Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said the adherence to the Danquah-Busia-Dombo Tradition has shown greater care for the vulnerable and underprivileged as it consistently seeks to implement policies and programmes tailored to meet their needs. That Tradition, he noted, began governance under the Progress Party Government of Professor Kofi Abrefa Busia in 1969, and … The post Free
Mr Muntaka Chasant, a social entrepreneur concerned with the health effects of air pollution in developing cities, has cautioned that air pollution now kills more people in Ghana than malaria and AIDS combined. He, therefore, called for urgent measures to address the country’s deteriorating air quality. He said toxic fumes from car exhausts, open burning … The post Air
Mr Kofi Adda, the Minister of Aviation, says the Ministry would explore the possibility of floating shares in the soon to be established home-based carrier on the Ghana Stock Exchange. He said while government had not decided its percentage of shares in the carrier, it was looking at between 10 and 15 percent, in line … The post Shares in home-based carrier
A thirty- two years old carpenter, Ali Mohammed, has been jailed 20 years for shooting and robbing an Okada operator GH¢30.00 in Ashaiman. The complainant, Mr Razak Ibrahim, 21 years old, told the court that, the accused person on the 14 July, 2017, hired his service to take him to an unknown location at Santeo … The post Carpenter jailed 20 years for robbing
The Ashaiman Circuit court presided over by Mr.Gabriel Mate – Teye, has fined a businessman, Richard Agbenyegah, GH¢2,400 for assaulting a soldier. Lance Corporal Prosper Gbekor Amegashie, the soldier based in Tamale, told the court that on 24th April 2018, the accused person was seen on a motor bike with a pillion rider at Jericho, … The post Court fines
The Avenor Rural Bank Limited is showing strong performance with its investment portfolio going up by 25 per cent. It rose from GH¢5.26 million in 2016 to GH¢6.58 million in 2017. At the same time total assets of the bank increased from GH¢12.05 million to GH¢13.80 million, representing a 14.53 percent jump. Mr Simon Nerro … The post Avenor Rural Bank
Government is transforming the Non-Formal Education Division, under the Ministry of Education, into Alternative Education Agency to address the country’s 21st century literacy concerns. The Agency will be responsible for implementing a national alternative education strategy to handle the educational needs of Ghanaians outside the formal education system to complement the Free Senior High School(SHS) … The post Non-Formal
Moro Mohammed, a 54-year-old businessman, who allegedly took GHC82,000.00 from a car dealer under the pretext of supplying him seven auctioned vehicles, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Mohammed, charged with conspiracy to defraud and defrauding by false pretences has, however, pleaded not guilty. His accomplice, Kwasi Haizel, is at large. The Court, presided … The post Businessman
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticized the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) over its condemnation of the formation political party vigilante groups. A statement signed by its General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah said that had come a little too late. It expressed excitement at decision by individual members of the NDC to take … The post NDC
Smallholder farmers in the country have been advised to adopt and plant new improved seed varieties to increase productivity. Dr Rajeev Varshney, Research Programme Director of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), India, it was the way forward to prevent lower crop yields. He added that many of the developed countries … The post Farmers
The Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF), would host Dr. Mohamed Wagih Azzam, the 1st Vice President of the International Cycling Union (UCI), on a three day visit. Dr. Azzam, would be in Ghana from 11th-14th of September, 2018, to supervise the growth of the sport. A statement from the GCF said, Dr. Azzam, who doubles as … The post ICU President to visit Ghana appeared first on
The Black Starlets of Ghana, defeated their Togolese counterparts 2-1 to progress to the semi finals of this year’s West Africa Football Union (WAFU) competition in Niger. With this victory, the Starlets have set a possible clash against their arch-rivals Nigeria. Ghana topped Group A with four points after drawing with Niger in the opening … The post Ghana beat Togo
A former Director of Nursing of the Ghana Armed Forces Medical Services, has appealed to Management of the 37 Military Hospital to expand the facility to render other specialised services to its increasing clients. Colonel Vida Otoo (Rtd) proposed that the Hospital considers rendering services such as mental, oncology and cardio. She tasked the Hospital … The post 37
The Black Stars succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against the Harambee Stars of Kenya in the second Group F qualifier in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday. An own goal by Nicholas Opoku ensured all three points by the Harambee Stars who moved level on points with the Black Stars in a very tight group. Ghana controlled … The post Harambee Stars stun Black Stars appeared first on
The Yendi Municipal Assembly has supported 36 persons with disabilities (PWDs) with various items and cash amounts totalling GH¢27,000.00 to improve their living conditions. The beneficiaries included 11 pupils who received educational materials, four tertiary students receiving GH¢1,000.00 each, five persons receiving ruminants while one person received farm inputs. The others are four traders who … The post Yendi
Mr Oyvind Udland Johansen, the Deputy Counsellor at the Royal Norwegian Embassy, has said Ghana is a key partner for Norway in both political and commercial endeavours. He said the partnership had been cemented with President Nana Akufo-Addo and the Norwegian Prime Minister, Mr Erna Solberg, Co-Chairing the United Nations Advocacy-group for the Sustainable Development … The post Ghana,Norway
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