The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has implored employers to pay the contributions of workers on their right earnings to enable them to get a decent pension on retirement. Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang, the Director-General of SSNIT, who made the call, said the amount a retiree received as pension was a reflection of his … The post Pay contributions
Mr Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Minister of Works and Housing, has inaugurated an 11-member Board of Directors for its Real Estate Agency Council to regulate the operations of industry players and sanitise the sector. The Board has become necessary as a result of the arbitrary mode of operation by industry players due to the unavailability of … The post Government
Mr Ebenezer Tetteh Kpalam, a Clinical Psychologist has called for the establishment of school counselling departments in all basic schools to help deal with their numerous challenges. Mr Kpalam speaking with the Ghana News Agency in an interview in Tema said schools that already had such departments must strengthen it to provide psychological help to … The post Basic
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey will not be available for Ghana’s doubleheader against Ethiopia and South Africa in the African qualifiers for the 2022 Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) World Cup qualifiers. There were reports in the media about his possible availability in Sunday’s clash against South Africa. But, a source close to the Black … The post Partey
Milovan Rajevac, the Head Coach of the Black Stars is faced with injury situations in camp as the team prepares to battle Ethiopia and South Africa for the 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers. The team started training on Monday, November 8, at the Accra Sports Stadium and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that … The post 2022
Ghana was set to host the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in 2021, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it impracticable for the major event of the AfDB to be held in-person in the country. Even though the event was held virtually, it didn’t seem to have generated the expected interest and buzz. … The post AfDB Annual Meetings returns to Ghana in
The Forestry Commission (FC) with support from the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has developed a new Mobile App to check and control smuggling of lumber and other timber products in the country. The implementation of the app has well-positioned the Commission to increase the nation’s annual timber revenue. According to Mr. Abban Kofi … The post Forestry
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation, Ghana (ILAPI Ghana), Mr. Peter Bismark has called for the enactment of a Government Travel Regulations Act (GTRA) to regulate the travelling of state officials. The Act, he said, should establish units in all Government institutions and agencies such that public officials … The post Policy
Residents of Kedzikope in the Keta Municipality hit by tidal waves attack on Sunday dawn, are calling for government intervention. According to them, provision of temporary accommodation such as tents, canopies and beds, and food items and clothing would help alleviate their suffering. The Assembly member for the area, Mr Amenyo Quashigah said though there … The post Keta
Most Rev. Philip Naameh, Metropolitan Archbishop of Tamale and President of Ghana Bishops’ Conference, has stated that perceived corruption and corruptible practices by politicians and other politically exposed persons in Ghana are taking a toll on the national economy. He said corruption was also making the poverty situation to grow progressively, emphasizing that “Poverty is … The post Promise
Trade and Industry Minister, Mr Alan Kyerematen has inaugurated a 13-member Board for the Ghana Export Promotion Authority with a charge to members to pursue a vigorous export agenda to boost job creation. “For us, the answer to our problem of creating jobs is to be able to industrialize and also export,” he said, adding … The post Trade
Tullow Ghana has taken delivery of Ghana’s first-owned marine vessel, MV Flat Confidence, after a successful Offshore Vessel Inspection Database (OVID) testing on November 5, 2021. As the first Ghanaian-flagged vessel, it is to support the offshore gas industry. A statement issued in Accra by David Jones Amoah, the External Affairs officer of Tullow Ghana, … The post First
Ghana has handed over the Touch Caravan to Morocco for the MENA Region, as the Global Fund marks its 20th Anniversary. Mrs Cecilia Lodonu Senoo, the Executive Director, Hope for Future Generation, at the handing over ceremony in Accra, said the Global Fund had since 2002, been one of the major financial partnerships globally for … The post Ghana hands over Torch Caravan
The Bono East Regional Police Command has arrested Kwesi Bayele, a 25-year-old young man for allegedly manufacturing and dealing in illegal firearms. During a search, the Police retrieved 20 ammunitions including; locally-manufactured long barrel guns and pistols at his residence at Zambrama, near Kwame Danso in the Sene East District of the region. Briefing the … The post Police
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