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
As Ghana’s banking sector approaches the crucial milestone of publishing financial results by the end of April 2024, it’s essential to remember that these figures are not mere numbers but a measure of the health of our financial institutions, which is the backbone of our nation’s economic prosperity. Financial results of banks offer valuable insights […] The post Icebergs
Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament, has advised the Akufo-Addo administration to refrain from repainting public basic schools in the colours of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Despite reports suggesting that the government intends to repaint existing public basic schools from brown and yellow to blue and white, […] The post Don’t
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
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
Edem Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ketu North, has criticised the ruling New Patriotic Party’s Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme, calling it a political slogan without practical solutions. The PFJ, a flagship programme of the NPP government, was designed for agricultural transformation and job creation. Initiated in 2017, the […] The post PFJ
The Chamber for Local Governance (ChaLoG) has thrown its support behind the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, over plans to dissolve the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources due to its perceived ineffectiveness. This announcement was made during a Special Public Lecture at the Wisconsin International University College in Accra, where […] The post ChaLoG
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has asked oil marketing companies and Bulk Oil Import, Distribution, and Export Companies (BIDECs) to take legal action against the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) over the planned implementation of the amended petroleum pricing guidelines. The new pricing guidelines, among other provisions, set a price floor for petroleum products, […] The post Drag
Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has disclosed that Ghana’s agriculture sector expanded by 4.5 percent for the year 2023. The minister in the ‘2024 1st Monthly Press Briefing on the Economy’ added that the livestock, crops, and fishing subsectors also expanded by 6.5, 4.8, and 4.1 percent respectively. “Agriculture sector which expanded by […] The post Ghana’s
Award-winning artist, Sharon Dede Padiki has commenced her painting marathon seeking to break the Guinness World Record for the longest painting by an individual. The post Guinness World Record : Artist Sharon Padiki embarks on 168-hour painting marathon first appeared on 3News.
I prefer we dig right into the pointers on the ends of the spectrum of job-seeking insights, highly relevant to a successful hunt, and leave the googleable stuff at the latter part of the article. Essentially, we start from the middle… THE IMPORTANCE OF SOFT SKILLS IN A TECH-DRIVEN MARKET While technical skills can […] The post Modern Skills and Strategies
In a collaborative effort, a joint task force involving the Tree Crop Development Authority, the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and National Security successfully seized over 1,000 units of 25 litres of vegetable oil suspected to be smuggled. The operation took place at a warehouse located […] The post Joint
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has assured stakeholders of its commitment to reducing the long duration of goods clearance at various ports across the country by 50%. Currently, it takes about 10–12 days to clear goods at the Tema port, 7 days at the Kotoka International Airport, and 3 days at the […] The post We’re committed
In the intricate dance of financial management, personal or business, understanding your position and predicting future stability is paramount. The “run rate” concept finds its roots deep within financial analytics but extends its branches far and wide into personal and business finance. At its core, the run rate acts as a beacon, guiding individuals and […] The post The
Farmers in the Tolon district of the Northern Region have been urged to utilize the government’s Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) initiative along with adopting good agronomic practices to enhance yields. Basit Abdul Zakari, the district director of agriculture, emphasized that this approach would alleviate the challenges faced by many poor farmers who struggle […] The post Farmers
The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has revealed that over 500,000 hectares of cocoa farms in Ghana have been lost to the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Viral Disease (CSSVD), posing a major threat to the country’s cocoa production. While recognising the gravity of the challenge, Mr Aidoo also offered some assurances, […] The post Ghana
At least 112 people have been killed by forest fires in Chile’s Valparaíso region, local authorities have said. Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency and said he would make “all necessary resources” available to tackle the situation. It is believed to be Chile’s deadliest forest fire on record. Many of those affected were visiting […] The post Chile
Henry Quartey, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, has disclosed that, contrary to spare part dealers at Abossey Okai opposing the proposal to move them to Afienya, over 4,000 of the dealers appended their signatures agreeing to be moved to the proposed location. As part of its decongestion exercise of major places in Accra, the government […] The post Over
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Jean-Louis Gasset has been sacked as coach of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast two days after their 4-0 defeat against Equatorial Guinea. It was the heaviest home defeat in Ivory Coast history and they are the first Afcon host to lose two group games since they did so in 1984. The Elephants still carry […] The post Ivory Coast sack Jean-Louis Gasset as coach appeared first on The
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