The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, yesterday performed the twin function of the official launch of the Kayayei Empowerment Programme (KEP) and the inauguration of the commission of the Kayayei Hostel. The KEP is a comprehensive initiative which aims at providing head potters, popularly referred to as “Kayayei”, with skills training to equip them … The post Veep
The Electoral Commission (EC) says it has no intention of extending the deadline for the ongoing voters registration exercise since the pressure at centres has reduced. It has, therefore, encouraged eligible voters who have not yet registered to do so before the 21 days for the exercise elapsed. “Eligible voters should not wait till the … The post Limited
The European Union (EU) has committed EUR 33.5 million towards the expansion and reinforcing of Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET), in Ghana. The initiative, which is under the EU-Ghana Pact for Skills programme, seeks to improve education and job creation in Ghana. The EU Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly, who announced this at the … The post EU supports
The 2023 Annual Report of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) Report on the use and management of oil revenues launched in Accra yesterday states that Ghana’s share of petroleum revenues for 2023 declined by a 25.65 per cent due to decrease in oil production for the fourth conservative year and lower global prices. … The post Oil revenue decline must not
Twellium Industrial Company Limited (TICL), as part of its corporate social investment, has donated eight hospital equipment estimated at Gh¢200,000 to the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) for distribution to some selected hospitals in the country. They machines compromise four incubators which are used to cater for premature babies and four phototherapy devices, which are used … The post TICL
The national boxing team, the Black Bombers, have arrived in the Thai capital of Bangkok to take part in the Paris Olympics boxing championship for qualification to Paris 2024. The tournament, slated for Saturday, May 25 to June 2, will be held at the Indoor Stadium in Bangkok where a total of 51 places (23 … The post Black Bombers arrive in Bangkok for Olympic qualifiers appeared
Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) and Mastercard Foundation have announced the winners of the 2024 Agri-Tech Challenge Pro, highlighting their commitment to develop the next generation of young Ghanaian entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector with job-readiness skills for fulfilling and dignified work opportunities. The winners were announced after a successful pitch competition held in Accra, where … The post Kosmos
Fidelity Bank Ghana has announced a dedicated space for Agric-Tech within the Fidelity Young Entrepreneurs Fund (FYEF) through an upcoming Agric-Tech competition. This initiative aims to support the development of ground-breaking solutions that address pressing challenges faced by players in the Ghanaian agriculture value chain. Mr Julian Opuni, Managing Director at Fidelity Bank, made this … The post Fidelity
A chartered and certified public accountant, Mark Antwi-Bosiako has sued Synlab Ghana Ltd at the High Court in Accra, for unlawfully terminating his appointment. He is asking the court for a declaration that the termination of his appointment by Synlab Ghana Ltd, was unlawful. The plaintiff is again urging the court to order Synlab Ghana … The post Synlab Ghana in court over
The world has seen the disturbing impact of epidemics such as cholera, smallpox, leprosy, measles, polio, yellow fever, COVID-19 and Ebola. These outbreaks have not only claimed thousands of lives but have also wreaked havoc on economies, healthcare systems, and societies as a whole. The question that arises is, could these catastrophic consequences have been … The post The
Yango, an international technology has upgraded the security features of its ride hailing service in Ghana. The upgrade is aims at ensuring the safety and well-being of both riders and partner drivers in the market. Tom Ofonime, General Manager of Yango in Ghana, speaking on the new safety measures in Accra at the weekend, said … The post Yango implement safety measures
The POS Foundation in conjunction with the GIZ, has recently commissioned a newly furnished A Paralegal Office refurbished by POS Foundation in collaboration with German Development Agency (GTZ) has been inaugurated at the Kumasi Central Prison, in the Ashanti Region. Outdoored at Kumasi Central Prison, the POS Foundation, with support from GIZ also held a … The post Kumasi Central Prison
Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has been adjudged the Outstanding Political Personality of the Year. Conferred on him by the National Golden Excellence Awards, the recognition is in acknowledgement of Mr Sosu’s stellar performance in introducing Private Member Bills to protect the vulnerable in society. The first term MP has been at the … The post MADINA MP ADJUDGED
Chairman of the Church of Pentecost (COP), Apostle Eric Nyamekye has called on religious leaders and politicians to refrain from campaigning along religious lines in the upcoming general elections. Speaking at the opening of the 18th Extraordinary Council Meeting of the COP held on Wednesday at the Pentecost Convention Center, Gomoa-Fetteh, Central Region, Apostle Nyamekye … The post Refrain
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is calling for deeper cooperation among boards, senior management and auditors of organisations to tackle financial irregularities that impede growth and development. President of IIA, Joseph Dakora Zumasigee, noted that most financial irregularities in organisations, both within the public and private sectors, had been occasioned by poor collaboration between … The post Deepen
Yango, an international technology, has upgraded the security features of its ride hailing service in Ghana. The upgrade is aims at ensuring the safety and well-being of both riders and partner drivers in the market. Tom Ofonime, General Manager of Yango in Ghana, speaking on the new safety measures in Accra at the weekend, said … The post Yango implement safety measures to protect
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has revoked its suspension of the newly approved fees and charges for nurses and midwives. At a meeting held by the council on May 15, 2024 by the 15th Governing Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, it said it has taken the decision to implement the newly approved fees … The post Nursing
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Sunday opened this year’s International Federation of Surveyor Conference in Accra with a call on surveyors to promote professional standards. The four day event dubbed ‘Fig Working Week 2024’ is on the theme ‘Your World, Our World: Resilient Environment and Sustainable Resources Management for All.’ The International Federation of … The post President
Former President, John Dramani Mahama, has called on the church, as the moral voice of society, to address issues surrounding the 2024 electoral process. He expressed particular concern over several matters related to the Ejisu by-election and the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. In an interaction with the Christian Ecumenical Council in Accra yesterday, Mr … The post 2024
The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has inaugurated the Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant at Kperisi, a community in the Wa Municipality, as part of his visit to the Upper West Region. The facility, which has the capacity to process over 400 tonnes of plastics, rubber electronics and scrubs, papers and tyres, would offer … The post Veep inaugurates
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