‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God is with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.’ (Deut 31:6) Coach Sam Arday was not just a friend in his lifetime to me, he was indeed a brother and together we shared lots of conversations in the area of football and other social affairs.
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Ghana has called for the establishment of a national entrepreneurship and innovation plan to identify, train and rope in a lot of artisans in the factories that would be established under the One District, One Factory (ODOF) policy. According to the institute, there were a lot of artisans in the country whose expertise was not properly utilised to the benefit of the nation. The
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the first-ever Ghana District Profile Series report in Accra. This report is part of the agency’s support for evidence-based decision making to bridge the data and information gap at the sub-national level as the country implements the local government decentralisation policy. The Ghana District Profile Series is a comprehensive report designed
A private company, the Road Safety Management Service Limited (RSMSL), has received the green light to implement a national towing project in May this year. The project is a scheme developed by the RSMSL and its partners to remove broken-down or abandoned vehicles on the road. As part of the programme, the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC), the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and the Ghana Police Service
Wahab Oluwaseun survived a cut beneath his right eye to make a fourth successful defence of the national super-featherweight title by defeating Abraham Osei Bonsu by a controversial split decision at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra at dawn yesterday. Oluwaseun sustained the cut in the fourth round after an aggressive onslaught by Bonsu in the opening rounds but he managed to convince the judges by putting down his opponent twice in the fifth and seventh rounds.
The Japanese government has committed $56.6 million for the improvement of the Tema Motorway Roundabout and the 31.2 kilometre national trunk road, N8, from Assin Fosu to Assin Praso.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko leapfrogged Aduana Stars to the top spot of the Premier League log despite being held to a scoreless draw by Inter Allies at the Baba Yara Stadium yesterday. On a weekend which Aduana rested following the postponement of their clash with Wa All Stars, Kotoko earned a vital point at home as young Inter Allies goalkeeper, Kwame Baah, denied the Porcupine Warriors scoring opportunities that could have earned them a fifth straight home win.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has served notice that his administration will not shield anyone, including members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who engages in acts that flout the law.
She loves to show a lot of skin and many have suggested it is her way of getting attention to herself and her music but Dancehall musician, Ebony says they are far from the truth.
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) received and dealt with 8,500 human rights cases nation-wide last year. Three hundred and forty-one administrative justice issues were received and dealt with in the same period, with some of the directives setting aside administrative decisions that negatively impacted people.
The Member of Parliament for Lawra Constituency in the Upper West Region and Deputy Minister designate for Roads and Highways, Mr Anthony Abayefa Karbo, has told the Appointments Committee of Parliament (ACP) that the violent nature tag has nothing to do with his personality.
For Lebanese amateur prospect, Elias Farah it was an honour to fight on the Azumah Nelson Fight Night bill but the baby-faced military officer got more than he bargained for on Sunday when he stepped into the ring to face Musah Rahman Lawson in a three round amateur middleweight contest. Farah buoyed by a Lebanese presence at the Bukom Boxing Arena was no match for his Ghanaian opponent despite making an impressive entry into the ring.
All eyes will be on Parliament today as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mr Mahama Ayariga, is billed to render an unqualified apology to Parliament to purge himself of the contempt of Parliament charge against him.
Parliament last Friday passed the Appropriation Bill, 2017, which has given the Minister of Finance the authority to withdraw money not exceeding GH¢64,116,793,031 from the Consolidated Fund and other funds for the running of the country up to December 31, 2017. The passage of the Appropriation Bill, 2017 became imperative following Parliament's approval of various sums as budget estimates for ministries, departments and agencies.
For a show that has been off for four years, last Saturday’s Rhythms on Da Runway held at the Banquet Hall of the State House lived up to its billing. Held as part of Ghana’s 60th anniversary celebrations, the well-attended event saw fashion and music at its best much to the delight of patrons.
Parliament last Friday approved the nomination of four ministers of state and seven deputy ministers of state designate by consensus. The Members of Parliament (MPs) from both sides shared the view that the nominees were generally knowledgeable and experienced to occupy their respective ministerial positions and unanimously approved their nomination.
The government is to announce new tax incentives by the close of the year to give more liquidity to private sector businesses to expand and create more jobs for the people. For instance, the government will announce a reduction in the corporate tax rate from 25 per cent to 20 per cent by the end of the year.
A programme to promote the uptake of sustainability best practices in forestry and agricultural commodity supply chains in West Africa has taken off. Known as the ‘Africa Legality Programme,’ its goal is to promote legal compliance as a first step for businesses to demonstrate compliance with national and international commitments, and at the same time promote smallholder and gender inclusion.
Nutrifoods Ghana Limited has inaugurated a new facility to expand its production line and distribution networks across the West African sub-region. The cost of the expansion work was $8.25 million and it will see an upgrade of the facility with modern production equipment and technology.
The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Mr Alhassan Suhuyini has explained his involvement in the circumstances that led to chaos in the chamber of Parliament last Thursday. According to him, his colleague lawmakers for Manhyia South, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, and Ablekuma West, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, rained insults on him on the floor of parliament.
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