Minister-nominee for Energy and Petroleum, Boakye Agyarko, today [Monday], narrated a rather emotional ordeal of how he nearly lost his life during the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) era; a situation that forced him to reside in the United States as a political refugee. Mr. Boakye Agyarko, who was answering questions before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, ... Minister-nominee for Energy and Petroleum, Boakye Agyarko, today [Monday], narrated a rather emotional ordeal of how

Four ministerial nominees appeared before Parliament’s Appointment Committee to be vetted today. They are Trade Minister nominee; Alan Kyerematen , Foreign Minister nominee; Shirley Ayokor Botwey, Minister nominee for Local Government; Hajia Alima Mahama. Energy Minister nominee; Boakye Agyarko is expected to appear before the committee to soon to be vetted. So far, the committee ... Four ministerial nominees appeared before Parliament’s Appointment Committee to be vetted today. They

Local Government Minister Nominee, Hajia Alima Mahama, has explained that the termination of the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), after President Akufo-Addo’s inauguration, was not in contravention of the law. Hajia Alima Mahama, also MP for Nalerigu-Gambaga, said this when she appeared before the Appointments Committee to be vetted on ... Local Government Minister Nominee, Hajia Alima Mahama, has explained that the termination of the appointments

Dr. George Sipa-Adjah Yankey, CEO of the Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas), is set to proceed on terminal leave, a press release has stated. According to the statement, “the Board of the Company last week approved a request by the CEO to proceed on terminal leave, effective February 1, 2017, and terminating in May ... Dr. George Sipa-Adjah Yankey, CEO of the Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas), is set to proceed on terminal leave, a press release has stated. According to the statement,

MTN Ghana has partnered African Movies on the GO, (AMGO) a content provider, to provide videos for over one billion movie lovers on the continent and abroad. The product which is an App will enable movie lovers to have access to unlimited movies at a moderate cost. Speaking at the launch of the partnership, the ... MTN Ghana has partnered African Movies on the GO, (AMGO) a content provider, to provide videos for over one billion movie lovers on the continent and abroad. The product which is an

President Donald Trump has fulfilled a campaign pledge by signing an executive order to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The trade deal, a linchpin of ex-President Barack Obama’s Asia policy, was signed by 12 nations. “Great thing for the American worker what we just did,” said Mr Trump as he dumped the pact with ... President Donald Trump has fulfilled a campaign pledge by signing an executive order to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The

Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang believes insufficient time together led to the hosts’ group-stage elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. The Panthers needed to beat Cameroon on Sunday but could only draw 0-0. Aubameyang said: “It is really annoying because we had chances. Sadly there are days when it doesn’t go in, like my first ... Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang believes insufficient time together led to the hosts’ group-stage elimination from the

Foreign Affairs Minister-nominee, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has said if she’s approved by Parliament, her administration will speed up work on migrating from Ghana’s biometric passports system to chip-embedded ones. The previous National Democratic Congress (NDC), had in 2016 indicated that, Ghana will from 2017 move from issuing biometric passports, to chip-embedded ones to its citizens globally. The Former ... Foreign Affairs Minister-nominee, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has said

Accra-based Citi 97.3 FM, has emerged Ghana’s topmost English Radio station in GeoPoll’s survey of radio stations’ performance nationwide for the year 2016. But the station came third after Akan-speaking stations, Peace FM, and Adom FM, which were named 1st and 2nd respectively. Prior to this yearly rating, the station has consistently performed creditably in ... Accra-based Citi 97.3 FM, has emerged Ghana’s topmost English Radio station in GeoPoll’s survey of radio stations’ performance

Reverend Dr Cyril Fayose, the President of the Evangelical Presbyterian University College (EPUC), has reiterated the call for the amendment of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) law to support infrastructure development in private tertiary institutions. He appealed to the Government to extend research fund and grants to lecturers at private tertiary institutions and increase ... Reverend Dr Cyril Fayose, the President of the Evangelical Presbyterian University College (EPUC), has reiterated

After two rounds of matches there is some clarity as to which teams have the most serious designs on the Afcon 2017 trophy. Here’s what we have learnt. Champions on the brink Defending champions La Cote d’ivoire have so far catnapped their way through their opening fixtures in group C at Afcon 2017; flickering signs ... After two rounds of matches there is some clarity as to which teams have the most serious designs on the Afcon 2017 trophy. Here’s what we have learnt. Champions on the

Minister nominee for Trade and Industry, Alan John Kyerematen has stated that government’s promise of one district one factory will be partly financed by the one million dollars per constituency promise. The government during the December 2016 electioneering campaign promised to build one factory per district in the country while it gives one million dollars ... Minister nominee for Trade and Industry, Alan John Kyerematen has stated that government’s promise of one district one factory will

Shoppers have been enjoying a field day at the Achimota Retail Centre where many are being reimbursed the full value of their shopping in vouchers as part of the mall’s New Year customer reward promotion. The month-long ‘Pay Your Bills’ promo started on January 2 and has become popular among the centre’s patrons as refunds ... Shoppers have been enjoying a field day at the Achimota Retail Centre where many are being reimbursed the full value of their shopping in vouchers as part of the

Sugar cane farmers will be engaged in the running of the Komenda Sugar factory in the Central Region as part of government’s plan for the factory, Minister Nominee for Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen has said. Farmers will be included in development of a sugar cane plantation and part of the shares in the processing facility, Mr. ... Sugar cane farmers will be engaged in the running of the Komenda Sugar factory in the Central Region as part of government’s plan for the factory, Minister

The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), is appealing to government, through the minister-designate for Transport  Kwaku Ofori Asiamah,  to consider reducing taxes and other charges at the ports for shippers, after his approval by Parliament. According to the Authority, the taxes and charges shippers are made to pay at the ports, is having a toll on ... The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), is appealing to government, through the minister-designate for Transport  Kwaku Ofori Asiamah,  to consider

Preparations for the take-off of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government’s 1-district 1-factory election campaign promise, was started under the erstwhile John Kufour administration, Minister-nominee for Trade and Industry Alan Kyerematen has revealed. According to him, the erstwhile government had conducted all the relevant studies and identified feasible factory projects that could be embarked upon ... Preparations for the take-off of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government’s 1-district

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained the policy rate for the first time this year at 25.5 percent. The  policy rate, which is the rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks was last reduced  in November 2016 from 26 percent by 50 basis point to ... The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained the policy rate for the first time this year at 25.5 percent. The  policy rate, which is the rate at which the central

Minister Nominee for Trade and Industry, Alan John Kyerematen  has assured that government will facilitate access to medium and long term capital to enhance the private sector growth. Speaking at the Appointments Committee of parliament, Mr. Kyerematen maintained that providing capital is key to realizing the One-District- One-Factory pledge made by the government during the ... Minister Nominee for Trade and Industry, Alan John Kyerematen  has assured that government will facilitate access

Minister Nominee for Trade and Industry, Alan John Kyerematen  has assured that government will facilitate access to medium and long term capital to enhance the private sector growth. Speaking at the Appointments Committee of parliament, Mr. Kyerematen maintained that providing capital is key to realizing the One-District- One-Factory pledge made by the government during the ... Minister Nominee for Trade and Industry, Alan John Kyerematen  has assured that government will facilitate access

Minister Nominee for Trade and Industry, Alan John Kyerematen  has assured that government will facilitate access to medium and long term capital as a key way to enhance the private sector. Speaking at the Appointments Committee of parliament, Mr. Kyerematen maintained that providing capital is key to realizing the One-District- One-Factory pledge made by the ... Minister Nominee for Trade and Industry, Alan John Kyerematen  has assured that government will facilitate access to medium and long