As part of effort to avoid the yearly flooding with its devastating consequences on lives and property in the Ashaiman municipality, the city authority has embarked on a massive desilting of drains. The exercise being undertaken by the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly (ASHMA) include the desilting of all drains along principal streets and the business district. … The post Ashaiman municipality
Parliament approved US$150 million from the World Bank as additional financing for the implementation of solid waste management, drainage improvements, and other flood mitigation measures under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project. The World Bank is also supporting a broad range of initiatives to mitigate floods and improving solid waste management in … The post GARID
A statement released by Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications at the Office of the President, disclosed that the president, by a letter dated April 18, 2024, directed the Ministry of Finance and the GRA to terminate the upstream petroleum audit and minerals audit services that had not yet commenced, and for which no payments had … The post GRA/ SML deal brouhaha: President releases
The General Manager of Deluxe Car rentals, Mr Isaac Boakye, has advised owners of car rental services to verify the accuracy of customer-provided information by conducting background checks. That, according to him would prevent any potential risks or issues that may arise from renting out vehicles to customers with questionable backgrounds. “By conducting thorough background … The post Car
A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has called on the government to provide schools with adequate teachers, better remunerated and motivated to help students unearth their potentials. According to him, a motivated teacher knows what to do to impart knowledge even when there were no tables and chairs, they … The post WASS holds 78th SPGD appeared first
Pentecost University (PU) has graduated 344 students for the 2023/2024 academic year at the second batch of its 15th congregation held in Accra last weekend. They were awarded Certificates, Post Graduate and Bachelor qualifications across various faculties, including Business Administration, Health and Allied Sciences, Engineering, Science and Computing, and the Pentecost School of Theology and … The post 344
The Lands Commission has urged customary land owners to comply with the laws that govern the management, alienation, and acquisition of customary lands in the country. The Head of Regional Operational Unit of the Lands Commission, Mr Raphael Hokey, said the commission was empowered by the Lands Act 2020 (Act 1036) and the constitution not … The post ‘Comply with laws
Ghana’ share of petroleum revenues for 2023 declined by a 25.65 per cent due to decrease in oil production for the fourth conservative year and lower global prices. The country earned $1.06 billion last year (2023) as compared to $1.42 billion in the previous year(2022), which was the highest since the country started commercial oil … The post Ghana’s
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday swore in 10 ministers and 14 deputy ministers at a brief ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of the Jubilee House. Their swearing-in followed approval by Parliament last Friday. In all those sworn in included 10 substantive ministers and 14 deputy ministers. The 10 substantive ministers were Dr … The post Put in all your best effort …President
The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, yesterday performed the twin function of the official launch of the Kayayei Empowerment Programme (KEP) and the inauguration of the commission of the Kayayei Hostel. The KEP is a comprehensive initiative which aims at providing head potters, popularly referred to as “Kayayei”, with skills training to equip them … The post Veep
The Electoral Commission (EC) says it has no intention of extending the deadline for the ongoing voters registration exercise since the pressure at centres has reduced. It has, therefore, encouraged eligible voters who have not yet registered to do so before the 21 days for the exercise elapsed. “Eligible voters should not wait till the … The post Limited
The European Union (EU) has committed EUR 33.5 million towards the expansion and reinforcing of Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET), in Ghana. The initiative, which is under the EU-Ghana Pact for Skills programme, seeks to improve education and job creation in Ghana. The EU Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly, who announced this at the … The post EU supports
The 2023 Annual Report of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) Report on the use and management of oil revenues launched in Accra yesterday states that Ghana’s share of petroleum revenues for 2023 declined by a 25.65 per cent due to decrease in oil production for the fourth conservative year and lower global prices. … The post Oil revenue decline must not
Twellium Industrial Company Limited (TICL), as part of its corporate social investment, has donated eight hospital equipment estimated at Gh¢200,000 to the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) for distribution to some selected hospitals in the country. They machines compromise four incubators which are used to cater for premature babies and four phototherapy devices, which are used … The post TICL
The national boxing team, the Black Bombers, have arrived in the Thai capital of Bangkok to take part in the Paris Olympics boxing championship for qualification to Paris 2024. The tournament, slated for Saturday, May 25 to June 2, will be held at the Indoor Stadium in Bangkok where a total of 51 places (23 … The post Black Bombers arrive in Bangkok for Olympic qualifiers appeared
Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) and Mastercard Foundation have announced the winners of the 2024 Agri-Tech Challenge Pro, highlighting their commitment to develop the next generation of young Ghanaian entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector with job-readiness skills for fulfilling and dignified work opportunities. The winners were announced after a successful pitch competition held in Accra, where … The post Kosmos
Fidelity Bank Ghana has announced a dedicated space for Agric-Tech within the Fidelity Young Entrepreneurs Fund (FYEF) through an upcoming Agric-Tech competition. This initiative aims to support the development of ground-breaking solutions that address pressing challenges faced by players in the Ghanaian agriculture value chain. Mr Julian Opuni, Managing Director at Fidelity Bank, made this … The post Fidelity
A chartered and certified public accountant, Mark Antwi-Bosiako has sued Synlab Ghana Ltd at the High Court in Accra, for unlawfully terminating his appointment. He is asking the court for a declaration that the termination of his appointment by Synlab Ghana Ltd, was unlawful. The plaintiff is again urging the court to order Synlab Ghana … The post Synlab Ghana in court over
The world has seen the disturbing impact of epidemics such as cholera, smallpox, leprosy, measles, polio, yellow fever, COVID-19 and Ebola. These outbreaks have not only claimed thousands of lives but have also wreaked havoc on economies, healthcare systems, and societies as a whole. The question that arises is, could these catastrophic consequences have been … The post The
Yango, an international technology has upgraded the security features of its ride hailing service in Ghana. The upgrade is aims at ensuring the safety and well-being of both riders and partner drivers in the market. Tom Ofonime, General Manager of Yango in Ghana, speaking on the new safety measures in Accra at the weekend, said … The post Yango implement safety measures
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