Absa Bank Ghana posted an impressive financial performance in 2021, recording an increase in revenues by 17 per cent. Also the bank saw a 35 per cent reduction in impairments by the year under review. A statement issued by the Absa Bank Ghana said the performance “comes on the back of a return to normal … The post Absa Bank Ghana records strong performance in 2021
The Executive Director of StarGhana Foundation, Mr Ibrahim-TankoAmidu,has urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to contribute to the inclusive development of the country through their operations. According to the Executive Director, “it was not surprising to see people hide behind CSO to push an agenda whether it is inclusive education, free maternal health, constitutional reforms, but … The post CSOs
Parliament has, at long last, approved the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), 2021 under a certificate of urgency yesterday.This was after the Minority caucus washed their hands off any associated procedures on the levy and staged a walk out at the middle of sitting leaving their colleagues in the Majority to pass the revenue measure … The post After
The Minority caucus in Parliament has hinted it would challenge the passage of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) at the appropriate forum after it walked out on its approval in the House yesterday. Minority Leader and MP for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, said their colleagues in the Majority did not have the required numbers pursuant to … The post Minority stages walkout,
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday inaugurated the first Tamale Interchange here in the Northern Region. The 1.7 kilometre-interchange which construction begun in 2019, is part of the $2 billion Sinohydro Master Project Support Agreement (MPSA) between the government of Ghana and the Peoples Republic of China through the Sinohydro Corporation. The flyover The project involves the … The post President
Chairman of Ghana United Pastors Association (GUPA), Apostle Dr Richmond Ewusi-Ainooson, has asked Christian leaders and their followers to espouse humility, discipline and righteousness. He said “GUPA is focused on training individuals to become passionate about propagating the gospel of Christ. We will not relent in our efforts to increase awareness about the need for … The post Christians
The Government through the Ministry of Defence is committed to tackling the accommodation challenge facing the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). It is in view of this that the ministry is constructing decent accommodation for personnel of the GAF. The Chief of the Army Staff, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, disclosed these at the inauguration of Unit … The post Govt committed
The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has announced new prices for bottled and sachet water. The reviewed prices, according to the group, have been necessitated by the rising cost of inputs such as fuel and packaging materials, which are mainly imported and produced from petroleum sources. A statement signed and issued … The post Sachet, bottled water
The newly elected coordinator of Gomoa Ekroful Electoral Area, Abban Otoo, has appealed to members and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) elected polling station executives and electoral area coordinators to bury their political differences to foster a united front to help break the eight-year political party cycle in the 2024 elections. He explained … The post ‘Bury
The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu Constituency in the Volta Region, Okudzeto Ablakwa, has defended the Election 2020 Running mate of candidate John Mahama, over two stalwarts of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) alleged ‘flop’ of the party in the elections. The two stalwarts, Dr Obed Asamoah and Yaw Boateng Gyan, both former National Chairman … The post Okudzeto
Professor Ransford Gyampo, a Political Scientist at the University of Ghana, has urged the government to utilise the country’s enormous resource to generate enough revenue. He insisted that the government had failed woefully to utilise the country’s enormous resources to generate enough revenue. “We have money and huge resources, just that the political elites are … The post Utilise
Kennedy Agyapong, Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central Constituency in the Central Region, has cautioned that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) risks having another independent candidate in Fomena if incumbent Andrews Asiamah Amoako is allowed to go unopposed. He explained that it was important the party allowed anyone interested to contest the election and win … The post ‘NPP
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia yesterday donated 150 tonnes of assorted food items to the Ghanaian Muslim community in support of this year’s Ramadan. The items include rice, beans, maize, cooking oil and tomato paste. The donation forms part of the Eta’am project which was solely funded by King Salman Humanitarian and Relief Centre (KSrelief). … The post Saudi
Political activists have been urged to engage in issue-based discussions in their quest to canvass votes for their political parties. Mr Opoku Nyame, District Chief Executive (DCE) of Kintampo South, remarked at the weekend during a youth forum and fresher’s orientation for Kintampo College of Health and Well-Being (CoHK) branch of the Tertiary Education Students … The post Political
The Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF) has inaugurated a number of schools and sanitation projects in Zongo communities in the Ashanti Region to improve the living conditions in the communities The projects, which are part of the over 30 projects completed in the region and more than 200 nationwide by the Fund, include six-unit classroom blocks … The post Zongo Dev’t
The Rent Control Department is calling for prosecutorial powers to check and control the rampant increment of rent by landlords. This, according to the Department, would guarantee its effective functioning and reduce the problems in the rental sector of the country. Mr Ebenezer Ewusi Wilson, Bono Regional Manager of the Rent Control Department, who made the … The post Rent
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will today deliver a message on the State of the Nation to Parliament pursuant to article 67 of the 1992 Constitution.The address, originally scheduled for March 3, was postponed indefinitely for unknown reasons.Delivering the Business Statement last Friday for the week ending Saturday April 2, 2022, the Majority Chief Whip, … The post Pres
The Ghanaian Times congratulates the Black Stars on edging out Nigeria to end their Qatar 22 dream and putting Ghana on the path to Qatar. Last Monday the Ghanaian Times Editorial was dedicated to soliciting support for the Black Stars. The headline given to that editorial ‘Give Black Stars massive support to soar’ and a … The post Congratulations to the Black Stars !!! appeared first
The Ashaiman Magistrate Court yesterday urged prosecution handling the case involving #FixTheCountry Convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, charged for treason felony, to expedite its investigations. This is to enable the court, presided over by Ms Eleanor Barnes Botwe, to deal speedily with the trial. The court was responding to a request by Deputy Superintended of Police (DSP) … The post Barker-Vormawor
Four policemen arraigned for alleged robbery on bullion van were on Monday denied bail by the Circuit Court, in Accra. They are Constables Yaro Afisu Ibrahim, Albert Ofosu, Richard Boadu and Rabiu Jambedu, and Razak Alhassan, alias Zak, said to be a scrap dealer, was also denied bail. Appearing before the court, presided over by … The post 4 policemen accused of bullion
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