The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) is set to hold a public-private sector consultative forum at Saly, Senegal on Saturday. Themed “Cooperation and Collaboration in the implementation of Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) measures in GIABA member States”, the programme is aimed at strengthening public-private partnerships in implementing AML/CFT in … The post GIABA
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has urged all mobile subscribers to complete biometric stage of their SIM Card registration process. According to the Chamber, it was critical that customers of the networks complete the registration process to avoid being barred from using voice, data, USSD, mobile money services and access to emergency services among others. … The post Complete
Ghana and two other African countries will be benefiting from a project dubbed “Technology-enabled Open School for All” meant to transform the future of schools systems and learning through digital economy. The project is a joint one by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and Huawei. Addressing a side event about the … The post Ghana,
THE Association of Rural Banks (ARB) has said Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) are finding it difficult to expand due to the payment of huge corporate tax. According to the association, the issue had crippled the operations of most of the RCBs and there was the need for the government, Bank of Ghana and the … The post Association of Rural Banks wants tax exemptions appeared
The Director Public Health, Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe has emphasised the need for all relevant stakeholders to work collectively to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) on health. He said with therapid growth in population, globalisation and environmental degradation, health threats had become more complex and that solutions could not be found … The post Relevant
The Ghana’s Ambassador to Japan, Ms Genevieve Edna Akpaloo, has appealed to the Japan-Ghana Parliamentary Friendship League, made up of Japanese MPs with interest in Ghana, to support efforts of the people and government of Japan in assisting in the development of Ghana. She said Japan actively supported Ghana during the period of the Covid-19 pandemic, … The post Ghana,
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reiterated that community mobilisation is key to forestall any future oil spills along Ghana’s coastline. It stressed that, as Ghana continued to explore hydrocarbons, stakeholders needed to build their preparedness and resilience particularly at the local level to deal with oil spill occurrences. A Principal Programme Officer, EPA, Western … The post EPA
Corporate executives and internal auditors have been urged to prioritise corporate sustainability by focusing on long-term goals through the formulation of sustainable methods. This would ensure that goods and services are delivered in a manner that is both environmentally friendly, sustainable and would support economic growth of not only businesses but of other stakeholders as … The post IIA-Ghana
Speakers at the launch of this year’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) in Accra yesterday said all hands were needed on deck in a one health approach to protect and preserve antimicrobials. They also urged healthcare practitioners to intensify the practice of infection prevention control measures to reduce the incidence of infections. Antimicrobials are substances … The post Ghana
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has urged the various African central banks to pursue prudent macroeconomic management supported by growth oriented policies, for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). According to him, high inflation, volatile domestic currencies and weak financial systems were likely to … The post Africa
The West African Examination Council (WAEC)has urged school authorities and candidates who have been invited to its Offices to assist with investigations into suspected cases of malpractices to endeavour to honour the invitations to facilitate the speedy resolution of those cases. The Council said it has commenced investigations into this year’s West African Senior School … The post WAEC
Former President, Mr John Agyekum Kufuor is proposing the creation of a Second Chamber to replace the Council of State in order to enhance effective democratic governance. Such a Chamber, he said, should not solely be constituted based on democratic line but on proven experience, public spiritedness, prudence, maturity and care for national inclusiveness. The … The post Let’s
The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Mr Joseph Whittal’ has called for the annulment of the death penalty from the Criminal Justice System in Ghana. Mr Whittal said that campaigns for the ammendment of the provisions in Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29), and Armed Forces Act, 1962 … The post Expunge death
The 2022 local content conference and exhibition opened yesterday in Takoradi in the Western Region. It was on the theme Local Content Conference and Exhibition: “Sustaining local content development through enhanced exploration and production activities in the era of energy transition.” Organised by Petroleum Commission(PC)and partners, the three-day event, would push the frontiers of the local content and … The post 2022
A five-member Audit Committee has been inaugurated for the Ghana Aids Commission (GAC) to ensure adherence to public financial management regulations. The committee chaired by Professor Kwame Boasiako Omane-Antwi has Mrs Victoria M.E Hagar, Dr Grace Bediako, Mr Emmanuel K. Arthur and Mrs Lucy Brimpong Ofori-Ayeh as members are to oversee the management of financial … The post GAC
The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, today presents the 2023 budget in Parliament, which has, perhaps, put majority of Ghanaians on edge for so many reasons. From the current economic hardship leading to high cost of living to the demand from both majority and minority caucuses for the Finance Minister to step down because … The post Nation
The Black Stars face Portugal in a Group H encounter today at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup at 4p.m. GMT after which they will play two other group opponents — South Korea, on November 26 and Uruguay, on December 2. As ardent supporters of the Black Stars, we would like to remind them that … The post Black Stars can beat Portugal! appeared first on Ghanaian
Eleven people have been remanded into prison custody by the Adentan Circuit Court for allegedly kidnapping and robbing a man of GH¢37,000. The accused persons after kidnapping the victim, drove him to Kwame Nkrumah Circle and compelled him to transfer additional GH¢4,000 from his Momo account, according to prosecutors. The accused persons include Frederick Ahialey, … The post 11
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has begun investigation into the killing of a nursing mother allegedly by some military personnel at Manso Datano in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region. The deceased, Felicia Donkor, sustained gunshot wounds after being hit by a stray bullet. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Arhin Kwasi Annor, Deputy … The post Police
A 54-year-old labourer accused of defiling a minor over 21 times at Adamborobe in the Greater Accra Region has appeared before an Adentan Circuit Court. Philip Jumpa, who is being held for defiling an 11-year-old pupil, has denied the charge of defilement. The court presided over by Mrs Sedinam Awo Balokah has admitted him to … The post Labourer, 54, in court over defilement of
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