Hot!
All set for 65th Independence Day celebration
All roads lead to Cape Coast in the Central Region as visitors and tourists join the 65th Independence Day celebration in the town tomorrow.
The celebration, dubbed, “Working Together; Bouncing Back Better,” had been preceded by a number of activities including clean-up, fitness walk as well as prayer and thanksgiving service.
Among other outcomes, the event is expected to boost the local economy and project the rich cultural heritage of the region while separate Independence Day parades take place simultaneously across the country.
The Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, and other special envoys and diplomatic corps are expected to grace the national event.
President Akufo-Addo speaking at the Independence Day Awards on Wednesday admonished Ghanaians to be “patient with the government as it continues to establish a solid foundation for the economic takeoff.”
In all, 36 students who excelled in the 2021 Basic Education Certificate Exams across the country were decorated for their performance.
Other local and international programmes which are expected to follow the Cape Coast celebration would continue until Monday, March 7 and possibly throughout the first week in March.
The rotational celebration of the Independence Day has been commended as it rekindles the spirit of nationalism and allows citizens in other parts of the country to see the President on parade.
By Spectator Reporter
Hot!
Seek healthcare at facilities where nursing services are available – Ministry of Health
As a result of the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and
Midwives Association (GRNMA), it has become imperative for the Ministry of
Health to implement additional measures to mitigate any inconvenience that has been caused.
According to the Ministry, in a statement, it has through all appropriate channels, led negotiations to ensure the smooth approval and implementation of the
new Conditions of Service.
Against this backdrop, the statement added that in line with the Ministry’s policy to ensure healthy population for national development, it has become necessary to make provisions to fill the gaps created as a result of the strike.
Consequently, the Ministry has urged the general public to continue seeking healthcare services at various health facilities, including those where nursing services remain available, to ensure their health needs are met.
They Ministry also attached a link of health facilities across the country in the statement.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Check the statement below
Hot!
MTN, Telecel & AT to increase value of data bundles effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Minister for Communication and Digital Innovation, Sam George, has announced an increase in the value of data bundles by all telecommunication networks in the country.
Speaking at a Meet The Press held today, he said the new directive will take effect from July 1, 2025.
According to him, the implementation date of July 1, is to allow the telcos to recalibrate and reconfigure their systems to reflect the agreed-upon value increases.
He said The new directive will ensure that “AirtelTigo Ghana (AT Ghana): A 10% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network, additionally, the GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 195GB, will now offer 236GB.”
Touching on Telecel Ghana, he said, “A 10% increase in data bundles currently offered by the network, their GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 90GB, will offer 250GB, effective from July 1.”
On MTN Ghana, the minister said, there would be “a 15% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network and I am pleased to announce the restoration of GH₵399 bundle, which currently has been changed to GH₵350 that offers 92.88GB, will hence be reinstated to 214GB for GH₵399.”
Sam George has also urged the operators to invest in the quality of their network to ensure customers are better served.
He charged the regulator National Communication Authority (NCA) to strictly monitor the changes.
The minister expressed appreciation to the CEOs of the various companies for close collaboration over the last four months.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
