The United Nations Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has condemned the travel ban imposed by the US on some countries. President Donald Trump of the US, last Friday January 27, 2017 signed… The post UNWTO condemns US travel ban appeared first on Ghana Business News. President Donald Trump The United Nations Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has condemned the travel ban imposed by the US on some countries. President Donald Trump of the US, last Friday January 27, 2017 signed an Executive Order barring

Mr Dan Botwe, Minister Designate for Regional Reorganisation and Development, has justified the proposal to create four more administrative regions in the national development drive. Appearing before the Appointments Committee… The post Dan Botwe explains need for more regions appeared first on Ghana Business News. Dan Botwe Mr Dan Botwe, Minister Designate for Regional Reorganisation and Development, has justified the proposal to create four more administrative regions in the national

The National House of Chiefs (NHC) has initiated moves to get the Chieftaincy Act, (Act 759) of 2008, amended, and the roles of chiefs in national governance clearly defined. Togbe… The post Chiefs want Act amended and role in national governance clearly defined appeared first on Ghana Business News. Togbe Afede The National House of Chiefs (NHC) has initiated moves to get the Chieftaincy Act, (Act 759) of 2008, amended, and the roles of chiefs in national governance clearly defined. Togbe

Thomas Cobbinah, a labourer who was arraigned for possessing a narcotic drug has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment in hard labour for supplying narcotic drugs without lawful authority. Thomas… The post Man jailed 12 months for using narcotic drugs appeared first on Ghana Business News. Thomas Cobbinah, a labourer who was arraigned for possessing a narcotic drug has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment in hard labour for supplying narcotic drugs without lawful authority. Thomas

The unemployment rate in Ghana declined to 5.20 per cent in 2013 from 5.96 percent in 2010. The rate averaged 8.82 per cent from 2001 until 2013, and then rising… The post What plans has the new government for Ghana’s 5.2% unemployment rate? appeared first on Ghana Business News. The unemployment rate in Ghana declined to 5.20 per cent in 2013 from 5.96 percent in 2010. The rate averaged 8.82 per cent from 2001 until 2013, and then rising 12.90 per cent in 2005, before dropping to 5.20

As widespread drought conditions in the Horn of Africa have intensified since the failure of the October-December rains, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has called for an immediate response… The post FAO calls for urgent response to food crisis in the Horn of Africa appeared first on Ghana Business News. As widespread drought conditions in the Horn of Africa have intensified since the failure of the October-December rains, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has called

Mr Vitus Azeem, a former Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative, has said the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) should investigate the bribery allegations made against… The post CHRAJ must investigate bribery scandal – Vitus Azeem appeared first on Ghana Business News. Vitus Azeem Mr Vitus Azeem, a former Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative, has said the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) should

Heads of State and Governments who attended the 28th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union have signed the Continental Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), whose purpose is to ensure significant… The post African leaders agree deal on continental free trade appeared first on Ghana Business News. Heads of State and Governments who attended the 28th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union have signed the Continental Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), whose

The Societe Generale led the advancers, it rose by 1.5 per cent to close the session at GH¢0.68 per share, whilst the GCB Bank climbed by 1.3 per cent to close at… The post Societe Generale makes gains on stock market appeared first on Ghana Business News. The Societe Generale led the advancers, it rose by 1.5 per cent to close the session at GH¢0.68 per share, whilst the GCB Bank climbed by 1.3 per cent to close at GH¢3.97 per share. Ecobank Ghana edged by 0.1 per

African Heads of State at the ongoing Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, are considering reforms aimed at making their role relevant to the needs… The post African leaders consider proposals for institutional review of the AU appeared first on Ghana Business News. African Heads of State at the ongoing Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, are considering reforms aimed at making their

Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, Monday assumed office as the Finance Minister, with a pledge to grow Ghana’s economy for the prosperity and well-being of the citizenry.  Mr Ofori-Atta, who brings to the Ministry… The post Ofori-Atta pledges to transform national economy appeared first on Ghana Business News. Ken Ofori-Atta – Finance Minister designate Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, Monday assumed office as the Finance Minister, with a pledge to grow Ghana’s economy for the

Madam Otiko Afisah Djabah, the Minister designate of Gender, Children and Social Protection, on Monday affirmed government’s commitment to eradicate the menace of head porters popularly called ‘‘Kayeyee’’ in the country. She… The post Government will eradicate Kayayee – Otiko Djaba appeared first on Ghana Business News. Otiko Afisa Djaba Madam Otiko Afisah Djabah, the Minister designate of Gender, Children and Social Protection, on Monday affirmed government’s

The United Nations (UN) would have failed in its work if it fails to make a difference in Africa, Secretary-General António Guterres has said in a press release copied to… The post If we fail in Africa, we will fail in the world – Guterres appeared first on Ghana Business News. António Guterres – UN Secretary-General The United Nations (UN) would have failed in its work if it fails to make a difference in Africa, Secretary-General António Guterres has said in a press release

Dr Anthony Akoto Osei, the Minister-designate of Monitoring and Evaluation, says the Akufo Addo Government would want results from ministers to satisfy the “change” Ghanaians voted for. The nominee pointed… The post We want results – Dr Akoto Osei appeared first on Ghana Business News. Dr. Akoto-Osei Dr Anthony Akoto Osei, the Minister-designate of Monitoring and Evaluation, says the Akufo Addo Government would want results from ministers to satisfy the “change” Ghanaians

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has commended the ‘extraordinary’ unity and leadership showed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in defending democracy in The Gambia by… The post Guterres commends ECOWAS for role in Gambia’s peaceful transition appeared first on Ghana Business News. The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has commended the ‘extraordinary’ unity and leadership showed by the Economic Community of West

Black Stars striker, Jordan Ayew has said they will need to work harder to beat Cameroon in the semi-finals of the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking in an… The post Cameroon will be tougher – Ayew appeared first on Ghana Business News. Jordan Ayew Black Stars striker, Jordan Ayew has said they will need to work harder to beat Cameroon in the semi-finals of the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking in an interview after the 2-1 victory over DR Congo last Wednesday,

Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has said, qualifying for the semi-finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON), is not an achievement since they… The post Semi-final berth is no achievement – Nyantakyi appeared first on Ghana Business News. Kwesi Nyantakyi Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has said, qualifying for the semi-finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON), is not an achievement

The King of Kologo Music, King Apozora Ayisoba and Noella Wiyaala an Afro pop singer-songwriter, who sings in her native Sissala and Waale dialects and English are set to collaborate… The post Wiyaala partners King Ayisoba appeared first on Ghana Business News. Wiyaala The King of Kologo Music, King Apozora Ayisoba and Noella Wiyaala an Afro pop singer-songwriter, who sings in her native Sissala and Waale dialects and English are set to collaborate to release a new song together by the

The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has expressed disappointment in the attempt by the Minister-designate of Agriculture and some Vetting Committee members to misinform Ghanaians about the implication of the… The post Agriculture Minister-designate misinformed Parliament on Plant Breeders Bill – PFAG appeared first on Ghana Business News. Owusu-Afriyie Akoto The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has expressed disappointment in the attempt by the Minister-designate

Six persons have picked nomination forms to contest the Council of State representative position in the Central Region at the close of filing at the Electoral Commission’s office.  They are… The post Six contests Central Region Council of State position appeared first on Ghana Business News. Six persons have picked nomination forms to contest the Council of State representative position in the Central Region at the close of filing at the Electoral Commission’s office.  They