Oil fell more than 1 per cent on Wednesday, losing ground for a third straight session on hopes of a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East and by rising crude inventories and production in top consumer the United States. Expectations that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas could be in sight have grown following […] The post Oil falls for a third day
The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development (MLGDRD) has issued a directive to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) overseeing GARID projects to ensure that proper flood mitigation measures are implemented ahead of the rainy season. The Ministry disclosed that funds have been allocated for the desilting of drains as part of these […] The post Local
By Kwame Mensah General Secretary of Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU-Ghana) has sent a warm fraternal greetings to all ICU members and the working class in general. Mr. Morgan Ayawine’s 2024 May Day Message was signed and released in Accra on behalf of ICU-Ghana. The message extended his fraternal greetings and solidarity in the to […] The post ICU
Psoriatic arthritis happens when your body’s immune system causes inflammation of your joints and surrounding structures (entheses) that connect to your bone. About a third of people who have psoriasis get psoriatic arthritis. Symptoms may be severe and get worse quickly. They can also be mild and get worse slowly over many years. This disease can happen at any age, but it’s usually found in people […] The post Psoriatic
Kenya has postponed the reopening of its schools by one week due to ongoing flooding caused by heavy rains, as flood-related deaths since mid-March in the East African country neared 100. Some schools remained “adversely affected” by the flooding, the Education Ministry said Sunday night. Local media reported that more than 100 schools were flooded, […] The post Kenya
Today, at the IDA for Africa Heads of State Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates, in partnership with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and Harith General Partners, announced an Economic Summit in Abidjan. This two-day summit will take place on October 9-10, 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and gather Heads of State, […] The post Global
The World Bank has recently released its April 2024 Commodity Outlook Report, which predicts a substantial drop in global food prices in 2024, with a projected 6 per cent decrease, followed by an additional 4 per cent decline in 2025. This decrease is mainly attributed to lower prices for grains, oils, and meals, while other […] The post World Bank predicts
Kenya is experiencing heavy rain that has disrupted normal business across the country, resulting in the destruction of property and the loss of 44 lives so far, according to Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS). According to the KRCS, the downpours have affected the lives of about 60,000 people. In the Mathare slums of Nairobi, the […] The post Kenya: 44 people die due to flooding appeared
Mussa Dankwah, the Executive Director and Head of Polls for Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang as the running mate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer has brought stability to John Mahama’s polling numbers, particularly in the Northern and Volta regions. Speaking to Selorm Adonoo on […] The post Prof.
The Rotary Club of Tarkwa has extended a helping hand to the Tarkwa Prisons, donating essential items to enhance the well-being of inmates, in a heartwarming display of compassion and community support. The donation which has become an annual ritual, comprised two blood pressure monitors, three infrared thermometers, medications, bags of water, toilet rolls, toothpaste […] The post Rotary
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has reinforced its commitment to bolstering the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and the Association for Small Scale Industries (ASSI). Speaking at a short ceremony to hand over of funds and publicity materials to AGI and ASSI in support of the GEA and Mastercard Foundation Business in a Box (BizBox) […] The post Ghana
Businessman Prince Kofi Amoaben has expressed his confidence in former President John Dramani Mahama as the ideal leader to steer Ghana toward economic development and prosperity. Amoaben, the co-founder of the defunct UT Bank, averred the potential benefits of Mahama’s experience as a returning leader during his remarks at a fundraising dinner hosted by the […] The post Kofi
Andrew Zimmern, Djimon Hounsou, Jordan Fisher, Osi Umenyiora, Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, and Sarah, Duchess of York, have joined the growing list of participants for this year’s Global Citizen NOW, the summit driving action to end extreme poverty, taking place in New York City on May 1 and 2. Leaders from the worlds of public […] The post Andrew
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed five coaches to lead the national teams in its efforts to enhance youth football’s developmental structures. They are Godwin Attram, Maxwell Konadu, Yaw Preko, Abdul Karim Zito, and Nurudeen Amadu. Four of these coaches have been assigned to the newly formed male national teams, U-15, U-18, U-19, and […] The post Godwin
Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, an Energy Analyst and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged Ghanaians to refrain from politicising fuel prices. On April 16, 2024, several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) increased fuel prices, marking the second pricing window of the month. Investigations by Citi News at various OMC outlets showed a notable rise […] The post We shouldn’t
Rev. Dr. Samuel Worlanyo, an economist and spokesperson of the Grand Coalition, has warned about the potential collapse of Ghana’s economy if it continues to heavily rely on borrowing from financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In acknowledging the necessity of borrowing for governmental initiatives and projects, Dr. Worlanyo stressed the critical […] The post Any
Australian police have declared Monday’s stabbing at a Sydney church a religiously motivated “terrorist act”. A 16-year-old boy was arrested after a bishop, a priest and churchgoers were attacked during mass at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church. At least four people suffered “non-life-threatening” injuries, police say. The attacker was also hurt. The incident […] The post Sydney
Founder of the National Interest Movement (NIM), Dr Michael Abu Sakara Foster, said that the recent poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics shows that the dynamics are changing in this year’s general elections. The poll stated that “the ruling party’s candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB) trailing the main opposition candidate, John Dramani Mahama (JDM) in the […] The post Something
The fastest-growing bank, OmniBSIC Bank, has emerged stronger in the aftermath of the debt restructuring programme, with an impressive performance that resulted in one of the biggest profitability ratios in the banking sector last year. The bank’s profit rose by 218 percent to GH¢150.6 million in 2023, indicating a significant turnaround from the loss suffered […] The post OmniBSIC
Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) is undertaking comprehensive maintenance of the cooling systems within Terminal 3, KIA. The objective of the exercise is to address condensation problems which cause leakages and also enhance the efficiency of cooling systems in the terminal. The maintenance works, which will be carried out in multiple phases have been scheduled […] The post
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