A joint Task Force has been set up to ensure compliance of existing transport fares while leadership of the Road Transport Operators continue its engagement with government to determine new fares following the introduction of new taxes on petroleum products.
Category: Social
Gov’t, GPRTU have not increased transport fares by 20%
A meeting between the Ministry of Transport, Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU) of TUC and other transport unions, to bring finality to the determination of an upward adjustment in transport fares, has ended inconclusively.
Wait for Gov’t/GPRTU approved transport fares – Concerned Drivers
Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (C-DAG), has cautioned commercial drivers in the various transport unions, retraining them from increasing transport fares.
Blind students demonstrate; demand removal of their Headmistress
Students of School for the Blind in Akropong in Akuapem North Municipality in Eastern Region have embarked on a demonstration exercise, demanding the immediate removal of the Headmistress of the school.
Trotro driver jailed 10 years for pouring acid on his girlfriend
A trotro-driver, Frederick Addy, has been sentenced to ten years in prison by a Weija Circuit Court presided over by His Honour, Bernard Bentil, for pouring acid on his girlfriend, Florence Offeibea.
Nii Ardey Nkpa Family to go digital on landed properties sold
In some few days to come, estate developers in Tuba, Langma and Kokrobite will be subjected to strict proof of their landed property by producing their document to a Task Force made up of traditional rulers and security personnel, for verification. The exercise, which will be spearheaded by the Nii Arde Nkpa Royal Family of […]
Jospong, Zoomlion celebrates Eid Mubarak with Chief Imam
The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited have donated several bags of rice and gallons of oil together with an undisclosed sum of money to the National Chief Imam, Dr. Sheik Osmanu Nuhu Sarabutu, at his residence as support for the celebration of a month long fasting and prayers of Ramadan.
Prioritize environmental protection – Dr. China to TESCON students
The former Deputy Ambassador to China, Dr Charles Dwamena, who is popularly known as Dr China, visited the Owabi Ramsar site with a group of TESCON students for a bird viewing exercise as part of activities marking the 2021 UN Migratory Bird Day.
Reform our children to be responsible citizens – CPP to Ghanaian mothers
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) have sent a very heart warm message to Ghanaian mothers, urging them to continue to work and help make a change in lives of their children so they become good citizens of Ghana.
Apostle Agyemang Bekoe elected IMD of The Church of Pentecost
Apostle Emmanuel Agyemang Bekoe, Head of the Haatso Area of The Church of Pentecost, has been overwhelmingly elected to serve as the International Missions Director (IMD) of the church for the next five years. The IMD-elect takes over from Apostle Emmanuel Gyesi-Addo, who has successfully served a two-term tenure in this capacity. The election took […]
World: ICC sentences Dominic Ongwen to 25 years of imprisonment
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced Dominic Ongwen to 25 years of imprisonment following the Trial Judgment in which the Trial Chamber IX found him guilty for a total of 61 crimes comprising crimes against humanity and war crimes, committed in Northern Uganda between July 1, 2002 and December 13, 2005.
Increase in transport fares yet to be determined – Transport Unions
Operators of commercial transport in the country have sent a message to the general public, informing them that they are yet to determine an appropriate fare adjustment following the recent increase in the price of petroleum products.