By Maxwell Ofori As part of measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation, the Government of Ghana has signed a Double Taxation Avoidance agreement (DTA) with the government of Mauritius. That notwithstanding, the two countries have also set up a Ghana-Mauritius Permanent Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation, as part of measures to facilitate trade between both […] The post Ghana

  By Maxwell Ofori President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated his government’s commitment to enriching the human resource base of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), by supporting initiatives that will provide further education for soldiers, sailors and airmen to hone their skills.   According to the President, “a contented soldier is one whose remuneration […] The post I

From Richard Owusu-Akyaw, Obuasi The Minister of Lands and Forestry, Mr John Peter Amewu, has hinted that the government would soon start using drones and other modern technology to fight illegal mining in Ghana, to ensure the protection of water bodies. Illegal mining, known in our local parlance as ‘galamsey’, has polluted almost all the […] The post Amewu

  The Abeka Magistrate Court in Accra has remanded into police custody, Jihad Chaaban, the Lebanese supervisor of the Abelenkpe branch of Marwako Fast Foods, who allegedly splashed blended pepper on the face of a Ghanaian worker, Evelyn Boakye. The court rejected a plea from the lawyers of the accused to grant him bail, after Chaaban […] The post The maltreatment of Ghanaian workers must

Some members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have vowed since December 9, 2016 that never would they allow President Akufo-Addo have any peace, but keep him always out of focus, so that he will not achieve his campaign promises. After a good budget statement was read to all Ghanaians, and the business world got […] The post Of Taxes and Tolls and NDC politics appeared first on

  By Sebastian R. Freiku. The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed Mr. Osei Assibey Antwi, a former Ashanti Regional Deputy Minister under the Kufuor administration, as the Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA). A statement issued from the office of the President last Friday, and signed by Mr. Eugene Arhin, […] The post Osei Assibey Antwi to head KMA

  Mr. Kofi Annan, a former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, has said agriculture could be a powerful bait in the process of economic development in Africa. He, therefore, urged private investors and governments to consider agriculture as a business and invest in it to achieve the desired socio-economic development, and reduce poverty in Africa. Mr. […] The post Agriculture,

  By Bernice Bessey The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been tasked to generate GH¢34 billion in tax revenue for the 2017 fiscal year, despite the abolishment and reduction in some tax components in the government’s first budget statement presented by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta. The Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority […] The post GRA tasked to generate

  From Edmond Gyebi, Tamale SAVANA Signatures, a Tamale-based NGO working to improve the lives of women and young girls, has appealed to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Civil Society Organisations, political, traditional and religious leaders as well as the security agencies to join forces to end forced and early marriages, which […] The post Early child marriage must end now! appeared first

    From Ernest Best Anane, Nkawie-Ash   THE NKAWIE Forestry Commission led by the District Manager, Nana Poku Bosompem and his staff has embarked upon a massive afforestation project to enhance forest conservation. According to him, the exercise is aimed at conserving and restoring the already depleted forest, by the nursing of timber seeds […] The post FC embarks on afforestation project …To enhance

  From William Nlanjerbor JALULAH, Bolgatanga. Rockson Bukari Ayine, Upper East Regional Minister has hinted that the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) will soon set up a task-force to clamp down on unscrupulous people whose activities are fast depleting forest reserves in the region. Felling of rosewood trees in recent years in the region has become […] The post U/E minister

  By Sebastian R. Freiku.    Information reaching The Chronicle indicates that some private developers have encroached upon the Kansaworado Public Cemetery in Sekondi and desecrated tombstones, including that of Nhamo Mugabe, the late son of Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe. The tombstone of the late Dr. Mrs. Esther Sophia Boohene, the late twin sister of […] The post MUGABE’S SON’S TOMB DESECRATED

  Speaking with Joy News, the talented actress noted that Ghanaians are quick to complain when Nigerians and South Africans bag all the awards, but they never put in effort to vote for the movies they claim to support. Yvonne’s movie received multiple nominations but did not win any. She however blames Ghanaians for never […] The post Yvonne Okoro blasts Ghanaians

Veteran Ghanaian comic actor, Asonaba Kwaku Darko popularly known as Super OD in an interview has revealed he is seriously sick. The actor who has been off our screens for some years in a feeble voice described how his knees have grown to be weak making it difficult for him to walk Speaking about his […] The post I’m sick -Veteran actor Super OD speaks out appeared first on

From Sebastian R. Freiku, Ejisu. Youth of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ejisu constituency are suspecting their executives of attempts to deprive the constituents of the rich experience of their idol as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). They youth, drawn from Akyawkrom, Kwamo and Adako-Jachie, accused the party executives of lack of transparency […] The post Ejisu

  By Maxwell Ofori The Ghana 60 Years on Committee has launched a project to construct Electronic Libraries (E-Library) in some 60 selected deprived communities across the country. The project is part of the legacy projects for the commemoration of the 60 years independence anniversary of the country. The E-Library Project, which was launched last […] The post Ghana@60 launches e-library project

  Looking for the best foods to eat before and after your workout? Chances are, you’ve probably heard a lot of conflicting advice about what to eat and drink to get stronger, fitter, leaner, and faster. Here are the science-based guidelines that sports dietitians provide to athletes — from amateurs to world champions – to […] The post The best fuel for your workout appeared first on

I have so much gotten accustomed to reading or hearing about campaign drives in the UK in support of charitable causes in Ghana. Rarely would you hear of a fund raising drive in Ghana to support a cause in the United Kingdom. This indeed is what makes this story interesting. A fortnight ago, I had […] The post Com Alumni Network UCC targets GH¢55,000

WA All Stars extended their unbeaten run to four, as they defeated Medeama 1-0 in Tarkwa on Sunday. A solid defensive display coupled with Medeama’s wastefulness in front of goal ensured that All Stars left T&A park all smiles. Sekondi born Kelvin Andoh got the only goal of the game in the first half. Medeama […] The post WA All Stars shock Medeama away appeared first on

A last-gasp goal from Derrick Sassraku ensured Aduana Stars maintained their impressive away form against Inter Allies in the Ghana Premier League on Saturday at the El Wak Sports stadium. Aduana produced a sensational second half display to extend their unbeaten run at the start of the season to six and remain top of the […] The post Aduana maintain impressive form appeared first on