The Volta Regional branch of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has thrown its weight behind the organisers of the ‘Open Our Border’ demonstration slated for the Ketu South Municipality of the region, today. It has therefore urged the party’s supporters to join the demonstration intended to put pressure on the Akufo-Addo-led government to open …
Mr Samuel Adu-Agyei, the Western North Regional Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has indicated that the party could break the eight-year cycle through unity, hard work and perseverance. He called on constituency executives and supporters in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Constituency to work extra hard to achieve victory in the 2024 election. Mr Adu-Agyei said …
The leadership of the Tijjaniya Muslims Movement of Ghana (TMMG) has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to adopt a listening approach and engage stakeholders in the wake of proposals by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for electoral reforms. Alhaji Khuzaima Mohammed Osman, National Executive Secretary of the TMMG, told the Ghana News Agency on …
The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Art and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku-Mantey, says the sustenance of the tourism industry will depend on the optimal use of environmental resources, economic and respect for the socio-cultural benefits of local communities. According to the Minister, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has had devastating impact on the industry with reduced patronage …
The London International Court of Arbitration (LCIA) Tribunal has issued an award in favour of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). Consequently, it has dismissed all claims brought by Sibton Switch Systems Limited (“Sibton Switch”) in relation to the termination by the Bank of the Master Agreement for the Ghana Retail Payment Systems Infrastructure in 2017. …
Thieves have stolen nearly 50 kilometres of railway track, nationwide, causing an estimated amount of $250 million of damage to the country. A kilometre of railway construction is estimated at $5million. Chunks of track were stolen over the course of several months from lines from Ejisu, Konongo, Juaso, Obuasi-Dunkwa-Prestea, Akrokeri, Kaasi, Asafo, Asawase. At least 10 …
“The indiscipline in Accra must stop.” That is the charge of the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, to Presiding Members (PMs) of the various assemblies in the region. Making reference to the viral video in which a man was seen pounding fufu at the newly commissioned Pokuase Interchange, Mr Quartey said it was unthinkable …
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has stressed the need for a strong tri-partite relationship between government and labour unions for a harmonious business environment. He said it was a way to attract investors who we need to grow the economy for the future. He said this at the 11th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the …
The Ghana Mine Workers Union (GMWU), has renewed its call for the current 20 per cent share of the annual mineral royalties allocated to the Mineral Development Fund (MDF) be increased to at least 50 per cent. The union said “we expect that 50% of the revised allocation of the MDF should go directly into the …
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on Africa and Europe to review its co-operation to focus primarily on trade and investment. According to him, “the time has come for Europe and Africa to build a sustainable and strategic partnership that ensures prosperity for all.” “We have set our sights high, and, to our friends …
The West Africa Secondary School Old Students Association (WASSOSA) yesterday donated mathematical sets worth about GH¢5000 to final year students of the school. The presentation which is an annual event by the Association is aimed at motivating the students who would be writing their final exams to put in their best effort. Presenting the items, the …
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Shama District of Western Region has educated the youth in the district on National Cohesion and Inclusive Participation in Governance.The workshop, organised under the auspices of the Ministry of National Security was on the theme ‘Empowering Ghanaians to Stand for National Cohesion and Inclusive Participation’, had …
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia has dismissed some media reports that the Electoral Commission (EC) has directed the party to table its proposed electoral reforms before the Interparty Advisory Committee (IPAC) for dialogue. Mr Nketia, speaking in an interview on Wednesday, stated that the Commission has received …
The NDC Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has filed a writ at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) stay in office in acting capacity. The South Dayi MP is seeking four main reliefs on the unconstitutionality of the President Nana Akufo-Addo’s directive …
Mrs Abena Osei-Asare, the Deputy Finance Minister in charge of Revenue, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing revenue shortfalls, a long-standing challenge for the country, through collaborative efforts. She said with the economy on the path of recovery, the government’s ability to advance revenue mobilisation would underpin efforts to continually empathise and support Ghanaian …
The Turkish government has affirmed its commitment to increase its investment portfolio in the Ashanti Region as it seeks to explore business opportunities in varied areas. These include tourism and culture, agriculture, education, construction, and trade. Madam Ozlem Ergun Uluesen, the Turkish Ambassador to Ghana, said the underlying agenda aimed at increasing Turkey’s investment presence …
Efforts to see the increased usage of domestic scheme cards, is yielding results as about 17 universal banks now issue the cards to their customers, the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) has disclosed. Currently GCB bank, Ecobank, Standard Chartered Bank, Cal Bank, Consolidated Bank Ghana, Agriculture Development Bank and Fidelity Bank issue gh-link …
GCB Bank Limited has now moved inches higher on the Power 100 Banks using social media in 2021. The 2019 ranking saw GCB occupying the 93rd spot and after the 2021 second quarter evaluation, the Bank occupies the 84th position with the aim of improving on the spot in the near future. GCB is the …
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) yesterday donated sanitary items to 160 basic schools across the country, to help in the fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The items included 640 hand washing units, popularly known as Veronica buckets, 480 gallons of five litre hand washing liquid soaps and 380 rolls of tissue papers. The items were received …
Construction work has begun on the deplorable Koforidua through Nkurakan, Oterkporlu, Asesewa to Abuorso road. The 62-kilometre stretch road would receive bituminous surfacing, construction of bridges, culverts and drains and is expected to be completed in two and half years. The project, linking four municipals and districts namely New Juaben South and Yilo Krobo municipalities …
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