The President, Nana Akufo-Addo has fired the Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, a letter from the presidency dated August 6, 2018 says. According to the letter the President has instructed the sacked Minister to hand over to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Peter John Amewu, who will act temporarily until a substantive decision is … The post Akufo-Addo fires Energy
The US Embassy in Berlin has welcomed what it claims is a decision by the German government to prevent an Iranian plan to fly 300 million euros ($350 million) in cash from Germany to Tehran. “We are grateful to our partners in the German government that they have recognized the necessity of stopping the destructive activities … The post US Embassy
Ninety-four (94) out of the 141 Rural and Community Banks in the Country have met the GH¢1 million new capital requirement of the Bank of Ghana (BOG), Mr Kojo Mattah, the Managing Director of the ARB Apex Bank has announced. He urged the remaining banks, which had not been able to meet the Central Bank’s … The post More rural and community banks
The Ministry of Transport is considering alternative transport solutions such as podway, cable car and shuttle passenger services by sea, as a way of providing a dynamic transport services for the country. This was disclosed by the sector Minister, Mr Kwaku Ofori Asiamah at a three- day Transport Sector performance review conference at Koforidua. “We … The post Transport
The Public Health Department of the Ghana Health Service would from August 8 to 14, this year, distribute 1.2 million treated mosquito nets to 3.8 million persons across the length and breadth of the Western Region. In all, 91,600 households, who have been issued with identification card for collection of the treated net, would have … The post Western
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that government is pursuing aggressive strategies in all sectors of the economy to propel ‘Ghana beyond Aid’. He said the road, housing and infrastructure, technology and innovation sectors were among the key priority areas of government’s quest for economic independence. The Vice President stated that government was … The post Bawumia
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has launched its 20th anniversary celebration to mark two decades of bridging policy research and practice to promote good governance in the country. Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of CDD-Ghana, said he was proud of the role the Centre has played in Ghana’s democratic journey. He said: … The post CDD-Ghana is 20 years
Rising activities of armed robbers in Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of Northern Region are threatening lives and property, raising fear among members of several communities in the area, according to Birifor Youth Association (BYA). “The armed robbers are having a field day in the District,” leaders of BYA told journalists in Wa in the Upper West Region … The post Armed
SIC Insurance Company Limited one of the oldest insurance companies in Ghana, at the weekend, launched an Insurance Penetration Revolution Roadmap, which seeks to increase its market share across all sectors of the economy. The SIC Insurance Penetration Revolution Roadmap seeks to confront deep rooted hindrances in the sector – low public confidence, coupled with … The post SIC
Government has announced plans to introduce a new fiscal regime for the mining sector to ensure the country derives maximum benefit from the extraction of her mineral resources. To that end, government is seeking a paradigm shift in the thinking behind the utilisation of the country’s mineral resources to ensure value addition to the raw … The post Government
Mr Opoku Donyina, the Nkoranza North District Director of Education, has appealed to parents and other stakeholders to collaborate with teachers to promote strict discipline in the schools to achieve academic excellence by pupils and students. He emphasised the need for parents to monitor the movements of their children to prevent the influence of their … The post Education
IFEJ-Flamingo Awards, the respected business journalism awards has become a force to reckon with in Ghana. Unlike similar awards programmes established by other institutions, the IFEJ-Flamingo Awards comprehensively cover ten sector-specific categories to reflect the important role that various industries play in economic development. Launched five years ago by the Institute of Financial and Economic … The post The
IFEJ-Flamingo Awards, the respected business journalism awards has become a force to reckon with in Ghana. Unlike similar awards programmes established by other institutions, the IFEJ-Flamingo Awards comprehensively cover ten sector-specific categories to reflect the important role that various industries play in economic development. Launched five years ago by the Institute of Financial and Economic … The post Story
Mr. Ernest Quansah, South Tongu District Director of Agriculture has called on government to urgently ban the “reckless” acquisition of river bank lands by private investors. He said it had become necessary to improve access to fresh water bodies for irrigated farming and other agricultural purposes. Mr Quansah made the call during his turn at … The post Government
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has disclosed that government had moved to draw investment to develop the Ada Songhor salt project into a modern salt industry. He said Government was collaborating with stake holders to ensure that the project, which would generate revenue and create needed jobs, became a reality. The President made the disclosure … The post Modern
The Paramount Chief of the Talensi Traditional Area, Tong Rana Kugbilsong Nanlebegtang has said the destruction of the environment due to activities of illegal mining outweighs the yield of gold generated in the country. The Talensi district in the Upper East Region is one of the districts in the country noted for the activities of … The post Paramount
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