Germany is to halt all arms sales to Saudi Arabia in protest at the murder of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi, including arms supplies that have already been approved, the Economy Ministry in Berlin says. Berlin previously said it would stop all new applications for arms exports, adding that it would check permits already issued. Attempts … The post Germany
The Probabilistic Risk Profile of Ghana indicates that the country loses $200 million every year due to floods and droughts. In technical terms, under the current climate, this is an Average Annual Loss, which is more than $200 million. Ms Katrina Mouakkid Soltesova, the Programme Management Officer of Risk Knowledge, United Nations Office for Disaster … The post Ghana
The Controller and Accountant General Department (CAGD) has stressed the need for heads of government departments and agencies to support it to reduce fraud and clean the government payroll system. Mr Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, Deputy Controller and Accountant General in-charge of Payroll Management, said it was the collective responsibility of all stakeholders involved to help clean … The post Help
Barclays Bank Ghana (Barclays) has committed to providing SMEs enrolled with Invest In Africa (IIA) credit support to expand their businesses. This forms part of a partnership established between the Bank and IIA through which Barclays will also provide other forms of enterprise development assistance. IIA is a non-for-profit organisation with the vision to create … The post Barclays
An Accra High Court hearing the trial of the alleged murderers of the late Major Maxwell Mahama, on Monday, adjourned the case to December 5, due to the absence of a member of the Jury. The Court, presided over by Justice Mariama Owusu, therefore, adjourned the case to enable the member to be present for … The post Court adjourns trial in Major Mahama murder case
Delegates at the Ninth National Delegates Congress of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have retained Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, as General Secretary of the Party with a landslide victory for a third executive term. Mr Nketia polled 6,644 votes to beat his only contender in the race Mr Samuel Koku Sitsofo Anyidoho, who had 1,655 … The post Asiedu
The Ghana News Agency presents the full list of elected National Officers at the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Ninth National Delegate Congress, held from November 17 -19 at the Ghana International Trade Fair Centre, La, Accra. National Chairman – Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo First Vice Chairman – Chief Sofo Azorka. Second Vice Chairperson Madam Sherry Ayittey. … The post Full
Alhaji Sulemana Alhassan, Upper West Regional Minister, says government plans to build theatres in all regional capitals to create an enabling environment for arts and culture industry to strive. He appealed to the various stakeholders, especially those in the creative arts to package their works to suit modern trends and take advantage of the internet … The post Government
Nana Otuo Siriboe II, has stated that the task of realizing a Ghana Beyond Aid, is a shared responsibility for all stakeholders, particularly the private sector, with government providing direction. Nana Siriboe II, Chairman of the Council of State and Omanhene of the Juaben Traditional Area, who chaired the second Chamber Business Awards ceremony organized … The post Achieving
The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) says government’s proposal to extend the tax stamp to textiles and use of a zero-VAT on supply of locally made textiles would not solve the sector’s problems. Mr Ken Offori-Atta, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, on Thursday announced during the 2019 budget reading that “in order to curtail … The post Tax
The Bolgatanga Municipal Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Mr Charles Ateem, has expressed disappointment in the 2019 budget statement presented to Parliament on Thursday. He said the budget “did not touch base with the needs of teachers and the ordinary Ghanaian”. According to him, government’s inability to implement the Mortgage and … The post GNAT
The number of students from sub-Saharan Africa studying in the US has hit a record high, reaching 39,479 an increase of 4.6 per cent above the previous year, according to the 2018 Open Doors report on international education. Students from Ghana form the third largest number of Africans studying in the US, the report says. … The post Ghanaians
Low and Middle Income countries are racking up debt, which according to the World Bank has tripled. The Bank’s International Debt Statistics 2019 published last week shows that borrowing by low and middle-income economies from external official and private creditors surged to $607 billion in 2017 from $181 billion the previous year. The figure, the … The post External
Only 180,747 representing 35.8 per cent out of a total number of 505,314 registered voters in the proposed region – Western-North, checked their names during the recent voter exhibition exercise conducted by the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana. The voter exhibition exercise became necessary for the electorate in that area to vote a ‘Yes’ or … The post Only
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured the chiefs of La that his doors are opened for frank discussions of issues for mutual benefit and urged them not to hesitate to engage his government. He said: “I will like to remind you of the promise I made to you last year at this same grounds … The post I’m ready to discuss issues of
Participants at separate workshops organized by the POS Foundation have called for community service for petty crimes as a first measure to decongest the prisons. They were also of the view that the country looked for a more proactive approach of dealing with drug users rather than keeping them in custody which over the years … The post Regional
The Black Stars of Ghana defeated their Ethiopian counterparts 2 – 0 in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played at the Addis Ababa Sports Stadium on Sunday. Two first half goals from Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew secured all three points for the Black Stars as they have now accumulated six points from … The post Jordan Ayew’s double
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said government is committed to improve the business environment to ensure a thriving private sector and the creation of wealth and jobs for the teeming masses of Ghanaian youth. He stressed his determination to change the economic conditions in our country for the better, saying his government was pursuing … The post Ghana marks
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