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Three persons have been electrocuted at Jema in the Kintampo South district of the Brong Ahafo region. The three; Sumaila Iliasu 25, Kwadwo Kusi 21 and Kwaku Adjei 29, were among nine people contracted by one Kofi Emmanuel, a driver to dig holes for him to fix some electric poles around his house. The deceased however got electrocuted when a ...

The Deputy Lands and Natural Resources Minister says government’s campaign to end the activities of illegal miners is yielding results. Benito Owusu-Bio said the ministry had received reports that some of the miners had surrendered equipment such as excavators to the security agencies in their communities. Speaking to Araba Koomson on Joy FM’s Midday News Tuesday, the Minister said officials of the ...

The Australian High Commission in Ghana hosted an event to launch 24 development projects benefiting from funding under the 2016-17 round of its Direct Aid Program (DAP). The event, held at the residence of the Australian High Commissioner in Accra, doubled as a training session for grant recipients. Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr. Andrew Barnes, congratulated participants on being ...

ONE HUNDRED DAYS OF DECEPTION, THUGGERY, CORRUPTION AND OSTENTATION – AN ASSESSMENT OF THE AKUFO-ADDO GOVERNMENT SO FAR BY THE NDC MINORITY IN PARLIAMENT ON TUESDAY 17TH APRIL, 2017. Honourable Members of Parliament, Members of the Press, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, We are grateful to you for honouring our invitation to share with you our assessment of President Nana Addo ...

Ibrahim Mahama, brother of former President John Dramani Mahama has been picked up by the Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO), Starrfmonline.com has gathered. Information gathered by Starrfmonline.com indicate that Mr. Mahama was picked up to answer questions over some dud cheques he issued to the Customs division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) at the Tema Port to clear ...

In their most scathing remarks yet against President Akufo-Addo since losing power, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) last Wednesday accused him of being complicit in the recent Delta Force breach of the law in Kumasi. The NDC also expressed dismay at what the party said was the paltry fine of GH¢2,400 slapped on each of the Delta Force members who ...

The Minority in parliament has described as “abysmal failure” the first 100 days of president Akufo-Addo. The minority said this Tuesday April 17, 2017 at a press conference in reaction to the claims by vice president Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia that even though the Akufo-Addo government never made promises for 100 days, it has recorded significant successes. Speaking Monday April 17, ...

Professor Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson,  Rector of GIMPA, a Professor of Law and Founding Dean of the Faculty of Law of the University of Cape Coast, will on 20th April 2017 handle a public Lectures on the topic: “Commonwealth Hall: Reflections on Branding and Culture”. The program which forms part of the launch of the 60years Anniversary of Commonwealth Hall, on a ...

All three living ex-Presidents of the country are currently in a closed door meeting at the Flagstaff House with current President, Nana Akufo-Addo. According to Starr News’ Presidential correspondent, former Presidents John Rawlings, John Kufuor and John Mahama arrived in time for the meeting. President Akufo-Addo is inviting the three for discussions regarding the development of the country. It is ...

The Northern regional minister Salifu  Saeed has admitted that the audio recording in which he was heard saying the Akufo-Addo led government will offer “big contracts” to party executives is his. This is contrary to the stance of his spokesperson who strenuously denied Mr Saeed ever made those statements in an interview with Starr News. “I am the one who ...