The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has held a day’s sensitization programme on its new mobile app for clients in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The programme, which saw officials of the Authority marching through the principal streets in the Cape Coast Metropolis starting from the Sports Stadium through Pedu Junction, Adisadel and later converging at … The post NHIA
Dr Rasha Kelej, you are the CEO of Merck Foundation, can you start by introducing the Foundation to us? Merck Foundation is the Philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany. It is a non-profit organization that aims to improve health and wellbeing of people and advance their lives through science and technology. Our efforts are primarily focussed on raising awareness about … The post Merck
The Ghana government in a test case to build local capacity in port development in the country is working with indigenous company Ibistek Limited in a $370 million multi-purpose Atlantic Terminal project at the Takoradi Port. Speaking at a ceremony at the Takoradi Port on Wednesday December 19, 2018, during the signing of the Engineering, … The post Ghana
Parliament on Saturday evening approved and authorised an amount of GH¢78.771 billion to be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund, and for withdrawal from other funds to finance Government operations during the 2019 financial year. The Financial Year commences on January 1, 2019 and ends on December 31, 2019. The amount was announced in the Appropriation … The post Parliament
Ghana on Monday received another Compact Programme from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) for the putting up of regional cross-border projects. Ms Kyeh Kim, Acting Vice President of the MCC, who announced this in Accra, said Ghana has been selected as one of the countries in West Africa to be beneficiaries of another Compact programme … The post Ghana receives another
A Legislative Instrument (LI) on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) obligates employees of the office to undergo security checks and be cleared before they can enter into any marriage arrangement. By this, the Office would thoroughly assess would-be husbands and wives of its staff through a vetting process, as done in some state … The post Workers of OSP need
A report on corruption in the extractive sector has been launched and pushed for legislative and institutional reforms to remove potential corruption enablers in the mining, oil and gas industry. It is titled; “Lifting the Veil on the Typology and Nature of Corruption Risks in Ghana’s Extractive Sector” and was launched in Accra by Civil … The post CSOs
Three certified companies to begin small scale mining operations in Dormaa Municipality Three mining companies have received validation and mining concessions from the Minerals Commission to begin small scale mining operations in the Dormaa Central Municipality of the Brong Ahafo Region. Their certification comes in the wake of government’s decision to lift the ban on … The post Three
Three certified companies to begin small scale mining operations in Dormaa Municipality Three mining companies have received validation and mining concessions from the Minerals Commission to begin small scale mining operations in the Dormaa Central Municipality of the Brong Ahafo Region. Their certification comes in the wake of government’s decision to lift the ban on … The post Three
Mr Alex Amenyo , Keta Divisional Commander of the Ghana Police Service, has said the cause of death of Mr Edward Kofi Ahiabor, a former Municipal Chief Executive of Keta, who was found dead in an uncompleted building close to his father’s residence at Anloga is yet to be known. “The police is yet to … The post Police yet to determine cause of former
Mr Joseph Stephen Nyarni, the Ga South Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has called on Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to place emphasis on Internally Generated Funds (IGF) for their development needs. He said this is more important than depending on the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). Mr Nyarni said this at Ngleshie Amanfro near … The post Focus
The Ministry of Energy has said the Licensing Round Committee on December 21 opened applications for prequalification received from interested companies who submitted Expression of Interest (EoI) for the competitive bidding for three Blocks in the Western Basin. Overall, sixteen high calibre companies with proven track records submitted a total of sixty applications. A statement … The post Fifty-eight
The Port of Tema has recorded a huge increase in its cargo transit as it anchored a total of 13,755,593 tonnes between January and October 2018. The figure shows a significant increase over the 11,373,738 cargo transit tonnage the Port recorded during the same period in 2017. Mr Michael A. Luguje, Acting Director General, Ghana … The post Tema Port’s
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) report on “Turn-around Time in Criminal Justice Administration in Ghana”, has recommended that the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) lead discussions on enacting and enforcing a Paralegal Act in Ghana. The report said this would help improve access to justice delivery in the country. A paralegal is an individual, qualified … The post CHRI
The Port of Takoradi would soon play host to the largest on-dock container terminal with the official signing of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contract between project owners, Ibistek and contractors Jan de Nul (JDN) for the commencement of the project. The EPC agreement was signed by Mr Kwame Gyan, Chairman for Ibistek whiles … The post Ibistek,
The Ashaiman Municipal Assembly (ASHMA) has given local residents up to 28 February 2019 to construct a decent household toilet facility or face prosecution. Mr Albert Boakye Okyere, Ashaiman Municipal Chief Executive, issued the ultimatum on Tuesday during the launch of the ‘Basic Sanitation Fund’ in Ashaiman. Mr Okyere said, residents must take advantage of … The post ASHMA
Kumasi Asante Kotoko progressed to the next stage of the Confederation Cup Competition, with a 2-1 victory over Kariobangi Sharks of Kenya, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday. With a goalless draw game in the first leg in Kenya, a week ago, the tables were clear for both sides, with no field advantage … The post Kotoko through to next stage
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