Ten illegal miners including three foreign nationals have been arrested by officers of the Forest Services Division(Bekwai District), Forestry Commission for operating in the Oda River Forest Reserve. The three-day exercise was undertaken by the district as part of the ongoing efforts by the Forestry Commission to clamp down on illegal mining in Forest Reserves … The post 10
The Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Mr Joseph Whittal, is advocating stiffer punishment for individuals and businesses involved in destroying the environment especially illegal mining (Galamsey) activities. According to him, this would serve as a deterrent to others who have intentions of destroying the environment for business or individual … The post Let’s
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has thrown its weight behind the passage of the LGBTQ+++ Bill, saying it must be passed into law to protect authentic Ghanaian family values which are under threat from homosexual acts. It has therefore commended the country’s Parliament for the effort and time spent on developing the bill, which … The post Catholic
Kumasi Asante Kotoko nailed their old rivals, Accra Hearts of Oak 3-2 in their week 14 match of the Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Stadium, yesterday. Contrary to pre-match claim by the Phobians of a massive victory, it was the Asanteman contingent that won thebragging rights. Hearts launched the first attack under a … The post Kotoko silence Hearts in Kumasi appeared first on Ghanaian
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has given the indication that the Chamber of House will be locked at 10 a.m. each sitting day effective the next meeting of the fourth session of the eighth parliament in January. This, the Speaker explained, would be one of the measures his outfit would be putting … The post Parliament to lock out late-comer MPs from January
The government states that discussions are well advanced on plans to cater to physically challenged individuals across the country. This follows recent protests at the Ministry of Roads and Highways by some physically challenged toll workers, demanding their withheld salaries after the cessation of toll collection. The government, however, has since denied owing the group. […] The post Plans
Hollistar Duah-Yentumi (Esq.) The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has announced the appointment of Hollistar Duah-Yentumi (Esq.) as its new Ag. Director-General. A release issued by the corporate Read More... The post Duah-Yentumi Is SIGA New Director-General
Introduction In accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and section 21 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the Minister for Finance presented the budget statement on behalf of the President on Wednesday, 15th November 2023. The 2024 budget is critical for the country as it tries to navigate the desire […] The post The 2024 budget and
The Ministry of National Security (MNS) has advised organisers and patrons of upcoming events in December to put in measures that would enhance security during the festive season. According to the ministry, this was necessary in the face of emerging security threats in the nation’s neighbouring countries. The advice was given when Ghana Tourism Authority … The post Enhance
The Institute of Statistics, Social, and Economic Research has indicated that the new restriction on mobile money (MoMo) transactions could derail the digitisation of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises and progress in the cash-lite economy. In a press statement copied to the Ghana News Agency, the Institute acknowledged that the proposed rate would have a … The post New
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a Traditional Priest to one-day imprisonment for causing harm to an unemployed woman at Teshie in Accra. Michael Martey Mamah charged with causing harm, pleaded guilty. Mamah, together with some of his relations, apologised to the court and the complainant. The court presided over by Mr Kwabena Kodua Obiri … The post Traditional
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a sales representative to 12 months imprisonment in hard labour for stealing GH¢50,900 belonging to his employer. Louis Oppong Asamoah pleaded guilty, and he was convicted on his own plea and sentenced to three months each on four counts of stealing. Sentences will run consecutively. The court presided over … The post Court jails man 12 months
The Disciplinary Committee (DC) has handed a three-match home ban to Bofoakwa Tano FC and imposed a fine of GHȻ20,000 on the club following various degrees of misconduct in their Premier League match against Nsoatreman FC at the Sunyani Coronation Park. Bofoakwa Tano FC was charged on three counts for breaching Article 16(1)(c), Article 16(2)(b), … The post Bofoakwa
Emmanuel Adumua Bossman Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) joins rest of the world to mark the International Anti-Corruption Day on Friday. The commission dedicated the NACAP. Read More... The post CHRAJ Marks International Anti-Corruption
Following the successful staging of the maiden Western Regional Oil and Gas Excellence Awards ceremony last year, the 2nd Western Regional Oil and Gas Excellence Awards Dinner is due to be held in Takoradi on Friday, December 15, 2023. The Western Regional Minister, Mr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, will grace the occasion as the Guest of […] The post 2nd
The 2023 edition of the prestigious Ghana Oil and Gas Awards (GOGA) has recognised a total of 38 individuals and companies with various honours for their outstanding roles and contributions towards the growth of the country’s oil and gas sector in a ceremony held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra last Friday night. […] The post 10th Ghana Oil
Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Young Professionals and Youth Coalition (YPYC), has received Ghana’s Most Respected CEO in Youth Development Award at the 6th edition of the Ghana Industry CEO Awards, 2023 held in Accra. Dr. Okrah shrugged off stiff challenge in the keenly contested category to emerge top, […] The post YPYC Founder adjudged Best Youth CEO
Africa’s Global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has again demonstrated its prowess on the international stage as it clinched nine prestigious awards at The Bankers Awards 2023, organized by The Banker Magazine – a publication of Financial Times of London, the world’s leading business newspaper. The prestigious awards presented to the Bank at a ceremony in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, included the highly coveted […] The post UBA
The Moroccan Sovereign has made the development of the Atlantic African space one of the surest means of making the African continent a strategic pole both economically and geopolitically. In his speech of November 6, 2023, celebrating the 48th anniversary of the Green March, His Majesty King Mohammed VI launched a vast Atlantic initiative with […] The post The
The Vice President, Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged the United Nations (UN) to explore and navigate the gaps in peacekeeping, evaluate options for meaningful change and work towards outcomes to enhance effective operations. The Vice President made this remark at the opening session of the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting in Accra yesterday. “Our collective mission […] The post Let’s
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