The Minister of Energy, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, underscored the critical role played by the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) in fostering economic stability over the past few years. Speaking at an event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of BOST in Accra, Dr. Opoku Prempeh highlighted the state-owned firm’s contributions to economic stability, […] The post
After declaring his parliamentary ambition to run on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Akim Swedru Constituency of the Eastern Region, the Controller and Accountant General, Mr. Kwasi Kwaning Bosompem, continues to enjoy backing and endorsement from high-profile personalities, politicians, religious leaders, and civil society organizations. The Center For the Vulnerable […] The post NPP
The ninth defence witness in the ongoing trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana COCOBOD, has been subpoenaed to testify. The witness, Mr Reginald Aduakwa, is a staff of the Standard Chartered Bank, Accra. Counsel for Dr Opuni, Mr Samuel Codjoe, told the court presided over by Justice … The post GH¢271m COCOBOD financial
A man and his girlfriend were killed when fire gutted their four-bedroom apartment at Fiapre-Notre, in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region. The deceased, who have been identified as Alex Antwi, 35, and the female partner, only named Hanifer, 22, have been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy and preservation. The Bono Regional … The post Man, lover killed in fire
The UK- Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), a member-based trade association that promotes trade between the UK and Ghana, has released the 5th edition of its annual Ghana Business Environment and Competitive Survey Report for the year 2023. Over 690 businesses, including UKGCC member and non-member companies from 16 industries and ranging from small to […] The post
The National Secretariat of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the protocols governing the conduct of its parliamentary primaries scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2024. In a press statement signed and issued in Accra yesterday by the General Secretary, Justin Kondua Frimpong, the party indicated that the protocols had been formulated to ensure the … The post NPP
The genetic treatment targeted a particular kind of congenital deafness and will soon be tried in children who are younger.
The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, yesterday launched the Business in a Box (Biz Box) project with about 250,000 youth set to benefit from it. An initiative of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), the project aims at addressing the root cause of unemployment in the country and focuses on sectors such as agriculture, agribusiness, … The post Addressing
The renovated Ghana Military Police Two Provost Detachment office and accommodation at the Tommy Barracks has been inaugurated in Takoradi, in the Western Region. Undertaken by the Ghana Gas Company (GNGC) at the cost of GH¢1.2 million, the facility now has an office for the commander, a workstation for the general office, assorted furniture, surveillance … The post GH¢1.2m
The Upper West Region is to receive GH¢107 million for the implementation of the second phase of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Region Social Cohesion Project (SOCO) in the eleven municipal and district assemblies (MDAs) of the region. The participants after the forum The five-year $150 million project is being implemented in 48 MDAs in … The post UW/R to receive GH¢107m for 2nd phase
A cervical cancer strategy to support Ghana’s effort to prevent and control the disease is currently being developed. It is being done by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) through a group of experts in cervical cancer control. The Director-General of GHS, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, who revealed this … The post Ghana plots cervical
Europe faces a challenging year ahead. The confluence of several disruptive factors – geopolitical conflict, rising inflation, economic uncertainty, increased regulatory pressure and, last but by no means least, the impact of new technologies – will undoubtedly test leaders to the limit in the coming year. Speaking with business leaders across the region, several common […] The post
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disbursed to Ghana the second tranche of $600 million under the country’s three year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement following the approval of its Executive Board. This comes after Ghana had successfully gone through the first review of the $3-billion ECF programme and clinched a deal with the Official … The post IMF
Four of Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) legends, currently in Cote d’Ivoire for the ongoing tournament have visited the Black Stars to inspire them ahead of their crucial final Group B game against the OS Mambas of Mozambique today at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Ebimpe, Abidjan. The four, namely Rev. Osei Kofi, AFCON … The post Ghana AFCON
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates in the Bosomtwe Constituency on Saturday unanimously approved Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum’s bid to represent them in Parliament for the third time. Through a popular acclamation during the extraordinary delegate’s conference, more than one thousand delegates shouted “yes” to his candidature. The event was supervised by the … The post Adutwum
At least 15 shops, close to Kasoa Datus School Complex in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region, were razed down by fire. According to reports, the Saturday afternoon fire burnt shops and its contents running into millions of cedis into ashes. TV repair shops, decoration shops, provision stores, and carpentry shops were … The post Fire guts 15 shops at Kasoa appeared first on Ghanaian
A look at the academic roots of the idea, which has stirred fierce debate when applied to Israel.
Nineteen employees of Prefos Limited, an electrical and civil engineering Company have been honoured for hard work, commitment and contribution to the growth of the company, established 32 years ago. The awardees were drawn from the Northern and Southern sectors and recognised under eight award categories. Angelina Oppong Agyeiwaa and Emmanuel Fletcher were adjudged the Overall Administrative […] The post Prefos
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on Friday inaugurated the first phase of the Ghana National Fire Service Academy and Training School at Wungu, a farming community in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region. This brings to two fire academy and training schools in Ghana. The first being the Fire Academy and … The post Veep inaugurates second fire academy,
More than 28.4 per cent of all women aged 15 to 49 years experienced one form of intimate partner violence in 2021, latest figures by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on domestic violence has indicated. According to the Service, although trends in physical, emotional and sexual violence has seen a marginal decrease from 2008 to … The post 28.4 % women experience intimate-partner
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