The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Alan Kyerematen, has stressed the importance of export trade to the country’s socio-economic development, saying it is the best way to grow Ghana’s economy. Speaking at the President’s National Awards for Export Achievement, organised by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Mr Kyeremanten said it was only through … The post Ghana
The Inter- Party Dialogue Committee , a unifying body which seeks to promote peace and resolve conflicts before, during and after general elections has been inaugurated in the Central Region with a call on political parties to desist from announcing election results. Mr. Samue Asarel Akuamoah, Deputy Chairperson , Operations of the NCCE said it was … The post Political
If you are a regular traveller within or to Africa, you will no doubt be one of the millions of people who find that visiting Africa can be an expensive venture. From the cost of flights to accommodation and moving about, visiting any one of Africa’s 54 countries can indeed be a costly affair. Yet … The post Africa Discount Card® – The new affordable
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has recorded 12.6 per cent reduction in total cases of fire outbreaks as against that of 2018. Mr Edwin Ekow Blankson, the Chief Fire Officer of the GNFS, who revealed this said as at November 2019 the total number of fire responded to was 4,593 as against the 4,957 … The post Ghana Fire Service records 12.6% fire reduction
Mr Isaac Osei, Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery has announced his resignation from the country’s only Refinery effective January 1, 2020. Mr Osei announcing this at the company’s Carol’s service indicated that he presented his resignation letter to the Chairman of the Board of TOR. He indicated that “those of us who are … The post Isaac Osei resigns
The state is having difficulty in producing witnesses to testify in the case of former Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) boss, Ernest Thompson and four others who have been charged for causing financial loss to the state. According to Mr Richard Gyambiby, a Senior State Attorney the state is however resolving that issue … The post SSNIT OBS Contract
An Accra High Court has ordered the Bank of Ghana (BoG), the Attorney-General (AG) and the Receiver of GN Savings and Loans Limited to file their defence in response to Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom’s case. The Court has given the three Respondents one month to file their defence, saying the case was that of a … The post High Court orders complainants to file
A total of 334 persons lost their lives through road crashes in the Ashanti Region between January and November 2019, according to the regional Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD). The figure is part of the total reported road crashes for the period, which stood at 2,911. This indicates a significant surge in road … The post Ashanti region records
Coral reefs are diverse underwater ecosystems, similar to a forest reserve, serve as habitat for different marine species. They represent unique habitats with high biodiversity and important habitats for some fish species like ling, redfish and tusk. Coral reefs are spread out over the shallow seas of the world’s tropical regions. About one quarter of … The post Ghana’s
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Health Services Workers’ Union of the TUC Ghana has declared intention to embark on nation- wide industrial action effective December 27 across the country. Thus, from December 27 about 28,000 members of the HSWU including; over 30 Professional Health Associations will lay down their tools to press home … The post Health
Sixteen rabies related deaths in the Upper East Region, have been recorded by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the past four years. Mr Baba Awuni, the Upper East Regional Surveillance Officer, attributed the cause of deaths to failure by victims of dog bites to report to health facilities as soon as the bites occured … The post Upper East records 16 rabies
The National Health Insurance Scheme has recorded over 12 million active people as at the end of November 2019, thanks to the mobile Renewal Service Platform. This means that about 40 per cent of the population are members and have valid NHIS cards, have paid their premium and can access health care. Dr. Lydia Dsane-Selby, … The post Mobile renewal service
Ghana has commenced the development of its Green Climate Fund (GCF) Country Programme with a launch of a wide range of stakeholder collaborations and consultations. The GCF Country Programmes are expected to present an overview of a country’s national context, policy framework and plans, nationally appropriate mitigation actions and summary of climate action agendas. Speaking … The post Ghana
Amounts charged for the renewal of businesses are not meant to share the profits of business owners, Ms Constance Takyi, Public Relations Officer for the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) stated in Accra. She said the renewal charges were simply meant to cater for the services rendered by the Department on behalf of such registered businesses. … The post Business
A metal safe securely locked with some unspecified amount of money, fixed into a concrete wall at the Account Office of the Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital is missing. Dr Kwadwo Obeng, Acting Director of the hospital who suspects that it was stolen, said the thieves broke into the general and accounts offices destroyed the concrete around … The post Ankaful hospital accounts
The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG), has threatened nationwide industrial unrest to demand better remunerations and conditions of service. The Association has also reminded the government to redeem its promise to migrate TUTAG onto the Public University Salary Structure by the end of 2019. Dr Solomon Keelson, President of TUTAG, gave the caution … The post TUTAG
Children from the Tolon District in the Northern Region have petitioned government to provide them adequate security against all forms of abuses including; child trafficking and early marriage. Speaking on behalf of children nationwide, they indicated that most children and young girls still lived in fear and faced various human rights violations in the country, … The post Children
The prosecution in the alleged kidnapping of the two Canadian women has handed over GH¢650.00 to Sampson Aghalor one of the suspects standing trial’s lawyer in court. Ms Hilda Craig, Senior State Attorney told the court that” we do not have any money for Jeff Omarsa, another suspect in the case. She said per our … The post Prosecution hands over
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