The Bank of Ghana has appointed Felix E. Addo as an Advisor for the National Investment Bank (NIB), the central bank announced in a press release copied to ghanabusinessnews.com today January 25, 2019. According to the release, Mr. Addo is to advise the management and help improve the affairs of the bank. The Bank said: … The post Bank of Ghana appoints Felix
The Immigration Service Training School (ISTS) has held a passing out ceremony for the 23rd recruit intake at the Vigilance Square at Assin Fosu in the Central Region. Seven hundred and thirty three recruits have successfully been transformed from civilians into functional members of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) following their admission on July 27, … The post More
Dr Emmanuel Agyemang Dwomoh, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) said government recognized the effort of the private sector in ensuring greater improvement in the development of the cocoa sector. He lauded the introduction of the CocoaSoils project, a public-private partnership initiative, aimed at improving soil fertility using an integrated soil fertility … The post Improvement
A programme to transform Ghana’s Kakum cocoa-forest landscape into a more sustainable agroforestry area has been launched with a call on cocoa farmers to adopt climate-smart agroforestry practices to increase productivity. Dubbed: “Kakum Cocoa Agroforestry Landscape Programme,” with the motto; “Our Forest, Our Cocoa, Our Future,” the programme is being implemented in two fringe communities … The post Cocoa
A six-member committee constituted by the Volta Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to investigate the disturbances in Alavanyo, which resulted in the death of two persons, has presented its report to the Council, in Ho. Major Edward Appiah, Commander Rear, 66 Artillery Regiment, who chaired the Committee, said the report contained key findings, opinions and recommendations … The post Committee
The number of people killed in the underground mine blast at Gbane in the Talensi District in the Upper East Region has risen to 16. Fifteen (15) others are on admission at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital and their condition is said to be critical. They are believed to be suffering from toxic gas inhalation. Their … The post Death toll in underground mine blast
The Government has taken the necessary steps to rebuild the 54-year old 19-kilometer Tema Motorway into a six-lane road. Built under the Administration of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President, the project would ease traffic on the road that links Accra to Tema and major towns on the Eastern Corridor and neighbouring countries including Togo. … The post Government
As at September 2018, Ghana had screened 48 per cent of all HIV-exposed infants (HEI) with five per cent being HIV positive. This implies a mother-to-child HIV transmission rate of five per cent in the country, Dr Gloria Quansah Asare, the Deputy Director General of Ghana Health Service (GHS), announced on Thursday. She said this … The post Ghana screens 48% of HIV-exposed
The Senior Minister, Mr Yaw Osafo-Maafo, is leading a five-member government delegation to China to seek financial and technical support for the establishment of an e-records management system for the country. The project, if implemented, would enable the Public Records and Archives Administration Department to provide digital and electronic services to its clients. The project … The post Ghana
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Kwasi Amoako-Attah has said, the national capital, Accra, would by June this year, have a Traffic Management Centre (TMC) to coordinate and control traffic lights at the various intersections. This, he said, would ensure effective and efficient management of traffic lights and ease heavy congestion. Mr Amoako-Attah, who … The post Accra
Twelve armed men on Wednesday attacked 49 passengers who were travelling from Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region to the Greater Accra Region in a VVIP Bus. The robbers absconded with unspecified amount of money, passports, mobile phones, other personal belongings and also inflicted gunshot and cutlass wounds on some of the passengers. Chief Inspector … The post Armed
Mr. Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as ‘Stone bowy’ has been named 2019 sanitation ambassador for the Ashaiman Municipality. The Ashaiman Municipal Assembly (ASHMA), named him the sanitation ambassador at a special ceremony during which a citation was presented to the Ghanaian dancehall musician for his selfless and meritorious service to the Municipality. Reading the … The post Stone
Spokesperson for Delali Kwesi Brempong, Mr Benjamin Madugu Avornyotse the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, said the constituents are set to deliver the seat to the NDC. He said: “We are confident our efforts will yield results and the people of Ayawaso will deliver the seat to the NDC … The post Ayawaso
Women in palm kernel oil producing business in Koforidua have appealed to the Government for support in the areas of loan as a business start-up facility, shelter, and modern equipment to enhance their business. Currently, the more than 60 women involved in the palm kernel production business at Magazine, the industrial hub of Koforidua, are … The post Women
A mallam who detained a 14-year-old girl for two days and defiled her at Agbogboloshie has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment in hard labour by an Accra Circuit Court. Abdul Raman Shaibu,35, charged with abduction and defilement pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea. Shaibu admitted defiling the victim who is a … The post Mallam jailed seven
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has commissioned a Model Fire Safety System at the headquarters to help monitor the development of fire in case of an outbreak. The early detection and warning system is made up of a call point (switch), control panel, an alarm and smoke detectors. The smoke detectors have been installed … The post Fire service commissions
Deputy Director, National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Felix Addo-Yobo, has appealed to Ghanaians to work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. “Let’s work together to achieve the SDGs and help build the Ghana that we want for ourselves and then also for future generations,” Dr Addo-Yobo stated in his presentation at … The post NDPC
Member of the Institute of Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS), Professor Chris Gorden, University of Ghana, Legon, said the One District One factory (1D1F) policy should be reviewed to include the service industry. He said: “Ghana’s greatest asset is not just her natural resources, it is in the minds, innovative, and industriousness of the people, … The post 1D1F
Five state security agencies on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on Integrated Border Management as part of the Security Governance Initiative by the governments of Ghana and the United States of America. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the Narcotic Control Board, the Bureau of National Investigations, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and the … The post Five
The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), has in collaboration with the Ghana Airports Company Limited, banned all keep fit activities, at the premises of the Kumasi Airport. “It is an offence to have any form of keep fit activities close to the Airport, as this is dangerous. Moreover, the area is a security zone which … The post NADMO bans Keep
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