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World Bank predicts significant drop in global food prices in 2025
The World Bank has recently released its April 2024 Commodity Outlook Report, which predicts a substantial drop in global food prices in 2024, with a projected 6 per cent decrease, followed by an additional 4 per cent decline in 2025. This decrease is mainly attributed to lower prices for grains, oils, and meals, while other […]
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Veteran sports commentator Joe Lartey dead
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has announced with great sadness the sudden demise of its patron, Mr. Joe Lartey Snr, who passed away at the age of 96 on Friday, April 26, 2024. As the first president of SWAG, Mr. Lartey played a pivotal role in bringing life to Ghana’s sports through his […]
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Legendary sports commentator Joe Lartey dies at 96
By Seli Baisie The demise of Mr. Joachim Awuley Lartey, affectionately known as ‘Joe Lartey,’ has been announced by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG). The veteran commentator died on Friday, April 26, 2024. Serving as the association’s inaugural President, Joe Lartey’s impact on Ghanaian sports journalism is unparalleled. Joe Lartey was instrumental in […]
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Veteran Sports commentator Joe Lartey passes away at 96
Joe Lartey, renowned Ghanaian sports journalist and a commentator has passed away, as confirmed by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) on Saturday. The veteran commentator died on Friday, April 26, 2024. In a statement, SWAG announced, “The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) announces the death of Mr Joachim Awuley Lartey aka ‘Joe […]
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NASO VIP 9090 CEO donates to Kumasi Prisons, Remar orphanage
Madam Ama Serwaah Owusu, the Chief Executive Officer of NASO VIP 9090 Transport, has made a donation to inmates at the female department of the Kumasi Central Prisons and Remar Ghana orphanage home at Patase as part of her 67th birthday celebration. The items donated to the two homes included several bags of rice, gari, […]
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Communications Minister urges public to desist from dealing in pre-registered SIMs
Source: GNA Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, has cautioned members of the public to desist from dealing in pre-registered SIM cards since it is illegal and an offence liable for prosecution. She explained that “Dealing in this context comprises the individual, who sells the pre-registered SIM as well as the buyer or […]
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Biden vows US support for Israel after Iran attacks
US President Joe Biden has condemned the Iranian drone attacks on military facilities in Israel, reiterating Washington DC’s “ironclad” support and a coordinated Group of Seven (G7) diplomatic response, even as reports started to emerge that he is also seeking to de-escalate the situation. Biden cut short a trip to Delaware and returned to the […]
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Praye Tenten caused our split -Praye Tiatia reveals
Praye Tiatia, one-third of the renowned Ghanaian music group Praye, has disclosed that a misunderstanding with his fellow group member Praye Tenten was the primary reason behind their breakup. In a candid revelation, Praye Tiatia opened up about the internal conflicts that led to the dissolution of the group. He cited a disagreement with Praye […]
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COCOBOD has incurred losses since Akufo-Addo assumed office – Eric Opoku
The Member of Parliament for Asunafo South, Eric Opoku, has asserted that the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has incurred losses since President Akufo-Addo assumed office. He attributed these losses to the poor performance of the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government, which has been in power since 2017. During an interview with Bernard Avle on the Point of View […]
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Suspension of Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy shocking – GPRTU
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has expressed dismay over the sudden reversal of the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on April 4, 2024, instructed all Oil Marketing Companies and related stakeholders to impose a levy of 16 pesewas per […]
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Gov’t increases cocoa price to GHC2,070 per bag
Government in consultation with stakeholders in the cocoa sector, has reviewed the producer price for cocoa upwards, as a bag of the cash crop is pegged at GHC2,070, effective today, Monday, April 5. This means that the new price will be in force for the rest of the 2023–2024 cocoa season. The Ghana Cocoa Board […]
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NHIS satisfied with limited rollout of Biometric Membership Authentication System
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Deputy Chief Executive, in charge of Operations, Louisa Atta-Agyemang (Mrs) on March 28, 2024 rounded up a three-day working visit to the Greater Accra, Volta and Oti Regions. She ended the tour in the Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region where she expressed satisfaction with the limited rollout of […]
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Food suppliers threaten to picket at Education Ministry over unpaid arrears
The National Food Suppliers Association of Ghana (NAFSAG) has announced its intention to picket at the premises of the Ministry of Education if the outstanding debts owed to its members are not settled within the next 14 days. In a statement released on March 26, NAFSAG expressed concern over the unfair distribution of funds to […]
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NCA expands licensing portfolio to include broadband satellite services – Joe Anokye
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has expanded its satellite licensing regime to include recent broadband satellite services, according to the Director General at NCA, Dr. Joe Anokye. At a media briefing on Sunday, March 24, to update the country on the recent internet disruptions occasioned by the undersea cable cuts, Mr. Anokye indicated that the […]
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Sammy Adjei Jnr Targets Women’s National Team Job
Adjei Jnr (3rd L) mapping out a strategy. INSET: Issuing out instructions Sammy Adjei Jnr, son of former Black Stars defender Sammy Adjei, is steadily climbing the coaching ladder
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Melody Frempong To Host ‘Glorious Praise’
Melody Frempong Gospel singer, Melody Frempong will host the third edition of her annual gospel musical event dubbed ‘Glorious Praise 24’ on Saturday, June 1 at the Church of
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Encourage more investment in funeral tourism – Joewise advises Egyapa Mercer
Joseph Osei-Owusu, the Chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, has suggested to Andrew Egyapa Mercer, the Minister Designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, to promote investments in “funeral tourism” if confirmed. He noted that funerals represent a profitable business opportunity that many often overlook. During his vetting in Accra on Tuesday, […]
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Biden and Trump visit US-Mexico border amid immigration crisis
US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump made separate visits to the US-Mexico border in Texas, competing over who has the best approach to tackling immigration. The simultaneous visits by the two politicians on Thursday, 523km (325 miles) apart on the banks of the winding border river, highlighted the extent to which illegal […]
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