The cedi’s current poor performance against the dollar is expected to run into the second quarter of 2017. This is the prediction coming in from some currency analysts. Almost three months into 2017 it appears the perennial challenges that the cedi faces in most years have commenced in earnest. The development has led to warnings ... The cedi’s current poor performance against the dollar is expected to run into the second quarter of 2017. This is the prediction coming in from some

The management of the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital has appealed to government to complete the abandoned Ghana @50 memorial project ahead of Ghana’s 60th anniversary. The Ghana @50 memorial monument project was envisioned to accommodate relatives of patients who travel from far distances to patronize the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital; but it has been stalled ... The management of the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital has appealed to government to complete the abandoned Ghana @50 memorial project ahead

US President Donald Trump is seeking to boost defence spending by $54bn (£43bn) in his proposed budget plan for 2018, which is about a 9% increase. The blueprint also calls for deep cuts elsewhere, including to foreign assistance and environmental budgets. But Mr Trump’s plan leaves large welfare programmes such as Social Security and Medicare ... US President Donald Trump is seeking to boost defence spending by $54bn (£43bn) in his proposed budget plan for 2018, which is about a 9% increase. The

Pastors Mentoring Pastors (PMP) will organise an international church growth conference dubbed: “Church Growth QQA” in Accra from the 10th to the 11th of March at the Pleasant Place Church, located off the Spintex road. The event will feature an array of highly accomplished pastors as speakers including Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, Rev. Dr. Victor Osei, ... Pastors Mentoring Pastors (PMP) will organise an international church growth conference dubbed: “Church Growth QQA” in Accra from the 10th

The Ministry of Energy, has assured that power supply in the country will normalize from today, Monday, February 27, 2017. “We wish to state that with the tie-in operation successfully completed, and coupled with the measures we put in place including procurement of fuel and increased power supply from La Cote d’Ivoire, the [power] situation will ... The Ministry of Energy, has assured that power supply in the country will normalize from today, Monday, February 27, 2017. “We wish

Crystal Palace supporters inadvertently vandalised their own team’s bus thinking it belonged to Middlesbrough prior to the Premier League clash between the relegation rivals on Saturday. The coach, which was parked at a hotel nearby Selhurst Park, was daubed with the club’s name ‘Crystal Palace FC’ in red, white and blue paint across the sides ... Crystal Palace supporters inadvertently vandalised their own team’s bus thinking it belonged to Middlesbrough prior to

The immediate-past Finance Minister, Mr. Seth Terkper, has said that it is important to let the markets know the reasons for some of the challenges facing the economy and step back from the partisanship, which does the economy no good. Many of the causes of the slow economic growth, and consequently difficult fiscal situation were ... The immediate-past Finance Minister, Mr. Seth Terkper, has said that it is important to let the markets know the reasons for some of the challenges facing the economy

The Spanish government has taken a radical step to arrest the country’s declining birth rate – by creating the position of a ‘Sex Tsar’. It’s part of a bid to encourage a baby boom and counteract the population slump. Galician senator and demographics expert, Edelmira Barreria Diz, has been appointed government commissioner with special responsibility ... The Spanish government has taken a radical step to arrest the country’s declining birth rate – by creating the position

Islamic militants in the Philippines have posted a video showing the beheading of a German hostage. Jurgen Kantner was abducted from his yacht off Malaysia’s Sabah state in November. His companion Sabine Merz’s body was later found on the boat. A deadline for a 30m peso (£483,000; $600,000) ransom expired on Sunday. Mr Kantner, 70, ... Islamic militants in the Philippines have posted a video showing the beheading of a German hostage. Jurgen Kantner was abducted from his yacht off

The Issachar Prophetic and Leadership Institute, (IPLI), in conjunction with Apostolic Empowerment Ministry, AEM, have donated a wide range of pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies worth thousands of cedis to the Children’s Ward of the Korle-Bu, Teaching Hospital. An amount of two thousand Ghana cedis was also part of the package. Presenting the items on ... The Issachar Prophetic and Leadership Institute, (IPLI), in conjunction with Apostolic Empowerment Ministry, AEM, have donated

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu has hinted to Citi Business News government may relook  the laws governing local content participation in the mining sector to prevent instances of locals fronting for foreign companies. According to him, even though the practice is different under the oil and gas industry, the situation ... The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu has hinted to Citi Business News government may relook  the laws governing local

Ghana is set to acquire and benefit from trade ideas from the Indian government following bilateral trade talks between the two countries. This transpired when the High Commissioner of India to Ghana; Birender Singh, paid a courtesy call on Business Development Minister, Ibrahim Mohammed Awal on Monday. Speaking at the brief meeting in Accra, Mr. ... Ghana is set to acquire and benefit from trade ideas from the Indian government following bilateral trade talks between the two countries. This

The tomb of late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills, is in a bad state, five years after he was buried at the Asomdwe Park in Accra. A visit to the Park by Citi News revealed that the well-crafted metallic cover of the tomb, has developed grim cracks detaching itself from the rest of the ... The tomb of late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills, is in a bad state, five years after he was buried at the Asomdwe Park in Accra. A visit to the Park by Citi News revealed that the well-crafted

Analysts in the power sector fear the current disruptions in power supply would linger until such a time that government finds sustainable means to increase gas supplies to power the country’s thermal plants. According to them, the quantity of gas delivered by the Ghana Gas Company is insufficient to meet demands by the thermal plants. ... Analysts in the power sector fear the current disruptions in power supply would linger until such a time that government finds sustainable means to increase

Eighteen Ghanaians in Pretoria, South Africa, have been rescued to safety after attacks on immigrants by some locals. Communication from Ghana’s Mission in South Africa said the 18 were rescued after one of them sent a distress call to the mission. A group of South Africans called Namelodi Concerned Residents, are accusing non-South Africans of taking ... Eighteen Ghanaians in Pretoria, South Africa, have been rescued to safety after attacks on immigrants by some locals. Communication from

President Akufo-Addo has sworn in members of the Council of State with a call on them not to sing his praises, but criticize his decisions fairly. The 10 regional representatives were elected last week, in addition to the 14 appointed members, to advise the President on key national issues. Swearing them in at the Flagstaff ... President Akufo-Addo has sworn in members of the Council of State with a call on them not to sing his praises, but criticize his decisions fairly. The 10 regional representatives

The Minister of Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Akyea, has said it will cost the country over $700 million to effectively and permanently deal with the perennial flooding in the Greater Accra Region alone. The Minister said this when he visited some flood affected areas today [Monday], as has been the norm, after such incidents. ... The Minister of Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Akyea, has said it will cost the country over $700 million to effectively and permanently deal with the perennial flooding

The Takoradi Technical University this weekend held its first congregation since it was converted from a polytechnic to a technical university. In all, a total of 2,940 graduated successfully in the 2015/2016 academic year. The number was short of 711 students comparing to the 2014/2015 academic year. In the 2015/2016 academic year, 91 students were ... The Takoradi Technical University this weekend held its first congregation since it was converted from a polytechnic to a technical university. In

Ghanaian total beverage manufacturer Kasapreko Company has revealed plans to further expand its production capacity line in order to meet its new target of producing 3.5 million cases of spirit products this year. According to the Managing Director Mr Richard Adjei, the company will purchase new factory machines by mid-year to increase production in order ... Ghanaian total beverage manufacturer Kasapreko Company has revealed plans to further expand its production capacity line in order to meet