Germany’s unemployment rate rose by 0.4 percentage points to 5.3 per cent for January, the labour agency reported on Thursday, as the country added 196,000 job seekers to its rolls compared to December 2018. Experts at the agency said an increase for January is standard, as cold weather depresses demand for people in sectors like … The post German unemployment
MODEC Production Services Ghana JV Limited (MPSG), a Japanese firm, has launched an international oil and gas training programme for 16 Ghanaian nationals. The beneficiaries are expected to undertake the training in Brazil in three batches beginning from February 2019 to get hands-on training in Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSOs). Each trainee is due … The post Ghanaians
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has begun the process to formulate a new National Export Development Strategy to enhance Ghana’s effective participation in the multilateral trading system. It is also to enable the country to take maximum advantage of market opportunities in the short, medium and long terms. Addressing participants at the opening session … The post GEPA
Environmental organizations on Wednesday renewed the call on the government to urgently stop all mining and prospecting activities in the Atewa Forest Reserve due to it dire repercussions on the country. The Environmental groups said the Atewa Forest delivered a variety of ecosystem service and other benefits that superseded whatever financial gains the country may … The post Environmentalists
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Thursday said it would go ahead with the Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary by-election despite the announcement by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that it has withdrawn its Mr Delali Kwasi Brempong, its candidate from the race. Mr Kwame Amoah, the Greater Accra Regional Director of the EC, told the Ghana … The post EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Thursday said it would go ahead with the Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary bye-election despite the announcement by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that it has withdrawn its Mr Delali Kwasi Brempong, its candidate from the race. Mr Kwame Amoah, the Greater Accra Regional Director of the EC, told the Ghana … The post EC
Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, the Chairman of the Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), on Thursday, announced that the Party is withdrawing from the ongoing Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary bye-election. Mr Ofosu-Ampofo told journalists the Party came to the decision in consultation with its candidate, Mr Delali Kwasi Brempong, following the outbreak of violence at the La … The post NDC
Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, the Chairman of the Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), on Thursday, announced that the Party is withdrawing from the ongoing Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary by-election. Mr Ofosu-Ampofo told journalists the Party came to the decision in consultation with its candidate, Mr Delali Kwasi Brempong, following the outbreak of violence at the La … The post NDC
Just days after suffering the biggest humiliation in British political history, Prime Minister Theresa May was closer than ever Tuesday to finally reaching an elusive Brexit deal. By 317 votes to 301, MPs in the House of Commons gave their backing to May’s deal which they rejected earlier this month, providing changes are made to … The post May’s
More than 1,400 Sierra Leoneans received training in various disciplines in China in 2018, Chinese ambassador to Sierra Leone said Tuesday. Among them, 1,300 people from all walks of life acquired the opportunities through Chinese government sponsorship, while 100 students studied in China through Chinese government scholarship program, Wu Peng told a Spring Festival activity … The post More
A memorable music night awaits Ghanaian music loving fans when the 2019 Stanbic Bank Jazz Festival takes center stage at the Labadi Beach Resort from February 28 – March 2, 2018. This year’s festival under the theme “Nostalgia” would see legendary artistes, which includes Salif Keita, Richard Bona, and UB40 group, touch base with the … The post Keita,
The Auditor-General will soon begin audits in the government procurement, revenue and construction sectors in order to help check financial leakages associated with these areas. Mr Daniel Yaw Domelevo, Auditor-General, who announced this, said contract for the procurement of equipment and machines to test the thickness of asphalt roads and concretes in government buildings, would … The post Auditor-General
The Accra West Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) said it retrieved GH¢5,288,148.00 from 2,550 customers, who illegally utilised electricity without paying, from January to December, 2018. The amount is a 28 per cent increment over similar recoveries made in 2017 and represented a total of GH¢5,033,799 KWh of electricity units. Mr George … The post ECG
A report of the Ghana Healthy Food Environment Policy Index has urged the government to pass legislations to promote healthier food environment in schools and other child-laden settings. The legislation, according to the report, should regulate the promotion, sponsorship, advertisement and sale of food and drink with added sugars, and other nutrients concern in print … The post Policy-makers
The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has given a two-week ultimatum to traders doing business on pavements and roads at Kejetia in the Central Business District (CBD) of Kumasi, to vacate those areas in their own interest. “We have no intention to destroy anybody’s business, however, the right thing must be done to ensure the … The post Security
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