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The recent increase in fuel prices is hitting the pockets of people in high places including lawmakers. Diesel is currently selling for more than ₵23 whilst the price of petrol is hovering around ₵18. Speaking to JoyNews at Parliament on Thursday, Adansi Asokwah MP, K.T Hammond revealed he nearly fought …

Accra, Ghana – 5 Februar 2022: Metal worker on the construction site of a residential building attaches the reinforcing steel Ghana Electrical Contractors Association (GECA) has warned that the incessant increase in the prices of electrical cables is promoting the usage of inferior cables in the construction of buildings. President …

Bosome Freho DCE, Yaw Danso The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region says government’s failure to arrest and prosecute Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi shows President Akufo-Addo has lost the illegal mining fight. Speaking at a press conference in Kumasi, the NDC Regional Communication Director observed that it …

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ahafo Ano South-East, Mr Thomas Owusu Ansah says he would leave office with remarkable achievement for today and the future generation to benefit. He said, he would work to bring meaningful development to the area, so that, “I would leave my footprint boldly on …

An aggrieved citizens of Bosome Freho District in the Ashanti Region has expressed concern about the suspension of Hon. Yaw Danso (DCE) Bosome Freho District for an alleged tape being circulated in the media fraternity for his involvement in galamsey menace in the district. Responding to the DCEs suspension by …

A group of illegal miners have expressed delight in the financial gains from their illegal mining activities. According to the miners, each of them receives GH¢500 as daily wage for extracting gold. This, they said, cannot be compared to the national minimum wage. The audibly excited miners therefore noted that …

Kwasi Kwarteng Kwasi Kwarteng is no longer chancellor, the BBC has reported. This comes after speculation that the British Prime Minister, Liz Truss will on Friday announce a U-turn on parts of the mini-budget. With his sacking, it means Kwarteng is the second shortest-serving UK chancellor on record. The shortest …

The Ghana cedi has breached the ¢12 to the dollar mark within just a week, selling at ¢12.10 at most forex bureaus or the retail market. A visit by Joy Business to some forex bureaus indicates that most of the operators are selling the dollar for more than ¢12. They …

An Assistant headteacher of Mpatasie D/A primary in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region, Akwasi Anane, has died after a illegal small scale mining (galamsey) pit collapsed on him. The 47-year-old is said to have gone to the site to work around 9pm on Tuesday. According to the …

The Police have arrested the man who was seen flogging a toddler in a viral video. Richard Kofi believed to be the father of the boy was arrested on Wednesday afternoon at Akaa Buem in Jasikan in the Oti Region. A report by the Fourth Estate said the wife of …