The pineapple farmer from the Central Region, who was erroneously called Kwabena and unaware of being the face of an advertising campaign in the Netherlands has now received compensation. Investigative journalist Olivier van Beemen reports. The leading Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn (AH) has reached a settlement with Okwesi Johnston, a pineapple grower from the … The post Justice
The Minister-designate for Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has refuted claims that Ghanaian taxpayers are worse-off today because the Akufo-Addo-led administration has imposed so many taxes on them. Responding to questions before the Appointments Committee of Parliament, on Friday, on the second-day of his vetting, Mr Ofori-Atta stated that a critical analysis of the taxes abolished … The post We’ve
Ghana is losing between $14.4 to $23.7 million annually due the issuance of low fishing licence fees and fines for foreign trawlers operating on its marine waters. A new report by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) which revealed this identified several cases of illegal fishing in Ghana, allegedly linked to a Chinese state-owned corporation in … The post Low
Lord Pabitey, a Disease Control Officer of La Bawaleshie Polyclinic who absconded after allegedly stealing and selling 26 Vials of COVIDSHIELD has been arrested. Pabitey who appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on Friday has been remanded into lawful custody to reappear on April 1. Last week, the National Security arrested three persons for their … The post One
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will this year lead a tree planting exercise scheduled for June 11, 2021 to begin an ambitious regreening project. This gesture will kick-start a national tree-planting project, dubbed “Plant a Tree to Green Ghana.” Other high-profile personalities to take part in the exercise at the birth of the project are … The post President
A scuffle has ensued between some military officers from Michel Camp and some police officers over some men allegedly picked by the police at Kakasunanka number one during a swoop to fish out people involved in the use of narcotics. According to an eye witness who spoke to the Ghana News Agency the misunderstanding emanated … The post Military and police officers in open
An Accra Circuit Court on Friday sentenced two persons to 18 years imprisonment each on the charges of conspiracy and robbery. They are Emmanuel Koomson, 25, motor rider and Derrick Nyarko, 21, labourer. The two robbed a taxi driver of GH¢270 after pulling a knife on him, the complainant, Mathew Norgbetey at Sakumono. The court … The post Two men jailed
A total of 186 students of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) School of Business have received the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence after their exceptional academic performance during the 2019/2020 academic year. The students who received certificates and books are made up of 61 level 200, 75 level 300, and 50 level 400 students, … The post UCC
Isaac Mensah, alias Ike, is being held by the Nima Divisional Police Command over the death of his pregnant girlfriend. Ike was said to have booked a room at the Nana Gyimah Hotel, Kokomlemle, where the deceased joined him later, only to be found dead the next day when Ike was missing from the said … The post Man arrested for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend
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