Deputy Minister in charge of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has called on leadership and members of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) to rescind their decision to boycott this year’s farmers’ day celebration. PFAG in a statement on Wednesday said it would be ‘absolutely’ ridiculous for its members to […] The post Rescind
The new 10.9 percent increase in cargo handling tariffs at the Tema Port which turned out to be more than 100% according to Freight forwarders, is to be slashed by some 40% following a meeting between the Transport Minister and all relevant stakeholders. According to importers and exporters, the increase was far above the percentage […] The post Minister
The Ministry of Inner-City and Zongo Development says it is appalled by statements made by the National Democratic Congress flagbearer, John Mahama suggesting that it was misappropriating the Zongo development fund. The Ministry said the fund was being used for many developmental projects in various Zongo communities and not being spent on unnecessary items as […] The post Ignore
Rice millers have called for Ghanaians to consume more local rice. The millers say that this will help in the creation of more jobs in the country. The post #OperationFeedYourself: Rice millers advocate for more consumption of local rice to help create jobs appeared first on Citinewsroom
The Police in the Volta Region has arrested some 21 persons who are members of the Homeland Study Group Foundation for unlawfully gathering at the premises of Global FM in Ho. The suspects, according to the police, are from various parts of the country including Anlo Afiadenyigba, Volo, Volo, Dambai, Obuasi, Battor, Weta, Atiavi, Fodoku. […] The post 21 Western
The Chairman of the National Peace Council (NPC), Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante, has disclosed that the decision of the President Nana Akufo-Addo to abort December 17 referendum is a commendable one. According to him, it is very important for the President to seek broad consensus on such a delicate issue as the amendment of entrenched […] The post Suspension of December
Some staff of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCO) have protested and petitioned the Finance Ministry and the Electricity Company of Ghana to make sure that all of the energy sector debt is collected. They have threatened a strike if this is not done. The post GRIDCo staff petition Finance Minister, ECG to demand payment of Energy Sector debt appeared
Some authorities of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), officials of the Korle Klottey water and sanitation unit and the Adabraka public health department have visited the Accra High following cases of alleged food poisoning. Last night, some students were rushed to the Adabraka Polyclinic after complaining of a severe stomach ache. According to authorities, […] The post Majority
Lecturers of the Wa Campus of the University of Development Studies (UDS) are livid over a new requirement tied to the promotion of lecturers of the university. An internal memo from the university’s Governing Council and sighted by citinewsroom.com tied promotion of lecturers due for promotions to professorial ranks to supervision of postgraduate students and […] The post Wa:
In this edition of the news review on Breakfast Daily, Dziffa Akua Ametam hosts Amma Frimpong and Abigail Elorm Mensah. The post News Review of Breakfast Daily – 04/12/2019 appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Articles, Opinions,
Order for substituted service has been served on Enock Nana Yaw Oduro Agyei, known popularly in the music scene as Trigmatic, for defamation. A few weeks ago, it was reported that Trigmatic had been sued by Amakye Dede for claiming that he [Amakye Dede] was not the author of his own songs. In a new […] The post Amakye Dede serves Trigmatic writ through substituted
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged the leadership and membership of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) not to take the law into their own hands in dealing with traders from Nigeria and other nationalities engaged in retail trade. The post ‘Don’t take the law into your own hands’ – Akufo-Addo to GUTA appeared first
Management of Koforidua Technical University has admonished students of the institution to stay away from activities which will lure them into engaging in examination malpractices and rather concentrate and remain committed to their studies throughout their stay in the school. According to the management, they will not hesitate to dismiss any student or group of […] The post ‘Examination
HMI Management Services has announced the appointment of Mr. Albert Prempeh Kusi, as its new Chief Executive Officer effective December 2, 2019. He replaces Mr. Paul Ayisi, who is now a Consultant to the firm. Mr. Kusi’s appointment follows a successful nomination and approval from both the Board of Directors and the Securities and Exchange […] The post HMI
The Minister for Railways Development, Joe Ghartey, has assured President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, that the Tema to Mpakadan Railway line will be completed in August 2020. Taking President Akufo-Addo on a tour of the project on Wednesday, 4th December 2019, the final day of the President’s tour of the Greater Accra Region, he explained […] The post Tema-Mpakadan
The Ghana Tourism Authority is to close down 115 tourism facilities in the Western Region for defaulting on the 1% Tourism Levy payment to the tune of GHS489,000. According to the Authority, this move is part of a nationwide exercise aimed at ensuring that hoteliers and restaurant operators provide quality services and keep the required […] The post W/R:
The Vice Dean at the University of Ghana School of Graduate Studies, Prof Darko Osei wants the country’s laws with regards to tax exemptions reviewed. Ghana is said to be losing about $2.27 billion annually through exemptions alone. Speaking at a Special Tax Seminar on the 2020 Budget organized by the Pentecost University College Graduate […] The post Tax
The Police hierarchy has cautioned officers to desist from sending their nude photos to friends or families amid the increasing case of sextortion especially those involving policewomen. Sextortion is a crime where nude pictures of victims are used to blackmail to extort monies. A police wireless information copied to all regional, divisional, district and unit […] The post ‘Sextortion’
The Minority in Parliament has served notice of pushing for the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, to be summoned in Parliament over the latest exercise by the Central Bank to release new 100 and 200 cedi notes and 2 cedi coin. According to the Minority, the decision is unjustifiable and thus, […] The post Minority wants Parliament to summon
Tullow Ghana Limited has sponsored five Ghanaian journalists to secure the Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) certification. BOSIET is a mandatory requirement, for anyone going offshore. The five beneficiary journalists include; Emmanuel Ohene-Gyan of Empire FM, Akwasi Annim of Citi TV, Marie Aziz Tunde of GBC from Takoradi in the Western Region. […] The post Tullow
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