Mr Robert Ahomka-Lindsay, a Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, has re-affirmed government’s commitment to give stimulus packages to companies in distress under the “One District, One Factory” (1D1F) industrialisation policy. He indicated that more than 100 ailing companies had been identified by the government and players in the private sector. The Deputy sector Minister … The post Government
The Danish government has been one of Ghana’s development partners, supporting the country’s budget, in health, enhancing human rights and justice. And from 1999 to date, the European country has put in $2 billion to support Ghana. At an event Thursday November 8, 2018 to launch an evaluation of the partnership between the two countries … The post Danish
Mr. Emmanuel Nkrumah, a World Bank Senior Water and Sanitation Specialist has identified political interference in Ghana’s Water and Sanitation sector as a major drawback to the country’s goal at enhancing water accessibility, sanitation and hygiene. He made the observation at the opening session of a four-day conference of the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in … The post Political
The Bui Power Authority (BPA) has been given ministerial approval to actively pursue renewable energy to complement government’s efforts in achieving 10 per cent of renewables mix in the country by 2030. Mr Fred Oware, the Chief Executive Officer of BPA, said the Ministry of Energy gave the Authority the mandate in 2015 to develop … The post Bui Power
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) is putting in stringent security measures to close all avenues used by persons who want to use the country’s sea ports to stowaway to Western countries. Security operatives at the Tema Port say stowaway is the major challenge faced by the GPHA as ‘one or two’ persons have … The post Stowaway major challenge in Ghana
Gaming Commission of Ghana has visited some stakeholders including officials of the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) in Tamale to seek their support and collaboration in helping promote responsible gambling in the country. This followed its opening of a Regional Office in Tamale last week to oversee gaming activities within the Northern, Upper East … The post Gaming
The Jirapa Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Madam Christine Bonbanye Amadu, has outlined measures adopted by the Assembly to fight illegal mining activities that have polluted drinkable water sources and degraded vast stretch of farmlands. She condemned sprouting of illegal mining locally known as “galamsey” as a menace destroying water bodies in local communities, as well … The post Jirapa
The 2019 Budget, to be read on Thursday, November 15, will mark the beginning of Ghana’s exit from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, under which Ghana sought almost $918 million over three years with conditions. The IMF conditions, among other things, required Ghana to improve domestic resources, control expenditure and reduce the deficit, which … The post Ghana’s
Some form one students of Senior High Schools running the double-track educational system in the Tema Metropolis have described their first term in school as very challenging. According to them, they were unable to tackle all the topics in their various courses, a situation they are not happy about. Chemu SHS, Tema Methodist Day SHS, … The post Double-track SHS students
Mr Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, Deputy Minister for Transport has hinted that the Paperless Port System will be extended to other areas within the customs division to ensure its holistic implementation. This, he said, would also promote integrity and transparency in the Country, thereby, helping to reduce corruption as well as promote Ghana’s growth. The … The post Paperless
A Rural Development Policy is in the offing as government works to complete its formulation to help achieve economic and social development for the rural residents, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Information, has announced. He said the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development was wrapping up work on the Policy to ensure … The post Government
The Department of Political Science of the University of Ghana (UG) Wednesday inaugurated the first ‘Ghana Political Science Association’ to enhance the political landscape and promote national socio-economic development through research. The Association, which comprise Political Scientists in public universities across the country, individuals from cognate departments, alumni, and students, aims at providing a common … The post Ghana
The Government was on Wednesday called to increase investment in the research and production of herbal medicines if it is to harness the economic potential of medicinal plants to propel the ‘Ghana beyond Aid’ agenda. Professor Anthony Jide Afolaran, Research Professor, said Ghana, as a leading nation with many medicinal plants, stands a chance to … The post Ghana
James Kwasi Appiah, head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars, has announced his 20-man squad for this month’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia in Addis Ababa. The Ayew brothers who have been left out of coach Appiah’s recent call-ups, have been named in squad to face the Walias, while … The post Appiah includes
Dr Eugene Owusu, the Special Advisor to the President on SDGs, Wednesday, urged African leaders to fully leverage the creativity, talent and innovation of the youth towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in record time. He said Africa’s youth were an asset and a driver of growth, innovation. They were also at the forefront of … The post African
As the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) gears to re-open on November 8, Parliament on Wednesday appealed to stakeholders in its management to be conciliatory in addressing the impasse that led to its closure. “We wish to call on all the various stakeholders, including and not limited to UTAG-KNUST, TEWU, GRASAG, the … The post Parliament
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