At least 52 people have been killed in a prison riot in Brazil which saw rival gangs battle for five hours, officials say. Gang members from one prison block invaded another part of Altamira jail in Pará state, local media reported. Officials giving a news conference said 16 of the dead were decapitated – the […] The post Brazil jail riot in Para state leaves

At least 52 people have been killed in a prison riot in Brazil which saw rival gangs battle for five hours, officials say. Gang members from one prison block invaded another part of Altamira jail in Pará state, local media reported. Officials giving a news conference said 16 of the dead were decapitated – the […] The post Brazil jail riot leaves more than 50 dead appeared

Accra, July 29, GNA - Ghana Cocoa Board will raise $1.3 billion in syndicated loans for its operations in the 2019/2020 season, the Minister of Finance Mr Ken Ofori-Atta announced in Parliament on Monday.In addition to the annual syndicated loan of US$ 1.3 billion, COCOBOD has initia

Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), President, Ben Nunoo Mensah has disclosed that funds has been secured for the completion of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Olympic Complex at Amasaman. The project, when completed would serve as a centre of excellence for the youth across the country. He made the disclosure at the … The post GOC secures funding

Asutsuare (GA/R), July 29, GNA- As part of measures to equip and protect its frontline staff, the Forestry Commission has provided the necessary training for its Wildlife guards.

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is to begin a pilot system of the cylinder recirculation model in two districts of the Eastern Region with massive public sensitization and community engagements. According to the NPA, the model will be a major game-changer in minimizing and possibly eliminating gas explosions in the country. It will be piloted […] The post NPA

By Florence Afriyie Mensah, GNA     Kumasi, July 29, GNA – Police officers have been urged to exhibit high professionalism as they upheld the ethics and core values of leadership, integrity and excellence, the pillars of the Service.

By Hafsa Obeng, GNA Accra, July 29, GNA – Mr Ken Ofori-Att

The increase is 0.3 percentage point higher than the fiscal deficit target of 4.2 percent of GDP approved previously in November 2018.Government has also reviewed downward the Real GDP growth rate from 7.6 per cent to 7.1 per cent on the back of a relatively larger GDP base for 2018, as well as the lower proje

By Hafsa Obeng, GNA Accra, July 29, GNA – Mr Ken Ofori-Att

By Godwill Arthur-Mensah,GNA Accra, July 29, GNA-The United

Accra, July 29, GNA – The government Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) has so far benefited more than 330,438 households across the country, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance has said. The numbe

A large number of tanker drivers on Monday, threatened to stop lifting petroleum products from the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) if management does not fix its deplorable parking space. The drivers, who park their gas and oil tankers at the TOR tanker park did not load for hours even when some of their leaders informed […] The post Tanker drivers to boycott TOR over deplorable

Over 700 young graduates have been engaged under the initiative.Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance on Monday said the private sector and entrepreneurship development objective was to transform the economy and place Ghana as the most business-friendly country in Africa.

Accra, July 29, GNA – An Accra Circuit Court on Monday granted a GH¢ 20,000.00 bail with a surety each to two persons, including a teenager who is a houseboy for allegedly attempting to rob their employer. The Cour

Nordsjaelland coach Flemming Pedersen is delighted by the early showing of Ghanaian youngster Isaac Atanga in the Danish top-flight.

Nordsjaelland coach Flemming Pedersen is delighted by the early showing of Ghanaian youngster Isaac Atanga in the Danish top-flight.

Accra, July 29, GNA - An Accra Circuit Court has granted a GH? 10,000.00 bail with two sureties to a teacher for allegedly causing harm to a lady. Richard Diame, 23, denied the charge and would next appear in court o

Accra, July 29, GNA - A 14-member House of Representatives from the United States led by Madam Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, arrived in Accra on Sunday for a state visit.The Congressional Delegation will hold high-level discussions with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Speaker of Parliament, Pr

By Sumaiya Salifu Saeed, GNA Ho, July 29, GNA - Three electo