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
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
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
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
Learn Angelina Jolie’s Behind-the-Digital camera Job Once you hear title Angelina Jolie, video clips such as for example Girl Disturbed, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and also the Eternals can get instantly come to mind. But did you know as well as becoming a highly-identified actress (who’s won multiple honours, ous Hollywood star has done a […]
Over 600 Ghanaian students are to benefit from a novel scholarship packages from the Jospong Group of Companies to study at the RUDN University in Russia in the next five years. The award of scholarships, which are in the areas of Agriculture, Information Technology, Integrated Waste Management, and Climate Change Studies, will benefit 120 Ghanaian … The post Novel
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has expressed worry about what it described as “seeming lack of control and monitoring” of operations of private security companies in the country. According to the PAC, the absence of effective monitoring and control mechanisms to check activities of private security companies could jeopardise the country’s security. It … The post PAC
The Gender-Based Violence Court has sentenced a 23-year-old carpenter to 10 years imprisonment for having sex with 13- year-old girl, at Ashalaja in the Greater Accra Region. Christopher Kavi, charged with defilement, pleaded guilty, and was convicted on his plea and sentenced by the court. Prosecuting, Detective Chief Inspector Opoku Aniagyei said the complainant was … The post Carpenter
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has in accordance with article 243 (1) of the 1992 Constitution nominated 26 candidates for District and Municipal Chief Executives pending approval by their respective assemblies. The President’s nomination of the new candidates are to fill the vacancies of the 24 DCEs, MCEs who had been relieved of their … The post President replaces
A 38-year-old sand winner, who stole 37 Cattle valued at GH¢37000.00 has been sentenced to two years imprisonment by the Accra Circuit Court. Ganiu Munkaila pleaded not guilty to abetment of committing a crime and stealing, but he was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment in hard labour for stealing. However, the court presided … The post Sand winner gets
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