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Minister for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, has been called to provide urgent explanations to Members of Parliament (MP) regarding a purported new charge imposed by the Ghana Airport Company (GACL) as maintenance fees. Related To This: British Airways Engages With Government on High Operating Costs At KIA Effective May 1, 2024, passengers traveling through Kotoka International Airport in Accra will be mandated to pay a $20 fee for maintenance purposes and to assist in covering the costs of baggage belt repairs. A letter from the management of GACL to the Chairperson of the Airport Operators Committee of Kotoka International Airport revealed the introduction of a new fee for departing travelers. Dated March 11, 2024, and signed by the Managing Director of Ghana Airports Company Limited, Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, the letter outlined that the fee would apply to all round-trip tickets. Alongside the announcement of the $20 round-trip airline ticket fee, GACL specified that $10 of the fe

The National Taskforce of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is gearing up to disconnect electricity supply to 91 hospitals across the country because of overdue payments. These health facilities together owe a considerable sum of GH₵261 million to the power distributor. Sources within ECG have revealed that these hospitals will be cut off from electricity within 48 hours of receiving a "demand notice." Related To This: Parliament in Darkness Over GH₵23m Debt to ECG Prominent hospitals such as Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the 37 Military Hospital, Ridge Hospital in the Greater Accra region, Komfo Anokye and Manhyia Government Hospitals in the Ashanti region, Ho Teaching Hospital in the Volta region, and Kibi Government Hospital in the Eastern region are among those at risk of disconnection. This move is part of a broader initiative by ECG to recover outstanding debts from its customers and improve operational efficiency. Related To This: ECG Disconnects Power to Accra Spo

The well-known pen company, BIC has moved its pen production activities from Ghana to Ivory Coast as a result of the country's ongoing economic difficulties, according to Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader in Parliament.  This move highlights a trend in which businesses that were once founded in Ghana are choosing to relocate their manufacturing sites to nearby nations in order to take advantage of more advantageous economic conditions. Related To This: We Have Not Turned Any Corner – Mahama Disputes Ofori Atta's Claim On Economic Progress On Monday, March 11, at President Akufo-Addo's 2024 state of the nation speech, the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam MP asked the government to move quickly to address these issues. He emphasized the dissatisfaction among Ghanaian youth regarding the country's economic management, signaling a pressing need for concerted efforts from those in authority to address these concerns comprehensively. Dr. Ato Forson expressed disappointment ove

During the recent debate on the State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Minority in Parliament raised serious allegations against the management of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), accusing them of engaging in illicit actions related to the write-off of approximately GH¢48 billion in government debt. The caucus claims that these activities have resulted in the insolvency of the central bank. Related To This: BoG's 2022 Losses Were Needed To Save Ghana's Economy - BoG Governor Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, stressed the importance of holding the BoG's management accountable for their actions. He stated, "The Bank of Ghana is now bankrupt and exists in name only. In 2022, the Central Bank reported a staggering loss of over GHȼ60.8 billion and a negative equity exceeding GHȼ55 billion." Furthermore, Forson alleged, "The Governor of the Bank of Ghana and his two deputies unlawfully and excessively printed money to fund the government's inflated expendit

Dan Kwaku Yeboah, a member of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) overseeing the 2023 African Games, has announced a surprising decision to grant free access to spectators for the event, excluding VIP tickets. This initiative will come into effect starting Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The move aims to enhance spectator attendance and create a more inclusive environment for the 29 disciplines featured in the 2023 African Games. Yeboah shared during an interview with host Evans Mensah that all tickets, except for VIP passes, will be distributed for free from the specified date. Related To This: Gideon Fosu Named Chairman of WAFU U-17 Cup of Nations LOC for Accra 2024 In line with this announcement, Abdul Majeed Bawa, the Deputy Director General of the National Sports Authority, had earlier disclosed that certain competitions within the games would also be free for spectators. The 2023 African Games in Ghana are expected to host 13,000 participants, including 5,000 athletes, from March 8 to

Apostle Lilian Kumah, the wife of the late Deputy Finance Minister John Kumah, has made a resolute declaration that none of her children will serve the country unless thorough investigations are conducted into the circumstances surrounding her husband's death.  Speaking out against claims made by Blessed Godsbrain Smart, also known as Captain Smart, alleging that her husband died from food poisoning, Mrs. Kumah emphasized the need for justice to prevail. Related To This: Late John Kumah’s Wife Clarifies Cause of Death and Denounces False Claims In an interview with Accra-based Asaase Radio, Mrs. Kumah expressed her dismay, stating, "It is very disappointing. How can a man who dedicated his life to serving the nation have his reputation tarnished by baseless speculations under the guise of journalism? If someone claims to have facts, why hasn't action been taken?" Mrs. Kumah urged President Akufo-Addo to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged poisoning of he