Government has commenced work to digitally record all state properties and citizen’s data in a centralized national database. It said it will make provision for the two systems in the maiden budget to be presented before Parliament next month. At a meeting with key stakeholders including the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Hajia ... Government has commenced work to digitally record all state properties and citizen’s data in a centralized national database. It said it
The Electoral Commission (EC), has rescheduled the election of regional representatives to the Council of State. The election was set for Thursday, February 9, but will now come off on Thursday, February 16. The EC in a statement explained that, the additional week was to allow the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) “make the ... The Electoral Commission (EC), has rescheduled the election of regional representatives to the Council of State. The election was set for Thursday,
As a team of International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff prepares to meet government’s Economic Team this week, Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta has hinted that high on the agenda will be the need to change some conditions to meet the new government’s fiscal policies. According to him, it is imperative for such adjustments since it ... As a team of International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff prepares to meet government’s Economic Team this week, Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta has hinted that high
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has chosen his 83-year old sister, Nana Ama Konadu, as the next Asantehemaa, Queen mother of the Asante Kingdom. This was revealed when the new Queen-mother was shown to the Gyaase clan in her palace. The Asantehene appointed the new Queenmother in consultation with the Head of the royal ... The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has chosen his 83-year old sister, Nana Ama Konadu, as the next Asantehemaa, Queen mother of the Asante Kingdom. This was revealed
The Communications Director of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akomea has revealed that government may launch a full scale audit into the building of the new Vice Presidential residence at $14 million dollars. Nana Akomea, who recently released documents to support Vice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia’s earlier claims about the cost of the ... The Communications Director of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akomea has revealed that government may launch a full scale
The former Member of Parliament for Yabaga/Kubori, Mustapha Ussif, has been appointed by President Akufo-Addo to serve as the acting Executive Director National Service Scheme (NSS). A letter from the Presidency on Monday, February 06, 2017, said the appointment takes immediate effect. Mr. Mustapha Ussif will take the office previously occupied by Mr. Kpessah Whyte, ... The former Member of Parliament for Yabaga/Kubori, Mustapha Ussif, has been appointed by President Akufo-Addo to serve as the
The Minister Nominee for Tourism and Creative Arts, Catherine Ablema Afeku has proposed charter flight services among international airlines to reduce the cost of airfares in Ghana. In her view, tourists to Ghana should be paying relatively less for flight services since the high demand will drive down cost. The high cost of air ticket ... The Minister Nominee for Tourism and Creative Arts, Catherine Ablema Afeku has proposed charter flight services among international airlines to reduce the
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, has recommended that certain Presidential appointments be made with the approval of Parliament. During his vetting for the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs portfolio, he suggested that certain constitutional and statutory amendments in that regard, would make Parliament more effective. Mr. Mensa-Bonsu noted that, Parliament for instance must have a ... The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, has recommended that
For the 3 hours and 18 minutes the Minister of Energy, Boakye Agyarko spent at his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, he answered 176 questions; 150 from the minority and 26 from the majority. Major issues the Minister addressed include tariff reduction, erratic power supply popularly known as ‘dumsor’ and debts of the Electricity Company ... For the 3 hours and 18 minutes the Minister of Energy, Boakye Agyarko spent at his vetting before Parliament’s
Minister Nominee for Tourism Culture and Creative Arts, Catherine Afeku intends devising several initiatives to boost domestic tourism in the country. “We are all in agreement that domestic tourism is not an area of focus for the nation so I have come up with a domestic tourism initiative that we intend to start at the ... Minister Nominee for Tourism Culture and Creative Arts, Catherine Afeku intends devising several initiatives to boost domestic tourism in the country. “We are all in agreement
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the parliament to extend his medical leave in the UK, amid concerns that his health may be worse than officials are publicly saying. The 74-year-old leader, who has been out of the country for two weeks, was expected to return to Abuja on Sunday. An official statement said he ... Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the parliament to extend his medical leave in the UK, amid concerns that his health may be worse than officials
Catherine Afeku, the minister-nominee for tourism, culture and creative arts, says government will ensure the setting up of an enforcement unit to deal with persons who pirate the creative works of artistes in the country. She said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will in its first term get a division in the fast track ... Catherine Afeku, the minister-nominee for tourism, culture and creative arts, says government will ensure the setting up of an enforcement unit to deal with persons
Catherine Afeku, the minister-nominee for tourism, culture and creative arts, says government will ensure the setting up of an enforcement unit to deal with persons who pirate the creative works of artistes in the country. She said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will in its first term get a division in the fast track ... Catherine Afeku, the minister-nominee for tourism, culture and creative arts, says government will ensure the setting up of an enforcement unit to deal with persons
I have always wondered why money is always an issue when it comes to the national team, the Black Stars. The players became infamous over happenings in Brazil during the 2014 World Cup. I remember the press conference after the tournament back in Ghana where Ghana Football Association President Kwasi Nyantakyi stressed that the team ... I have always wondered why money is always an issue when it comes to the national team, the Black Stars. The players became infamous over happenings in Brazil
The Citi Breakfast Show on Monday February 6, 2017 discussed interoperability project involving Sibton Switch Systems. The Citi Breakfast Show on Monday February 6, 2017 discussed interoperability project involving Sibton Switch Systems.
The public hearing in the dispute concerning delimitation of the maritime boundary between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire in the Atlantic Ocean (Ghana/Côte d’Ivoire) opened today Monday, 6th February 2017. The hearing is expected to last for eleven days [February 6 to February 16, 2017]. The first round of oral arguments is scheduled for Monday February ... The public hearing in the dispute concerning delimitation of the maritime boundary between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire in the Atlantic
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts-nominee, Catherine Afeku says reports suggesting that she had defrauded some American business partners was a conspiracy against her. Following her nomination for the portfolio, a group calling itself the Truth and Accountable Governance (TAG), petitioned Parliament’s Appointments Committee to reject her because she was once found guilty ... The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts-nominee, Catherine Afeku says reports suggesting
The Tourism and Creative Arts minister nominee, Catherine Afeku, has endorsed Citi FM’s Heritage Caravan. The Minister Nominee endorsed the initiative while responding to a question on measures her Ministry will take to revive domestic tourism, during her vetting on Monday at Parliament House. Catherine Afeku said though Citi FM initiated the programme as a ... The Tourism and Creative Arts minister nominee, Catherine Afeku, has endorsed Citi FM’s Heritage Caravan. The Minister Nominee endorsed
President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed Kwadwo Odame Antwi as Acting CEO of the Ghana Tourism Development Company(GTDC). A statement signed by the Minister nominee for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Catherine Afeku directed the Chief Director of the sector Ministry to aid Mr. Antwi occupy the new role. “The Chief Director of the Ministry of ... President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed Kwadwo Odame Antwi as Acting CEO of the Ghana Tourism Development Company(GTDC). A statement signed by
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