The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), on Wednesday, launched its new mobile phone application known as “ShippersApp” as a one-stop shop for dissemination of timely, reliable and relevant maritime information to industry players. The mobile app would also aid shippers within and outside the country’s jurisdiction to access shipping activities for prompt decision making. Consequently, the … The post Shippers
The Assin Fosu District Court on Monday remanded a 33-year-old man into police custody for allegedly burning the feet of his seven-year old son for eating stew meant for the family of seven. The suspect Edward Boafo, was angered by the action of the boy, a kindergarten pupil, who denied eating the stew upon questioning. … The post Palm wine tapper remanded for burning
The Enchi District Magistrate court has sentenced a twenty-nine year-old charcoal burner to 36 months imprisonment in hard labour for causing unlawful damage and stealing. Kwame Azumah who resides at Dadwen in the Jomoro District pleaded guilty to all the two counts and the court convicted him on his own plea and sentenced him accordingly. … The post Ex-convict jailed 36
The Foundation for Security Development in Africa (FOSDA) has underscored the need for citizen’s participation within the local government system to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of public resources. Mrs Theodora W. Anti, Programmes Manager, FOSDA noted that accountability helps to improve governance and increased development through better service delivery and empowerment, but … The post FOSDA
The Assemblies of God, Ghana, has opened its first Greater Accra East Regional Council Meeting with a call on Ghanaians to reject all forms of vigilantism. Reverend Doctor Joseph K.K Baisie, Greater Accra East Regional Superintendent, in an address said, “I urge all leaders, especially national and political leaders to hold high the interests of … The post Reject
A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSO’s) on Tuesday launched a report on Petty Corruption in Public Healthcare Delivery in the Northern, Upper West and Upper East Regions. The report, highlighted some petty corrupt practices and acts among the patients and health care providers such as informal payments, extortion, embezzlement and favoritism among others, which … The post Report
African governments announce the selling of Eurobonds with fanfare, but African countries are becoming increasingly burdened with debt through the sale of international bonds, some with interest rates of about 10 per cent. Between 2008 and 2018, 20 African countries have issued Eurobonds. The countries among them have an outstanding $92 billion in sovereign Eurobonds … The post Some
The people of Pigbengben in the Wa West District have held a special durbar to celebrate the community’s achievement of an Open Defecation Free (ODF) status which has led to the significant reduction of snake bites and other health challenges. The community’s resolve for each household to have a toilet facility coupled with its stringent … The post No
Failure by the Electoral Commission (EC) to implement the Representation of the Peoples Amendment Act (ROPAA) will be in contempt of court and a violation of the fundamental human rights of Ghanaians in the Diaspora. Dr Eric Asare Bossman, a Deputy Chairperson of the EC, said the right Ghanaians in the Diaspora to vote has … The post Successful implementation
The 12th Annual International Conference on Shea to bring together all business associates and shea interest’ groups around the world to share latest information is to be held in Accra from March 11 to March 13. This year’s event, which will be on the theme: “Unveiling the Value of Shea”, will offer opportunities for showcasing … The post Accra to host
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Patrick Adusei Sarpong, the Accra Regional Police Commander, has denied claims that some officers were sidelined during the January 31, Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary bye-election. He told the Emile Short Commission, set up to investigate the violent incident that occurred during the bye-election, that he sent out messages, through WhatsApp … The post Police
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday received a strategic document and Charter that outlines the roadmap for Ghana’s attainment of her goal of self-reliance and the vision of a country beyond aid. The document, which was put together by a 13-member Ghana Beyond Aid Charter Committee, constituted by the President last June, is envisaged … The post President
Some cocoa farmers at Achiansan have appealed to the government to compel the Suhum branch of the First Allied Savings and Loans Company to release monies meant for the payment of their cocoa beans. Mr Samuel Darko, the Community Chief Farmer of Achiansan made the appeal when he spoke with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) … The post Cocoa farmers plead for the release
Thirteen workers of Jerfix International Company, were electrocuted while mounting billboards at Asikam, near Kyebi. Three of the workers, Kwadwo Wadasi, aged 25, Joshua Oboye, 20 and Agyei Taller, 40, died on arrival at the Kibi Government Hospital. The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the mortuary of the hospital for autopsy and … The post Thirteen people electrocuted
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have urged the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to extend the time frame of the Commission of Inquiry to enable them have adequate time to conduct a thorough investigation into the Ayawaso violence. The CSOs were the Civic Forum Initiative (CFI), the Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG), Coalition of Domestic Election … The post President
Government has been called upon to set up Shea Board to be a dedicated agency to holistically support the shea sector to unearth its full potentials and boost the income of rural women shea pickers, as well as earn increased foreign exchange. Mr Zakaria Iddi, National Coordinator of Shea Network Ghana (SNG), who made the … The post Government asked to establish Shea Board
Minister of Transport, Mr Kwaku Ofori-Asiamah has said the massive automation operations of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has transformed the Road Transport Service Sub-Sector by reducing the turn-around time. The move, he said, has reduced cases of fraudulent practices, revenue leakage, and ensured effective and efficient service delivery. Speaking at the Meet … The post DVLA
A 21 year-old cobbler convicted for defiling and impregnating a 13 year-old girl, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in hard labour by the Juaso Circuit Court in the Asante-Akim South District. Kofi Boamah caused laughter in court when he prayed the court for leniency and shouted “I would take good care of the … The post Cobbler sentenced to 10
An Accra Circuit Court on Monday remanded a salesman into police custody to assist in investigations of a GH¢263,711.00 appropriation. Enoch Assuman denied falsifying accounts and defrauding his employer. He is to reappear in court on February 25. His accomplice, one Mohammed Monzir, who is facing a similar charge over an amount of GH¢161,311.00, is … The post Salesman
Mr Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, Minister of Transport, has said the country’s two main ports – Tema and Takoradi, will be modernized to position them as the leading container hubs in the West African sub-region. “There has been a lot of investment in the country’s two main seaports of Tema and Takoradi to modernize and position … The post Tema and
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