The Accra Circuit Court has remanded in police custody, a businessman, for allegedly defrauding two persons of $27,000 under the pretext of securing them USA visas. Bernard Oduro Takyi, is also accused of forging embarkation and disembarkation stamps of Singapore, South Africa, Mauritius and Turkey, in the passports of two complainants. Takyi is also accused … The post Businessman
Ghana is collaborating with the Southern China Airlines to provide aviation services for the country and the West African Region. When the discussions are finalised, the Southern China Airlines will provide direct flight from Accra to Guangzhou to facilitate mobility and commerce between Ghana and the broader West African region and China. This forms part … The post Ghana,
The government has suspended the implementation of the 15 per cent VAT on electricity consumption by residential customers. According to the Ministry of Finance, the suspension had become necessary to enable the government engage key stakeholders particularly Organised Labour on the matter. It said the government expected that those engagements would birth innovative, robust and … The post Govt suspends
The House of Representatives has resolved to conduct an investigative hearing on the non-compliance by banks and financial institutions with Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, directives on the Net Open Position Limits. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance on the need for banks to implement CBN’s […] The post Reps
Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has asserted that the structure of internal elections in the various political parties encourage corruption. The Suame lawmaker said the phenomenon where candidates dole out money to delegates who have “constituted themselves into a cabal” in the name of transport fares is dangerous and threatens the country’s democracy. “We all know … The post Party
The Members of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Ghana (PMAG) have debunked concerns raised by the Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy (GNCoP) and the Pharmaceutical Importers and Wholesalers Association of Ghana (PIWA) over the ban on 142 imported drugs. The Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy and the Pharmaceutical Importers and Wholesalers Association of Ghana raised […] The post PMAG
At least seven people died on the spot and four others suffered injuries when a fuel tanker crashed into a Toyota Hiace mini-bus around China Mall at Sapeiman on the Accra-Nsawam road in the Ga West Municipality in the Greater Accra Region. The seven yet to be identified comprised four males and three females. The … The post Tragedy: 7 die, 4
Two officials of Northern Regional office of the National Sports Authority (NSA), are in hot waters for failing to pay GH¢57,729.025 of the Directorate’s Internally Generated Fund (IGF) into the designated Consolidated Fund Account, since 2021. The Regional Director and Regional Accountant, who are to be arrested as directed by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) … The post PAC
The trial of two former househelps of former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has been adjourned to March 8, by the Accra High Court. This is because both counsel for the accused and prosecutors were late to court when the case was called before the court presided over by Justice Marrie … The post Trial of Cecilia Dapaah’s former househelps
Contractors engaged in shoddy works on the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) project will be sanctioned, the Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu has warned. He said all contractors who were yet to mobilise construction materials to site after the projects had been awarded on contract over two or three months before … The post UE
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has asked Members of Parliament (MPs) to ensure the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill and the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, also know as the anti LGBTQ+ bill, is passed before the House rises. These, he said should be passed without further … The post Speaker asks MPs
In line with Ghana’s strategy to increase trade within Africa under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) in collaboration with the National Coordination Office (NCO) of the AfCFTA participated in the Ghana Expo 2024 in Tanzania from Wednesday 24th January to Sunday 28th January 2024, at the Mlimani City Conference Centre […] The post
The African continent is poised to reach a population of 1.1 billion people by 2040, making it the largest workforce globally. In line with the ambitious ‘Agenda 2063’, the African Union has set forth a strategy for a prosperous Africa rooted in inclusive and sustainable development. Dr. Dominic Oduru Antwi, the President of the Global […] The post Build
The Ghana Police Service has taken action against Chief Inspector Benjamin Doe Kuwornu, stationed at Assin Fosu in the Central Region, following a video that has been brought Read More... The post Cop In Trouble For Hauling Insults
Some unidentified persons have vandalised and stolen copper windings from a transformer belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (ECG), at Nkumkrom, last Friday. A statement issued by ECG, said the 200kVA transformer, which served residents of Nkumkrom, in the Nsawam Adoagyiri Municipality, in the Eastern Region, was pulled down from its pole mount … The post Thieves
Dr Richard Kwame Adu Acheampong, a Deputy Executive Director of Cocoa and Cola at the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), on Monday testified in the ongoing trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni. In March 2018, the Attorney-General charged Dr Opuni and Agongo with 27 counts for allegedly engaging in illegalities that caused financial loss … The post Scientist
City authorities in Accra are grappling with the persistent challenge of street hawking and sales on pavements, pedestrian walkways, and median of road at Kwame Nkrumah Circle and the Central Business District (CBD) of Accra. Despite previous attempts by the assemblies to curb these activities, traders continue to sell wares such as foodstuff, cosmetics, jewelries … The post Danger
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stressed the importance of incorporating cyber-security measures by the Controller and Accountant General Department (CAGD) to protect financial data in the country. According to the Vice President, it was a key area that needed special attention, especially with the increasing prevalence of cyber threats to safeguard sensitive financial … The post Protect
Leader of the Movement for Change, John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, says his quest to be President is an agenda to deliver prosperity to the Ghanaian people. In the view to the former Trade and Industry Minister, Ghanaians are worried about the economic downturn and the mis-governance of the two dominant parties since the country returned … The post I’m on a mission
Former President, Mr John Dramani Mahama has pledged to initiate innovative policies to revive Ghana’s ailing economy for growth when elected as President in this year’s general election. He said the recent crisis being confronted by the country was attributed to lack of political will and leadership to undertake measures to forestall the worsening economic … The post Ex-President
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