The Spanish Embassy in Ghana has launched a book on Ghana’s heritage, with a call for collaboration and innovation to preserve and promote the country’s heritage. The book which is funded by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), is a joint initiative by UNESCO, the Embassy of Spain and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts […] The post
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has announced the successful rollout of its Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP) with 1,452 businesses, aimed at bolstering Ghana’s economic recovery post-COVID-19. BEAP, designed to support 10,000 Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and startups severely impacted by the pandemic, began with 1,452 businesses. The 1,452 businesses constitute the […] The post YEA
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has dismissed an international arbitration case brought by Micheletti Company Limited against the government of Ghana in May 2023, concerning alleged damages for breach of contract related to the rehabilitation of the Accra Sports Stadium. The ICC Tribunal, composed of President Sadaff Habib and members Shadrack Arhin and Justin […] The post ICC
Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has expressed worry over the poor state of water bodies in Ghana which have been caused by galamsey activities. The post Stonebwoy expresses disgust over river bodies destroyed by galamsey activities first appeared on 3News.
It is a worrying phenomenon in Tamale, capital of the Northern Region to see children packed behind motorcycles to school. Though a dangerous practice, it a beautiful scene to watch how men and women maneuver in between the few visible cars and tricycles. Not even the red lights from the traffic can stop them. But […] The post Dangerous Rides: Children are packed on motorbikes to
Dear Readers, have you ever been asked to take over another schedule on the job without having any proper orientation or knowledge about the new schedule? This is what readily comes to mind: Another staff member has either been sacked or exited suddenly. The previous schedule officer has been transferred suddenly or had to perform […] The post RISK
The Ghana Hydrological Authority has called for an increased investment in irrigation systems in the country to boost vegetable production and exports. They highlighted Ghana’s significant potential for exporting vegetables to the global market. They, however, bemoaned that the lack of essential agricultural infrastructure currently hampers farmers’ ability to meet this demand. In an interview […] The post GHA
Dollar dominance—the outsized role of the US dollar in the world economy—has been brought into focus recently as the robustness of the US economy, tighter monetary policy and heightened geopolitical risk have contributed to a higher greenback valuation. At the same time, economic fragmentation and the potential reorganization of global economic and financial activity into separate, nonoverlapping […] The post Dollar
The Yamfo Anglican Senior High School in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region continues to struggle with infrastructure deficits, particularly in staff accommodation, a boy’s dormitory and a place of convenience. The school needs a spacious dormitory for its male students, and the lack of adequate staff housing forces most teachers to live […] The post Yamfo
The countdown for the sixth Ghana Shippers Awards is on as organizers of the awards fine-tune the event slated for Friday, June 28, 2024 at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. The event which will be preceded by a maiden summit in the morning would among other things bring together industry players and stakeholders to […] The post 65 individuals, organizations
The Dodome Education Endowment Fund in the Ho West District of the Volta Region says it is putting in measures to improve academic results despite the inadequate teacher capacity in the area. This comes after a relatively poor showing in the Basic Education Certificate Examination, with the best-performing student recording a grade of 17 in […] The post Dodome
Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe has said that the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has done nothing wrong in the move to sell its hotels. He says he will not support the idea of making government entities manage commercial enterprises in Ghana. Regarding the sale of the hotels to Agric Minister […] The post SSNIT has done nothing wrong in divesting
expected to drive efficiency, price discovery with RCBs, others primed to benefit Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] Building on the momentum of its successful commercial paper market launch, the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has launched its first regulated platform for trading public securities not listed on the stock exchange – a formal, automated Over-the-Counter (OTC) […] The post
At the 2024 World Refugees Day commemoration in Accra, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Naana Eyiah reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to supporting refugees. According to her, Ghana has implemented initiatives to ensure refugees have access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, aligning with the theme for this year’s celebrations, “Solidarity with Refugees”. She added that […] The post Government
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