President Nana Akufo-Addo has accepted the resignation of Dr. Anthony Oteng-Gyasi as the Chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), leading to the dissolution of the entire board. In light of this, Ms. Julie Essiam has been appointed as the new Commissioner-General of the GRA, succeeding Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah. Ms. Essiam previously held the position of Commissioner for the Support Services Division of the GRA. Dr. Oteng-Gyasi took up the role of Board Chair of the GRA in August 2021, succeeding Professor Stephen Adei. The dissolved board included members such as Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, Adelaide Ahwireng, Prof. Peter Ohene Kyei,…
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Illegal gold mining has shattered ecosystems across Ghana. According to a 2023 report from Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, over 60% of the country’s major river bodies — including the Ankobra, Pra, and Birim — have suffered contamination due to galamsey-related chemicals such as mercury and cyanide.
Scientists say they have successfully eliminated HIV from infected cells, using Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology. Working like scissors, but at the molecular level, it cuts DNA so “bad” bits can be removed or inactivated. The hope is to ultimately be able to rid the body entirely of the virus, although much more work is needed to check it would be safe and effective. Existing HIV medicines can stop the virus but not eliminate it. The University of Amsterdam team, presenting a synopsis, or abstract, of their early findings at a medical conference this week, stress their work remains merely…
Strong opposition arises from labor unions and civil society organizations regarding the proposed adjustment of emoluments and privileges for Article 71 officeholders at an ongoing conference hosted by the Presidential Committee on Emoluments. Article 71, entrenched in the 1992 Constitution, imposes stringent regulations on its alteration and revocation, albeit amendable. The ongoing deliberation aims for the Presidential Committee on Emoluments to gather input from stakeholders and formulate recommendations for the President’s consideration. However, both the labor force and civil society argue against the timing of this endeavor. They contend that the current economic climate is unsuitable for such adjustments. “The…
Contrary to circulating reports, John Kumah’s wife asserts that her husband’s demise was not due to poisoning but rather a valiant battle against a terminal illness lasting over a year. In an interview with Asaase News, Apostle Lilian Kumah, the widow of John Kumah, refutes claims of food poisoning, revealing that her late husband fought a terminal disease discovered by his doctors in Germany, leading to his passing on Thursday, 7 March 2024. Apostle Mrs. Lilian Kumah, also the General Overseer of Disciples of Christ Ministries, solemnly urges an end to speculation surrounding her husband’s death, emphasizing the distress it…
The collaboration between the Trades Union Congress (TUC – Ghana) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) Bureau for Workers Activities urges the Government to officially endorse ILO Convention 190 for the enhancement of workplace safety. Upon ratification, the TUC asserts that ILO Convention 190 will play a crucial role in safeguarding Ghanaian workers against gender-based violence and sexual harassment. Conducting a procession through key thoroughfares of Tamale, the TUC presented a petition to the Northern Regional Minister in his office, advocating for the ratification of ILO Convention 190. Their placards bore messages such as “Safety of Workers non-Negotiable,” “ILO Convention…
The International Monetary Fund said it’s monitoring events in Ghana after lawmakers passed a bill seeking up to three years in jail for people identifying as an LGBTQ person. “Diversity and inclusion are values that the IMF embraces,” the Washington-based lender said in a statement. “Our internal policies prohibit discrimination based on personal characteristics, including but not limited to gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Like institutions, diverse and inclusive economies flourish.” Source : Bloomberg
A report from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reveals that individuals with higher education are struggling to secure employment in Ghana. Approximately 22.3 percent of those who experienced a 21-month unemployment spell from January 2022 to September 2023 had completed tertiary education. Nearly 48 percent of those facing unemployment had finished secondary education. The GSS study defines an unemployment spell as a continuous period during which a person remains unemployed despite being willing and capable of working. Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, the Government Statistician, presented these labor statistics based on the Ghana 2023 Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey (AHIES)…
The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is allocating $2 million (equivalent to 24.8 million Ghana Cedis) for the construction of a new national vaccine cold room and a national cold chain vaccine management resource center at Korle Bu. Ms. Lang stated, “The national vaccine cold room will preserve Ghana’s routine vaccines at optimal temperatures and provide surge capacity in case of future pandemics.” She expressed gratitude to UNICEF for their technical support, and recognized the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service for their leadership in the health sector. Upon completion, the…
Tensions rose in Parliament on Tuesday as Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the MP for Assin Central, clashed with Sylvester Tetteh, a fellow member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) representing Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro, regarding a personal loan that remained unpaid. Sly Tetteh approached Agyapong with a friendly gesture, but Agyapong became infuriated without any apparent cause, as reported by Graphic Online’s Parliamentary reporter, Daniel Kenu. Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin swiftly intervened, removing Sly Tetteh from the chamber to prevent further escalation. Even though the altercation occurred without the awareness of the presiding first Deputy Speaker, Joe Osei Owusu, and the two…