International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has tested positive for COVID-19 but is still expected to hold a series of meetings. Multiple sources have informed insidethegames that Bach has contracted coronavirus and will be unable to meet people in person in the Olympic Capital. His positive test comes at a busy time for the IOC … The post IOC Pres Bach tests positive
Poised to give customers access to cellular service via a virtual SIM, network operator AirtelTigo has introduced an Embedded SIM (eSIM) service in Ghana. This means that users with eSIM compatible phones will no longer require physical SIM cards, allowing them to use different providers on the same phone. The Chief Executive Officer AirtelTigo, Leo … The post AirtelTigo introduces
Prices of petrol and diesel are expected to go down between 10 per cent and 8 per cent from Thursday, December 1, 2022, the Institute for Energy Security has projected. The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), however, is expected to remain stable on account of the cedi’s depreciation, Myjoyonline.com, has reported. This will be … The post Petrol, diesel prices to go down by 10%
The banking industry remains strong and profitable in spite of the difficult macroeconomic environment, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has said. He said the total assets of the industry as of October 2022, grew to GH¢249.9 billion, representing an annual growth of 43.7 percent as of October 2022. “Underpinning … The post Banking
The Chief Executive Officer of JRA Cosmetics Limited, Ms Jane Reason Ahadzie, has been honoured as the ‘Humanitarian of the Year” at the sixth edition of the annual Sustainability and Social Investments Awards held over the weekend in Accra. Her company, JRA Cosmetics, also won the award for “Best Company in Promoting Art and Culture” … The post JRA Cosmetics boss named
The National Communications Authority (NCA) yesterday inaugurated a new Broadcasting Monitoring Centre (BMC) in Accra to help monitor broadcast content in the country. The BMC would help improve on the NCA’s capability to fully monitor the Broadcasting sector and also expand its Broadcast Monitoring System (BMS). NCA in line with its mandate under section 62 … The post NCA
The New Juaben South Municipal Assembly (NJSMA) has inaugurated a six-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities for Ellen White Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Basic school in Koforidua. The facility was funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund at the cost of GH?? 529,772. It commenced on March 2, 2021, and completed on March 3, 2022 … The post Ellen
TARSCO Past Students Association (TARPSA) is to construct a GH¢6.5 million multi-purpose dining hall for their alma mater, Tarkwa Senior High School, in the Tarkwa- Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region. The project, unveiled at the 60th celebration of TARSCO on Saturday, is estimated to be completed in four years. The project, with dining hall … The post TARPSA
The Great Commission Church International (GCCI) over the weekend commissioned a total of 63 pastors into the church ata special ceremony held in Accra. This included 56 permanent elders, seven new ministers and a newly elected Ghana National Council Chairman of GCCI. The ceremony, which formed part of the activities lined up to climax the … The post GCCI commissions 63 pastors appeared first
Creating an enabling environment for children to thrive wherever they find themselves is very necessary for their development, says Mr Roderick Okoampah Ayeh, Founder of R and F foundation, a child-centred NGO. “Wherever there are children there should be a certain level of conduciveness to accommodate them, enhance their learning capabilities, protect them and boost … The post ‘Creating
Cities and Habitats, developers of the Planned Cities Extension Project, emerged winners of the City Planned Extension Project of the year 2022 award at the 14th edition of the Ghana Property Awards. The event, organised by Property Express, in Accra last Friday was on the theme “Sustainable Architecture in Ghana’s Housing Mix”. It brought together … The post Cities
Postal and courier services operators who have not obtained permits concerning the branding of vehicles by next year, would be arrested and prosecuted, says Head of Development Planning Unit of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Mr Richard Kwame Oduro. He warned that the Assembly won’t compromise on the enforcement of laws and has deployed major security units at vantage points … The post AMA
Ghana is exploring strategies to use inedible parts of tilapia fish for alternative protein and oil sources for consumption and industrial usage. This forms part of efforts to reduce food losses, poor nutrition and poor methods of fish preservation which causes environmental degradation and waste. A study on the strategies is being undertaken by the … The post Scientists,
Women have been urged to increase gender diversity at all levels to promote their empowerment in the country, Mrs Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, the Chief of Staff at the Presidency, has stated “The role of women can never be underestimated considering the relationship between energy transition and gender perspective in Ghana,” she added. She said this … The post Women in Energy
A 14 member delegation of the Executive Presbytery of Assemblies of God Ghana, led by the General Superintendent, Rev. Dr Stephen Wengam has paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, OtumfuorOsei Tutu II, to introduce the new leadership team of the church to him. Addressing the meeting, Rev. Wengam commended the Asantehene for his unequalled … The post 14-member
Mr Muntaka Chasant, a researcher and climate change activist, has suggested to the government to consider instituting a national action plan to protect Ghana’s peatlands and mangrove ecosystems as a nature-based solution to climate change. “It is important the government considers an action plan to protect peatlands, mangroves mitigate climate change,” he said Mr Chasant … The post “Institute
Tarkwa Senior High School (TARSCO) in the Western Region, on Saturday climaxed its 60th anniversary celebrations on the theme ‘Achieving academic excellence through discipline for national development’. Highlights of the activities included non -denominational church service, general cleaning at Tarkwa township and Efuanta market, friendly soccer matches, inter school games between TARSCO and Fiaseman SHS … The post TARSCO
The Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly (AEMA) yesterday organised a town hall meeting in Accra, as part of its responsibility to account to the people for its stewardship. The meeting discussed national and community issues as well as sought opinions on projects and programmes needed for the people within its jurisdiction, and also to account to … The post AEMA accounts for stewardship appeared
The District Chief Executive for Shama, Mr Ebenezer Dadzie, has cut sod for the construction of school facilities at Aboso and Assorko in the Shama Municipality of the Western Region. The Aboso facility, estimated at GH¢473, 000.00 includes a two-unit block fitted with classrooms, office, kitchen and washrooms, is expected to be completed within six … The post Shama
Drivers must desist from taking alcohol and substance abuse when driving, Ms Eunice Osei-Tutu, the Corporate Relations Manager of Pernod Richard Ghana, has stated. She said the practice would prevent road crashes associated with the drink-driving in the country. Ms Osei-Tutu gave the advice at the launch of a road safety campaign dubbed “Metwi a … The post ‘If I drive
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