The Institute of Directors – Ghana (IoD-Ghana) has commended the World Bank and its partners for the $4.5 billion Country Partnership Framework (CPF) facility to Ghana in its COVID-19 and medium term development agenda. The institute described the facility as timely and urged enterprises in both the private and public sectors to take advantage of … The post IoD-Ghana
As part of measures to boost domestic revenue, Friends of the Nation (FoN), in collaboration with the Shama District Assembly, has organised a stakeholders’ engagement on Tax Dialogue and Validation of Annual Percentage Rate. It was attended by traditional rulers, heads of departments, market women, assembly members and the media. Opening the workshop, the Planning … The post Friends
To fully realise benefits from the new investment guidelines for the pensions industry, policymakers should make efforts to address most of the inherent factors in the economy which could drive down interest rates, senior economics lecturer at the University of Ghana, Priscilla TwumasiBaffour, has said. The new guidelines on investments of Tiers 2 and 3 Pension … The post New
Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Techiman Municipality have appealed to non-governmental organisations (NGOs), co-operative bodies and philanthropists to support them with gadgets to aid their mobility. The items include wheelchairs for physically disabled persons, white canes, spectacles, specially designed mobile phones and braille for the visually impaired and arm clutches among other gadgets. … The post PWDs
The Eastern Regional (ER) branch of the Ghana National Association of Garages (GNAG) on Friday held its regional election and hand-over ceremony for the first time in 20 years in Koforidua. The programme which was held at the regional GRATIS office was attended by the representatives and district executives in the region. The former Financial … The post E/R GNAG holds election in 20 years
Cherryfield Montessori School at Pokuase, a suburb of Accra, on Friday celebrated its 2022 Career Day with students dressed in different uniforms to represent what the various companies, institutions and organizations stands for in the country. The theme for this year’s career day celebrationis, “The significance of uniform in our workplaces”. In an interview, the … The post Cherryfield
The chief of Babatokuma in the Kintampo municipality, Nana Asaw Dramani Kabortor III, has commended the Bono East Regional Minister, Mr Kwasi Adu Gyan, for the introduction of social and economic policies and programmes in the area. Nana Kabortor made these remarks when the leadership of Bono East Regional Association of Gonjas called on Mr … The post Babatokuma chief commends
Nine universities have voted to reject the decision of the National Executive Council of University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to temporarily suspend its industrial action, for negotiations with government to continue. They are University of Ghana (UG), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University for Development Studies (UDS), University of Energy and … The post 9
The Institute of Internal Auditors Ghana (IIAG) yesterday unveiled its new logo, tagline and website in Accra. The logo, which was adopted to develop a common IIA brand throughout the world, reflected the institute’s modernisation, rich history and strengthened its identity and purpose. The institute now has “elevating impact” as its new tagline from the … The post IIAG unveils new logo,
The Ministry of Education has declared every last day of February as ‘My Chocolate Day at School.’ The annual event which will be held as a sequel to the National Chocolate Day Celebration, is to imbibe the habit of cocoa consumption into school children in the country. As part of the day, the Ministry with … The post MoE declares February ending ‘My Chocolate
The Accra Academy as part of activities to mark its 90th Anniversary will host the ‘8th Koduah, Halm-Addo, Awuletey, Alema Memorial Lecture’ on Thursday at the school’s hall (K.G Konuah Hall) in Accra. Under the auspices of the Board of Governors, Headmaster, Anniversary Planning Committee, Accra Academy Old Boys Association(AAOBA) Bleoo 1974 Year Group, Parents … The post Accra
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on all member countries to ensure the safety of their citizens living in Ukraine. A statement issued by the ECOWAS Commission and copied to the Ghanaian Times said the ECOWAS was following with great concern the military invasion of the Republic of Ukraine by Russia, … The post ECOWAS condemns military invasion in
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the government is determined to finding a satisfactory solution to the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) impasse to ensure the academic calendar is not derailed. He has also expressed the hope that the parties involved in the impasse would exhibit good faith and equity to bring the … The post We’ll resolve UTAG impasse
The 71st anniversary of the 28th February 1948 Christianborg Castle crossroad shooting incident was held in Accra yesterday with wreaths laying and flag-raising ceremony. Three Ghanaian ex-servicemen lost their lives during the shooting incident with the British Superintendent, Imray. Mr Imray fired at the ex-servicemen, killing Sergeant Adjetey, Cpl Attipoe and Pte. Odartey Lamptey. There … The post 71st
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr Henry Quartey has assured traders at Madina in the La-NkwantanangMadina Municipality that works on a modern Bohye market will commence by end of this year. He stated that the facility, when completed, would ensure the traders undertake their activities in safe, secured and hygienic environment. Inset; Mrs Jennifer Dede … The post Work
Traders and business owners in Wa in the Upper West Region have lamented the impact of the increment in transportation fares on their business activities. The traders, who mostly import wares from the southern part of the country for sale in the region, have said that the increment would definitely cause a surge in their … The post Wa traders, businesses
The Acting Director General of the Narcotic Control Commission (NCC), Mr Kenneth AduAmanfoh, has called on stakeholders to support the fight against drug abuse to ensure public safety and security in the country. “Addressing the drug problem is a shared and common responsibility, requiring all stakeholders to play their roles effectively,” he added. He made … The post NCC: Support
Professor Kwaku Asare, an Accountant based in the United States, has implored the leadership of Parliament to declare seats of Members of Parliament (MPs) who have been absent for more than 15 days. “The legislature must implement the 2018 Supreme Court ruling on absentee MPs that a lawmaker automatically vacates their seat after 15 continuous … The post Declare seats
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, a Special Aide to former President John Mahama, has admonished young women not to shy away from taking leadership roles if the opportunity avails to them. She challenged them to avoid asking people for counsel that would not inure to their progress, growth and development, but those that would deepen, strengthen and … The post Young women admonished
Four members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the New Juaben South Constituency have secured a court injunction to stop the party’s upcoming Polling Station and Electoral Area Coordinators election. They were Jalil Ibn Tahir, Jonas Amoh, George Ako and Mable Asantewaa Aikins. The plaintiffs (the four members of the party), claim there had … The post New
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