President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated that the National Cathedral project will definitely see the light of the day. The building of the Cathedral is in fulfillment of a pledge the President made to God before winning the 2016 elections. As part of efforts to redeem the promise, the government has demolished the houses … The post National Cathedral will see light
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has given his blessings to the selection of Rocksure International as the strategic partner for the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), in the development of a mine at Nyinahin-Mpasaaso and a refinery solution which is the implementation of Project 2 of the Integrated Aluminium Industry (IAI) for the … The post Selection
The Registrar General’s Department (RGD)is set to delete the names of more than 100,000 dormant companies from its database in its maiden clean-up exercise to ensure a credible and updated register of companies. The exercise begins this month with 3,100 companies, the first batch of companies registered since 2011, but had failed to company with … The post Registrar
The government is committed to turning round the economy of the country for the benefit of all and sundry, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said.He added: “I want the economic statistics on Ghana to shift significantly to industrial, agricultural and infrastructural developments, by the time I leave the scene”.He said the government was determined and … The post Govt
Member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have been urged to adopt the regional bloc’s framework for gender mainstreaming in the energy sector to ensure inclusion. The framework comprises the 2017 ECOWAS Policy on Gender Mainstreaming for Energy Access, and the ECOWAS Directive on Gender Assessment in Energy Projects which serves as policy guideline. … The post Adopt
The Eastern Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Mr Felix Addo-Okyireh, has appealed to the government tospeed up work on railtransport to help reduce vehicular emissions in the country. He stated that revamping the railway system would encourage many Ghanaians to patronise the trains, leaving most of their vehicles at home. “If we … The post Speed
Ghana yesterday joined staff of the Korean Embassy and Koreans in Ghana to celebrate the Korean National Foundation Day. Koreans celebrate October 3, every year as National Foundation Day to mark the founding of the first Korean Kingdom more than four thousand years ago. This year’s celebration was held virtually just like last year because of … The post Ghana
Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice President of IMANI-Africa, has postulated that it is excessive, frivolous, and waste of money for the nation to own jets for official presidential and other uses. “Our history so far shows that we buy them at exorbitant, unjustified prices, maintain them scandalously and then we sell them off at a loss … The post It’s not frivolous
Former President Agyeman Kufuor has eulogised Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia whom he described as his “role model “and an exemplary leader who meant well for Ghana and urged the youth to uphold the legacy of Dr Busia for the country to achieve its desired goal of prosperity for all. He said Dr Busia intended to … The post Uphold legacy of Busia–Kufuor appeared first on Ghanaian
Assembly Members have been admonished to engage with their electorates in line with the Local Government Act to ensure effective and efficient functioning of the assemblies. Just as Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) have their roles to play under Act 963 so are the assembly members.Daniel Botwe, the Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation … The post Assembly
Clara Beeri Kasser-Tee, a lecturer at the University of Ghana Law School, has proffered that making the Attorney General (AG) and Special Prosecutor (SP) positions elective will improve probity, accountability and transparency. She explained that the positions should be elected rather than appointed because role of prosecution and initiation of civil proceedings on behalf of … The post ‘Making
Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, the former Chairman of the Electoral Commission, has averred that discussions on electoral reforms must not be the preserve of political parties and the Electoral Commission (EC) but they require sober reflection in a spirit of give and take, not partisan posturing. “The need to specify a route to parliamentary approval however, … The post Afari-Gyan:
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned final-year students of senior high schools (SHSs) writing the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to desist from unruly acts that have the potential to tarnish the image of their schools and run them into trouble. The caution comes in the wake of signals … The post WASSCE
It is sad to hear every year that final-year students writing the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have vandalised school property and even brutalised teachers and others. Last year, for instance, six senior high schools (SHSs) were in the news for such negative acts. They were Bright SHS at Kukurantumi in the Eastern … The post Check all unruly behaviour
Thirteen illegal miners have been arrested by the taskforce of the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM). The suspects, including some West African nationals, were arrested at Accra Village, Mampong, Nkatieso, Mokyere, and other places operating on the Birim River. The GNASSM Taskforce commander, Don Chebe, said the operations took place on Thursday … The post 13
A fire officer got drowned in a well when he attempt to rescue three persons from drowning at Gomoa Obuasi in the Central Region last Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Assistant Station Officer (ASO) Joseph Aidoo with the Agona Swedru Fire Service in the region. The incident brought a large crowd to the … The post Firefighter drowns in rescue attempt at Gomoa
Innocent Kudese, a 23-year-old unemployed man, has been charged with stealing, sexual extortion and defrauding by false pretences. The Aflao Circuit Court granted Innocent bail in the sum of GH¢ 30,000.00 with two sureties, one to be justified.The court, presided over by Mr Joseph Ofosu Behome, admitted the accused, a resident of Yelibato, near Agbozume … The post 23-year-old man charged
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