By Alex Ababio Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has called for the abolition of ex-gratia payments, citing their failure to combat corruption and their outdated purpose. “The intention behind ex-gratia payments was to combat corruption,” Bagbin stated, “but it no longer achieves this goal.” Addressing a public forum in Kumasi marking the 30th anniversary of the Fourth Republican Parliament, Bagbin emphasized that the payments were meant to assure public servants and political officeholders that their needs would be met post-service, urging them to prioritize public interests over personal gain. “However,” he admitted, “this has not been the case,…
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By Alex Ababio Bawumia has proposed Dr. Opoku Prempeh as his choice for running mate to Akufo-Addo, as confirmed by Ghanaian Watch. The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, consulted President Akufo-Addo regarding his selection for the upcoming December 7 presidential election. The consultation occurred last night at the Jubilee House. During their meeting, Dr. Bawumia presented his preferred candidate to President Akufo-Addo. Our source mentioned that the President provided advice and expressed his thoughts but ultimately endorsed Dr. Bawumia’s decision. The selected candidate is a 56-year-old medical doctor who graduated from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. “He…
By David Amoateng The Presiding Minister at Sepaase Assemblies of God Church Lawrence Quasi Incoom has attributed the 1,770 new cases of HIV in the country to rampant sexual promiscuity and societal norms.” According to him, these cases reflect nine percent of the country’s total HIV/AIDS cases, stemming from cultural and behavioral shifts, including provocative dressing and societal conduct. In an interview at Sepaase, Ashanti’s Atwima Nwabiagya district, Senior Pastor Lawrence Incoom highlighted the role of social media in promoting risky behaviors like promiscuity and the sharing of nude photos. “Youths are posting nude images online to attract attention,” he…
Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations addressing the annual review of HIV/AIDS at the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday (19 June), emphasized that Globally, almost 30 million people, more than three-quarters of those living with HIV, are receiving life-saving treatment. She noted : “This progress puts us on course to achieve our goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030—a goal that is now clearly visible.” “In 2022, approximately 39 million individuals, including around 1.5 million children aged 0 to 14, were living with HIV,” Mohammed pointed out optimistically. Nevertheless, we can…
The Ministry of Health will launch a national health insurance policy covering short-term foreign visitors. Named “National Non-Resident Visitors Health Insurance”, the policy, developed with NHIA and partners, commences July 1, 2024. It specifically targets non-residents staying less than six months within a year. Announcing the policy in Accra in February, Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu stated it aligns with the National Health Insurance Act, 2012 (Act 852). “The Act mandates health care provision for residents and non-residents, ensuring access to equitable health services.” He emphasized the policy’s implementation will establish a National Non-Resident Visitors Health Insurance Scheme (NNRVHIS). “The scheme…
By Alex Ababio Kumasi, Ashanti – The Vice President,His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who doubles as the presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has unveiled ambitious plans for tax reform aimed at revitalizing Ghana’s economy. Speaking at a gathering of business leaders in the Ashanti region as part of his listening tour , Dr. Bawumia emphasized his commitment to implementing a tax amnesty and transitioning to a simplified tax system modeled after Estonia’s successful flat tax system. The final leg of his nationwide listening tour, aimed at understanding the challenges confronting Ghanaian businesses and addressing their concerns in…
A recent study from the University of Michigan suggests that neurons in the brain’s memory center, may not only revisit past experiences during sleep. They could also predict future events, rehearsing activities yet to happen. The team analyzed brain wave readings from rats before, during, and after they completed maze challenges. “We addressed this challenge by relating the activity of each individual neuron to the activity of all the other neurons,” said anesthesiologist Kamran Diba, a member of the study. Sleep study Machine learning assists in understanding neuron activity The team used a machine learning process to assess relationships between…
The Saint Peter’s Co-operative Credit Union (SPCCU) in Kumasi has reported a net profit of GH¢464 million for the fiscal year 2023, a significant increase from the deficit of GH¢342 million in 2022. This represents a 235% rise from 2022 to 2023, resulting in a positive net surplus. Mr. Kakraba Ben Kwabena, the President of the Board of Directors, made this announcement at the 52nd Annual General Meeting in Kumasi. He emphasized that the board is hopeful that SPCCU has returned to profitability and will use its resources to provide a better future for loyal members. “The surplus has surged…
Millions of people are dying every year from heart disease and strokes, which can be linked to air pollution, according to a new study. The study by the World Heart Foundation (2024 WHF) warns air pollution is now “the single greatest environmental health risk” with half of the nearly 7 million deaths every year to air pollution are from cardiovascular conditions. According to the study, this means as many as 1.9 million are dying every year from heart disease and just under a million from strokes due to outdoor air pollution alone. The study also showed the number of deaths…
By David Amoateng In a philanthropic move aimed at supporting menstrual hygiene, Mrs Frema Opare Addo, Chief of Staff of the Republic of Ghana,has donated 2,400 pieces of sanitary pads to Basic and Junior High schools girls within the Bantama circuit of the Kumasi Metropolis. The cartons of sanitary pads, were earmarked specifically for girls to enhance their hygiene during menstruation. Mrs. Opare Addo generously donated these sanitary pads to schoolgirls in need. A total of 2,400 pads were distributed across various basic schools, notably State Girls M/A JHS and Bantama Presby JHS, among others. This charitable act took…