An alleged National Security Operative, Kelvin Prince Boakye, alias Don King, 48, has been accused of robbing a gold trading firm, Waahid Gold Company Limited, off five kilogrammes of gold worth GHI¢2,731,138.84. Kelvin, together with his accomplices, allegedly armed with AK47 assault rifle, attacked the Waahid Gold Company Limited at a refinery, where its officers had gone to test the gold sold to it by the accused and his collaborators. Boakye aka Don King has currently been charged before
Though the minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, announced in the 2023 budget the intention of the government to freeze employment in the public sector, the same budget also intends to create thousands of jobs through the YouStart programme, which already has a budget of GHS10 billion. The Chronicle understands that a number of young Ghanaian have already benefited from the government’s piloted YouStart Programme, with a sponsorship amount of GH?1.98million. The pilot phase was implemented
The Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has advised African leaders to develop a new strategic framework that will reshape the fortunes of Industrialisation on the continent. According to the minister, who is leading the implementation of Ghana’s One District One Factory (1D1F) agenda, leaderson the continent must map out a master strategy to boost the industrial revolution on the continent. Speaking on behalf of President Akufo-Addo at the 17th Extra Ordinary Session
On May 13, 2021, Obed Eli Aglidza, 31, was arrested by the New Ayoma Police for attacking and robbing a mobile money vendor at Likpe Kukurantumi in the Oti Region of Ghana. Two weeks later, he was sentenced by a Jasikan Circuit Court to 12 years imprisonment with hard labour. This was after considerable evidence, including a handbag containing a specified amount of money and the mobile phone of the victim,was obtained and presented in court to implicate him. As he was being whisked away in a police
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged the Ghana Police Service to harness opportunities being provided under the government digitisation agenda to enhance its prospects in modern day policing. “I would like to call on the Police Administration to maximise opportunities under the ongoing government digitisation and digitalisation agenda to strengthen the Police Transformation Project to meet contemporary policing priorities and improve law enforcement service delivery and transnational
The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr. Joseph Obeng, the West African Regional Director of CUTS International, Mr.Appiah Kusi-Adomako and the Executive Director of the EXIM Frozen Foods Association, Ghana, Michael Obiri-Agyei are among those who disagree with the new policy indicating Bank of Ghana’s withdrawal of forex support for the importation for selected products identified as non-critical. The Central Bank will no longer provide forex support for the import
The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) has held its 25th Annual General Meeting in the Eastern Regional Capital town of Koforidua, to deliberate on how freight forwarders can maintain their relevance in a turbulent global supply chain. Speaking at the event, the Omanhene of New Juaben, Daasebre Nana Kwaku Boateng III, appealed to freight forwarders to be honest in their dealings with importers and refrain from acts of distortion. The President of GIFF, Eddy Akrong, said in maintaining
The families of two Canadian females, who were allegedly kidnapped in Ghana, have applied through the Attorney-General’s Office to join hearing of the conclusion of the case. According to the trial court, it had accepted the request made by the family members of the victims – Lauren Tilley and Bailey Chitty – to have them join the hearing of the final determination of the case. The High Court, presided over by Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, was compelled under the circumstances to adjourn
An Indian national, M. Nareswal Singh, 45 and businessman, has been accused of defrauding a Clearing Agent, Francis Cole, off US$60,000.00. Singh was arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court last Thursday on the count of defrauding by false pretences, but has pleaded not guilty to the offence. The court, presided over by Samuel Bright Acquah, remanded the accused into police custody for further investigations to be conducted into the matter, and by which the case was adjourned to December 5, 2022.
The Black Stars opened their campaign at the Qatar 2022 Mundial with a painful 3-2 defeat at the hands of Portugal in their Group H showdown on Thursday. The loss appears to have rubbed Ghanaians the bad way after putting the Stars in a seemingly difficult situation, as far as the quest to qualify from the Group to play at the round of 16 is concerned. This is because the Stars now have to secure not less than four, out of the possible six points at stake, in their next two group matches. As usual,
Recently, there was news that mineral deposits, of gold, iron ore and lithium have been found in the Oti and Volta regions’ areas of Akpafu and Bonwiri, which are forest reserves. It was announced that mining will begin in 2023. This is where I have problems. With the happenings in areas destroyed by illegal and unregulated mining in this country, I seem to be the lone voice, calling for a complete suspension of all forms of mining and the implementation of a programme to reclaim our water bodies
A 14-member delegation of the Executive Presbytery of Assemblies of God Ghana, led by the General Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, has paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to introduce the new leadership team of the church to him. Addressing the meeting, Rev. Wengam commended the Asantehene for his unequaled contribution to nation building and the development of Asanteman, especially, the championing and provision of scholarships for the poor and needy. He thanked
Nana Kwame Boakye II, Apagyahene of Prang Traditional Area, has condemned the attitude and conduct of a section of the citizenry, particularly the youth, towards elders and people in positions of responsibility. He noted that such behaviour did not augur well for the growth of the country. The Chief made the observation when he represented Nana Kwadwo Nyarko III, Omanhene of the Traditional Area, at the ‘Nkyifie Yam Festival ‘ last week at Prang in the Bono East Region. Nana Kwame
A US-based Ghanaian has donated 30 brand new laptops to needy but brilliant final year students at the Kumasi Anglican Senior High School (KASS) to promote ICT education. Mr. Kwame Poku Sarkodie, who was a renowned sportsman of the 1983 year group, has been supporting the school through the ‘Chito Award’ scheme for four years now. The award is intended to bring home a sense of appreciation for education among students in the school. According to him, the support for his initiative
Brazil head coach Tite says the high number of fouls on Neymar “has to be stopped” after the forward was injured in their group-stage win over Serbia. Neymar appeared to be in tears on the bench after being substituted in the 80th minute with a sprained ankle. The 30-year-old was on the receiving end of a heavy tackle from Nikola Milenkovic in the 2-0 win on Thursday. “If you want to celebrate the football, you have to pay attention to the fouls,” said Tite. “They
Iran’s football federation has complained to Fifa after the Islamic Republic emblem was removed from its flag in social media posts by the United States team. Before their World Cup meeting on Tuesday, the US removed the Allah symbol in graphics posted on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. The US said they decided not to use Iran’s official flag to show “support for the women in Iran fighting for basic human rights”, amid mass anti-government protests in the country. The
Alphonso Davies scored Canada’s first ever World Cup goal, but it was not enough to stop them being knocked out of the tournament following a defeat by Croatia. Davies’ second-minute opener gave Canada hope, but they ended up second best and have suffered back-to-back defeats in their first two group matches. In Group F’s earlier game, Morocco shocked world number two side Belgium 2-0 and are second in the standings, behind 2018 finalists Croatia. John Herdman’s outsiders
Japan failed to take another step towards the World Cup knockout rounds as Keysher Fuller’s late goal earned Costa Rica a smash-and-grab Group E victory. Following their shock win over Germany, Japan were frustrated by a tight defensive unit, before Fuller struck with Costa Rica’s first shot on target at the tournament. The result leaves both teams on three points after two games. After beating Germany in their opener, many expected Japan to account for a Costa Rica side reeling
Morocco caused the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium, thanks to late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal. Few surprises had seemed on the cards early on, but Belgium’s initial job this time was to break down Morocco’s massed defence. They managed it within the first five minutes, when Thorgan Hazard sent Michy Batshuayi running clear, but he was denied by Munir Mohamedi, a late replacement in the Morocco goal after Bono was
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