Finance expert, Dr Williams Peprah, has described the announcement by the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgiva, as timely as it will ensure Ghana gets a programme before the end of the year and boost to investor confidence. According to him, it would also help slow down the depreciation of the cedi … The post IMF boss’
The Moderator of the Global Evangelical Church, the Rt Rev. Prosper Samuel Dzomeku, has assured Ghanaians not to give up in the face of the rising cost of living but to remain focused on God for the supply of their needs. To that end, he called on every Ghanaian, irrespective of their faiths, ethnicity or … The post God will supply the needs of Ghanaians – Rt. Rev.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Western Region on Monday recovered GH¢3 million owed by customers in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, in the Western Region. The amount which, formed part of GH¢8 million owed the company, was collected on the first day of a two-week exercise to be undertaken by the Revenue Mobilisation Taskforce … The post ECG recovers
The 3rd Annual National Precision Quality Conference will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Labadi Beach Hotel under the auspices of the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET). The Annual PQ Conference, an initiative of … The post PQ
About 60 selected youth leaders from various political parties have attended a two-day non-violence workshop, in Tamale, on Friday. The event was organised by the Tamale Archdiocesan Development Office(TADO) in partnership with the National Peace Council (NPC) and the Inter-Youth Dialogue Committee(IYDC), with funding from the Misereor African Department. The Participants It was aimed at … The post Youth
The Okoman Council of the Akuapem Traditional Area and elders of Akropong in the Eastern Region said they are worried about unprovoked attacks on them by thugs of factions in the Akuapem chieftaincy dispute and called on Ghanaians to condemn the acts. The latest attack they argued, occurred about three weeks ago at Akropong where … The post Okoman Council expresses worry
The Global Coalition has called on United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent to convene a global summit of former colonial powers on the issue of reparations, development of prosperous economies through reformation of global system and structures, and the return of stolen artifacts. The Coalition made the call during the “Accra Declaration … The post Global Coalition
The President of Breast Care International (BCI), an non-governmental organisation, Dr (Mrs)Beatrice Wiafe-Addai has urged women to seek medical treatment for breast cancer and stop consulting ‘native doctors’ for cure of the disease. According to her herbal remedies cannot cure breast cancer, hence it is important for women to visit proper health facilities adding “The … The post Herbal
More than 20 specialised health care providers converged on Accra on Sunday to provide free consultation service to persons living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socialises with others. The medical team comprised psychiatrists, neuro pediatricians, dentists, occupational therapists, behaviour analysts … The post Specialists
The St. Augustine Catholic Church in Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region, on Sunday celebrated its 60th anniversary with a total of 120 parishioners receiving the sacrament of confirmation. In attendance were the Most Rev. Charles Campbell from the Diocese of Bo in Sierra Leone, Most Rev. Gabriel Mendy from the Diocese of Banjul, The … The post Ashiaman St. Augustine
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority ( DVLA) in collaboration with Ghana Optometrist Association has rolled out phase two of the Eye Test Reform as part of efforts to improve the sight of drivers to enhance efficiency on the roads. Addressing journalists in Ho yesterday to roll out the reforms, Mr Kafui Semevo, Director, Driver … The post DVLA rolls out phase II of Eye
The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has appealed to traditional leaders in the country to take interest in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and serve as lead promoters. He said STEM remains the foundation of any country’s development and Ghana could not be the exception. To this end he said the … The post Take
A total of 1,443 people have died through road crashes between January and July this year. Also, 9,218 injuries were recorded within the same period in 8,869 cases reported involving 15,239 vehicles. According to Minister of Transport, KwakuOforiAsiamah, the statistics, as compared to the same period last year, represented 15.42 per cent decrease in fatalities … The post Carnage
A Finance Expert and an Associate Professor with Andrews University in Michigan (USA), Prof. Williams Peprah, has said that, negotiation between the Ghana government and authorities of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is timely. His statement comes at the back of the IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva’s statement on Monday reiterating her outfit’s commitment to … The post Negotiations
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has stated that a US$3 billion deal between Ghana and the IMF should be reached and finalised before the end of the year. In a closed door meeting with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on the sidelines of the Africa Adaptation Summit, in Rotterdam, Netherlands … The post IMF targets end of year
A Deputy Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Osei Bonsu Amoah, has reignited the debate on the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). He reiterated that the election of MMDCEs was a critical area of political decentralization to draw lessons from the bold step the government took between 2018 and … The post O.B
Former President, John Dramani Mahama has denied that he took home the fattest ex-gratia of GH¢14 million in 2013 as claimed by a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe. “The Office of His Excellency, former President Mahama has become aware of another false and scurrilous claim by the NPP member, we urge … The post Mahama denies GH¢14m ex-gratia claims appeared
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, (MOTAC), Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has underscored the need for industry players in the Tourism sector to provide quality customer service delivery. According to the Minister the inability for industry players to provide customers with the quality service delivery would make them find other options, as customers demand … The post Hospitality
The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has entreated the justice systems in the Commonwealth and global community to fully embrace digitilisation in order to boost access to justice. In his estimation, pertinent problems such as lack of infrastructure, constraints of time and space which impeded access to justice would be levelled if digitilisation was employed. “How, … The post Embrace
On March 6, 1957, when the great Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah declared Ghana’s independence from the British Colonialists, many were those who were of high hopes, believing that a new nation with the capacity to restore the true African personality had been birthed. In his immutable voice, and at his oratory best, Kwame Nkrumah declared … The post Is
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