President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has during the State visit of the President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embaló, announced the giant strides being made by Ghanaian products under the Guide Trade Initiative of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Following the maiden roll out of the Guided Trade Initiative, President Akufo-Addo said, over […] The post Over
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has disclosed that the locked-up medical supplies donated by the Global Fund have led to a surge in tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS cases. The supplies which include antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients and mosquito nets for pregnant women have […] The post Cases
Ghana faces a potential health crisis after the Global Fund suspended shipments of essential medical supplies due to delays in clearing previous donations stuck at Tema Port. This includes vital antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients. The Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis (ACHPR&A) expressed grave concern over the government’s inaction in expediting the […] The post Health
Israel’s military said on Sunday that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area. The military stressed a “significant force” would remain in Gaza. • Ruins of Gaza “This is another stage in the war effort”, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman, Lt Col Peter Lerner, told … The post Israel’s military confirms
Rwandan President Paul Kagame blamed the inaction of the international community for allowing the 1994 genocide to happen as Rwandans on Sunday commemorated 30 years since an estimated 800,000 people were killed by government-backed extremists. Rwanda has shown strong recovery and economic growth in the years since, but scars remain and there are questions about … The post Kagame
The Executive Director of the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), Mensah Thompson, has accused the Ghanaian government of intentionally sabotaging the operations of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to pave the way for its sale to Sentuo Oil Refinery Limited. Thompson alleges that this move is aimed at granting Sentuo Oil Refinery […] The post Government
American rapper and producer, Ja Rule is set to visit Ghana this week to commence the construction of a classroom block project. The post American rapper Ja Rule to visit Ghana this week first appeared on 3News.
Service standard concerns Freight rates standardisation Transparency and predictability By Mohammed AWAL The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, has requested that shipping line charges in the sector be predictable, competitive, transparent and uniform. In his opening remarks during a meeting with the Ship Owners and Agents Association […] The post
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Anaji Eighty-one students from Queenscraft Vocational Institute in Takoradi have successfully graduated in various disciplines and received National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) certificates. These disciplines include Hospitality and Catering Management, Event Planning and Decoration, Pastry and Cooking, as well as Modern Cakes and Decoration. Additionally, they have undergone training in core […] The post
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM An economist and advisor on South-South Cooperation and Development Finance at the South Centre, a Geneva-based intergovernmental organisation, Yuefen Li, has urged African countries to enforce regulations that require multinational corporations to contribute a greater share of taxes for their operations within these nations. She noted that implementing such measures would serve […] The post
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2023 African Games has yielded to pressure from volunteers and agreed to pay them an allowance of GHC 1,000.00 each. This decision comes in response to fervent protests by volunteers who were left unpaid following the conclusion of the continental event. The volunteers, numbering over 1,000, had generously […] The post African
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has called on the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and the Sentuo Oil Refinery to make public the specifics of their relationship. This request comes in the wake of the alleged sale of TOR to Sentuo Oil Refinery. On Monday, April 8, ASEPA’s Executive Director, Mensah Thompson, […] The post ASEPA demands clarity
In order to facilitate vessel clearance at the country’s ports, the maritime single window programme is to be rolled out soon. The digital platform will incorporate the activities of shipping lines and regulatory agencies and enable them share information so far as the clearance of vessels at the port is concerned. It is in line […] The post Editorial:
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate interdiction of the Registrar of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, Kingsley Agyemang, pending investigations into its operations. The Minority said their call has become necessary due to the allegations levelled against officials of the Scholarship Secretariat by The Fourth Estate and some unsuccessful applicants. The National […] The post Minority
The Economic Fighters League says it has been closely monitoring recent developments within the political landscape as prominent figures from the establishment defect to forge alliances with other movements, all aimed at challenging the entrenched dominance of the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress. The Fighters said they extend a warm welcome to […] The post 2024
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the African Games has decided to compensate volunteers for the just-ended African Games held in Accra with an allowance of GHS1,000.00. This follows protests by the volunteers over unpaid stipends allegedly promised to them by the organizers. Some of the volunteers reportedly have to hold the Minister for Youth […] The post African
The Group CEO of Media General Limited, Madam Beatrice Agyemang who was adjudged the 2023 ‘WOMAN OF THE YEAR’ at the prestigious EMY Africa Awards event, has urged business leaders to innovate and keep pace with the needs of customers. Speaking to journalists at the launch of the 8th edition of the EMY Africa magazine […] The post GCEO
The Chamber for Local Governance (ChaLoG) has thrown its support behind the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, over plans to dissolve the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources due to its perceived ineffectiveness. This announcement was made during a Special Public Lecture at the Wisconsin International University College in Accra, where […] The post ChaLoG
Nana Ohene Ntow, a prominent member of Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change, has declared that Ghana is currently facing a dire state of emergency. He asserts that the country’s present challenges demand urgent attention, prompting voters to seriously consider Alan Kyerematen’s proposed solutions and vote for him. His remarks follow the recent alliance forged between […] The post Nana
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