corruption investigation against him.“Our intelligence indicates that the purported raid on Mr. Ofori-Atta’s residence was staged, or at best, an impostor action aimed at discrediting the OSP and derailing…

President John Mahama has appointed the President of Ghana Insurers Association, Seth Aklasi as the new acting Managing Director of Ghana Reinsurance Company PLC.  Mr. Aklasi until his appointment was also the Managing Director of Donewell Insurance. JOYBUSINESS understands that the appointment was made last week by the President. Mr. Aklasi is taking over from Madam Monica Amissah, who was the Deputy Managing Director of the Ghana Reinsurance and later acted as Managing Director of the institution.    A handing over ceremony is expected to happen in the morning of February 18, 2025. About Mr. Aklasi Mr. Aklasi is a…