The Municipal Chief Executive for West Mamprusi, Aremeyaw Somo Lucky, in the North East Region has dismissed claims by National Democratic Congress (NDC) General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketiah that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia would never be allowed to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP).The NDC General Secretary is reported to have cautioned Dr Mahamudu Bawumia against nursing hopes … The post Bawumia’s
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will on Friday lay wreaths at Asomdwee Park in Accra to mark the eight anniversary of the death of former President John Evans Atta Mills. A statement signed and issued in Accra on July 18 in Accra by Kakra Essamuah, Director of Communications, NDC, said the event would be held … The post NDC to mark 8th anniversary of J.E. Atta Mills
The Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) will today acclaim Mr Kofi Percival Akpalu as the presidential candidate for the 2020 general election at the Marriot Hotel in Accra. The ceremony would also be used to announce and confirm a running mate for the party.In an interview with the Ghanaian Times yesterday, the National Chairman of … The post LPG to acclaim Kofi Akpalu
Mr Mahama Salifu, the Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC), says the government is committed to deepening local democracy, improving internally generated revenue of assemblies and promoting local economic development. This commitment is shown in the new National Decentralisation Policy and Strategy (NDPS 2020-2024) that has been formulated by government to … The post Govt
Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has described as a “political gimmick” the decision of government to suspend the implementation of sections of the Customs Amendment Act, 2020, which bars the importation of vehicles more than
The Flagbearer of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Ivor Kobina Greenstreet, has hinted of four significant areas of the party’s development agenda,if it wins the December 2020 elections. He said they are housing, health, employment generation and economic opportunities for all, adding that
I was lucky, very lucky, to have tasted, felt and experienced public librarianship when it was at its zenith during President Nkrumah’s time. Call it the golden age of public libraries, if you like. I saw and benefitted from the book-box and mobile library services, even at the time that I was in the Middle … The
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) says it holds the agenda for “true change” in Ghana’s development aspirations.It will, therefore, pursue aggressive policies to rejuvenate indigenous businesses and transform the economy for rapid growth if voted into power in the December 7, 2020 general election.Nana Ofori Owusu, the new National Chairman of the party, said this … The post We
Around the world, countries are steadily shiftingfrom responding to the COVID-19 pandemic to the recovery phase. And for many, tourism will play a key role here, not least due to its importance in job creation, supporting livelihoods and driving inclusive development. But tourism itself has been hit hard by this unprecedented crisis. During the first … The post How
The second edition of Ghana Cocoa Awards has been scheduled to be held in Accra on Saturday, November 14, 2020. The award recognises excellence in the cocoa industry and serves as a platform for networking and creating visibility for outstanding leadership and success stories. This year’s edition is on the theme, ‘The Africa Continental Free … The post Ghana Cocoa Awards launched appeared
The Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana, Dr Yaw Baah, has reiterated the union’s calls on the government to rectify the “unfairness and discrimination” in the implementation of the three-tier pension scheme and adjust upwards the low lump-sum benefits of pensioners. The TUC
Fidelity Bank and Prudential Life Insurance have announced a ten-year extension to their exclusive bancassurance agreement, which began in 2015.By combining Prudential’s globally trusted insurance expertise and best-in-class products with Fidelity’s customer-focused approach, strong distribution network and talented banking professionals, the extended partnership will continue to deliver comprehensive savings, protection and health solutions to more … The post
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana have awarded Taekwondo duo Henrietta Armah (female) and Benson Addo ( male) Taekwondo Athlete of the year respectively. Ms Armah, a Level 400 University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA) student offering Bsc Accounting was given the accolade for her outstanding performance in
The nation was thrown into grief on Saturday evening when eight juvenile players were tragically killed in a horrific road accident at Offinso, in the Ashanti Region. Reports say, the Offinso-based Africa Vision Soccer Academy team was returning from a district colt football registration exercise at Afrancho, a suburb
Ghana’s former super bantamweight boxing champion, Isaac Zion Dogboe, is on a mission to pluck back the Golden Fleece. Hungry and thirsty for glory, the ‘Royal Storm’ roars off his journey with a featherweight contest against Mexican-American opponent, Chris Avalos, tonight at the Bubble, MGM Grand,
Ghana have secured another tough preparatory match as the Black Stars will play Mali in an international friendly in Europe next month, Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively report. The Stars will take on their Malian counterparts on October 9 during the international break.The match will be played in Turkey where the Ghana national team would be camping … The post Ghana to play Mali next month
The Ghana Football Association (GFA), and InterCity STC Coaches Limited on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to kick start the programme for Match Officials (Referees and Match Commissioners) for the upcoming season. The MoU will run for three months, within which period a Contract will be drafted and signed by … The post GFA,
Work is progressing steadily on a 10-storey hostel facility being constructed by the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) as part of its special initiative to reduce deficit of infrastructure on campus. The facility which is scheduled to be completed by December 2021
Plans are far-advanced by the government to turn the Oti landfill in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, into a modern waste treatment facility. In line with that, the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR) has contracted leading waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited,
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and Physician Assistants and Certified Registered Anaesthetics have threatened to embark on nationwide strike today, over government’s inability to fulfill the association’s demands over conditions of service. According to the association,
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