The Coalition of NGOs against mining Atewa Forest (CONAMA), is urging government to act with Vice President Bawumia’s advice that market actors should be guided by social and environmental sustainability in decision making. They are also urging government to recognize the risks to financial stability from environmental damage and climate change. The Coalition gave this […] The post Work
The Ghana International Oscar Selection Committee held its annual submission workshop yesterday, December 18, 2019, at the Accra Tourist Information Centre. Themed ‘International Oscar Submissions: Language, Film Styles, Campaigns and Requirements’, the workshop sought to educate filmmakers on how to navigate the world of campaigning to get their films seen by mainstream movie audiences and […] The post Ghana
Indonesia has become the latest Asian country to face an outbreak of African swine fever, a deadly pig virus devastating farmers across the region. On Wednesday, the country’s agriculture ministry said nearly 30,000 pigs have died from the disease in North Sumatra. The virus is expected to wipe out more than half of China’s pig […] The post African swine
All over the world, women play pivotal roles in shaping the tourism landscape. Even more in Africa some of these women have remained trailblazers in helping define tourism on the continent. There is no denying the fact that women represent the greater number of all labour engaged in tourism related businesses. A UNWTO Global Report […] The post Let’s pay attention to Africa’s women in tourism [Article]
Citi TV’s War Against Indiscipline campaign nabbed some high profile staff of the Bank of Ghana, World Bank, SSNIT, lawyers and others in different security uniforms at the East Legon tunnel. The Pensions Manager of SSNIT, Joseph Poku, was apprehended for using unauthorized number plates. Also, a driver of a woman who identified herself as […] The post War
A state of emergency has been declared in New South Wales, Australia, amid fears a record-breaking heatwave will exacerbate the state’s bushfire crisis. The nation endured its hottest-ever day on Tuesday, but that record was smashed again on Wednesday – which saw an average maximum of 41.9C (107.4F). Tuesday’s 40.9C had eclipsed the previous record […] The post Australia
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, says the low turnout recorded in the District Assembly election is an indication that the canceled December 17 referendum was bound to fail. The referendum was to decide on an amendment of Article 55 (3) of the Constitution to enable political parties to participate in local level […] The post District
This was the year that 5G came to the UK, promising a new era of mobile communications. But how is it working out for those few consumers who have taken the plunge and signed up for a service? I have conducted a not very scientific audit. My conclusion is that 5G is not ready for […] The post 5G mobile networks are not ready for primetime appeared first on
The Supreme Court has in a unanimous decision ruled that the maximum 48-hour power the police have to detain an arrested person in state custody without being granted bail or extension includes weekends, public holidays and periods of civil unrest. The decision made by Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, […] The post 48-hour
Drivers of the Quality Bus Transport service, popularly known as Aayalolo, have called off their day-old sit down strike over unpaid salaries after a meeting with the management of the transport service, GAPTE. The drivers whose action left many commuters stranded say they have agreed to resume work based on the assurances given them by […] The post Aayalolo
Three foreign nationals are in the custody of the Bureau of National Investigations, BNI, for constructing a fence wall on the portion of a road at Airport Residential Area in Accra. The Ministry of Road and Highways, ordered their arrest for constructing the wall to aid the construction of a 22-story multipurpose building close to […] The post Three
The government says some key measures are being rolled out to ensure that the lives of visitors for the Year of Return are not put in danger. To this end, commercial drivers and security officers with the Immigration Service are being trained to be more courteous and professional in their dealings with the visitors. Chief […] The post Year of Return:
Newspaper Headlines: Thursday, December 19, 2019 The post Newspaper Headlines: Thursday, December 19, 2019 appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Articles, Opinions, Viral Content.
Moves are being initiated by rice millers in the country to get special identification stickers to differentiate Ghana rice from those imported. The Convener of the Rice Millers Association, Yaw Adu Poku, who made this known to Citi News said the move is also to check unwholesome or fake Ghana rice that may be on […] The post Ghana rice to have special identification
Troubled gold dealership firm, Menzgold Ghana Limited says it will from Friday, December 27, 2019, begin paying customers their locked up funds which have been in arrears for the past three years. The company since its collapse in 2018 following a suspension order from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been struggling to refund […] The post Menzgold
The Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Boamah Otokunor, has disagreed with the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to introduce a new voters’ register ahead of the national polls in 2020. The EC, in its move to compile a new voters’ register, has requested for GH¢444,846,663 and is seeking budgetary approval […] The post Otokunor
The Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo has praised Ghana’s 1992 Constitution as the best in the world and signalled that all efforts must be deployed to make it work. The Chief Justice who retires on December 20, 2019, made the comment at a brief ceremony after her valedictory judgement earlier on Wednesday. According to her, “Ghana […] The post Ghana’s
Government says the country is making steady progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) before the 2030 deadline. Attaining the SDGs continue to be a priority for countries across the globe despite the unique challenge each of these countries is saddled with. Speaking to Citi News after an official opening of a joint programming […] The post Government
The Electoral Commission (EC) is defending the GH¢444,846,663 it is requesting for the compilation of a new voters’ register ahead of the 2020 general elections. The Commission is seeking budgetary approval from Parliament to enable it undertake its activities for the election period over claims that the existing register is not credible enough for the […] The post GH¢400m
The Member of Parliament for Adentan who doubles as Communications Director for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Buaben Asamoa says his party is open to the Electoral Commission’s move for a new biometric voters’ register as long as it is the most efficient option available. Speaking on Eyewitness News on Wednesday, Mr. Asamoa […] The post New
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