Friday, July 19, 2013

Pegging Marriage Age At 23…We May Live To Fight Battles Of Sexual Misconduct

Government Statistician, Dr. Philomena Nyarko, this week proffered that the legal marriage age should be fixed at 23 years to ensure that young women become physically, socially and psychologically prepared before procreation.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

DVLA Boss Speaks On Road Worthiness Of Vehicles

Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Rudolph P.K Beckley has called on private and commercial drivers in the country to submit their vehicles to the authority for assessment.

Fix The Economy…You Cannot Tax And Spend Your Way Out Of Trouble

Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West of the New Patriotic (NPP), Ursula Owusu has stridently called on government to stop embezzling public funds and rather fix the ‘broken’ economy.

Former MP Tells Police: Don’t Shoot To Kill Armed Robbers

Armed Robbery has over the years been an albatross and threat to national development.

Consequently, people who engage in such vice are deemed criminal and usually locked up in cells to serve as deterrent to other potential culprits.

Dr Apaak To Political Parties: Prepare Your Supporters Mentally To Accept Supreme Court Ruling

The Convener of the Forum for Governance and Justice (FGJ), Dr. Clement Apaak has charged the National Peace Council and the National Media Commission (NMC) to drive into the citizenry the spirit of patriotism and nationalism.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Stop “Pampering” Multinational Mining Companies

A member of the People’s National Convention (PNC) and a Policy Analyst, Atik Mohammed wants government to stop ‘pampering’ multinational companies who he accused of exploiting the country’s natural resources.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Mahama’s Administration Is A “Killer Gov’t”

Policy Analyst of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Atik Mohammed has lambasted government for purportedly ‘killing’ the hard work of contractors in the nation.

Speaking on Oman FM's "National Agenda" on Tuesday, he described the government as a “Killer government”, claiming that it meted out unfair treatments to the contractors.

NDC Used GH₵8.7 bn In 2012 To “Better Lives” Of Ghanaians – Fifi Kwetey

In a quick riposte to media reports that the ruling NDC government seemingly wasted $ 5 billion to finance its campaign during the 2012 general elections, Fifi Fiavi Franklin Kwetey has sought to set the record straight in order to defuse the controversy over the claims.

What Is Wrong With A Man Of God Admonishing Us To Pray To Avert Calamity?

Member of Parliament for Berekum East constituency, Hon. Dr. Kwabena Twum Nuamah has urged Ghanaians to treat the admonition by the General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Dr. Mensah Otabil, to Ghanaians to wake up and pray because he senses something ominous befalling the nation with the gravity it deserves.

XCLUSIV FOTOS: "Ghana Stands In Worship" Concert Makes History!

Donnie McClurkin on stage
The first ever national worship concert “Ghana Stands In Worship” will go down in history as the best ever open air gospel event organized in Ghana. The well-publicized event which featured the best of best of artistes turned the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium into a huge church ground on Saturday July 13, 2013.

Ken Kuranchie: Ghanaians Have No Right To Call Themselves "Civilised People" ...

Chronicling the events that unfolded during his incarceration, Ken Kuranchie has expressed doubt about the civilization of the country.

Govt Is Irresponsible…“Spending Money Like An Arab Sheikh” – Ken Kuranchie

Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Searchlight, Ken Kuranchie has jabbed government over the introduction of new tax hikes on goods and services provided in the country.

The newspaper editor, who could not fathom the logic in introducing new taxes, said on Oman FM's political programme 'National Agenda' bemoaned the extravagant nature of the Mahama-led government.

Monday, July 15, 2013

Let’s Do Tax Discrimination – Bernard Mornah

Government has for weeks now indicated there will be imposition of new taxes on goods and services. The new tax hikes are intended to generate revenue to develop the economy.

Ken Kuranchie: Ghanaians Have No Right To Call Themselves "Civilised People" ...

Chronicling the events that unfolded during his incarceration, Ken Kuranchie has expressed doubt about the civilization of the country.

Radio Gold Rips Into Sir John…Demands Apology For “Treacherous, Shameful And Unconscionable” Comments

The Management of Radio Gold appears to be on a collision course with the Chief Scribe of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Lawyer Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie after the Accra-based radio station hit back at the outspoken politician following his allegation that the station had doctored a recording of an Oman FM programme on which he made potentially contemptuous comments against the Supreme Court Justices sitting on the election 2012 petition case.

Prof Oquaye & Mpiani Are Spewing “Absolute Nonsense”

Following recent warning by Matthew Addai an advisor to Isofoton SA and a self-acclaimed member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), to two other members not to muddy the waters, the NPP guru still seems dissatisfied and would not let go until the truth is unveiled.

It Is Prudent To Expel Teachers Who Do Not Comport Themselves – Ablakwa

Deputy Education Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has reinforced the need for teachers in the country to be sanctioned if they misconduct themselves.

Following orders by the sector Minister, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, that teachers who absent themselves from duty for 10 days or more should vacate their post; the Deputy Education Minister is of a strong view that the directives will help to instill discipline.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

We Need Complete Overhaul Of ECG & Other State Institutions – PPP Communicator

A member of the Communication team of the People's Progressive Party, Samuel Amoako says the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) should be overhauled in order to streamline its operations.

That’s Our Problem...Always Going For The Lazy, Easy Option - Pratt

Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt has jabbed government and management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for proposing to increase levies on water distribution and electricity supply.

Govt Has Been On A Spending Spree At The Expense of Ghanaians - Nana Akomea

Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) believes government has been on spending spree at the expense of the welfare of the citizenry.