The Ghana Electrical Contractors Association (GECA) has expressed a firm conviction that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) does not need a special upward tariff adjustment to resolve its challenges especially with forex losses. The power distribution company, ECG is seeking a 34% increment on the current tariff. Key among the reasons given for the […] The post ECG
The parents of a Michigan teenager who shot dead four fellow students are due to be sentenced on Tuesday, marking the end of a landmark criminal case. James and Jennifer Crumbley were both found guilty of manslaughter and each face up to 15 years in prison. Jurors found they ignored their son’s mental health needs […] The post James and Jennifer
Communications director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Henry Asante Twum has appealed to Ghanaians to remain calm and supportive of the Black Stars’ technical staff, particularly head coach Otto Addo, as they navigate through a transitional period. In an interview with Akoma FM, Henry Asante acknowledged the difficulties facing the team following their underwhelming […] The post Ghanaians
Service standard concerns Freight rates standardisation Transparency and predictability By Mohammed AWAL The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, has requested that shipping line charges in the sector be predictable, competitive, transparent and uniform. In his opening remarks during a meeting with the Ship Owners and Agents Association […] The post
The Bank of Ghana has urged the public to volunteer information on suspected cases of money laundering and unexplained wealth. This is to combat financial crimes, sanitize the industry and uphold the integrity of the country’s financial system. The Central Bank stressed collaborative efforts in identifying and addressing illicit financial activities that pose a threat […] The post Volunteer
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) says the proposal by the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to implement a new flat tax regime along with a tax amnesty is a step in the right direction, which the Union says, will significantly boost their businesses to grow. As part of […] The post GUTA welcomes Bawumia’s proposal for tax amnesty &
The much anticipated Ghana Comedy Awards scheme, organised by Creative Republic has officially announced the date for the main event, which takes place on 20th April 2024 for its maiden edition after it was separated from its merger with Poetry, formerly called the Comedy & Poetry Awards (CoPoAwards). The Scheme is currently the most talked […] The post Ghana Comedy Awards 2024
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is set to meet on Wednesday, April 10, to deliberate on the possible increase in transport fares. However, the Western regional branch of the union has announced a 30-percent increment in transport fares for its members, effective Monday, April 8. The driver’s union has complained over the increasing […] The post Transport fares hike: GPRTU
I’m sure you’re aware of all the side hustle evangelists online touting that everyone should have a side hustle, peddling their “side hustle formula” and “get-rich-quick” schemes. They portray having a side hustle as a glamorous pursuit of ambition, masking the fundamental motivator: additional income to keep up appearances. Having said this, I can’t make […] The post Side
Rescue efforts are taking place in Taiwan after a powerful earthquake struck off its east coast on Wednesday, killing at least four people. The 7.4 magnitude quake caused multiple buildings to collapse in Hualien, the city closest to the epicentre. The strongest tremor to hit the island in 25 years was also felt as far […] The post Taiwan hit by deadly earthquake –
The Ga-Dangme Lawyers Association has strongly condemned the marriage between Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, and a 12-year-old girl, which took place on March 30, 2024. The traditional ceremony has sparked outrage among Ghanaians and has led to calls for the arrest of the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, who claims that the […] The post Ga-Dangme
The Ga-Dangme Lawyers Association has strongly condemned the marriage between Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, and a 12-year-old girl, which took place on March 30, 2024. The traditional ceremony has sparked outrage among Ghanaians and has led to calls for the arrest of the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, who claims that the […] The post Ga-Dangme
A piece of movie history inspired by the Titanic disaster made a splash at a recent auction. The wooden panel, used in the 1997 film as a makeshift raft for the character Rose, sold for a whopping $718,750. This prop, often mistaken for a door, has been a source of debate among fans since the […] The post Iconic Titanic door prop that kept Rose alive fetches
The National Food Suppliers Association of Ghana (NAFSAG) has announced its intention to picket at the premises of the Ministry of Education if the outstanding debts owed to its members are not settled within the next 14 days. In a statement released on March 26, NAFSAG expressed concern over the unfair distribution of funds to […] The post Food suppliers
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Coordinator of the Women’s Wing at the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Pearl Opoku, has urged the Registrar of Companies to lower the costs associated with registering businesses led by women in the country. Ms. Opoku stressed that such action would streamline the formalisation process for numerous micro, small […] The post
Renowned Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh has advised aspiring actors to focus on honing their craft instead of pursuing quick fame and fortune. The post Focus on your craft, not fame – Chris Attoh to up-and-coming actors first appeared on 3News.
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […] The post USAID
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […] The post USAID
Fire has gutted the staff common room of the Adenta Community Basic School in the Adentan Municipality in Accra. The inferno started in the late hours of Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Even though the cause of the fire is not yet known, fire officers reveal the damage to furniture, books, and school records. MCE for […] The post Parts of Adenta Community Basic School destroyed
The National Film Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, hosted the inaugural Film Investment Breakfast Meeting at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The gathering attracted a prestigious audience, including dignitaries like Hon. Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer, Minister Designate for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Deputy […] The post FIB
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