The latest United Nations World Tourism Report (UNWTO) indicates that, North Africa continued to show robust results in the first six months of 2019, following two years of double-digit figures in international arrivals leveling 9.3 per cent. Growth in sub-Sahara Africa on the other hand, remained flat, at 0.4 per cent. Overall, the report points … The post North

Mr Ernest Amartey- Vondee, Director of Regulation, National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), said the private scheme assets have grown to GH¢13.1 billion while that of SSNIT stood at GH¢9.24 billion. That, he said, was an indication that the tier-2 Pensions Scheme is a better choice, adding that “there is the need to improve governance of … The post Private

Mr Daniel Wilson Addo, the Managing Director of Consolidated Bank Ghana, (CBG) has said the Bank has laid the foundation for a world-class bank to erect a structure, to be a monument for all time. According to a statement from CBG to the Ghana News Agency it was at a thanksgiving service held to climax … The post We’ve built the foundation for a world-class

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on the public to be patriotic in advancing the course of development for the country. He said, “You cannot be a patriotic citizen and yet indulge in acts of indiscipline…your productive contribution is very key to the socioeconomic development of the country, patriotism is the backbone of development”. … The post Be

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia on Monday called on Parliament to use its oversight role to ensure that Executive works with a national budget that will reflect the aspirations of the people. The national budget must transform the lives of the people through legislation, budget and fiscal oversight, the Vice President said. Dr Bawumia whose statement … The post Use

The Electoral Commission (EC) will begin the exhibition of the Voters’ Register from Tuesday, September 10 to September 17, 2019. It will start from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm each day including Saturday and Sunday in all 30,702 polling stations nationwide. Dr Bosman Eric Asare, the Deputy Chairman in charge of Corporate Services, who made … The post Electoral

The late Alvin Toffler one of the renowned futurists of the twentieth century had this view of how society treated the youth. “The secret message communicated to most young people today by the society around them is that they are not needed, that the society will run itself quite nicely until they – at some … The post Ghana: Are we serious about

Four illegal miners who attacked and robbed some Chinese nationals at Kobeng, near Nkawie in the Atwima-Nwabiagya South Municipality, have been remanded in police custody by the Nkawie Circuit Court. The plea of Nana Adu Gyamfi 20, Dickson Mensah 22, Akwasi Boakye 36, and Kwame Dankwa 25, was not taken and they would reappear before … The post Four persons arrested for robbery

The Akyem Abuakwa Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), has honoured seven distinguished members of the Church who contributed immensely to the establishment and growth of the Church at a colourful Church Service at Kyebi Presbyterian Church. As part of the honours a plaque was unveiled in their honour in the Church as … The post Presbyterian

The Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) as part of policy reforms to transform the agency into a utility service provider is stepping up communication and stakeholder engagements to enhance its corporate visibility. The Agency is also prioritizing investments in infrastructure to ensure sustainable management of water systems and sanitation facilities in rural communities across … The post CWSA

The Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has expressed grave concern about the selective application of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) by some employers in dealing with issues affecting workers. Mr. Bernard Adjei, the Acting General Secretary said the situation where employers blatantly disregarded CBAs when it came to the implementation … The post PSWU

Mr Jerry Detse Mensah-Pah, the Western Regional Industrial Relations Officer for the Health Services workers Union of TUC Ghana, has appealed to the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to rectify anomalies relating to market premium of members. Mr Mensah-Pah said the Ministry of Finance and Fair Wages and Salaries Commission must as a matter of … The post Health

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a fake soldier for allegedly defrauding three nurses under the pretext of getting them enlisted into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). Prince Essel Ferguson, who posed as a military captain with the name Dankwah, pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and defrauding by false pretence. Colonel Samba and Majeed, both … The post Court remands