Following a re-base, the economy of Ghana has recorded a growth rate of 8.1 per cent in 2017 up from 3.4 per cent in the previous year, 2016. This was contained in provisional rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures from 2013 to 2017 released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). For the fifth year running, … The post Ghana’s economy records 8.1% growth
A High Court in Accra which is to hear the case of Mr Kwabena Duffour, one of the shareholders of the defunct Unibank Ghana Limited and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has adjourned the matter to October 17. The adjournment is to enable the Chief Justice, Ms Sophia Akuffo to respond to a letter written … The post Duffour, Bank of Ghana case adjourned to October 17
Mr Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director, Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), has called for the digital empowerment of the citizens of African countries to enable them to demand accountability from their leaders through the internet. He said the internet was an effective tool, which would enable the citizens to participate in the democratic governance of … The post Foundation
The Kwahu Praso Rural Bank Limited made a profit of GH¢297,570.00 in 2017 as against GH¢237,556.00 in 2016, an increase of 18.04 per cent over the profit made in the previous year. Disclosing this during the 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of shareholders of the Bank at Kwahu Praso in the Kwahu South District, Mr … The post Kwahu Praso Rural Bank made profit
Professor Stephen Adei, Dean of Arts and Science, Ashesi University, has asked the Local Government Service to change the approach to training of personnel in leadership at the local levels. He said because lack of capacity building exercises at the local level, it had become a major stumbling block to the realization of the full … The post Change leadership training
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has established a mini laboratory at the Tema Fishing Harbour to ensure increased protection of public health and safety, with regards to products it regulates. During a visit to the newly established laboratory, which is yet to commence full operations, the Governing Board of the FDA commended the Chief … The post FDA acquires
The Leadership of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) says it is not opposed to the Teacher Licensure Examination organised by the National Teaching Council (NTC). Ms Philippa Larsen, the National President of GNAT, said “we, however, expressed concern about the rush to get the examination conducted without enough stakeholder consultation and sensitisation of … The post GNAT
A total of five thousand, seven hundred and twenty-seven (5,727) students who pursued various courses of study at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) graduated at its 51st congregation on Tuesday and Wednesday. Of the number, 4,370 were awarded undergraduate degrees while 1,357 received postgraduate degrees. Three sessions were held for graduates of the Colleges … The post University
Landlords and landladies have been advised to apply for Assessed Rent Certificate (ARC) under the Rent Control Act 220 of 1963. This is because the Rent Control Department (RCD) would soon commence a special operation by moving from house to house to enforce the law by demanding certificates of assessed rent. Mr Ishmael Kojo Blay … The post Apply
The Kroye Farmers Association, a group made up of cashew farmers in the Techiman North District, has secured GH¢50,000.00 to implement a project to address challenges affecting the growth of the cashew industry in the district. The nine-month advocacy project is being funded by the Business Sector Advocacy Challenge (BUSAC) Fund and its development partners … The post Cashew
The Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation (NADeF), a fund set up by the Ahafo Mine of Newmont Gold Ghana Limited (NGGL) for community development, has so far accumulated GH¢60.8 million. Established in 2008 to push development in the 10 mine-take communities within the Ahafo Mine, NGGL sets aside $1 of every ounce of gold produced and … The post NADeF accumulates GH¢60.8m
The Inaugural Conference of the Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA) has opened in Accra with a call on African governments to recognise the critical role of research data in the development of the continent. They must also bridge the gap between data and policy. Professor Kwesi Yankah, Minister of State for Tertiary … The post African
The John Agyekum Kufuor (JAK) Foundation has entered into a partnership agreement with the Brazil-Africa Institute, for an exchange programme involving members of the Kufuor Young Entrepreneurship Network (K-YEN), in the area of entrepreneurship training. The agreement also seeks to promote the exchange of ideas of the youth of both countries to enhance their entrepreneurship … The post JAK
Government must ensure that enough security was provided for cocoa farms, which are being destroyed through the operations of timber companies and illegal miners, also known as galamsey. Mr Yaw Biredu Boateng, the Chief Cocoa Farmer of New Nsutam in the Fanteakwa District of the Easter Region, said rubber plantations in the Region were given … The post Provide
Despite intensified awareness campaigns on family planning; stakeholders in the Central Region have expressed worry about Family Planning Acceptor Rate (FPAR) due to its low patronage. They indicated that although the Region had more than 60 adolescent friendly corners in-charge of family planning services among others, many of its residents were reluctant to embrace the … The post Stakeholders
Dr Daniel Osei, a Consultant at the Office of the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, said Ghana needed a total of GHC 5.7 billion to implement its 2016 to 2020 Adolescent Health Service Policy and Strategy. However, he explained that since the country was left with just two years, 2019 to 2020, to reach … The post Ghana needs GH¢5.7b
Mr Frank Fuseini Adongo, Deputy Upper East Regional Minister has urged the citizenry to support the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) in its response to corruption in the Ghanaian society. Mr Adongo said the fight against corruption was to boost the socio-economic lives of the people in the country. Mr Adongo made the call at … The post Stakeholders urged
Mr Richard Quayson, Deputy Director, at the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has said that President’s vision for a “Ghana Beyond Aid” is a true and achievable target if pragmatic measures are taken to tackle corruption in the country holistically. He said Ghana was estimated to be losing about $3billion annually to … The post President’s
Oyster fisher folk of Tsokomey and Bortianor in the Greater Accra Region have received certificates after the completion of a co-management training held in Accra. The beneficiaries, numbering 150, were trained for 18 months in areas of Co-Management, Ecology and the Reproductive Cycle of the Oysters as well as their managements. The initiative was a … The post Oyster
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