African Development Bank (AfDB) must leverage its capital to raise cheaper funds to accelerate the development of the continent, Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said. “Given the current local and global dynamics, it has become imperative that we vigorously mobilise resources through innovative means, including from the digital space. We must simply ‘uncover’ this … The post Adopt
residents of New Legon in the Adentan Municipality in the Greater Accra Region have urged the government to allocate portions of the Animal Research Institute (ARI)land at Frafraha to the community, for construction of the needed infrastructure for the socio-economic development of the area. According to them, the area with a population of over 20,000 … The post New
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has organised a day’s regional workshop on the Dissemination of the 2020 District League Table (DLT) and pre-launched the preparation of the 2021 DLT here in Dambai yesterday. It was in collaboration with the United Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF). The programme was attended by Regional Development Planning … The post Workshop
The Dowuona-Owoo branch of the Nii Owoo Royal family has cautioned the government and the general public to be guided in its dealings with the family. According to the family, all dealings with the Nii Owoo Royal Family without the consent and concurrence of the Dowuona-Owoos were invalid. The spokesperson for the Dowuona-Owoos l, PercyDowuona-Owoo, … The post Duwuona-Owoo
Farmers in the Upper West Region have been encouraged to adopt the application of inorganic fertiliser on their plants to boost yield and protect the health of consumers as well. Apparently, the compost was climate friendly and supported ecological farming as well as produce less reaction for consumers as it contained less chemicals, and particularly … The post Farmers advised
The church has been urged to show more compassion towards vulnerable children to protect them from all forms of harm. “God has called the church to protect the vulnerable by seeing to their welfare. So it is very important for Christians to actively get involved in acts that further promotes the safety of vulnerable children … The post ‘Show compassion to vulnerable children’
Ghana risks importing water with the increasing devastation country’s river bodies by illegal miners, Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr George Mireku Duker, has warned. He said “Because of greed and selfishness, we are destroying this country’s environment by mining deep in the centre of river bodies. Illegal miners defecate and even urinate … The post Ghana risk importing
The Reverend John Kidisil Ngmalbini, General Overseer of the Dominating Power Ministry (DPM), Tamale, said women empowerment required collective and broader stakeholder engagement of the church and other organisations. He said although the church had played crucial role towards women empowerment, there was the need for more collaboration to ensure that women were adequately equipped … The post ‘Women
Mr Ignatius Baffour Awuah, the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, has urged educational institutions to create programmes that would equip students with the needed expertise to feed Ghana’s burgeoning automobile sector. The minister said the establishment of assembling plants by global automobile firms had created employment opportunities, hence, the need for the development of … The post Educational
Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka, the man who was seen in a video in September 2021 allegedly asking refund of GH¢1,000 each from Assembly Members of the New Juaben Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region for not endorsing him as Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) has been charged. He is expected to make his first appearance before the … The post OSP
Countries in Africa are being saddled with abusive costs of borrowing on the international capital markets to the benefit of their European and North American counterparts, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has observed. “Profits from our resources have benefited foreign creditors for far too long while we suffer abusive pouring costs on the international Capital … The post At
A total of 150 hoteliers in the Weija enclave were yesterday schooled on emergency preparedness for fire outbreaks and earthquakes in Accra. The programme which was organised by the Weija Fire District Command was in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO). Addressing the participants, the Weija District Fire Commander, Divisional Officer Grade One … The post 150
Disruption to work, heavy vehicular traffic, large swamps of running water on roads, breakdown of vehicles and roads being destroyed characterised yesterday’s downpour in Accra resulting in floods in many parts of the capital and adjoining areas. Aerial view of South industry area in flood.Photo Geoffrey Buta. The torrential rain which started Monday evening and … The post Torrential
The Volta Region is experiencing transformations in political party affiliations, with a doubling of votes for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Makafui Woanyah, the regional chairman of the party, has said. He said the region, which hitherto had been known as a “no-go area” for the NPP, was now extending an arm, as seen … The post Volta voters warming towards NPP
A total of 30 aspirants have been successfully vetted to vie for the Regional Executives position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Central Region. The figure, including six females, are contesting 10 vacant positions in the region. Three each are contesting the chairmanship and second vice- chairman position, two for secretary, youth organiser … The post 30 aspirants
The Senior Presidential Advisor at the Presidency, Mr Yaw Osafo Maafo, has called on Ghanaians to put away their differences and forge ahead as a united people in combating the threats of terrorism in the country. According to him, the fight against the increasing threats of terrorism in the country could only be won if … The post ‘If
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has donated a 65-seater bus to Evangelical Presbyterian College ofEducation in Amedzofe to facilitate activities of the school. The donation was in fulfillment of his promise to the school when the College launched its75th anniversary last month. The Senior Presidential Advisor, Mr Yaw Osafo Maafo, who presented the bus to the … The post President
A centre for shelter, training, resources and medical assistance have been provided for journalists and whistleblowers, investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas disclosed in Accra yesterday. According to him, the centre at an undisclosed location aimed at promoting credible independent journalism, while fighting corruption to protect the rule of law. MrAnaswho is founder of Whistleblowers and … The post Journalists,
Beneficiaries of purported lands at Achimota Forest and Sakumono Ramsar Site contained in the Will of the former Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, the Late Kwadwo Owusu-Afriyie, popularly known as Sir John, will not have access to the said lands. This followed a directive by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel … The post Ownership
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to eschew excessive partisanship as the House reconvenes for the Second Meeting of the Second Session of Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. In the view of the Speaker, this is the only way the House would run smoothly and exercise … The post Speaker appeals to MPs to eschew
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