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Callistus Mahama not related to Mahama – Joyce Bawah Mogtari clarifies

Callistus Mahama not related to Mahama – Joyce Bawah Mogtari clarifies

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to President-elect John Dramani Mahama, has dismissed claims that Dr Callistus Mahama, a member of the President-elect’s transitional team, is a relative of Mr Mahama. She categorically stated that there are no familial ties between the two individuals, describing...
Dr Callistus Mahama is Chief Scribe of Mahama’s transition team

Dr Callistus Mahama is Chief Scribe of Mahama’s transition team

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has named Dr Callistus Mahama as the secretary of the 2024 Transition Team. This high-profile appointment highlights Dr Mahama’s extensive expertise and dedication to public administration and governance, positioning him as a crucial player in ensuring a smooth transfer of...
US prosecutors recommend Justice Dept. criminally charge Boeing

US prosecutors recommend Justice Dept. criminally charge Boeing

WASHINGTON, June 23 (Reuters) – U.S. prosecutors are recommending to senior Justice Department officials that criminal charges be brought against Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab after finding the planemaker violated a settlement related to two fatal crashes, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The...
A crisis is looming for councils – but you won’t hear about it in this election

A crisis is looming for councils – but you won’t hear about it in this election

Nobody knows what will happen to council tax over the next parliament, least of all voters in this election, as Sean O’Grady explains he Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned of the looming crisis facing local authorities, and the worrying silence on the issue in the...
Ensure Removal of Illegal Structures in Buffer Zone- Local Government Ministry

Ensure Removal of Illegal Structures in Buffer Zone- Local Government Ministry

The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development (MLGDRD) has urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to ensure the removal of illegal structures in buffer zone for free flow of drains. The Director of Policy Planning, Budget, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Eric...
OHLGS MOURNS WITH BEREAVED FAMILY OF THEIR LATE STAFF.

OHLGS MOURNS WITH BEREAVED FAMILY OF THEIR LATE STAFF.

Accra – Saturday 27th April, 2024: With hearts laden with sorrow, the Management and staff of the Office of the Head of Local Government Service led by the Head of Service, Ing Dr Nana Ato Arthur commiserated with the family of the late staff, Terry...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE TO ADOPT A SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE TO ADOPT A SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

ACCRA – Thursday, 14th September, 2023: The Local Government Service is poised to adopt a policy on sexual harassment at the workplace. The policy is to protect staff of the Service and address issues of sexual harassment at the workplace. This was revealed by Ms...
Uplifts in funding needed to meet demand – LGA on Health Foundation analysis of adult social care funding

Uplifts in funding needed to meet demand – LGA on Health Foundation analysis of adult social care funding

“Significant uplifts are needed in funding for social care in order to meet future demand, let alone address the ever growing rise in current unmet and under met need. “ Responding to Health Foundation analysis outlining the costs involved in different types of action...
BRADFORD UNIVERSITY TO BUILD CAPACITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE STAFF

BRADFORD UNIVERSITY TO BUILD CAPACITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE STAFF

OHLGS- Friday, 15th September, 2023: The Local Government Service has entered into a partnership with Bradford University, UK. The partnership aims to build capacity of the staff of the Local Government Service and provide avenue for career progression in the Service. The partnership agreement was...