The University for Development Studies (UDS) on Saturday conferred a Doctorate degree on the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stanbic Bank, Ghana, Naa Alhassan Andani. The award was in recognition of his tremendous contribution and initiative to the transformation of commercial banking in the country. It was also for his personal commitment towards the progress … The post UDS
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has implored Ghanaians to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the impact of another wave. The Deputy General Secretary of the association, Dr Titus Beyuo, said a fourth wave could be dire for the country’s healthcare system and that, the vaccines were our best bet to save the situation. In … The post GMA implores Ghanaians
The CSO Budget Forum – a group of civil society organisations with interest in influencing the national budget has called on the government to account for the $1 billion of the $3 billion Eurobond issued in 2020, meant to refinance the renegotiated power purchase agreements in the energy sector. The call by the CSO Budget … The post Account
The Commissioner of Insurance, Justice Ofori, has tasked insurance companies to strategise and position themselves to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework to build a resilient industry. He said AfCFTA was the biggest trade agreement in the world and the insurance industry would have a huge role to play to … The post AfCFTA
Sorghum farmers and Pito Malt processors will soon see a boost in their income as new sorghum varieties have proved to increase production and market, Dr Peter Asungre, a sorghum breeder at the Savanna Agriculture Research Station, Manga has said. He said the market potential for the crop was as a result of more successful … The post Sorghum production to put money in farmers’
Professor Godfred Bokpin, a professor of finance and economics at the University of Ghana has said that Ghana has been late in the digitalisation drive. Prof. Bokpin, speaking on Joy FM programme, NewsFile on Saturday, explained that while it was a laudable idea by the government, and spearheaded by the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, … The post Ghana’s
The Ghana Chamber of Shipping has urged the government to formulate policies and initiate shipping and maritime policies that will move Ghana forward. Mr Stanley Raja KorshieAhorlu, an Executive Council Member of the Chamber, interacting with the media said there was the need for Ghana to have concrete policies that would put it in a … The post Formulate
Oil prices rose yesterday as positive signs for global economic growth supported the outlook for energy demand, while Saudi Arabia’s state-owned producer Aramco raised the official selling price for its crude. Brent crude was up by 91 cents, or 1.1per cent, at $83.65 a barrel, after dropping nearly two percent last week. U.S. oil gained … The post Oil
The Club Licensing Committee has granted a conditional approval to the Tarkwa Akoon Park, the home venue for Premier League club, Medeama SC. Medeama SC requested for a review of the inspection date by the Licencing Committee which was originally slated for November 15, 2021 to an earlier date. The Committee at its last meeting … The post Club Licensing C’ttee approves Akoon Park
The first Post-2020 Olympic Games Workshop ended at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) main campus at Sokode-Lokoe, near Ho on Friday with a call on stakeholders in the sports sector to adopt a scientific approach to sports development as a matter of priority. The two-day event was organised by the School … The post ‘Adopt scientific approach to sports development’
The President of the International Combat Ju Jutsu Federation (ICJJF), Mr. Shypinskyi Vladyslav, arrived in Accra on Saturday for a short working visit. He was met on arrival by officials of Ju Jutsu Ghana made up of its president, Shakiratu Larteef, Evans Bernie-Johnson, Vice President, Lucy Larteef, Treasurer, Maxwell B. Borquaye, Technical Director, and his … The post World
Football administrator, Alhaji Karim Grusah has commended the level of officiating as his club King Faisal shocked Aduana Stars on Sunday. King Faisal defeated Aduana 3-1 at the Agyeman Badu Stadium. This was their first league defeat in Dormaa in more than four years. “It was a very good game yesterday at the Dormaa park … The post Alhaji Grusah praises officiating
Division One League (DOL) side, Cape Coast ‘Ebusua’ Dwarfs has announced US-based Icarus as the new kit sponsor if the club in a two-year renewable deal. Announcing the deal in Accra yesterday, the President of the club, Nana Sam Brew Butler said the partnership would propel the club to achieve greatness this season and beyond. … The post Dwarfs announce kit sponsorship
Head Coach of Accra Great Olympics, Daniel Annor Walker says the team’s3-1 victory over city rivals, Accra Lions was a testament of what fans should expect this season. The ‘AGOSU’ lads produced a fine form against the league debutants, beating them 3-1 on a Sunday late kick-off game with a hat-trick from Maxwell Nii Abbey … The post Olympics aim to improve on last
The Forestry Commission (FC) is developing a comprehensive National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS) to serve as a forest landscape safeguard tool, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Jinapor, has said. He said the system, which would have both a human and remote sensing component, would monitor timber or wood products and other commodity extraction and transactions in … The post Ghana
The contractor, who abandoned the Danfa-Ayi Mensah road project, citing heavy rainfall in the area, last Thursday, returned to site to make the road motorable for commuters. The project was suspended after the grader got stuck in the mud on the shoulders of the road. The contractor, MessrsKwame Boadi, was expected to start work by … The post Contractor returns to
A wholly owned Ghanaian airline, Goldstar Air, has named one of its aircraft after the Paramount Chief of the Buipe Traditional Area in the Savannah Region, Buipewura, Abdulai Jinapor II. This is in recognition of his sterling leadership as traditional ruler and for promoting the customs and tradition of the chiefs and people of Gonjaland … The post Goldstar Air honours Buipewura Jinapor
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has embarked on a series of sensitisation and education activities aimed at re-awakening dialogue among political parties and other stakeholderson peaceful co-existence, national cohesion and inclusive participation. Held in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region in collaboration with theInter Party Dialogue Committee, it was organised with … The post NCCE
Assembly members for the various electoral areas for Tema Newtown under the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) have called on the TDC Development Company to up its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the town. The Assembly Members made the request when they questioned three representatives of TDC who briefed the assembly on the company’s operations and … The post TMA Assembly
Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) have been tasked to enact and enforce the Assemblies by-laws by prioritising security and guarantee the welfare of their residents. Section 181 of the Local Government Act 936, 2016 empowered them to enact and enforce by-laws. Kwasi Adu-Gyan, the Bono East Regional Minister, gave the directive when he addressed heads of … The post Enforce
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