President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appealed to traditional rulers in the Upper East Region to support the security agencies to curb the spate of smuggling of the government subsidised fertilisers to neighbouring countries of Burkina Faso and Togo. The President, who made the call at a durbar of the chiefs and people of the … The post Support security

It takes both parents and teachers to train responsible children, Mr Shadrach Hammond, the Budget Director of the Ga South Municipal Assembly has stated. He was speaking at the fourth graduation ceremony of the Archfield School held at Nyanyano, in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region on the theme, ‘Training responsible children; Duty … The post ‘It takes

As part of activities marking its graduation, pupils of Mother and Child School at Nyanyano in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region, treated their audience to cultural display, poem, Bible recitals and songs. In her speech, Mrs Felicia Abban, the head teacher said the school which was established in 2007 by the former … The post Mother and Child School at Nyanyano needs

The Ghanaian media has been advised to work toward expelling sub-standard actions that have given rise to attacks from the public and attempt to introduce

Government has transferred GH?3.1billion of Tier Two Pension monies lodged into the Temporary Pensions Fund Account (TPFA) at the Bank of Ghana (BoG) into the custodian accounts of the various public sector

TULLOW Ghana is in discussion with the government to have rights to other areas within its Development and Producing Area (DPA), following its unsuccessful attempt to win any oil block in the recent licensing round. Executive Vice President of the company, Kweku Awotwi said although

PThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Tuesday launched a mobile application dubbed, ‘Ghana Tax Stamp Authenticator’ that helps consumers to detect the genuineness of products sold in retail shops. The application allows the consumers to scan and validate the excise tax stamps affixed on excisable products such as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. … The post GRA

PTo reduce the rate of importation of foods and other commodities, the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industries (GNCCI) has organised a mentorship programme for women in businesses to boost their capacities in agro processing. The mentorship programme held in Accra on Tuesday was to encourage, motivate and teach women on how to excel … The post Chamber of Commerce

Bayport Savings and Loans Plc, says it is focusing on digital financial services as part of its strategic direction to reach the unbanked and underserved communities in the country. The Managing Director of Bayport Saving and Loans Plc, Mr Nii Amankra Tetteh who disclosed this in Accra on Wednesday at the company’s turn of the … The post Bayport Savings and

The Clean Technology Fund (CTF) one of two multi-donor trust funds within the Climate Investment Funds (CIF)  has approved $20 million for the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI), a facility sponsored by the African Development Bank to  provide sustainable financing for small-scale renewables in Africa. FEI is a $500 million financing platform whose objective is … The post ?African

A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the government to investigate the role of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in the alleged fraud over the Power Distribution Service (PDS) and Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) concession agreement. The group, made up of representatives of IMANI Ghana, ISODEC, PIAC, … The post Investigate

Seventy years in the life of every institution or organisation represent significant feat, success and brings about bountiful happiness. Such is the joy and excitement that greeted the 70th Anniversary of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) which was celebrated yesterday in Accra. Initially christened “Africa Press Association”, the institution birthed on August 15, 1949, has … The post Happy

An Accra circuit court has granted GH¢20,000.00 bail to two traders with two sureties each, who should be public servants, for allegedly robbing a marketing officer. Farouk Omar and Jude Donkor, accused, who denied conspiring to rob Mr Georges Somian Ehouman, the marketing officer, would re-appear in court on August 21. Police Inspector Samuel Ahiabor … The post 2

The annual MB Global FashionWeek 2019 produced by Global Ovations came off from last weekend at the plush Swiss Spirit Alisa hotel in Accra. The event saw some outstanding showcasing of the latest fashion trends in the spring summer season. The show featured over 44 designers from 22 countries as the Fashion Week started on … The post MB Global FashionWeek 2019 Breaks Boundaries

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) will today mark the 70th anniversary of the association at a ceremony in Accra. A statement signed and issued in Accra yesterday by Roland Affail Monney, President of GJA, said the celebration would be under the theme, ‘Democracy, freedoms and independence of the media – 70 years of GJA’s contribution.’ … The post GJA marks 70th anniversary today

The Ghana Mines Workers Union says the creation of the Ghana Integrated Aluminum Development Corporation by the government to oversee the exploration and mining of bauxite in the Atiwa, Nyinahin and Awaso reserves for the repayment of the syndicated 2 billion dollar loan from the Chinese government will create employment. “This massive state project, no … The post GMWU

pAs part of activities to mark its 10th anniversary celebrations, Access Bank Ghana has launched a customer loyalty promotion with the objective of rewarding customers whilst inculcating a healthy saving habit in them. The promo dubbed: ‘Save More, Win More’ also seeks to reaffirm the bank’s brand promise of delivering “more than banking” whilst rewarding its … The post Access Bank

Dr Adesegun Akin-Olugbade, an international legal and finance expert, has been appointed as a member of the World Trade Board, coming in as the first African member of the organisation. The Nigerian joins 20 other global trade and finance leaders on the board, said a release copied to the Ghana News Agency. Mr Simon Paris, Chairman, World … The post World Trade Board gets first

GLICO General, a non–life insurance provider and a subsidiary of GLICO Group, has been adjudged the ‘Personal Line Insurer of the Year 2018’ with its Home Owners insurance package at the recently held 2018 Ghana Insurance awards.   The GLICO Home Owners package launched in 2018 is a customised fire and allied perils cover that … The post GLICO General’s Home Owners

The Central regional Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) chairman, Mr Twintoh Walker, has advised the national amateur boxing team, the Black Bombers to aim to excel at the Africa Games commencing this week in Morocco. The Black Bombers are representing Ghana in boxing with eight male boxers and two females. Mr Walker urged the boxers to … The post Focus on excellence not rewards