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The Ranking Member on the Lands and Natural Resources Committee of Parliament, Alhassan Suhuyini has cast doubt on the ability of the government to effectively tackle illegal mining also known as galamsey. This follows the active mining activities located on the main Kumasi-Accra highway, polluting the Owere River, which supplies water to communities in Konongo and surrounding areas. Environmental Protection Agency and Minerals Commission officials claimed they were only informed about a dredging exercise by the Asante Akim Central Assembly, but were unaware of the mining activities. Alhassan Suhuyini in an interaction with Citi News on the matter said the…

Gabby Otchere-Darko, a key figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed deep disappointment over the insufficient recognition of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s notable accomplishments. Despite the President’s significant strides in key sectors, particularly education and health, Mr. Otchere-Darko believes he has not received the credit he deserves. In an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Face to Face on Channel One TV, Mr Otchere-Darko noted that overall conditions have improved, stressing that the quality of education has been maintained despite increased access. “If more children are gaining access to education, and the results show that the quality of education has not…

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has heightened its surveillance and emergency response systems to quickly detect possible cases of Mpox which has surged in the sub-region. This follows the declaration of the disease by the African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) as a “public health emergency” of security concern on Tuesday. In view of this, Myjoyonline.com explores ways you, our cherished reader, can stay safe: Origin The Monkeypox virus was first identified in the State Serum Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1958 during an investigation into a pox-like disease among monkeys. But it was first identified in…

The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says the party’s flagbearer, John Mahama, will not engage in a presidential debate with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia because it would be a “completely worthless exercise.” Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Asiedu Nketia explained that the NDC’s stance is based on the principle of not debating someone who lacks credibility. “If you have watched me throughout my political life, there are two people I don’t debate. My guiding principles are two: Don’t debate an idiot and don’t debate a liar. So, any of these two who tempt…

The World Bank has raised concerns over the significant impact of tax exemptions on Ghana’s revenue generation capabilities. According to the institution, the country’s tax system is underperforming due to a multitude of tax reliefs that substantially narrow the corporate income tax (CIT) base. From 2015 to 2020, Ghana forfeited an estimated average of 1.3% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually in potential corporate tax revenue. The World Bank’s analysis highlights that the proliferation of over two dozen different types of tax breaks for companies is a major contributor to this shortfall. The 8th Ghana Economic Update by the…

The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Member of Parliament for Suame Constituency, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has refuted claims he was rejected as 2024 running mate to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. According to the former Majority Leader, he considered his age as a challenge for the position which requires enough strength to move around the country for campaigning. “I would not say it was a rejection but looking at my age, it would not be the best to be appointed a running mate and after eight years I would have less energy to continue as a leader of the party,” he told Nana…

The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has stated that the party does not take the massive support from the Volta Region for granted. He expressed gratitude to the region for giving the NDC the highest percentage of total votes in general elections since the inception of the 4th Republic. “We want to thank the Volta Region for standing behind the NDC over the years. We don’t take your support for granted. “In NDC, we don’t call the Volta Region the World Bank for nothing. We call Volta Region the World Bank not because your…

President of the Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC), Most Rev. Mathew Gyamfi is encouraging the Ghanaian public to reject politicians who use intemperate language and incite violence among their followers.

President of the Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC), Most Rev. Mathew Gyamfi has disclosed that the two major political parties; the NPP and the NDC did not show up for a peace conference they organized.

A Supreme Court nominee, Justice Sophia Essah has stated that one cannot simultaneously be a lawyer and a judge based on the Constitution of Ghana. According to her, the roles of a judge and a lawyer are distinct, and once a person enters one of these professions, they cannot practice the other. “You cannot be in this country as a lawyer and at the same time, a judge. Because the work of a lawyer is different from a judge. I cannot go and be an advocate, have clients, or represent anyone in court. That is the work of a lawyer.…