Mr. Ofori Boateng, the CEO of SPS, the largest Solar PV Module manufacturers in West Africa, has stated that Solar companies in Ghana are ready and equipped to partner government meet their proposed solar energy goals. Commenting on the statements made by the President at the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Summit over the weekend, Mr. ... The post We’re ready to support
Mr. Ofori Boateng, the CEO of SPS, the largest Solar PV Module manufacturers in West Africa, has stated that Solar companies in Ghana are ready and equipped to partner government meet their proposed solar energy goals. Commenting on the statements made by the President at the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Summit over the weekend, Mr. ... The post We’re ready to support
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu, says government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with aggrieved workers of Gold Fields Ghana who have been protesting over some staff layoffs. According to him, the MoU is to ensure that the workers of the company who will be affected by the redundancy ... The post Gold Fields planned layoffs:
As part of efforts to make Ghana an enabling environment for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to lead dignified and meaningful lives, Lancaster University Ghana is preparing to host this year’s conference on disability. This year’s Multidisciplinary Conference on Disability and Development is scheduled to take place on Friday 16th of March, 2018 at the Lancaster ... The post Lancaster
A Nigerian politician has revealed that senators receive 13.5m naira [£27,000, $37,500] every month to use on expenses of their own choice. Shehu Sani, a senator for the governing All Progressives Congress [APC] party, said there is little accountability about how the money is spent. He has called for the payments to be scrapped, saying ... The post Nigerian senator ‘busts
The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), says it has intensified its educational programmes to ensure the safety of lives and properties ahead of the rainy season. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a core course program on Humanitarian Assistance in West Africa, the Deputy Director General of NADMO in charge of Technical and Reforms, Seji ... The post NADMO adopts
A 35 year-old farmer is in the grips of the Enchi District Police Command for allegedly shooting his 19 year-old girlfriend to death at Adonikrom in the Aowin District of the Western Region. The suspect, Daniel Gyan, who lives in a cottage at Adonikrom in Enchi, was said to have had a misunderstanding with Emelia, ... The post 35-year-old farmer guns down girlfriend, 19 appeared first
The Deputy Interior Minister, Henry Quartey, has asked the 2017 graduates of Bluecrest College to use their expertise acquired from the school to assist the country fight cyber-crime. According to him, the negative impact of cyber-crime in the country cannot be underestimated. Speaking at Bluecrest College’s 12th graduation ceremony, Mr. Quartey said products of Bluecrest ... The post Minister
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has announced he will retire at the end of the season. Carrick, 36, has played 463 times for United since joining from Tottenham for £18m in 2006 and won 34 England caps. “There comes a time when your body tells you it is time to stop. That is where I ... The post United midfielder Michael Carrick to retire at end of season
Nana Appiah Mensah, the Chief Executive Officer of Zylofon Media has rendered an unqualified apology to dance hall artiste Stonebwoy for a recent assault on the artiste and his team by some Zylofon Media staff. On Saturday, March 3, 2018, it was reported that Stonebwoy and his team were attacked by some officers from Zylofon ... The post Zylophon Media boss apologizes
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The Third World Network is predicting a drastic change in large scale mining in Ghana if Goldfields Ghana’s new mining plan is allowed to sail through. According to the Coordinator for the Third World Network, Dr. Yao Graham, this is also likely to impact the revenue from the mining sector going forward. Goldfields Ghana Limited ... The post Layoffs at Goldfields
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo arrived home on Monday after attending the founding conference of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), held in New Delhi, India over the weekend. His attendance at the ISA Summit was at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron. ... The post Akufo-Addo back home from India appeared
US President Donald Trump has blocked a planned takeover of chipmaker Qualcomm by Singapore-based rival Broadcom on grounds of national security. His order cited “credible evidence” that the proposed $140bn (£100bn) deal “threatens to impair the national security of the US”. There were concerns the takeover could have led to China pulling ahead in the ... The post Trump
A former Deputy Minister of Communication in the Mahama administration, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has described the compensation package for traders near the president’s private residence ahead of their eviction as woefully inadequate. Describing the development as insensitive, he has called on Akufo-Addo to reverse the planned eviction exercise and move to the constitutionally designated Flagstaff House. ... The post ‘Insensitive’
The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Kofi Osei Ameyaw, has rubbished allegations of conflict of interest against him, following reports that he may have played a role in the award of a contract to his sister-in-law. Speaking on Eyewitness News, Mr. Ameyaw said the claims are coming from persons unhappy with his attempts ... The post Conflict of interest
Indian businessman, Ashok Sivaram, has been extradited for the second time from Ghana by officials of the Ghana Immigration Service. This follows a Supreme Court ruling where the Justices unanimously overturned a high court ruling which ordered the residential and work permits of Mr. Sivaram to be restored after the Immigration Service and the Interior ... The post Embattled
Women’s empowerment group, Pepper Dem, as part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebration, held its maiden discourse at the British Council. The programme, which was under the theme “Time is Now: Inter-generational conversation on the evolution of the feminist movement in Ghana”, sought to tackle major issues hindering efforts at promoting gender parity. A group ... The post PepperDem
Feminist group, Pepper Dem Ministries, as part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebration, held a forum at the British Council last Thursday. The forum, under the theme “Time is Now: Inter-generational conversation on the evolution of the feminist movement in Ghana”, sought to tackle major issues hindering efforts at promoting gender parity. A group of ... The post PepperDem
Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has announced plans by the government to continue all infrastructure projects started by the Mahama administration. Dr. Bawumia says the move is one surest way of making Ghanaians benefit from such projects. Speaking at the commissioning of the second phase of the security service housing scheme at the Eastern Naval ... The post We’ll continue
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