Women driving businesses and leveraging successes are increasing appreciably. The women are brazing all odds and targeting higher levels in academia and business growth. One of such is accountant and General Manager for Frimps Oil, Shirley Frimpong. She has emerged as the overall female finance personality for 2017. Shirley Frimpong beat off competition from over ... Women driving businesses and leveraging successes are increasing appreciably. The women are brazing all odds and targeting higher
Commercial banks across the country are confident of meeting the new minimum capital requirement yet to be set by the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The BOG last year disclosed that it will give commercial banks some space to meet a new capital reserve ratio. The figure is expected to go up from the current 120 ... Commercial banks across the country are confident of meeting the new minimum capital requirement yet to be set by the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The BOG last year disclosed that it will give commercial
President Nana Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians that the first budget presentation of his government will contain policies and initiatives aimed at putting the ailing economy back on track. Nana Addo said this when he addressed the Ghanaian community resident in Banjul, The Gambia on Saturday, after attending the inauguration ceremony of President Adama Barrow. According ... President Nana Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians that the first budget presentation of his government will contain policies
This past weekend saw President Nana Akufo-Addo head to The Gambia, where he attended the inauguration ceremony of President Adama Barrow on Saturday, February 18. Former President John Mahama was also in The Gambia following his role in the successful ECOWAS mediation process that made the day possible following the country’s political crisis. There had been heightened tensions ... This past weekend saw President Nana Akufo-Addo head to The Gambia, where he attended the inauguration
Government has promised to give low-interest rate loans to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, considered as the engine of the country’s financial setup. This is to usher in a new golden age for private sector-led economic transformation in line with the governing New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) campaign promise. Minister for Business Development, Alhaji Mohammed Ibrahim ... Government has promised to give low-interest rate loans to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, considered as the engine
Opponents of US President Donald Trump know he has responded to comments about the size of his hands before. Now, some internet users have gone one step further and doctored images to make his whole body look minuscule. At 6ft 2in (187cm), Mr Trump is taller than many world leaders and edges ahead of his ... Opponents of US President Donald Trump know he has responded to comments about the size of his hands before. Now, some internet users have gone one step further and doctored images to make
He’s a user and you’re being used. I dated a guy once who turned out to be such a leech and it took me a while to figure it out. At first, I thought he was just friendly and sociable and that he was mixing in well with my friends. I was happy that I was seeing ... He’s a user and you’re being used. I dated a guy once who turned out to be such a leech and it took me a while to figure it out. At first, I thought he was just friendly and sociable and that he was mixing
Friends of the Nation, a socio-economic advocacy NGO in the Western Region, has started piloting a program that seeks to rekindle the days of old where the young and old met to play, listen to folktales and to create the enabling environment for inclusive discussion on issues affecting the communities. “We are doing this by ... Friends of the Nation, a socio-economic advocacy NGO in the Western Region, has started piloting a program that seeks to rekindle the days of old where the young and
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Northern Region, has advised the newly sworn-in Regional Minister, Salifu Saaed, to be non-partisan and impartial as he works to resolve all chieftaincy related disputes in the region. The Norther Region has been home to ethnic and chieftaincy related violence, notably the tensions between the Andani and Abudu clans ... The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Northern Region, has advised the newly sworn-in Regional Minister, Salifu Saaed, to
Though many have lauded moves by government to implement the Free SHS Policy in September 2017, the Conference of Heads of Private Second Cycle Schools, (CHOPSS), is worried that the policy will eventually phase them out. They argue that the policy will reduce the demand for enrollment in private Senior High Schools. Government has announced ... Though many have lauded moves by government to implement the Free SHS Policy in September 2017, the Conference of Heads of Private Second Cycle Schools,
The successful mediation process in The Gambia gives true meaning to the relevance of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), former President John Mahama has said in a tweet. The tweet comes a day after the newly elected President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, was formally sworn into office. Mahama asked to intervene ... The successful mediation process in The Gambia gives true meaning to the relevance of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), former President
US President Donald Trump has launched another fierce attack on the media at a “campaign rally for America” event in the state of Florida. He told the crowd in Melbourne the media did not want “to report the truth” and had their own agenda. He also defended the achievements of his presidency so far, insisting ... US President Donald Trump has launched another fierce attack on the media at a “campaign rally for America” event in the state of Florida. He told
Bill Gates says it’s time to redirect some of the money the world spends on weapons to prepare for a looming threat: terrorists with pathogens. He’s warning that the threat of bio-terrorism is “right up there with nuclear war and climate change.” Gates spoke at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Saturday, and an ... Bill Gates says it’s time to redirect some of the money the world spends on weapons to prepare for a looming threat: terrorists with pathogens. He’s
Parliament has granted its consent to the nomination of two persons to serve on the Council of State. The nominees are a former IGP, Nana Owusu Nsiah and Former Chief of Defence Staff, General JB Danquah. The Constitution requires the President to consult Parliament in the appointment of a former IGP, a former Chief of ... Parliament has granted its consent to the nomination of two persons to serve on the Council of State. The nominees are a former IGP, Nana Owusu Nsiah and Former Chief of Defence
The European Union has pledged its commitment to support government’s plan of developing Ghana’s industrial base to foster economic growth. According to the EU, the various policies outlined by the government ties in with the union’s target of providing employment for the majority of persons living in the respective countries of operation. The EU’s commitment ... The European Union has pledged its commitment to support government’s plan of developing Ghana’s industrial base to foster
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola played down concerns over Vincent Kompany after the defender missed the FA Cup tie against Huddersfield Town. Captain Kompany was expected to be involved in the goalless draw, but pulled out because of a leg problem. The 30-year-old Belgian has been dogged by groin and calf injuries and has played ... Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola played down concerns over Vincent Kompany after the defender missed the FA Cup tie against Huddersfield Town. Captain Kompany
South Korea has said it believes the North Korean regime is involved in the murder of Kim Jong-nam. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s half-brother was killed at Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur airport last week. “We believe the North Korean regime is behind this incident considering five suspects are North Koreans,” said Seoul’s unification ministry spokesman. Malaysian ... South Korea has said it believes the North Korean regime is involved in the murder of Kim Jong-nam. North
The Gambia has formally sworn in its new elected President, Adama Barrow, in front of a crowd of thousands including African heads of state. It was the second time he had taken the oath after his formal inauguration was delayed by the reluctance of his predecessor to leave office. “This is a victory for democracy,” ... The Gambia has formally sworn in its new elected President, Adama Barrow, in front of a crowd of thousands including African heads of state. It was the second time
President Nana Akufo-Addo has charged his regional ministers to carry out their duties with a mindset of service and humility. During the swearing in of the regional ministers after their approval by Parliament Friday evening, President Akufo-Addo urged them to ensure a good relationship with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), other civil servants ... President Nana Akufo-Addo has charged his regional ministers to carry out their duties with a mindset of service and
The Chairman of the National Hajj Board, Sheikh I.C. Quaye, says the Hajj Board has instituted measures to deal with the debt left it by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. The immediate past board confirmed in January 2017, that it left behind a debt of GHc23 million accrued from organizing the 2016 pilgrimage to Mecca. ... The Chairman of the National Hajj Board, Sheikh I.C. Quaye, says the Hajj Board has instituted measures to deal with the debt left it by the National
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