MP’s divided on changes in new Petroleum Bill

A clause in the Petroleum Exploration Bill, 2016, that is undergoing a second reading in Parliament has spawned differences among legislators on the boundless authority granted a Petroleum Minister. Clause 10, subsection (4) states that…

Erratic power is a national shame – TUC

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has expressed disappointment at the erratic power supply situation, labeling it as a national shame that should be hurriedly resolved. Mr. Kofi Asamoah, the Secretary General, said the solution,…

Managing urbanisation concerns vital – Dauda

Alhaji Collins Dauda, the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, has called for effective management of the challenges posed by the high rate of urbanisation. He said this would ensure that potential economic and social…

NCCE asks politicians to avoid personality attacks

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has admonished activists of the various political parties, to refrain from personality attacks and rather focus on pertinent issues that would promote development. Mr Alphonsus Arthur,…

Malaria tops OPD cases in Ghana

Malaria is the number one cause of illness in Ghana, accounting for 38.1 per cent of Out Patient Department  (OPD)cases, 27 per cent of admissions and seven per cent of deaths. Most of these deaths occur in children from one to five…