…as 38 year old electrician is sentenced to 7 years for attempted smuggling. The war against illicit activities of cocoa smuggling syndicates, which was launched by Ghana Cocoa Board with support from the state’s security agencies, continues to yield positive results. Few days after the Krobo Odumase Circuit Court in the Eastern Region sentenced a […] The post COCOBOD
SOURCE: Ahashie Judeliver Eli Former Ghanaian midfielder Agyemang Badu has thrown his weight behind Dreams FC, predicting a historic victory for the Ghanaian side over North African giants Zamalek this Sunday in the return leg of the CAF Confederations Cup semi-finals. Dreams FC held Zamalek to a goalless draw in the first leg played last […]
President Nana Akufo-Addo and President Alassane Ouattara Ghana and neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire have finally established a common secretariat to maximise their potential in the production of cocoa. The two Read More... The post Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire Open Cocoa Secretariat
The Gborbu Wulomo’s Office has issued a grave warning, threatening potential divine consequences for those impeding the release of Naa Okromo, the 16-year-old girl wedded to the Gborbu Wulomo for ceremonial purposes ahead of the Homowo festivities. Despite promises from Child Rights International that Naa Okromo would be reunited with her family on Friday, April […] The post Underage
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 dismissed the existence of a group purportedly led by Stephenson Anane Boateng. This response follows Mr Anane Boateng’s rejection of COCOBOD’s announcement of a 58.26 percent increase in cocoa prices, which has been set at GH¢33,120 cedis per ton for the 2023/2024 […] The post Cocoa
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
Joseph Boahen Aidoo A 64 Kilogram bag of cocoa has been increased from GH¢1,308 to GH¢2,070 for the 2023/2024 crop year starting from Friday, April 5, 2024. In a Read More... The post Cocoa Price Now GH¢2,070 appeared first on DailyGuide
The Minority members in Parliament say the newly announced producer price of GH¢33.120 per ton, which translates into GH¢2,070 per bag, constitutes a paltry 25.47% of the world market price of cocoa. Once again, we wish to reiterate that this is a rip-off of our hard working cocoa farmers, as it constitutes the lowest percentage […] The post New cocoa price is a rip-off –Minority appeared first on
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 Government of Ghana, in collaboration with stakeholders, has announced a significant increase in the Producer Price of cocoa for the remaining period of the 2023/24 crop year. This Read More... The post Govt
According to the Ministry of Information, Naa Okromo, the young girl allegedly married to 63-year-old Nungua Gborbu Wulomo, is being well taken care of under the protection of the Ghana Police Service and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. The 16-year-old Naa Okromo was ‘wedded’ to 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru […] The post Alleged
By Kizito CUDJOE The government in collaboration with stakeholders, has announced a significant increase in the Producer Price of cocoa for the remainder of the 2023/24 crop year, in a move aimed at enhancing the income of cocoa farmers in the country. The decision comes amidst a backdrop of rising cocoa prices on the international […] The post Gov’t
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced a revision in the Producer Price of cocoa for the remainder of the 2023/24 crop year, effective from Friday, April 5, 2024. This decision was made following consultations with stakeholders. COCOBOD in a statement released on April 5, 2024, explained that a 64 kg bag is now priced […] The post Government increases producer price
The Minority in Parliament has called for an immediate increase in the farm-gate price of cocoa in Ghana, citing the recent unprecedented surge in global cocoa prices. In a statement signed by Member of Parliament for Asunafo South, Mr. Eric Opoku dated Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the minority expressed concern over the sharp decline in […] The post Minority demands increase
In the past few years, the whole world has faced changes – or one might even say structural shifts – in the economy, society, logistics and other areas. The new state of business relationships require completely different approaches and business decisions. Global challenges have forced different countries to implement projects and initiatives that would allow […] The post
Bernard Monarh, the former National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), has stated that the underage marriage that has caused a public uproar across the country reflects the societal decay in which Ghanaians find themselves. Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, a Ga priest also known as Gborbu Wulomo, has come under heavy criticism after a […] The post Nungua
The post Alleged Nungua Child Marriage: Lawyer, Francis-Xavier Sosu calls for arrest of Gborbu Wolomo appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana.
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS