The Managing Director of GCB Bank, Mr Kofi Adomakoh, has called for a paradigm shift within the financial sector to create long-term value for businesses without sacrificing environmental needs. He made this appeal at the Business Conference organised by Stanford Seed Transformation Network, Ghana. Speaking as a guest at the event, held in Accra, last … The post GCB
The Institute of Economic Affairs has urged the government to take bold and innovative measures to mobilise resources and allocate them judiciously to support long-term sustainable growth. This, it said, was capable of delivering sufficiently-high living standards to Ghanaians and moving the country out of poverty within a generation. In its expectations of the 2022 … The post Find
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has urged the government to review the existing scope of its legislation and policies on sexual harassment to include the digital space. According to a study conducted by the Foundation, sexual harassment was not occurring in physical spaces alone, but in various settings and different media, such as the internet. … The post Review
Ghanaian youth have been advised to stop tattooing their bodies, multiple piercing of the ear and other permanent body marks which would affect their job seeking fortune in the future. The Bono East Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO), George Anim Frimpong, who made the disclosure described … The post Youth urged to stop
Vivo Energy, the pan-African retailer and marketer of Shell and Engen-branded fuels and lubricants, has held its annual Safety Day across the country to reinforce the importance of Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality (HSSEQ) at Vivo Energy. Safety Day is an opportunity for all employees and contractors at Vivo Energy to refocus on the … The post Vivo Energy holds Safety Day appeared
Persons with hearing impairment have been asked to take advantage of the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccination exercises to protect themselves against the virus. Dr Wisdom KwadwoMprah a Senior lecturer at the Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, has expressed worry that persons with hearing impairment had been … The post Vaccination
Women in Human Resource (HR) leadership roles have been urged to lead with a purpose in order to attain an all-inclusive impact. They are to ensure this by daring to set a difference, maintaining trust, building on their capacities, promoting collaborations and carrying along others on their career journey. Mrs Abena Osei-Poku, Managing Director, Absa … The post Women in
The Shelley’s Eagle-Owl, a giant owl and one of the most elusive and mysterious of all birds, has been rediscovered in the Atewa Forest, after going unnoticed in Ghana by scientists for almost 150 years. The discovery was made by two British scientists working in Ghana. The Shelley’s Eagle-Owl Bubo shelleyi was described … The post Proofed
The African Literary Club (ALIC), a Zongo youth empowerment non-governmental organisation, is participating in Global Peace Summit Turkey 2021, currently on-going in Istanbul, to promote global peace and love. At least 150 young leaders around the world are deliberating on Global Peace and Future of Youth Development. The three-day summit which begun yesterday, will offer … The post African
The Apremdo Divisional Stool (ADS) of Ahanta Traditional Council (ATC), has noted with grave concerns, bizarre incidents of fake kidnapping reports being circulated in the Western Region. One of such incidents, it noted, occurred in Takoradi, last Friday, when a woman, Joana Krah, 29, faked her kidnapping and was arrested by the Takoradi Divisional Police … The post Apremdo
The Executive Chairman of McDan Group of Companies, Dr Daniel McKorley through the McDan Foundation has built a GHC1.2 million school block for the chiefs and people of Yendi in the Northern Region. The new facility for the Rhema International School, a public basic school in the Yendi Municipality is to replace an old one which is no … The post McDan
The public has expressed concern about junkies and others with mental health challenges roaming the streets of Accra, the national capital. They have therefore called for their evacuation and confinement at the appropriate places like the psychiatric hospitals. Their concerns stem, for instance, from the fact that the junkies have taken over some pavements and … The post Security,
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has handed over 40 brand new jeeps, 14 Toyota Hilux pick-ups and 6 Toyota Hiace vans to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to enhance its operational and logistics capabilities. Presenting the vehicles to the GAF at Burma Camp in Accra yesterday, the President said the move formed part of efforts … The post President hands over
The proportion of the Ghanaian population using improved drinking water and sanitation services has increased between 2015and 2020, the National DevelopmentPlanning Commission (NDPC) has said. With water, it said, the proportion has gone up from 33 percent to 41 percent at the national level; 11 percent to 16 percent in the rural area and 52 … The post Ghana’s
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday inaugurated the Governing Councils of the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service to provide leadership to the two security agencies. Both councils, Chaired by Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, are Constitutional bodies with their membership and duties clearly defined by the Constitution. Members on the Police Governing … The post President
The Private Schools Association of Ghana (PSAG),has welcomed the decision of the Ministry of Education, to make the renewal of licences for established schools once every three years. This, according to the group would enable various school have ample time to ensure they met all the approved standards required by the sector ministry. The head … The post PSAG welcomes 3-yearly licence
The General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU)- Ghana, Mr Morgan Ayawine, has urged employers to make the welfare of their employees a top priority. “The welfare of the workers should be the concern of managers and employers”, Mr Morgan said, adding that the surest way to increase productivity was to ensure that … The post Prioritise
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ofosu Ampofo has called for unity among members and supporters of the party and avoid utterances capable of causing disaffection in the party. He said the goal of defeating the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the general elections in 2024 could not be realised by a … The post Dome Kwabenya NDC rewards loyalists appeared first
A political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has suggested an independent body to regulate political parties in the country to operate within the Political Parties Act. This is because the Electoral Commission (EC) has not performed its functions properly and seems to be only interested in conducting elections. Professor Ransford Gyampo, the lecturer, … The post Independent
Lawrence Adu Dapaah, a former Assembly member for Afo-Nkwanta Electoral Area in the Subin Constituency of the Ashanti Region, has raised concern over members of Parliament (MPs) fixation with enrolment of their constituents onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). “It is a problem and challenge if you have people who take delight in calling … The post ‘MPs fixated
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