The Deputy Commissioner of the Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr Emmanuel Ohene, has called on members of the Customs Brokers Association Ghana (CUBAG) and other key industry players to prioritise integrity and ethical conduct in their day–to–day activities. According to him, there is a need for members of CUBAG and others to […] The post GRA advises CUBAG to eschew unethical
A comprehensive digital solution to address the challenge of ‘Ghost’ names and delays in the payment of salaries of newly enrolled Government staff on the National Payroll System has been launched by Vice President Bawumia in Accra. The system involves the linkage of the Government of Ghana (GOG) National Mechanized Payroll Database of the Controller […] The post Bawumia chases ‘Ghosts’ on gov’t
The Chiefs and the people of Diaso in the Upper Denkyira West District have formally returned to the ‘Kingdom’ of Denkyira, which is their ancestral home, after staying away for over 70 years following a misunderstanding. The return of Diaso, to be part of Denkyiraman, followed a series of fruitful discussions and engagements spearheaded by […] The post After over 70 years
The confusion surrounding the seven (7) year old chieftaincy dispute at Kwahu Nkwatia, in the Eastern Region, has finally come to an end after Nana Boamah Ayiripe III, together with his elders, appeared before the Kwahumanhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, to swear the oath of allegiance and office to him. This has affirmed Nana Boamah […] The post Nkwatiahene swears oath of allegiance to
Mr. Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, the Controller and Accountant General, has stated that any public sector worker without a Ghana Card will risk losing his/her salary effective March 2024. This follows the launch of a software solution that integrated the databases of the Mechanised Payroll System of the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) and the National […] The post No
Abrewa Nana Renowned female Ghanaian artiste Dorcas Opoku-Dakwa, popularly known as Abrewa Nana, is billed to perform at the official launch of the Ghana Norway Music and Culture Festival Read More... The post Abrewa Nana, Adotey Tetor For GhaNorfest Launch
Founder and Board Chairman of Quick Credit, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, has announced that his company will no longer undertake house-to-house recovery of loans. Quick Credit had been in the news in the past months due to the activities of its loan recovery officers. Videos on social media capture confrontations between these officers and customers […] The post Quick Credit
The Education Foundation of Emmanuel Nii Okai Laryea, an aspiring National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate in the Odododiodioo constituency, has awarded a scholarship to Nii Larkotey Otoo, covering his four-year tertiary education at the University of Ghana (Legon). Nii Larkotey Otoo achieved outstanding results with eight As in his WASSCE, having studied General Arts […] The post Okai
Acclaimed Nigerian musician Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade popularly referred to as Mr Eazi has become the first Nigerian celebrity to openly show support for Ghanaian Afua Asantewaa in her bid to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon. The record is held by Indian Sunil Waghmare, who earned the milestone after singing for […] The post Mr Eazi
An Oklahoma judge has exonerated a man who spent 48 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, the longest known wrongful sentence in the US. Glynn Simmons, 70, was freed in July after a district court found that crucial evidence in his case was not turned over to his defence lawyers. On Monday, […] The post US judge exonerates inmate after 48 years in prison appeared first on
The Bono Regional House of Chiefs has suspended the Berekum Traditional Council from the activities of the house. Speaking at an annual end of year review meeting, the President of the House and Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, said the decision comes with the collective endorsement of seven members of the house. “As we sit […] The post Dormaahene Gets Hot Under The Collar appeared first
President Bola Tinubu has announced a 50 per cent cut in the fares charges by commercial buses on inter-state routes during the Yuletide. Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr Dele Alake who announced the development on Wednesday, noted that all train routes are free beginning from Thursday December 21st 2023 to 4th January 2024. He also […] The post Tinubu approves 50% cut in cost of inter-state
Tackling corruption in the country requires concerted and multifaceted approach, Mr Raphael Godlove, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Sunyani-based Global Media Foundation, a human rights and media advocate Non-Governmental Organisation has said. The nation must also do more and strengthen anti-corruption laws and institutions, foster a culture of integrity and ethical leadership. […] The post Ghana
Mrs Ophelia Wiredu of the State Experimental School has been adjudged the Overall Best Teacher by the Kumasi Metropolitan Directorate of Education. Mrs Wiredu takes home a plague and double deck fridge for her excellent performance and commitment to get the best out of students. Mrs Ophelia Wiredu received the Award at the Teachers and Schools Awards […] The post Ophelia Wiredu
The World Bank has appointed Mr Robert Taliercio O’Brien as Country Director for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone in the Western and Central Africa Region. His appointment takes effect from January 2nd, 2024, and he will be based in the World Bank’s Accra Office. Mr. Taliercio, an American national, joined the World Bank in 2000 as […] The post World Bank appoints
The French parliament has passed legislation toughening France’s immigration policy after months of political wrangling. The amended bill was backed by both President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Renaissance party and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN). The vote divided Mr Macron’s party, and the health minister Aurélien Rousseau announced he was going to resign. Left-wing […] The post French
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi mine has held a Durbar and free mini clinic for the people of Amamom and surrounding communities in the Amansie Central District of Ashanti. The day was also used to create awareness about HIV/AIDS. Supported by AGA Health Foundation, GIZ, AGA Malaria Control and the Ghana Health Service, the programme screened over […] The post AngloGold and partners organise
An ultra-modern police station has been constructed for the people for Manso-Nkran to augment security in the area and beyond. Funded by the Minerals Development Fund (MDF), a fund set up to provide development initiatives in mining communities, the new police station has Seven (7) offices, with two of them having washrooms. It also has one […] The post Ultra-modern police station commissioned
Dr Freda Akosua Oheneafrewo Prempeh, the Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency in the Ahafo Region, has filed her nomination forms to seek re-election in the January NPP primaries. It is the fourth bid to get the mandate of the Constituents to represent them as the Member of Parliament since 2013. Constituency Secretary, Stephen Ntiamoah […] The post Freda Prempeh files
The family of popular Nigerian actor, Mr Ibu, known in private life as John Okafor, has denied claims that his two legs have been amputated. In a statement, the family explained that he went for another surgery on the first leg when doctors realised that the initial surgery was insufficient. According to them, the second […] The post Two legs of Mr Ibu have not been amputated – Family
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