The gold price surged to a record high on Monday, fuelled by the novel coronavirus pandemic and geopolitical tensions between China and the United States. The new high of 1,944.71 dollars per troy ounce (31.1 grams) – compares to a previous record of $1,921. In addition to persistent global economic uncertainty amid the pandemic, renewed … The post Gold
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana has maintained the policy rate at 14.5 percent, citing the need for macroeconomic stability amid the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Announcing the decision of the committee via a virtual press briefing, Dr Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, said the current … The post Bank of Ghana
A total of 12,371,651 prospective voters have been issued with voters’ identification card as at Sunday July, 26, Mrs Jean Mensa, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) has said. She said the figure represented 82.5 per cent of the Commission’s target of 15 million voters and optimistic of meeting the mark. Mrs Mensa who said … The post EC registers over 12 million
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Monday began a three-day tour of the Northern, North East and Savanna regions of the country. The tour would see the President commissioning projects, breaking ground for commencement of new projects, and paying courtesy calls on traditional authorities. President Akufo-Addo kickstarted the tour of the Savannah Region with a courtesy … The post Akufo-Addo
Dr Doris Yaa Dartey, a Communications Expert and a Media Consultant, who passed away on Sunday July 19, 2020 would be laid to rest on August 6, 2020 in Accra. The private burial would follow a funeral ceremony for the former Member of the National Media Commission (NMC) at Accra. The details were announced on … The post Dr Doris Dartey to be buried on August 6 appeared
The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR) says Government has no intention to review the mandatory retirement age for public sector workers. A statement issued in Accra by the Ministry and Copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) said reports that Government had reduced the retirement age from 60 to 50 years was untrue. … The post Ghana
The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) on Monday set the alarm against the usage of indecent expressive and abusive language on media platforms as the electioneering campaign gradually hits the upper gear. “Fast approaching the December polls, the usage of these anti-societal languages is on the rise; from June 1 – 14, 2020, there have … The post IDEG sets alarm
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