The Concerned Second Hand Dealers Association of Ghana (CSHDAG) has called on the Energy Commission to reconsider its intention to ban the importation of second hand electrical appliances into the country. According to the group, its activities were not posing any form of threat to the country, but rather created jobs for thousands of Ghanaians. … The post Reconsider
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) yesterday received fire-fighting and rescue equipment from a philanthropist and a member of the British Royal Army, Mr Storm Menri, to address its equipment deficiency. Some of the fire fighting and rescue equipment donated included information boxes, face mask, BA Cylinders, Black Plates, Kenwood TK-350 Radio, Motorola GP340 Radio, … The post British
Ghana and The Netherlands have agreed to reinforce their bilateral relations and take steps to enable Ghana to increase trade volumes through the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In view of this, Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and RegionalIntergration, Shirley AyorkorBotchwey, has invited Dutch investors to explore the country’s favourable investment environment for … The post Foreign
The Minister of Health, Mr Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, has underscored the need for an effective, responsive and well-managed health system in the country. He said an evidence-driven health promotion and behaviour change interventions, especially at the community level, would help improve the healthcare delivery in the country. Mr Agyeman-Manudisclosed these during the opening of the Senior … The post Minister
Vivo Energy Ghana, distributor of Shell branded fuel and lubricant had donated fuel to the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC), to support efforts aimed at enhancing security operations. Corporate Communications Manager of Vivo Energy Ghana, Mrs Shirley Tony Kum, at the presentation ceremony, in Kumasi, said the company was committed to assisting security agencies carry … The post Vivo
A total of 1,121 students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) under the Faculty of Management Studies were yesterday conferred with appropriate degree and diplomas during the fourth session of its 14th Congregation. They comprised 919 undergraduate and 295 diploma students. Out of the 919 undergraduate students, 15, 211,398, 261 and 34 students … The post 1,121 students
The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) yesterday launched its ‘Right to Information (RTI) Week’ celebrations targeted at increasing awareness on the RTI law. The RTI ACT 2019 (989) was passed by parliament and assented to by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on May 21, 2019. It guarantees the general public access to information from public … The post RTIC launch
Five Chinese are in the grips of the Western Regional Police Command in connection with the two missing excavators at Ellembelle in the Western Region. In an update yesterday, the police mentioned that, suspects were arrested for their involvement in the case and also as part of ongoing investigation into the excavators which got missing … The post 5 Chinese
Hundred of Ghanaiansyesterday thronged various offices of telecommunication companies and service centres in Accra tore-register their Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards to be able to make calls. This followed the blocking of outgoing calls and data services of unregistered SIM cards for 48 hours (two days). The blocking is to be done once a week … The post Implementation
Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, has died. According to a statement issued by Buckingham Palace yesterday, “the 96 year old Queen died peacefully at Balmoral.” “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” it added Her eldest son … The post Queen
About 7.9 million Ghanaians are illiterate meaning they neither read nor write, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), has said. They represent people who are six years and older and cannot read and write with understanding. This is contained in press statement on findings from a new Illiteracy Study report conducted by the GSS and are … The post 7.9 Ghanaians can’t read nor write
Participants at the 4th World Teak Conference have urged member states to make available superior planting material to private companies and local communities to improve on the quality of planted teak forests. They also tasked the mother organisation, International Teak Information Network (TEAKNET) to facilitate capacity building for local communities and field workers in teak … The post ‘Build
The Rotary International President, Ms Jennifer Jones, will visit Ghana next week for a three-day duty tour, accompanied by her partner, Rotarian Nick Krayacich, as part of an African tour. President Jones would also visit Togo, Benin and Nigerand meet with Rotarians, inspect ongoing Rotary International projects in Ghana, commission completed ones, interact with beneficiaries, … The post Rotary
The National Identification Authority (NIA), has clarified the controversy over possession of Ghana Card by a Chinese woman, popularly known as Aisha Huang. According to the NIA, its attention was drawn to mainstream and social media reports and discussions on the arrest of Aisha Huang, who was found to be in possession of Ghana Card, … The post NIA clarifies
Dr Oduro Osae,the Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), has expressed disagreement with the position of some civil society organisations (CSOs) in relation to the disallowance and surcharge powers of the Auditor-General (A-G). He indicated that the view that the powers of the Auditor General must be exercised in all cases was extreme. “CSOs … The post Oduro
The Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG) has advocated the overhauling of the Constitutional Instrument (CI) used in setting up the local government system. It explained that even though certain ideals went into the creation of the system years back, it could not work currently because they had been tested and proven “flawed”. “If any government … The post Overhaul
Former President John Mahama has urged diplomats to make realistic assessments of Ghana’s economy to enable them to acknowledge the role policy has played in the struggles of the economy. “While the norm in international diplomacy of being guarded in what one says is appreciated, comments by high ranking officials must be grounded on facts … The post Mahama: Make realistic
The Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Benito Owusu-Bio on Wednesday, represented the country and closed a 3-day informative and intellectually stimulating 4th World Teak Conference, as India emerges the next country to host the conference, in 2025. In his closing remarks, the Deputy Minister said Ghana was proud to have successfully hosted … The post 4th
Possibilities Foundation-Ghana, a Non-governmental organisation based in the north, last Wednesday presented relief items to widows and the aged at Chiana –Katiu community in the Paga/Chiana District of the Upper East Region The items included assorted clothes, footwear, bags for children and adult. It formed part of the Foundation’s annual charity tour of the region … The post Possibilities
The Supreme Law of the Land (Constitution) guarantees the freedom and enjoyment of rights of its citizens. This position is buttressed by Articles 14 and 21 of the 1992 Constitution which talk of protection of personal liberties and general fundamental freedom. GENERAL MISCONCEPTION The general impression among the Ghanaian populace per the interpretation of Article … The post The
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