The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced the standardization of some electronic appliances to harmonize trading activities among member countries. The standardization which focuses on air conditions and refrigerators will see to the easy import and export of these gadgets within the fifteen ECOWAS member countries. The move is also aimed at ... The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced the standardization of some electronic appliances to
The National Service Scheme (NSS) has urged persons who have undertaken their mandatory one-year service yet to register for posting this year. The scheme in a statement signed by the acting Executive Director, Ussif Mustapha said all defaulters have up to March 17, 2017 to do so. “The Management of the National Service Scheme (NSS) ... The National Service Scheme (NSS) has urged persons who have undertaken their mandatory one-year service yet to register for posting this year. The scheme in
Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, has stated categorically under oath that, he never bribed Members of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, ostensibly to get his nomination approved. “I will state categorically without the fear of contradiction that I have never contrived, discussed or given any money to the First Deputy Speaker, Hon. Joe Osei- Owusu for said purposes ... Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, has stated categorically under oath that, he never bribed Members of Parliament’s
Parliament’s 5-member ad-hoc committee investigating the alleged bribery scandal involving members of the Appointments Committee, today [Monday], stopped MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, from giving additional oral evidence as a witness. The Committee at its hearing today, gave opportunity to three witnesses namely Boakye Agyako, Energy Minister, Muntaka Mubarak, Minority Chief Whip, and ... Parliament’s 5-member ad-hoc committee investigating the alleged bribery scandal involving
President Akufo-Addo inherited an economy valued at GHc44, 608.1 million from the erstwhile John Dramani Mahama administration as of September 2016, according to figures from the Bank of Ghana. The President is expected to give his first State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Tuesday, February, 21, 2017, less than two months of taking over ... President Akufo-Addo inherited an economy valued at GHc44, 608.1 million from the erstwhile John Dramani Mahama administration as of September
The Joe-Ghartey-chaired ad-hoc committee investigating the bribery allegation that has rocked Ghana’s Parliament, has cautioned the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga from making further comments on the issue on social media. Mr. Ayariga, who has been vociferous and insistent on the fact that there was an attempt to bribe some minority MPs to ... The Joe-Ghartey-chaired ad-hoc committee investigating the bribery allegation that has rocked Ghana’s Parliament, has cautioned
Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has asked the committee investigating the alleged bribery scandal to evaluate his evidence in the matter and take the necessary decision. He said this when he appeared before the 5-member ad-hoc ommittee as a witness, to testify in the matter. Although he was unable to give the ... Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has asked the committee investigating the alleged bribery scandal to evaluate his evidence in the matter
The Coalition of National Women’s Organizers of the various political parties in the country, has slammed the Minority in Parliament for what it calls a vendetta against Madam Otiko Afisa Djaba, the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection. In a statement signed by a number of Political Party Women’s Organizers, including the National Democratic ... The Coalition of National Women’s Organizers of the various political parties in the country, has slammed the Minority
Minority Chief Whip and National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Asawase, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has stated under oath that he never took any money from the Chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Joe Osei-Owusu, to be given to some minority members as bribe. Appearing before the five-member ad-hoc committee investigating the allegation ... Minority Chief Whip and National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Asawase, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak,
The US Vice-President, Mike Pence, has said the US under President Trump remains committed to co-operation and partnership with the European Union. Mr Pence, speaking in Brussels, sought to reassure European allies worried by some of Mr Trump’s statements. Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, said the EU was counting on unequivocal US ... The US Vice-President, Mike Pence, has said the US under President Trump remains committed to co-operation and partnership with the European
The Ghana Scholarship Secretariat has insisted that it has paid over $78,000 to clear outstanding allowances owed Ghanaian students on government scholarships in China. This is despite Ghanaian Government Scholarship Students in China saying they have not received their stipends over the past 12 months. The students, numbering about 20, in a statement copied to ... The Ghana Scholarship Secretariat has insisted that it has paid over $78,000 to clear outstanding allowances owed Ghanaian students
Saka Homes Limited, a leading residential and commercial property company in Ghana has launched its mobile application. The mobile App is expected to provide customers with a friendly interface that would increase user experience. The App also provides customers with various picture galleries for viewing which is specific to a particular property. Customers can get ... Saka Homes Limited, a leading residential and commercial property company in Ghana has launched its mobile application. The mobile
Business associations are calling on President Akufo Addo to address the various challenges confronting them in the industry as he prepares to deliver his State of the Nation address tomorrow. The associations who cite power issues, invasion of foreigners in their retail markets as well as the high taxes imposed on them as their major ... Business associations are calling on President Akufo Addo to address the various challenges confronting them in the industry as he prepares to deliver his State
A Ga-Dangme Movement in Ashaiman, has cautioned against any attempts by government to appoint a non Ga-Dangme as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the area. The first MCE for the area, Albert Okyere, who is an Akan, is rumoured to have been tipped for the position. But according to the group, there are many ... A Ga-Dangme Movement in Ashaiman, has cautioned against any attempts by government to appoint a non Ga-Dangme as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the area. The first MCE for
The Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, February 20, 2017 discussed Nana Addo’s upcoming budget presentation. The Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, February 20, 2017 discussed Nana Addo’s upcoming budget presentation.
Government’s task force mandated to retrieve state assets owned unlawfully, may have goofed when it wrongfully confiscated the personal vehicle of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Sekyere Afram Plains, Alex Adomako Mensah. He expressed his anger with the task-force which claimed that his Toyota V8 Land Cruiser was one of the supposed ... Government’s task force mandated to retrieve state assets owned unlawfully, may have goofed when it wrongfully confiscated
Standard Chartered Bank has been named as the bank with the lowest interest on customer deposits. According to the Bank of Ghana’s latest Annual Percentage Rates (APR) and Average Interest (AI) report, Standard Chartered Bank offered 4.3 percent on deposits of its customers as at end of January 2017. The report which contained the rates ... Standard Chartered Bank has been named as the bank with the lowest interest on customer deposits. According to the Bank of Ghana’s latest Annual Percentage
President Donald Trump should be given a chance to prove himself, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe says. He went on to express his support for Mr Trump’s America-first policy, saying “America for Americans” and “Zimbabwe for Zimbabweans”. It is unusual for the veteran head of state to publicly back any US president. The US imposed sanctions ... President Donald Trump should be given a chance to prove himself, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe says. He went on to express his support
A famine has been declared in parts of South Sudan, the first to be announced in any part of the world in six years. The government and the United Nations report that some 100,000 people are facing starvation, with a million more on the brink of famine. A combination of civil war and an economic ... A famine has been declared in parts of South Sudan, the first to be announced in any part of the world in six years. The government and the United Nations report that some 100,000 people are facing
Some residents of New Takoradi have expressed displeasure about the indiscriminate dumping of human excreta into gutters, market places and in the sea by some members of the community. New Takoradi, a fishing community within the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan area, is noted for the outbreak of cholera and other communicable diseases due to the low level ... Some residents of New Takoradi have expressed displeasure about the indiscriminate dumping of human excreta into gutters, market places and
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