The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has cautioned that it would sanction personnel who would be caught using drugs and alcohol at the work place since such practices endangers their health, and leads to low productivity. The Authority announced that it would begin random checks, including the use of breathalyses in order to identify … The post GPHA warns workers against drug abuse,
The 67th National Independence Day Anniversary has been launched in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital. This year’s event, which is schedule to take place at Koforidua, on the theme: ‘Our Democracy, Our Pride,’ would have as Special Guest of Honour, the President of Cote d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara. A total of 21 contingents from various security … The post Ivorian
A total of GH¢210,307,873,817.32 has been received through the Ghana.gov platform as government revenue since it was introduced in 2020, the Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has disclosed. She said the substantial amount collected through the platform, underscored the platform’s pivotal role in streamlining financial transactions, enhancing transparency, and bolstering the nation’s … The post Ghana.gov
The Government has made available GH¢150 million to contractors, to undertake road maintenance across the country. “The government has released an amount of GH¢150 million for the engagement and payment to road contractors undertaking pothole patching across the country,” the Ministry of Roads and Highways, said in a statement issued in Accra last Friday, and … The post Govt
The discovery by the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) of more than 3000 illegal meters being used in Sunyani in the Bono Region is no news, so to speak. There are countless media reports on the use of illegal meters for both electricity and water, some of which are even prosecuted yet the problem persists. … The post Make meter acquisition non-frustrating! appeared first on
The Ghana Association of Certified Mediators and Arbitrators (GHACMA), on Friday, ended a five-day training workshop in Accra for 30 participants on Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR). The workshop, which started on Monday, taught the participants how to establish and operate ADR centres. It equipped participants with skills and knowledge to enable them to provide accessible … The post 30 participants
The former Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged staff of the Ministry to continue to safeguard and enhance the media support initiatives initiated during his tenure as Minister. In a passionate farewell address during a staff durbar on the Ministry’s premises on Friday, the Minister made a passionate plea for the continued support … The post Protect
The Black Starlets resumed camping at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence at Prampram on Saturday. This is the second phase of camping and training for the team after going on a three week break in December, a statement from the FA said. The players were selected from a nationwide scouting programme by the handlers of … The post Black Starlets in camp appeared first on Ghanaian
Ghana is set to benefit from FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS) with the construction of an elite talent development academy here to develop technical players and to bridge the gap between the various regions. This was announced by FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, Arsène Wenger, at the FIFA Football Summit 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi … The post Ghana to benefit from FIFA
The Black Queens technical team has announced a 23-member squad to face Zambia in a crunch third round Paris 2024 Olympic Games football qualifier. Ghana will host the Zambians in a tough first leg qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday and follow up with the return leg in Ndola on Wednesday, February 28. … The post Black Queens prepare for Zambia double-header
The Accra High Court has sentenced an unemployed man to five years imprisonment, for stabbing his cousin to death. Godwin Kotey is said to have stabbed his cousin in the chest with a screwdriver following an argument over a woman at a spot near Salaga Market, in Accra. Kotey pleaded guilty to the charge of … The post Man jailed 5 years for stabbing cousin to death appeared first on
Two persons have been arrested in connection with a robbery attack on a mobile money vendor and anotherman, at Walewale in the North-East Region The two suspects, Zakaria Yamusa, also known as Vandam, and Fatao Issah, according to police report, shot and killed a mobile money vendor and another victim, and injured seven others. The … The post Mobile money vendor, 1 other
The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has uncovered more than 3000 illegal meters being usedin Sunyani in the Bono Region. This means these meters are not captured in its system, so their owners are enjoying electricity free of charge, creating revenue shortfall for the company. Consequently, NEDCo has launched investigation into the matter to ascertain … The post NEDCo
The second edition of Propak Ghana exhibition and conference will take place at the Accra International Conference Centre from April 23 to 25, 2024. To this end, visitors’ registration for event targeted at producers, manufacturers, retailers and consultants working across the food and beverage, print and packaging industries has opened. More than 120 global suppliers … The post Global
In a significant step towards supporting Ghana’s industrialisation agenda while empowering young people, Fidelity Bank Ghana has donated GH¢110,920 to the Design & Technology Institute (DTI) in Accra. This contribution, which was championed by the Bank’s Corporate and Institutional Banking department, will support the education of 10 promising students, empowering them for success in the … The post Fidelity
The country’s year-on-year inflation rose marginally to 23.5 per cent in January this year to 23.2 per cent in December 2023, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced. The January 2024 inflation rate represents a 0.3-percetage point increase relative to the rate of 23.2 per cent recorded in December 2023. The month-on-month inflation between December … The post January inflation goes
The Ashaiman Circuit Court has granted GH¢20,000 bail with two sureties each, one of which is to bejustified, to two siblings, who verbally assaulted public officers and disturbed court proceedings. Qld Safianu Osumanu and Aishatu Osumanu, the siblings, pleaded not guilty to five counts of assault on public officers, offensive conduct and disturbance of court. … The post Siblings
The Accra High Court has ordered lawyers handling the Kasoa teenager’s murder case, to file their addresses by March 14, 2024. The order came after the prosecution, led by Nana AdomahOsei, an Assistant State Attorney, ended cross-examination of the 18-year-old teenager, second accused in the case. Meanwhile, defence counsel, Mr Lawrence Boampong, who held brief … The post Teenager’s
Two prison wardens have been handed over to the police for criminal investigations in connection with the escape of a Chinese inmate, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, a week ago. This follows their interdiction by the Prisons Administration for investigation to be carried out. The prisoner, Wang Xiao, 39, was in the care … The post 2 prison warden handed
Ketu North Member of Parliament (MP), James Klutse Avedzi, has advised new ministerial nominees to consider completing ongoing projects rather than starting new ones. According to him, they have limited time on their hands, and therefore it would be very difficult for them to execute new projects. Speaking on JoyNews on Wednesday, he said “it … The post Prioritise completion
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