Singapore’s biggest bank says it expects to cut 4,000 roles over the next three years as artificial intelligence (AI) takes on more work currently done by humans. “The reduction in workforce will come from natural attrition as temporary and contract roles roll off over the next few years,” a DBS …
Read More »Mahama reveals only one Agenda 111 hospital completed; says $1.7 billion needed to complete remaining hospitals
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that only one hospital under the Agenda 111 project has been completed since his administration took office, highlighting the immense financial burden required to complete the initiative. Speaking at a meeting with the Christian Council, Mahama disclosed that the government would need $1.7 billion …
Read More »NPP gov’t didn’t add a km of tarred road in Bodi in 8 years – Samson Ahi
Deputy Minister-designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Samson Ahi, has refuted claims that roads in the Bodi District of the Western North Region were tarred under the previous administration. According to him, not a single kilometer of tarred road was added over the past eight years. During his vetting before …
Read More »NIA commences free Ghana Card issuance across 276 district offices
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has issued a public notice reminding Ghanaians that the initial issuance of the Ghana Card at its 276 operational district offices nationwide remains entirely free of charge. This initiative seeks to ensure that all citizens have equal access to the national identification system without financial …
Read More »Ernest Kumi appeals contempt conviction at Supreme Court
The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, has filed a certiorari and prohibition application at the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn his contempt of court conviction issued on 19th February 2025. The conviction, delivered by Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amadehe of the Koforidua High Court, also resulted in a …
Read More »16 arrested in Kumasi for breaching environmental safety bye-laws
Sixteen individuals in Kumasi have been arrested and put before court by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) for violating environmental safety bye-laws. The arrest and prosecution follow a recent enforcement sweep in renewed efforts by the assembly to tackle rampant insanitary conditions and activities in the Ashanti Regional capital. Head …
Read More »Transport Minister assures Shippers Authority of support to retain shipping lines
Joseph Bukari Nikpe, Minister of Transport, has assured the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) of the government’s commitment to ensuring that shipping lines do not relocate from Ghana’s ports. He said some shipping companies had raised concerns about Act 1122 of 2024, stating that the law positioned the GSA as both …
Read More »‘15,200 nurses cleared, no room for outside recruitment,’ says GRNMA spokesperson
The Assistant National Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), has clarified the ongoing concerns surrounding health sector recruitment. Philemon Gyapong emphasised that financial clearance is now the backbone of employment for nurses and midwives. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, February 24, …
Read More »Interior Ministry renews curfew in Bawku, imposes weapons ban
The Ministry for the Interior has, by Executive Instrument, renewed the curfew on Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region. The Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has revised curfew hours, from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, to take effect from Monday, February 24, 2025. This was contained in a …
Read More »Ho: REGSEC temporarily closes Sokode SHS following clash between students and residents
The Volta Regional Security Council (REGSEC) temporarily closed Sokode Senior High Technical School on Sunday, 23rd February, following a clash between students and residents of the Sokode community. A teacher, who spoke to Myjoyonline.com on condition of anonymity, explained that on Friday, 21st February, some ‘notorious’ students entered the community …
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