Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Muntaka Mubarak, is worried over recent happenings between his side and the Majority following the controversial approval of the 2022 Budget and matters arising thereof. He believes, the failure of the two caucuses, to reach a consensus over their grievances on the policy document, could lead to a breakdown in […] The post Parliament
A 44-year-old man, Alhaji Mashud Muhammed from the Mion District of the Northern Region, has been adjudged the 2021 Best National Farmer at the 37th National Farmers Day Awards hosted in the Central Regional Capital, Cape Coast. He received GH¢600,000 sponsored by ADB and a two-bedroom apartment, among other prizes. Over 160 farmers were awarded […] The post 44yr-old
Members of the Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association (GNACOFA) boycotted this year’s farmers’ day celebration following what they described as Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) failure to address their concerns. According to them, COCOBOD has over the years refused to consider their welfare as a priority. They also accuse COCOBOD of not involving them when taking […] The post Association
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended farmers for their critical role in ensuring food security in Ghana. In a post to mark farmers’ day, the President acknowledged the pivotal role farmers played in averting food shortage at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. The President thus pledged the government’s commitment to creating a conducive […] The post No
In a bid to improve the quality of healthcare rendered at the Achimota Hospital, JL Properties Limited, an indigenous real estate development company, has handed over a refurbished male ward to the Achimota Hospital in Accra. The move formed part of the 10th anniversary celebration of JL Properties Limited. It also coincided with the birthday […] The post JL Properties
Debt collectors are now allowed to contact Americans on social media and by text message, according to new rules enacted by a US agency this week. The rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) opens the door for creditors to slide into the DMs of millions of Americans who have loans. Critics say the […] The post US creditors can now DM debtors on social media
Managers of Onua FM/TV want the National Media Commission (NMC) to withdraw its judgment against Captain Smart following some comments made by the latter. The National Media Commission had expressed disappointment in what it refers to as unprofessionalism on the part of managers of Onua TV/FM for allowing Captain Smart to make unsavoury pronouncements that […] The post Withdraw
The protest lodged by South Africa following their defeat to Ghana in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Black Stars of Ghana has been declared inadmissible by the Disciplinary Committee as it did not meet the requirements foreseen under art. 46 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and art. 14 of the Regulations of […] The post 2022 WCQ: FIFA throws out South
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), has donated food stuffs, books, clothes and cash totaling ten thousand Ghana cedis to victims of the Keta tidal waves disaster. A CSJ delegation led by Comrades Philip Zumanu, Nii Armah Addy and Robert Dela Mawuenyegah made the presentation to the Members of Parliament for Ketu South and Anlo […] The post CSJ donates cash,
The Ghana Committed Drivers Association has urged the government to focus on vaccinating passengers against Covid-19 instead of policing drivers of commercial vehicles for their vaccination cards. Speaking to Citi News on the matter, the Chairman for the Ghana Committed Drivers Association, Charles Danso said the directive if not properly implemented will take a toll […] The post Target
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in Parliament has reiterated its opposition on the e-levy after it said the government rejected a compromise. In a statement, the caucus maintained that the levy is “regressive, punitive and draconian.” Though it said it has been open to negotiations with the state, the NDC caucus said “the government […] The post We’ve
Hundreds of residents in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region on Friday, December 3, 2021, poured onto the streets to demonstrate to call on the government to drive development in the area. Led by the conveners for the #FixTheCountry movement, the residents clad in red bands had inscriptions such as “Why is Obuasi poor?”, “Mr. President […] The post Obuasi residents
Renowned Ghanaian economist, Investment Banker and Global Business Strategist, Dr. Sam Ankrah has urged fellow economists to build a new non-partisan professional relationship with the managers of the national resources. Speaking at the Institute of Chartered Economists Ghana (ICEG)’s annual Economist Conference 2021, he said, economists must redefine the economic models and create systems. According to […] The post Economist,
The National Advisory Board for Impact Investing in Ghana has announced the appointment of Mirabelle Moreaux, Investment Director of Injaro Investments, to its Board of Directors. Mirabelle Moreaux is replacing Angela Kyeremateng-Jimoh, who transitioned to the board of the Bank of Ghana earlier this year. “Mirabelle Moreaux brings to the Board over fifteen years in […] The post Impact
TV personality, poet and writer, Apiorkor Seyram Ashong-Abbey, has her anthology of poems, The Matriarch’s Verse, nominated in the 5th Ghana Association of Writers (GAW) Literary Awards 2021. The anthology was launched in 2019 and has a collection of poems put together by Apiorkor. It contains poems like ‘The Honey Pot,’ ‘Love Saved me’ and ‘Sister […] The post Apiorkor’s
The Coalition of Private Transport Operators will on December 6 embark on a sit-down strike as part of measures to compel the government to reduce fuel prices. The group says the government has refused to heed their concerns after three consecutive meetings. According to the leadership of the coalition, the decision holds until the government […] The post Private
Executive Chairman of Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has made a clarion call for waste management to be dealt with in a sustainable and timely manner in the local environment. He said such an approach should be done based on lessons drawn from technological advancement, considering the peculiar cultural settings of […] The post Let’s
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Foundation has setup 400 Ghanaian youth in entrepreneurship after they received training under the GNPC Foundation skilled artisans project that started in 2019. Speaking to Citi News in Takoradi during its NVTI examination for 435 trainees in the Western and Western North Regions, the Media Communication Officer at GNPC […] The post GNPC
The Media General Group, owners of Onua TV/FM, says recent comments made by Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, its morning show host, that warranted his arrest, do not threaten Ghana’s peace and security. Captain Smart was arrested on Thursday, December 2, 2021, by the Ghana Police Service. A statement from the Ghana […] The post Captain
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has assured the business community that the Police Service is in the process of standardising its operations to position the Service to adequately tackle the forces of change that are driving an upsurge in crimes. In a speech read on his behalf by Director-General in […] The post CEO Business Cocktail held in Accra appeared
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