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[BREAKING NEWS]  4 MPS SUSPENDED BY SPEAKER OF GHANA'S PARLIAMENT. The Speaker of Parliament of Ghana in the person of Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has suspended the Majority Chief Whip, Minority Chief Whip ie Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor and Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh. The Speaker of the house has suspended them for two weeks immediately because of the brawl that happened yesterday Thursday, 30th January 2025 over the vetting of already invited nominee for Foreign Affairs Ministry, Sam Okudjeto Ablakwa, the current MP for North Tongu Constituency. Hon Tampuli and Hon Jerry Ahmed has also been suspended alongside the others involved in the incident that happened yesterday.

President Mahama Appoints Dr Johnson Asiamah as Governor of Bank of Ghana. REPUBLIC OF GHANA PRESIDENCY COMMUNICATIONS. According to the website www.presidency.gov.gh on Friday, January 31, 2025. PRESIDENT MAHAMA NOMINATES DR. JOHNSON ASIAMAH AS GOVERNOR OF THE BANK OF GHANA. President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiamah to serve as Governor of the Bank of Ghana pending approval by the Council of State. Dr Asiamah's nomination follows the receipt and acceptance of a formal request by current Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, to proceed on leave leading to his retirement on 31st March, 2025. Dr Johnson Asiamah who previously served as a Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana between 2016 and 2017, holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Southampton, UK and has extensive experience in monetary policy formulation, financial stability regulation and economic research. He has a wealth of experience in the banking having worked at the Bank of Ghana for over 23 ...

INTRODUCTION OF THE BEACON OF LIGHT AS THE APPROVED LITERATURE TEXT FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS. The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) wishes to inform all learners, teachers, and stakeholders in the education sector that the literature book titled The Beacon of Light, authored by Joshlyn Yayra Diabo, Adam Ankrah, Bryte Okrah, and Lucas Zanyoh has been officially approved as the prescribed literature text for Junior High Schools across the country.  An additional resource that accompanies the book is The Beacon of Light Commentary, authored by Victoria Stevens, Dr. Jemima Larteley Mensah and Very Rev. Ebo Ephraim.  The commentary provides an in-depth analysis of the book’s contents, offering deeper insights to enhance understanding. The Beacon of Light has been designed to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, literacy and moral values among young learners. It is intended to complement the core instructional materials and provide teachers with additiona...

GFA Constitutes New Black Stars Technical Team. The Ghana Football Association -GFA has announced the revamping of the technical team of the National Football team ie the Black Stars of Ghana with appointment ranging from Technical Director, Assistant Head Coach, Chief Video Analyst and Team Psychologist. Winifred Anton Schafer as Technical Director, Desmond Osei as the Assistant Head Coach, Gregory De Graywe as Chief Video Analyst and Kris Perquey as Team Psychologist. Winifred Anton Schafer Desmond Osei Gregory De Graywe Kris Perquey

 EPA orders immediate halt to illegal mining in water bodies. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a strong directive calling for the immediate cessation of all illegal mining activities in and around Ghana’s water bodies. This urgent call comes in response to the alarming increase in illegal mining (commonly known as galamsey), which poses significant threats to the country’s environment, public health, and long-term sustainability. In a press statement dated 28th January 2025, the EPA expressed deep concern over the devastation caused by mining operations near water sources. According to recent reports and inspections, the unchecked destruction of natural ecosystems has escalated, endangering water resources, wildlife, and human lives. Citing Section 2 and 3b(ii) of the Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124), the EPA directed all individuals and entities engaged in illegal mining—both small-scale and large-scale—to immediately cease operations. To ensure...

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Government resolves CETAG's issues and urges them to call off the industrial action ie strike action.  Finally, the Upgrade to the Right Salary Grade Structure Has Happened!- Fair Wages and Salary Commission Table of Contents Finally, the Upgrade to the Right Salary Grade Structure Has Happened! Key Highlights from the Press Release: Recognition for Collaborative Efforts Call for Strike Suspension A Hopeful Future Finally, the Upgrade to the Right Salary Grade Structure Has Happened! In a significant move towards resolving salary discrepancies, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has confirmed the long-awaited migration of Colleges of Educationstaff to the University grade structure. This development follows extensive negotiations, governmental interventions, and the determined efforts of all stakeholders involved. Key Highlights from the Press Release: Migration Committee Formation: The government responded to the National Labour Commission (NLC) directive by forming a M...

FINANCE MINISTER, DR. CASSIEL ATO FORSON, Ph.D., INAUGURATES TECHNICAL COMMITTEE TO DRAFT A LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GHANA GOLD BOARD (GOLDBOD). The government of Ghana through the ministry of finance has on 27TH JANUARY, 2025 set up a committee to see to it that Ghana Gold Board is established and stabilises the country's finance. 1. Distinguished members of the press, I warmly welcome you this afternoon to the Ministry of Finance. 2. Today, we gather to inaugurate a Technical Committee tasked with developing the legal and operational framework, particularly the drafting of a Bill for the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). 3. The GoldBod is a flagship initiative envisioned by His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama for economic revitalization.  4. It seeks to serve as a vehicle for achieving currency stability through the structured purchasing and management of Ghana’s gold resources. 5. As Africa’s leading gold producer, Ghana derives subst...

Ashanti Regional Education Directorate under Ghana Education Service declares vacancies  in the following senior high schools/senior high technical schools in their jurisdiction.  SUBMISSION DEADLINE All applications should be submitted to the Regional Director of Education, Ashanti, (Via email: ashanti@ges.gov.gh)  NOT LATER THAN Friday, 7th February, 2025. Note: Only shortlisted applicants would be invited for interview. Thank you.  VACANCY DECLARATION FOR SHS TEACHERS  SCHOOL: SEKYERE KUSI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LOCATION: SEKYERE KUMAWU Management of Ghana Education Service -Ashanti wishes to invite qualified graduate teachers within the Region to fill the underlisted vacancies at the above school. Subject teachers required.  1. English Language  2. Core  Mathematics  3. Integrated Science  4. Social Studies  5. Economics 6. Geography  7. Government  8. Elective Mathematics  9. Christian Religious Studies  10. His...

 Meet Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, The First Female Physics Professor at the University Of Ghana. Nana Ama Browne Klutse was born on 23 May 1981 at Nyanfeku Ekroful, Ghana. She had her primary education at the Anomabo Methodist Primary and JHS. She continued to Mfantsiman Girls Secondary school and later went to the University of Cape Coast in MFANTSEMAN to read BSc Physics. She pursued her PhD in Climatology at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. Klutse studies climate dynamics of West Africa. Her work focuses on climate science and development specifically on the African monsoon. She is Professor and the Head of the Department of Physics, University of Ghana. In the past, she managed the Remote Sensing and Climate Centre. Klutse is a Climate Science Fellow of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences and a lead author contributing to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). She was elected vice-chair of working group I of the IPCC in July 2023. Click Here To View H...