The Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have urged commuters not to adhere to any proposed new transport fares that have yet to receive official approval. This announcement comes in response to the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, declaring a 30 […] The post Don’t
A strong caution against charging unapproved fares by certain drivers has been issued by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC). In a press release dated April 11, they stressed that increasing transport fares without approval is illegal and that passengers should ignore any increases. “It has […] The post Don’t
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ejisu Constituency, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, has declared his intention to contest the upcoming by-election scheduled for April 30, 2024as an independent candidate. According to a statement issued by the former MP’s camp on April 12, 2024, the party’s failure to address serious issues with the voter album and […] The post Ejisu
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has underscored the indispensability of digitalisation in the advancement of Ghana’s justice system. Dr. Bawumia spoke at the launch of ‘LEADing Justice’, which stands for the Chief Justice’s vision framework, presented by Her Ladyship Justice Margaret Torkonoo in Accra. He mentioned that digitalisation, which is a crucial component of […] The post
The Transport Ministry and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) will meet today, April 10, 2024, to go over ideas for a possible hike in transport fares that are planned for Saturday, April 13, 2024. According to the Transport Operators of Ghana and the Concerned Drivers Association, the proposed fare increase is a reaction […] The post Transport Ministry to meet with GPRTU
A foreign-owned mining company is reported to have taken over 100 hectares of rehabilitated cocoa farms at Nkawie in the Ashanti region, allegedly without authorisation, denying the farmers access to their farmlands. According to TV3 News, the company, MIGOP Mining Limited, is conducting mining exploration and development activities in five cocoa communities in the Atwima […] The post Ashanti
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has lauded the achievements of the Akufo-Addo government in the cocoa sector amidst criticism from the minority in Parliament. During an interview on The Point of View on Citi TV, Fiifi Boafo defended the government against accusations of shortchanging cocoa farmers despite a […] The post Ghanaian
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has stated that cocoa farmers in Ghana receive significant government interventions, unlike their counterparts in Cote d’Ivoire. He also defended the government against claims that cocoa producers were being shortchanged, even though the farmgate price for cocoa had increased by 58%. “The premium […] The post Ghanaian
The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Transport Operators of Ghana have jointly announced an increase in transport fares, effective Saturday, April 13, 2024, in response to the recent surge in petroleum prices. In a statement issued on Monday, April 8, 2024, they outlined the following adjustments: a 15% increase for short-distance or intracity […] The post Two
In a move that has been met with great enthusiasm following the government announced 58.26% increase in the producer price of cocoa, farmers have gone to town in jubilation. Read More... The post Cocoa Farmers Rejoice Over Jumbo Price Increase appeared first
The Member of Parliament for Asunafo South, Eric Opoku, has asserted that the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has incurred losses since President Akufo-Addo assumed office. He attributed these losses to the poor performance of the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government, which has been in power since 2017. During an interview with Bernard Avle on the Point of View […] The post COCOBOD
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 Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has expressed dismay over the sudden reversal of the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on April 4, 2024, instructed all Oil Marketing Companies and related stakeholders to impose a levy of 16 pesewas per […] The post Suspension
Government in consultation with stakeholders in the cocoa sector, has reviewed the producer price for cocoa upwards, as a bag of the cash crop is pegged at GHC2,070, effective today, Monday, April 5. This means that the new price will be in force for the rest of the 2023–2024 cocoa season. The Ghana Cocoa Board […] The post Gov’t increases cocoa price to GHC2,070 per bag first appeared on
Complete Farmer, a pioneering force in agricultural technology and marketplace solutions, is set toannounce the grand opening of its Trade Center located in Tagadzi near Juapong, Volta Region, Ghana on Thursday April 4,2024. According to the team, this momentous occasion marks a significant step forward in revolutionizing Africa’s agricultural landscape and fostering economic growth in the […] The post Complete
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
In a recent development, the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (C-DAG) and transport operators have taken the decision to suspend three of its executive members with immediate effect. The Read More... The post No
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
As part of contributions to the reconstruction of the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi in the Dagbon kingdom, Valley View University has donated a hundred bags of cement to the Gbewaa Palace. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Williams Koomson said the gesture is part of its community service and also an appreciation for the […] The post Valley View University
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
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