The Ministry of Finance says allegations that the government has spent GH¢636 million on the Agenda 111 even before the sod cutting of the project are not true In a statement issued by the Public Relations Unit, the Ministry said the GH¢600 million released to the Health Infrastructure Account at Bank of Ghana (BoG) in … The post Government
Members of the University Teachers Association (UTAG) are yet to decide whether to return to lecture halls within their various Universities to work, following a report from the Association that it has suspended its strike. The Association on August 18, 2021, released a report that it was ready to sit at a negotiation table with … The post UTAG, yet to decide on
The Jomoro CPP Parliamentary candidate in the December 2020 elections, Mr Patrick Ekye-Kwesie has reminded the government and operators that the discovery of oil and Gas in the Tano Basin has not benefited the people of Jomoro. He noted that though the discovery of oil itself does not automatically translate into development, the strategies and … The post Discovery
Civil Society Organisations have urged government to initiate discussions on Agyapa Royalties deal as “promised last year” to avoid another rush agreement and conclusion of the deal. The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), who made the call said civil society was still waiting for an open discussion on the Agyapa Royalties Deal, to ensure … The post Let’s resume work
Former President John Dramani Mahama has advised President Akufo-Addo’s administration to allow the new Special Prosecutor to work without interference. Government, he said, must also ensure that the Office was given all the support to undertake its work. The new Special Prosecutor, Kissi Adjabeng, was sworn into office earlier this month. His appointment followed the resignation … The post Give
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described as pleasing, the decision by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to call off its strike and return to negotiations. However, has urged that the negotiations should not disrupt academic work in the universities. “All of us are happy that the University Teachers Association has agreed after … The post UTAG’s
Professor Emmanuel Appoh, an environmentalist, on Wednesday sent caution to individuals and organizations in Ghana whose activities create excessive in the communities to regulate their activities for sanity. He cited individuals, churches and other groups for noise making and announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was strengthening its noise monitoring, and would apply the … The post Environmentalist
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has signed a partnership agreement with South African radiology specialist Bergman, Ross and Partners Incorporated (BRP) to increase access to world-class medical diagnostic services in Ghana. Under the partnership, IFC would invest roughly $3 million in Quest Medical Imaging (QMI) to build new medical diagnostic facilities in Accra to complement … The post IFC
Motorcycles killed 182 people through road accidents between January and June in the Tema Regional enclave making it an average of 30 people monthly; the Motor Transport and Traffic Department (MTTD), Ghana Police Service has revealed. The statistics indicate that in the first quarter, motorcycles which included tricycles and bicycles killed 99 people; and in … The post Motorcycles
A 55-year-old man, Paulus Okine met his untimely death whilst trying to escape from the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital (ENRH) COVID-19 Centre in Effia near Sekondi in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. The deceased was referred to the COVID-19 Centre from the Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department August 18, 2021. Mr Christian Baidoo, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of … The post Man
Ghana Cocoa Board expects cocoa production to reach 1.06 million tonnes for the 2020/21 season, the Chief Executive Mr Joseph Boahen Aidoo, said on Thursday. He said with six weeks to the end of the season, the Board had recorded 1.033 million tonnes, beating the previous record of 1.024 million metric tonnes in the 2010/ … The post Ghana
Dr Charles Abani, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ghana, has announced a $2.3-million-grant in support of the Fostering Reforestation, Environmental Sustainability and Tourism in the Okyeman Area (FOREST Okyeman). The grant is to support biodiversity conservation in five of the 14 districts of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area in the Eastern Region. The amount … The post UN
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has cautioned salaried workers on the current scams targeting them. EOCO said it had in recent times received a number of complaints from salaried workers, who had fallen victims to these individuals. A statement issued in Accra, and signed by Madam Faustina Lartey, Head of Public Relations on … The post Scam Alert: EOCO cautions workers
More than $40 billion worth of trade deals are expected to be sealed at the Intra-African Trade Fair(IATF) 2021 scheduled for Durban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa in November this year. The IATF 2021 will provide a unique and valuable platform for businesses to access an integrated African market of over $1.2 billion people with a Gross … The post IATF 2021 targets
The management of B5 Plus Group the largest steel manufacturer in West African has appealed to utility providers to ensure regular supply of water and electricity to companies within the industrial enclave. Mr Mukesh V. Thakwani, Chief Executive Officer of B5 Plus Group, which is also the third largest steel manufacturer in Africa, located at … The post Industries
Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, Minister of Environment, Science Technology and Innovation (MESTI), says he will bridge the gap between industry and scientists by the end his tenure in office. He said that decision was a priority of the government to propel the industrialisation agenda of the country. Dr Afriyie said this after visiting exhibition stands of … The post I’ll
The Kaneshie District Court has remanded into Police custody four persons over the death of Lance Corporal Sarah Adjei of the Nkawkaw Divisional Police Command in the Eastern Region. The pleas of Abraham Bekoe, Eric Akwasi Agyemang, Sumbe Dorzi and Evans Akpaloo were not taken by the Court presided over by Madam Rosemond Adjiri Dodoo. … The post Alleged Nkawkaw female
The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Liberia Broadcasting Systems (LBS) to establish a collaborative relationship for staff capacity development and content exchange. Other specific areas of collaboration include sharing experiences in broadcast technology, short-term placement of technical and professional personnel for radio and television digital upgrade, training in … The post GBC,
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education, has charged the newly-constituted Governing Councils of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) and the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to provide effective leadership for national development. Dr Adutwum urged the Councils to focus on their core mandate and provide leadership that would bring about peace and unity … The post Governing
Ghana’s agricultural produce can attract premium prices, derive huge foreign earnings and help the country to reduce agriculture emissions, if the use of biological control (Bio-control) of pest and disease approach is aggressively explored. Biocontrol approach has proven to be a better and cheaper option than the use of agrochemicals, which adversely impact the ecosystem … The post Biological
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS