The Minority in Parliament has called for an immediate increase in the farm-gate price of cocoa in Ghana, citing the recent unprecedented surge in global cocoa prices. In a statement signed by Member of Parliament for Asunafo South, Mr. Eric Opoku dated Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the minority expressed concern over the sharp decline in […] The post Minority demands increase
The latest assessment of Ghana’s external sector developments shows that the country earned $2.8 billion from its major exports in the first two months of 2024. On a year-on-year basis, however, the value of exports did not see any significant growth from the same $2.8 billion posted as of February the previous year. The figure […] The post Ghana’s
Dr. Prince Hamid Armah Deputy Minister-designate for Works and Housing and Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim, Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, has advocated for the teaching and learning of local Read More... The post Dr. Armah Promotes Local Languages appeared first on
Deputy Minister Designate for Works and Housing, Dr. Prince Hamidu Armah, is urging the government to prioritize the completion of the Saglemi housing project. He emphasized that once state funds have been invested in the construction, it is imperative to finalize the project. The Saglemi Housing Project, which commenced in 2016, has experienced delays after […] The post We’re
Afro-Dancehall superstar Stonebwoy stunned the crowd at Washington DC’s Rolling Cocoa Festival with a noteworthy performance on Saturday night, at The Anthem. At the weekend, the acclaimed afrobeat, dancehall and reggae singer and songwriter delivered an epic performance of songs, mix of medleys and classics, backed by a band, at his headlining set for the […] The post Stonebwoy
Some Ga Kenkey vendors in Accra are now considering charging customers for the previously complimentary pepper as economic challenges in Ghana worsen, contributing to a broader increase in the cost of living. The latest economic data indicates a marginal rise in the year-on-year inflation rate for January 2024, with the current inflation rate reaching 23.5%. […] The post No more free
Prince Harry has lost a High Court challenge against the government over the level of his security protection when he is in the UK. The Duke of Sussex had been trying to overturn a ruling which saw his security status downgraded after he stopped being a “working royal”. His lawyers argued there was unfairness in […] The post Prince Harry loses
Hiplife Legend Okyeame Kwame and actor Prince David Osei have been named on the manifesto committee for the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. They form part of the party’s sub-committee on tourism, arts and culture chaired by the Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante and […] The post Okyeame
Nana Agyemang Badu Duah I, chief of Kunsu, in the Ahafo Ano South West District of Ashanti region has urged Mr. Prince Oppong, the newly elected Presiding Member to ensure unity among the members of the Assembly, irrespective of their political affiliation, to accelerate the total development of the various electoral areas. Speaking to the media […] The post Kunsuhene urges
By Philip Gebu The 2024 edition of National Chocolate Day was scheduled from 9 to 14 February. It is on the theme: “Eat Chocolate, stay healthy, grow Ghana” and sub-themed: “Explore Ghana, eat chocolate. Some activities scheduled for the celebration include a visitation to the Chief Imam, the Central and Cantonments Mosques, as well as […] The post
Prices of staple foods in Nigeria increased to at least 40 percent in the last two months, a market survey by DAILY POST reports. DAILY POST gathered that as of Monday, 11 February 2024, the prices of Rice, beans, garri, groundnut oil, tomatoes, and bread witnessed an astronomical increase of over 40 percent from December […] The post More hardship for Nigerians as prices
By Evelyn ARTHUR, Tema Managing Director of Cocoa Processing Company Ltd, PLC, Kojo Ofori-Safo, has indicated that the company has produced more than enough chocolate and cocoa based products for the Ghanaian market and beyond. According to him, the company aims to produce about 3,000 metric tonnes of chocolate this year translating into over 40 […] The post CPC
Solidaridad has partnered the Department of Cooperatives in Ghana to facilitate the establishment of a robust regional and national cooperative association to increase cocoa farmers’ participation in decision-making. The partnership was formalised by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a brief ceremony at Solidaridad’s office in Accra. This is against the backdrop that cocoa […] The post
The Greater Accra Regional Office of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) can now conduct its operations in a fully-furnished and magnificent office complex, after Benito Owusu-Bio, the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources in Charge of Lands and Forestry, on behalf of the Sector Minister, officially handed over the newly-constructed office to […] The post Lands ministry
The Ranking Member of the Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs Committee, Eric Opoku, is calling for a probe into the Cocoa Rehabilitation Programme launched in 2018. The legislator argues that the programme, which identifies diseased farms, cuts down affected trees, and replants them with disease-resistant cocoa varieties, among other measures, has failed, as the country […] The post Govt’s
Eric Opoku, the National Democratic Congress spokesperson for agriculture and Member of Parliament for Asunafo South, has expressed concern over the loss of more than 500,000 hectares of cocoa farms in Ghana due to the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Viral Disease (CSSVD). He interprets this loss as a failure of the government to properly implement the […] The post Loss
The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has revealed that over 500,000 hectares of cocoa farms in Ghana have been lost to the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Viral Disease (CSSVD), posing a major threat to the country’s cocoa production. While recognising the gravity of the challenge, Mr Aidoo also offered some assurances, […] The post Ghana
The Duke of Sussex will travel to the UK to visit King Charles “in the coming days” after Buckingham Palace announced the monarch had been diagnosed with cancer, the BBC understands. A source close to Prince Harry said he had spoken to his father about the diagnosis. The news comes as well wishes pour in […] The post King Charles cancer: Prince
Ghana is set to import 2,500 tonnes of cocoa beans from Côte d’Ivoire and 1,000 tonnes from Nigeria. Delivery is expected to be done through the Tema Port. This was contained in a letter signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, sighted by citinewsroom.com, and addressed to […] The post Ghana
The Ghana Cocoa (COCBOD) has clarified that the country’s importation of cocoa beans from neighbouring countries is an industry practice spanning over 20 years. A letter sighted by citinewsroom.com, signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, and addressed to Afrotropic Cocoa Processing Company Limited, gives it the […] The post Importing
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