The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has put in place new rules for auctions across the country. This takes immediate effect with previous allocations and sales not paid for and cleared by the end of October to be re-allocated at new auctions. This directive was contained in a statement issued by the Acting Commissioner for the … The post GRA issues new directives on auctions appeared first on
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has asked consumers to remain calm as it negotiates on the implementation of the communication service tax (CST). Speaking at the Ghana internet conference, CEO of the Chamber Ken Ashigbey assured consumers they will not be shortchanged. The implementation of the communication service tax in October has generated a lot … The post Telecoms Chamber calls for calm
The National Insurance Commission (NIC) says 95 percent of insurance companies have submitted their plans to recapitalise their operations. This follows an August 30th, 2019 deadline set by the NIC for the insurance industry to present their plans following the increment in the minimum capital requirement for insurance companies. The NIC increased the capital for … The post We
A group calling itself “Concern Citizens for Development” in Navrongo in the Upper East Region have served a public notice to embark on what they describe as a “massive peaceful demonstration” against the Akufo-Addo government for its plans to rename the University of Development Studies (UDS) campus in the town after the late C.K Tedam. … The post Demo breeds against
An emergency board meeting has been called by the foreign shareholders of the Power Distribution Services Ghana Limited in order to address issues that ultimately culminated in the suspension of the concession agreement with the government of Ghana. A letter sighted by 3news.com said the meeting will be held on Friday, October 18. Dated Monday, … The post PDS board to undergo immediate restructuring
I was persuaded not to contest in the upcoming Districts Assembly elections simply because I am a woman, says Fuseini Balchis affectionately called Yamba. Fuseini Balchis is poised to fill in the gap of the low participation of women at all levels though politics in the Ghanaian setting is patriarchy or male dominated. Yamba is … The post I was told women shouldn’t stand for elections
The Ghana National Gas Company Limited has awarded scholarships to 45 needy but brilliant students in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality in the Western Region to continue their tertiary level education. The scholarship is part of efforts by the Ghana Gas National Company to demystify misconceptions about the gas industry particularly among students at all levels. … The post 45 needy
The Wa Circuit Court has sentenced a 25-year-old vulcanizer to 20 years imprisonment for robbery and causing unlawful harm. The convict, Salifu Issaka, was arrested on July 28, 2019 after he tried escaping when owner of a house he intended robbing chased him. A statement signed by the Upper West Police Public Affairs Officer noted … The post Man jailed 20yrs for robbery & unlawful harm
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has interdicted three officers for alleged brutality against a 36-year-old man at Adonfe, near Bompata in the Ashanti Region. The three were part of the Konongo Divisional Police Task Force, which embarked on an operation last Monday leading to the death of Kofi Amponsah. According to a statement from the … The post Police interdict three officers
The University of Ghana has dismissed reports that it has suspended investigations into the ‘sex for grades’ saga. According to the Director of Public Affairs of the University, a five-member fact-finding committee has been set up to receive complaints from victims and non-victims. Speaking on TV3’s Midday Live on Thursday, October 17, Stella Amoa said … The post ‘Sex For Grade’ probe not suspended
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has launched a two-million dollar Tertiary Education Fund to support the development of high caliber of mining professionals and global leaders in the sustainable exploitation and management of natural resources. The Fund, which will be administered in phases, would see producing member companies of the Chamber contributing 400,000 US dollars … The post appeared first on
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has launched a two-million dollar Tertiary Education Fund to support the development of high caliber of mining professionals and global leaders in the sustainable exploitation and management of natural resources. The Fund, which will be administered in phases, would see producing member companies of the Chamber contributing 400,000 US dollars … The post Chamber
The Madina Division of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) says it has relaxed its operations of apprehending pedestrians for failing to use the Madina-Adentan footbridges for today, Thursday, October 17, 2019. The reason to relax the operation, according to the Divisional MTTD Commander, Superintendent Paul Wesley Baah, is to be able to deal … The post Youth
Ghana’s Communications Minister, Ursula Owusu Ekuful has been awarded by FIDA. The award was in recognition of Mrs Owusu Ekuful’s tremendous work in the protection of the rights of Women and Children. The 2019 FIDA Africa Regional Congress held in Abuja, Nigeria was under the theme: “The growth of women and children in Africa: beyond … The post Ursula Owusu-Ekuful awarded by FIDA appeared
Hiplife music duo Akatakyie say they are back in the music industry after years of absence. Akatakyie, made up of King Pharoah and Kobby Culture, who were a household name back in the early 2000s, are confident of recapturing the number one spot in hiplife just like they did in the past. Speaking in an … The post Watch out! We are back – Akatakyie appeared first on
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan put US President Donald Trump’s letter “in the bin”, the BBC has been told. In the letter dated 9 October, and sent after US troops were pulled out of Syria, Mr Trump told Mr Erdogan: “Don’t be a tough guy. Don’t be a fool!” President Trump was urging Turkey not … The post Turkish president ‘threw Trump letter
The Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo-Maafo has responded to claims by the Auditor General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, that he led the government to pay a private firm, Kroll and Associates, $1million for no work done. In a letter addressed to the Auditor General, Mr. Osafo-Maafo sought to set the record straight on the matter involving the … The post Senior Minister replies Auditor General
Lawyers for NDC National Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo have urged the Accra High Court hearing the case against their client to strike out an audio recording presented as evidence of crime. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo and the party’s Deputy Communications Officer, Anthony Kwaku Boahen, are facing three charges over an alleged leaked audio meant to create mayhem … The post Ofosu
A total of 28 people have so far lost their lives in the torrential rains in the Upper East region. As of Wednesday morning, the death toll stood at 27, but the Upper East NADMO regional coordinator Jerry Asamani confirmed on 3FM Sunrise morning show on Thursday that one body was later discovered in the … The post Death toll in Upper East floods reaches 28 appeared first on
A scuffle between personnel of the Ghana Police Service and some members of the Adomfe community in the Ashanti region has left one person dead. Reports suggest the police had used excessive force in an attempt to apprehend two suspected drug peddlers. In the course of the melee, one of the suspected drug peddlers was … The post One dies in police-community clash at Adomfe appeared first on
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