Author Archives: edwardkanawu

Births and Deaths Registry digitisation 80% done – Bawumia

Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has indicated that the digitisation of the Births and Deaths Registry is near completion. He added that the registry digitisation process, which is 80 per cent complete, will have its database integrated into the National Identification Authority. He further explained that the database integration will also include Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and National Health Insurance ...

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‘We accept and respect Supreme Court’s decision’ – EC

The Electoral Commission says it has accepted and will respect the decision of the Supreme Court in the compilation of a new voters’ register for the conduct of the December 2020 presidential and parliamentary election. Attempts by the EC to undertake a new registration exercise towards a new register was challenged at the Supreme Court by the National Democratic Congress and one Mark Tekyi-Benson. ...

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Liberian Minister flown to Ghana for coronavirus treatment

Professor Ansu D. Sonii Sr., the Education Minister of Liberia who has tested positive for COVID-19, has been flown into Accra for treatment. The 70-year-old minister was flown in over the weekend after his condition deteriorated. In a Joy News report, the minister was said to be in a stable condition and responding to treatment at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The ...

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Full Judgment on the NDC versus EC case

The National Democratic Congress in May, 2020 sued the Electoral Commission at the Supreme Court over its decision to compile a new voters register ahead of the 2020 elections. The opposition party stated their stance against the EC’s decision stating that the exercise was unnecessary and costly. The EC being adamant, indicated its resolve to proceed with its decision. Following this, the NDC sought ...

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Nieuw pensioenakkoord: dit is wat er precies verandert

In 2026 moet het nieuwe pensioenstelsel ingaan. Eerlijker en transparanter, dat zijn de kernbegrippen. Wat verandert er en hoe gaat dat uitpakken voor de verschillende generaties? Peet Vogels 24-06-20, 14:00 Laatste update: 14:34 Wat wijzigt er? In het huidige stelsel werd elke deelnemer een gegarandeerd pensioen beloofd, meestal 70 procent van het gemiddeld verdiende loon. Een belofte die niet waargemaakt ...

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NPP primaries: Another MP falls at Kwadaso

Another sitting Member of Parliament has lost his seat in a delayed primary of the ruling party which was held today in the Ashanti region. Dr Samiu Nuamah lost his slot to Dr Kingsley Nyarko in the Kwadaso primaries which were held Wednesday afternoon. The incumbent garnered 158 votes as against the victor’s 178. A third aspirant pulled 48 votes. ...

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Geen akkoord EU-lidstaten over heropenen buitengrenzen

De EU-lidstaten kunnen het niet eens worden over de heropening van de Europese grenzen voor reizigers uit landen van buiten de EU per 1 juli. De 27 ambassadeurs hebben onderhandelingen hierover woensdag in Brussel afgebroken en overleggen vrijdag verder, aldus bronnen in Brussel.  Binnenlandredactie 24-06-20, 13:51 Ze kunnen het vooralsnog niet eens worden over de criteria waar een niet-EU-land aan moet ...

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‘Sacking’ incumbent MPs cannot be linked to govt’s performance – Kokofu

Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Iron and Steel Development Company, Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu has strongly kicked against the idea that non-performance on the side of the ruling government led to the defeat of some key members of parliament during the just-ended party primaries. “Analysis being drawn by some persons that incumbent MP’s lost their seats due to ...

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Versoepeling coronamaatregelen: 100 mensen niet overal meer de grens

Het kabinet versoepelt de coronaregels per 1 juli verder dan eerder was aangekondigd. Dat bevestigen bronnen rond het kabinet. Op de persconferentie die premier Rutte en minister De Jonge (Volksgezondheid) woensdagavond houden, kondigen ze aan dat er straks geen bovengrens meer geldt voor het aantal personen dat binnen of buiten bij elkaar komt. Wél moeten zij anderhalve meter afstand tot elkaar ...

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