Ghana will host the 61st Ordinary Session of the Authority of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government on Sunday, July 3, 2022, in Accra. Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Chair of ECOWAS would host his colleagues Heads of State and Government from 12 ECOWAS Member States in the Region. The Summit will … The post Ghana
Data from the Ghana Health Service COVID-19 update page indicates a decline in new cases from 203 on June 24 to 83 on June 26. The data also showed that one death was recorded in the last two days, with six severe cases recorded and one in critical condition. Similarly, the number of active cases … The post Ghana COVID-19 cases decline in last two days appeared
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has directed Ghana to double its efforts in ending the worst forms of child labour, particularly in the cocoa and fishing sectors. The Organisation also requested for detailed information on the practical measures Ghana has taken to eradicate the worst form of child labour, including the sale and trafficking of … The post ILO
“A poorly paid journalist is a threat to society and breeds an ecosystem characterised by bad journalism,” Professor Amin Alhassan, the Director-General, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation has said. He said it was, therefore, crucial that managers and employers of journalists offered them great working conditions and terms of service to enable them to work comfortably as … The post A
Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor, University of Ghana – Legon, on Wednesday cut the sod for the commencement of work on a Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) apartment for the University. She said the construction of the apartment would address the infrastructure deficit of the University and “in line with the University’s vision to … The post University
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed seasoned professional forester Hugh C.A. Brown as Executive Director of the Forest Services Division (FSD) of the Forestry Commission, Ghana. The appointment is in accordance with the advice of the governing board of the Forestry Commission, given in consultation with the Public Services Commission, following a competitive interview … The post President
The minority in Parliament has raised concerns over an alleged government’s transfer of the Ameri Power plant to Kumasi for $35 million. At a press conference at Parliament House in Accra, on Wednesday, Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, the Ranking Member on the Mines and Energy Committee, raised objections to the Government’s attempt to transfer the … The post Minority
The total value of attempted fraud reported by Banks and Specialised Deposit–Taking Institutions (SDI) for the year 2021 has amounted to GH¢113 million. Out of this amount, a loss of GH¢61 million was recorded, as compared to a loss of GH¢25 million in 2020, representing an increase of 144 per cent on a year-on-year basis. … The post Losses to banks,
The National Peace Council (NPC) has called for strategic investment into creation of sustainable jobs for Ghanaian youth to save the country from insurgencies being experienced in some West African countries. More than three democratically elected Governments within the West Africa sub-region have been overthrown by military juntas since 2020, with the most recent one … The post Peace
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor Tuesday presented 95 signed mining licences to members of the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners. The licences would enable the miners to operate mining concessions after geological investigations by the Geological Survey Authority proved that they were viable for mining. However, the small-scale … The post Minister
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has applauded Ghana for progress in small-scale fishing sector, which currently employs majority of fishers in the country. Mr Ndiaga Gueye, FAO, Country Representative to Ghana said: “Ghana’s small-scale fishery is well advanced relative to other African countries. It employs over 80 per cent of fishers in the country … The post FAO
Mr Kwaku Agyeman Manu, the Minister of Health, has called for a strategic collaboration with the Private Health Sector towards making the country a “Medical Tourism Hub” in the sub-region. The Minister, who made the call at the “Second Private Health Sector Summit 2022”, in Accra, in a speech read on his behalf, said the … The post Private
Mr Benito Owusu-Bio, Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has warned the citizenry against the encroachment of government lands. “Let government lands be. We do not want to have encroachers on our lands. It is important that Government lands are left for future work and development,” he said. Mr Owusu-Bio gave the caution when … The post Let government lands
Defense counsels for the accused persons standing trial over the alleged attempted bullion van robbery failed to secure bail for their clients on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. The Court presided over by Mrs Patricia Amponsah said the submissions made by the counsels failed to convince the Court and, therefore, denied the bail application. The prosecution … The post Court
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