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The King of the Kingdom of Morocco, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, accompanied by some members of his government and business leaders have arrived in Ghana for a three-day visit. This comes a few days after his country was accepted into the African Union. King Mohammed VI was due in Accra last month but the ... The King of the Kingdom of Morocco, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, accompanied by some members of his government and business leaders have arrived in Ghana for a three-day visit. This comes
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID), of the Ghana Police Service, has released the five vehicles it confiscated from National Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kofi Adams. The vehicles; two land cruisers and three pick-ups, were seized following allegations that some officials of the previous government had misappropriated some state assets including vehicles. ... The Criminal Investigations Department (CID), of the Ghana Police Service, has released the
A 52-year-old businesswoman, Eunice Jacqueline Buah, has been elected the Western Regional Council of State representative. She polled 24 out of the 44 votes cast. Madam Buah was in the race with four other men, including a 23-year-old student; Enock Abeiku Tawiah. Before the voting process started, 83-year-old John Kojoe Ezrah announced his withdrawal from ... A 52-year-old businesswoman, Eunice Jacqueline Buah, has been elected the Western Regional Council of State representative. She polled
Two persons have been confirmed dead with several others injured in an accident involving a Toyota Highlander, and an urvan minibus on the Techiman-Sunyani road. The Toyota Highlander crashed into the urvan minibus, near Nsuta, a suburb of Techiman. The accident occurred at about 10:00 am on Thursday, with the driver of the urvan passenger bus along ... Two persons have been confirmed dead with several others injured in an accident involving a Toyota Highlander, and an urvan minibus on the
As part of efforts to advance sustainable development through the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in science, Diplomatic Corps in collaboration with UNESCO hosted a roundtable discussion to mark the 2017 International Day of Women and Girls in Science in Ghana. The United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/70/212 ... As part of efforts to advance sustainable development through the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women
“Would you consider going fur free?” That’s the challenge Sia issued to Kanye West, hours before he unveiled his latest fashion collection. The pop star tweeted her question to Kanye, linking to a YouTube video that contained harrowing scenes of rabbits being slaughtered for their coats. “This is the reality of fur ,” said Sia. ... “Would you consider going fur free?” That’s the challenge Sia issued to Kanye West, hours before he unveiled his latest
Senior US officials have been setting out their position on Russia, in some of the new administration’s first diplomatic moves. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the US would consider working with Russia in some areas but would stand up for its own interests. Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary James Mattis said Washington was not ready ... Senior US officials have been setting out their position on Russia, in some of the new administration’s first diplomatic moves. Secretary of State
A 73-year-old retired journalist and businessman, Kwadwo Agyenim Boateng, has been elected as the Brong Ahafo Regional representative on the Council of State. Mr. Agyenim-Boateng polled 21 votes to beat ten other contestants. The Brong Ahafo Region electoral college had 50 qualified delegates from the various district assemblies in the region. The Nkoranza North and ... A 73-year-old retired journalist and businessman, Kwadwo Agyenim Boateng, has been elected as the Brong Ahafo Regional representative
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), is upset with the Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s warning that basic and second cycle school heads, who oversee failure rates of 90 percent and above will be sacked. According to the Education Minister, who was addressing heads of high schools in Kumasi, head-teachers would have ... The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), is upset with the Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s warning that basic
Competition on the Accra –Lagos flight route has been intensified with an additional airline operating effective today (February 16, 2017). The Nigerian owned Air Peace which operates an intra-city flight in Nigeria, has since extended its services to Accra due to the increased passenger volumes along the route. The move also comes at a time ... Competition on the Accra –Lagos flight route has been intensified with an additional airline operating effective today (February 16, 2017). The Nigerian
Senior lecturers and staff at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), are on strike. They have resolved to stay out of the lecture halls and other offices until a substantive Deputy Rector is elected. A convocation to elect a Deputy Rector today [Thursday], was called off by the acting Registrar, Julius Atikpui, ... Senior lecturers and staff at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), are on strike. They have resolved to stay out of the
The Chief of Boggu in the Savelugu Municipality, Yakubu S. Nantogmah, is the newly elected Northern Regional Council of State Member. Among 10 contenders, he polled 20 out of 52 valid votes cast in a keenly contested election on Thursday. Boggu-Naa Yakubu S. Nantogmah’s main contender, Kpembewura Dari Bismark Haruna polled 17 votes. The other ... The Chief of Boggu in the Savelugu Municipality, Yakubu S. Nantogmah, is the newly elected Northern Regional Council of State Member. Among 10 contenders,
Lawyers for Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, have requested that their client be allowed to testify as a witness in the alleged bribery scandal that has hit Parliament’s Appointments Committee. The Lawyers in an official letter addressed to members of the 5-member ad-hoc committee tasked to investigate the alleged scandal, said ... Lawyers for Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, have requested that their client be allowed to testify as
Private sector businesses have strongly advocated an optimal inflation target to guide economic policies that support private sector growth. They argue that the current drop in inflation while other factors such as interest rates and depreciation remain unchanged, make it difficult for them to plan and expand their business operations. “I think that as a ... Private sector businesses have strongly advocated an optimal inflation target to guide economic policies that support private sector growth. They
Two more people have been arrested in the Bimbilla Township in connection with the clashes that led to the death of 10 people including women and children last week. Renewed chieftaincy clashes in the town left many homes burnt, while several others sustained gunshot wounds. Fifteen people were arrested earlier, and the Police say two ... Two more people have been arrested in the Bimbilla Township in connection with the clashes that led to the death of 10 people including women and children last
Some political parties have kicked against Senior Minister Osafo-Maafo’s suggestion for government to consider using the Heritage Fund for the implementation of the free SHS policy this year. The fund has so far accrued almost $300 million, and some civil society groups have projected it will cost government an estimated 3.5 billion Ghana cedis annually ... Some political parties have kicked against Senior Minister Osafo-Maafo’s suggestion for government to consider using the Heritage Fund
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Western Region, has initiated a program to engage all major stakeholders in its eleven operational districts in the region. This is in line with the company’s commitment to building strategic relationships with all stakeholders in the company’s operational areas. Dubbed the ‘New Year Stakeholder Meetings’, the meetings ... The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Western Region, has initiated a program to engage all major stakeholders
The Minister of Education, Matthew Opoku Prempeh has urged students of the Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI), to remain calm as investigations into a recent clash with the Police is conducted. He also said persons found culpable in the violent incident will be dealt with. Some students were arrested for rioting and causing damage to public ... The Minister of Education, Matthew Opoku Prempeh has urged students of the Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI), to remain calm as investigations into a recent
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