Tension at Akropong as House of Chiefs affirms Okuapehene’s legitimacy
Tension is mounting at Akropong-Akuapem in the Eastern Region after the National House of Chiefs on Thursday, September 29, 2022, upheld the legitimacy of the Okuapehene Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III.
This is a confirmation of...
We’re closely monitoring ECG prepaid top-up challenges – PURC
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) says it will ensure challenges experienced in vending for ECG prepaid consumers on E-cash and PNS metering system are resolved quickly.
A statement signed by the Executive Secretary of...
Passport applicants stranded as passport booklet runs out over unpaid debt
Some passport applicants in the country are seething with anger following the inability of passport offices across the country to release their passports despite the expiration of their collection dates.
According to Starr News sources,...
Oyibi Trad. Council backtracks on declaration of Friday as holiday
The Oyibi Traditional Council has beaten a retreat on its declaration of Friday, September 30, 2022, as a holiday in the area.
A statement issued earlier by the Council said the holiday was to commemorate...
UTAG threatens strike action over book, research allowance
The University Teacher Association Ghana is threatening strike action if the government does not pay their book and research allowance.
Speaking on the Morning Starr with France Abban Thursday, the National President for UTAG, Prof...
Sue Tourism Min, GTA for Copyright infringement – Murtala Mohammed to Kirani Ayat
Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Murtala Mohammed has weighed in on Kirani Ayat’s copyright case against Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA ) and Tourism Ministry urging the musician not to relent on filing a...
Debt Restructuring: Gov’t faces daunting choices – IMANI
IMANI-Africa says government is faced with daunting choices in its imminent sovereign debt restructuring.
The policy think tank believes leadership would be crucial in building confidence on this path.
"Like all burdens, this one too will...
E/R: Galamsey pit collapses on illegal miners, one retrieved dead
At least three illegal miners are feared dead after an underground mining pit caved in on them at Akyem Twepiase near Kyebi in the Eastern region.
The exact number of victims trapped has not been...
E/R: Okada rider’s face disfigured in a horrific crash
The face of a commercial motorcycle rider Prince Amoah, 31, has been disfigured by a serious injury sustained in a horrific crash at Akyem Takworase in the Denkyembour district in the Eastern region.
Half of...
Parameters for debt sustainability haven’t been reached yet – Ofori-Atta
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says no agreement has been reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the parameters of any debt operations.
Former Minister for Finance, Seth Terkper has said the government will...