The Bank of Ghana (BoG) should come up with regulations to regulate the adoption of crypto currencies in the country, Chairman of Ghana Dot Com, Professor Nii Narku Quaynor, has said. According to him, the country should not wait for multinational companies to dominate the industry before opening the space for local companies, as the … The post BoG urged
Shandong Gold Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited, has donated US$50,000 towards the reconstruction of Appiatse, near Bogoso, in the Prestea-Huni-Valley, which was ravaged by an explosion, on January 20, this year. Presenting the donation, Board Chairman of the company, Zang Hongxun, said Shandong Gold/Cardinal Mining Limited was concerned about the disaster, which killed some persons and … The post Cardinal
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GHPA) has donated 2,000 bags of cement worth GH¢100,000 towards the reconstruction of Appiatse, near Bogoso in the Prestea -Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region. Already, 400 bags of cement have been conveyed to the Appiatse project site, and the rest kept in the warehouse of Western Diamond Cement … The post GHPA
Journalists have been urged to use positive non-discriminatory language in their reportage on stories involving Persons living with Disabilities (PWDs). According to the Project Director of the Hope For Future Generation (HFFG), a non-governmental organisation, Ms Nancy Ansah, the mass media had a greater influence on society. She, therefore, urged them to use positive language … The post Journalists
A Nutrition Officer at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Jevaise Aballo, has stressed the need for child and adolescent nutrition to be expanded to promote good nurturing practices across the country. This, he said was because access to essential early childhood nutrition and adolescent nutrition services were low in the country. Mr Aballo was … The post Let’s
The best time to vaccinate and protect yourself against COVID-19 is now, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has advised. It says, although the country was out of the fourth wave of COVID-19, amidst easing of restrictions, the risk of contracting the virus was still high, especially as cases are emerging in other parts of the … The post GHS urges Ghanaians to vaccinate against COVID-19
Police personnel must desist from practices that sought to tarnish the image of the Ghana Police Service, Commissioner of Police (COP), Paul Manly Awini, stated. “We must necessarily do the right things to bring the public to our side to do things that would be pleasing to them before they start respecting us. We have … The post Desist from unprofessional
The Ga West Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) over the weekend consecrated 17 new catechists, to lead various congregations within the presbytery. The catechists, with the mandate to direct spiritual and administrative growth of their churches, are; Ellen Oppong Biney, Augustina Oparebea Addo, Florence Akua Ago Amankwah, Kezia Ann Larbi-Koranteng, Salome Asante … The post Ga
There was some confusion at the School Placement Centre (SPC) set up at the headquarters of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in Accra as some parents who thronged there yesterday to effect either changes or placement for their wards had hard time with the system. The confusion was as a result of some … The post Technical glitch causes confusion
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has referred three Members of the House to the Privileges Committee for absenting themselves for more than 15 days without permission in violation of Article 97(1)(c) of the 1992 Constitution. They are Assin Central Member, Kennedy Agyapong, Sara AdwoaSafo, Dome Kwabenya and Ayawaso Central Member, Henry Quartey. Mr … The post Absenteeism
The fate of embattled National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Assin North, Mr James GyakeyeQuayson, regarding his parliamentary duties will be decided by the Supreme Court (SC)on April 13. A seven-member panel of the SC presided over by Justice Jones Dotse set the date to rule on an interlocutory injunction after hearing oral … The post Supreme Court
The outgoing United States Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie Sullivan, on Thursday presented the annual US Embassy Ramadan gift to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh (Dr) Osman Nuhu Sharubutu at his Fadama residence, a suburb of Accra. The United States Embassy in Ghana initiated the tradition of presenting symbolic food items during Ramadan and Eid-ul Adha … The post US Ambassador
Prudential Bank Ghana Limited has donated a cheque for GH¢10,000.00 to the Ghana Blind Union to support the mobility of its members. At a ceremony held at the Secretariat of the Union, Ridge Accra, the donation was in response to a request made to the Bank by the Ashanti Regional Blind Union to support the … The post Prudential Bank donates GH¢10.000 to Ghana Blind
By the end of the 2022 school selection and placement exercise, a total of 2.2 million students will have gained admission into the Free Senior High School (SHS) system. According to the Deputy Minister of Education, the Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, who announced this, before the government introduced the Free SHS policy 100,000 qualified Ghanaian … The post FSHS
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has insisted that the Assin North Parliamentary seat held by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP), James Gyakye Quayson is vacant. He said the total number of Members of Parliament (MPs) was now 274 and not 275 which he claimed the Minority in Parliament agreed … The post Assin North seat
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu South in the Volta Region, Dzifa Gomashie, has lamented the neglect of communities hit by the floods in the Keta Municipality on Sunday. She said the residents of Keta and Anloga had not been attended to since they were hit by the floods last year. Madam Gomashie indicated … The post Dzifa Gomashie laments neglect of c’nities
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has challenged women to take up roles in male-dominated professions to break the barriers and make an impact in those fields of endeavour. It encouraged women to acquire professional knowledge and skills through formal academic pursuits or informal apprenticeships but must not be satisfied with any position and must dare … The post Venture
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has indicated that a review of the Standing Orders of Parliament will prevent chaotic scenes and ensure consensus building and smooth decision-making. “Because of the new creature we have today, which people refer to as hung Parliament, the rules we have now, are structured for a majoritarian Parliament, which … The post Speaker:
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) yesterday honoured the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr Henry Quartey, for championing road safety in the region through the “Let’s make Accra work” campaign. Notable among efforts that earned him the recognition was the sanity brought to the chaotic traffic situation at Madina Zongo Junction in Accra and the … The post NSRA
The Appiatse Support Fund Committee has so far raised GH¢35.8 million towards the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Appiatse, the community destroyed by an explosion earlier this year. According to chairperson of the committee, Reverend Joyce Aryee, the amount includes donations from corporate institutions as well as individuals. Speaking at a briefing in Accra yesterday, she … The post Appiatse
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