Government has announced the expansion of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to cover four major mental health conditions: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, and Schizophrenia.This new benefit package to improve mental health care accessibility will take effect on November 1, 2024.NHIS subscribers will now be able to access outpatient services and initial hospitalisation for […]
EC To Re-exhibit Voters Register Online From Tuesday
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the online re-exhibition of the 2024 Provisional Voter Register from Tuesday, October 15 to Sunday, October 19, 2024. The Electoral Commission’s (EC) assurance to re-exhibit the revised Provisional Voter Register (PVR) online was made during the Special IPAC meeting on October 1. This move allows registered voters to verify […]
Best way to combat galamsey is to shoot and kill–Joe Wise
Joseph Osei-Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, has reiterated his highly controversial and extreme approach to dealing with illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. In a bold and unflinching statement made during a radio interview on Asaasepa, the First Deputy Speaker advocated for the adoption of a ‘shoot […]
Canada-based Ghanaian Doctor Charged With Sexually Assaulting Female Patient
A doctor working out of a clinic in Oakville is facing a new sexual assault charge allegedly involving a female patient.The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) said 64-year-old Dr. Clarence Clottey of Oakville was working at “Bristol Family Physicians” located on Bristol Circle at the time of the offence. Police said they were contacted after […]
Cynthia Morrison Faces Setback As Court Blocks Her Independent Bid For Agona West Parliamentary Seat
Cynthia Mamle Morrison’s eligibility to contest Agona West as an independent parliamentary candidate is in limbo as a District Magistrate Court in Agona Swedru, has issued an injunction against her candidacy. The court ordered that Cynthia Morrison should refrain from any actions regarding the nomination process for the position of Member of Parliament for Agona […]
C/R: Nigerian Human Trafficking Kingpin Arrested At Budumburam
Nigerian Notorious human trafficking kingpin who has been on police wanted list in both Ghana and Nigeria has finally been arrested by the Budumburam police in the Gomoa east districtThe suspect Emeka with the nickname “Pussy Mama” Who is having both female and male genitals(Hermaphrodite)per police report has been bringing in ladies from Nigeria, Liberia, […]
Stop printing ballot papers – NDC tells Electoral Commission
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Electoral Commission to halt the printing of ballot papers until all outstanding issues regarding the credibility of the voters’ register are resolved. Addressing the press in Ho, on October 10, National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia questioned the EC’s decision to proceed with […]
Atebubu-Amantin, Biakoye DCEs Resign
The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development has announced the resignation of two District Chief Executives (DCEs) in accordance with Section 20(3)(c) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). The DCEs who have resigned are Edward Owusu, Municipal Chief Executive for Atebubu-Amantin Municipal Assembly, Bono East Region and Millicent Kabuki Carboo, District […]
Military destroys 18 Chanfans in Birim River in new anti-galamsey operation
The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners, in partnership with the military, has intensified efforts to combat illegal mining, particularly along the Birim River, as part of the government’s broader strategy to protect the environment.This operation aims to address the environmental damage caused by galamsey, focusing on water bodies severely affected by such activities. As […]
Cocoa Farmers’ President Laments Increasing Cocoa Theft, Calls for Reintroduction of Passbook System
The National President of the Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association, Stephenson Anane Boateng, has expressed serious concerns over the rising cases of cocoa theft across the country. Speaking on Rejoice Amansan Ntie Morning Show, he lamented the alarming frequency of cocoa being stolen at various stages of the production process. According to Mr. Boateng, the […]