The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for a coordinated stakeholder approach, massive investment in  infrastructure and agricultural sectors as a baseline to enable the country achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “To ensure inclusive growth, the report recommends the need for a coordinated stakeholder approach to address development gaps in road infrastructure, Information … The post Coordinated

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has announced plans to support this year’s ‘Chale Wote’ Street Arts Festival with GH¢300, 000 slated for August 25-26. The Ministry, would also provide security to safeguard the safety of patrons at the event since over 30,000 people patronised the event last year, which projected the country’s creative … The post Tourism

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday led tributes to the late Joseph Henry Mensah, when he joined hundreds of mourners at a state funeral held for at the Accra International Conference Centre. J.H, as he was affectionately called, – a celebrated economist and astute politician, died on July 12, at the ripe age of … The post Akufo-Addo leads tributes to J.H. Mensah

Nii Adjei Kraku II, Tema Paramount Chief, has urged the Ministry of Finance and the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) to start taxing truck and wheel barrow pushers operating in the area. Nii Kraku told the Ghana News Agency that even though they made a lot of money, they were exempted from paying taxes and tolls … The post Tax truck pushers, Tema Mantse urges

Fresh fish ooooo! Fresh fish oooo!! Fresh fishooo!!! This were the shouts from fresh fish sellers mostly women from Teshie (eeegmooo, eegmooo, eeegmoo, they shout it in the Ga Language) that greeted residents of La and its environs in the Greater Accra Region where I grew up at. These shouts, which are heard at least … The post Ghana’s dwindling fish stock and matters

The Vice President Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia has left Accra for Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to perform the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj. The Vice President, accompanied by his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia, would join thousands of Ghanaians and millions of Muslims around the world in performing this year’s Hajj. This was announced in a News statement issued … The post Vice President leaves for

Mr Akwasi Agyeman, Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Tourism Authority, has hinted of plans to train chefs in the informal sector to promote local cuisine at tourist sites and hotels. He said the initiative was also to encourage patronage of “made in Ghana” goods and support local farmers, whiles promoting local dishes. Mr Agyeman said this … The post Tourism

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has joined the Breathe Life Accra Campaign to curb emissions from transport, energy and waste in the metropolis. The Breathe Life Campaign is aimed at cutting down on air pollution by taking actions in three priority areas, green spaces, waste management and health sector education. It would also engage four … The post AMA

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has advised the public to desist from skin bleaching as the practice has effects on the skin as well as puts pressure on internal body organs. Mr Emmanuel Nkrumah, Head, Cosmetics and Household Chemical Department of FDA, who gave the advice, said long-term use of cosmetics for skin lightening … The post FDA advises public against skin

Duplicate docket on the alleged murder case involving Dr Dominic Kwame Obeng-Andoh, Proprietor of Obengfo Hospital at Weija, has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, Prosecution told the Court on Thursday. Detective Sergeant Rose Animah who held brief for the substantive prosecutor, told an Accra Central District Court that the police was … The post Dr

The Government has assured potential investors in the Boankra Inland Port, that it would ensure a win-win situation therefore shortlisted bidders must bring financial and technical expertise towards the development and operationalisation of the port. Mr Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, the Minister of Transport, in a speech read on his behalf, at a bidders’ conference for … The post Government

A section of youth from the Adaklu District in the Volta Region has presented a communique to the Chief Executive, asking the Assembly to make freedom and security a reality, for young people who needed it to develop. The Communique said safe spaces were key to ensuring that diverse groups of young people in common … The post Safe spaces will guarantee self-actualization

The Finance Committee of Parliament is ready to conduct investigations into circumstances that has led to the collapse of seven local banks since 2017. As part of the probe, the committee is expected to summon the Bank of Ghana (BoG), KPMG, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) and shareholders of the collapsed banks to appear before its … The post Parliament to probe collapse

The Finance Committee of Parliament is ready to conduct investigations into circumstances that has led to the collapse of seven local banks since 2017. As part of the probe, the committee is expected to summon the Bank of Ghana (BoG), KPMG, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) and shareholders of the collapsed banks to appear before its … The post Parliament to probe collapse

Nana Oduro Sarfo, management member of premier league side, Berekum Chelsea, has said, his outfit’s contract with Charger Limited, producers of Happy Man Bitters, was terminated due to the recent uncertainty in Ghana football. He said, the uncertainty in Ghana football, caused by the controversial “Anas Expose” made the environment unfriendly for investments. The aftermath … The post Berekum

Nana Oduro Sarfo, management member of premier league side, Berekum Chelsea, has said, his outfit’s contract with Charger Limited, producers of Happy Man Bitters, was terminated due to the recent uncertainty in Ghana football. He said, the uncertainty in Ghana football, caused by the controversial “Anas Expose” made the environment unfriendly for investments. The aftermath … The post Berekum

The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) and the Government of Ghana, has agreed to discontinue the process of winding up the Ghana Football Association (GFA), through a liquidation process. However, this would be dependent on the fulfillment of certain conditions agreed by the two bodies after the meeting This was agreed on Thursday, August … The post FIFA,

The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) and the Government of Ghana, has agreed to discontinue the process of winding up the Ghana Football Association (GFA), through a liquidation process. However, this would be dependent on the fulfillment of certain conditions agreed by the two bodies after the meeting This was agreed on Thursday, August … The post FIFA,

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on Thursday urged graduates of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College to transform their knowledge and experiences into national life for accelerated national development. He reiterated government’s commitment to support the College with the necessary financial and logistics to ensure it retained its status as one of … The post Government

Mr Senyo Hosi, Chief Executive Director, HGL Limited, an Oil and Gas company, has said agriculture and tourism held the key to unlocking Ghana’s economic success. He said this was because, a country that could not feed its people, could not sustain itself economically. Mr Hosi was speaking to journalists when Dr Archibald Yao Letsa, … The post Agriculture