The inflation rate declined to 26.4% in November, a 19-month low, the Ghana Statistical Service has published.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2023 was 198.2 – relative to 156.8 for November 2022. The Ghana Statistical Service says food inflation was the major contributor to the decline in the rate of inflation. In November, food […] The post Inflation declines from 35% to 26% appeared first
The leadership of the Ghana Society of Physically Disabled has expressed concern about the low participation of its members in the upcoming district-level elections, citing financial challenges. While some people with disabilities are contesting as assembly and unit committee members in certain areas, others have opted out, partly due to financial constraints. The Ghana Society […] The post Persons
Eight people including two policemen and four Chinese nationalsarrested in Juaboso on Monday by the Rapid Response Unit of the Forestry Commission for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities in the Krokosua Hills Forest Reserve have been remanded into police custody by the SefwiWiaso District Court. They were charged with conspiracy, mining without licence and … The post Galamsey
A busineswoman in Accra has been arrested by a taskforce of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for allegedly failing to issue value added tax (VAT) invoices to customers. Although, her name has been withheld, she is believed to be the owner of chain supermarkets, Ofori Mati Enterprise, dealers in various items including food and drinks … The post Businesswoman lands in
Eight people including two policemen and four Chinese nationals were arrested on Monday by the Rapid Response Unit of the Forestry Commission for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities in the Krokosua Hills Forest Reserve in the Juaboso Forest District of the Western North Region. The two policemen (names withheld) carrying AK-47 assault rifles and … The post 2
The proceedings in four alleged criminal trials of eight persons including Ms Cecilia Abena Dapaah, a former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources are pending in different courts across the nation. The cases are different from the OSP’s interim applications where the court have barred the office from making arrests, conducting investigations, or seizing assets … The post OSP prosecutes
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah has broken ground for the construction of a two-lane dual carriageway on the Kasoa to Winneba stretch of the Accra-Cape Coast highway. The dualization process will begin from Krispol City to Winneba in the Effutu Municipality. In the urbanized section of the stretch, where traffic is heavy, […] The post Amoako-Attah
Halil Umut Meler was punched to the floor by Ankaragucu President (INSET) Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, Pierluigi Collina, has reinforced his statement that abuse of officials is Read More... The post Abuse Of Referees ‘Cancer’ On Football appeared first
Francisca Oteng-Mensah (3rd left) officially launching the SP MEMIS Dashboad with other dignitaries The Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection, (MoGCSP) has launch an electronic platform to monitor and Read More... The post Gender
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has between January and October 2023, secured convictions for nearly 3,000 traffic offenders, contributing to a significant decline in road accidents and fatalities. Notable interventions, including Operation PAILES (Police Anti-Insecure Loading Enforcement Strategy) and Police Invisible Eyes, have contributed to these convictions. Currently, … The post MTTD
The Somanya Magistrate Court has convicted Justice Agyei Boadi, a resident of Wawase in the Yilo Krobo Municipality for building without a permit. He was convicted to pay a fine of 30 penalty units equivalent to GH¢360, by the court presided over by Mr Derek Ocloo. He pleaded guilty to the charges of building a … The post Somanya Court convicts man for building without permit
The High Court trying nine persons accused of attempted overthrow of the government has set January 24, 2024, for its verdict. On that day, whether accused persons file written submissions or not, the court would give its judgement. The Attorney General informed the three-panel court made up of Court of Appeal Justices: Hafisata Amaleboba, Stephen … The post High Court to give judgement
Abhorrent scenes started when the president of Ankaragucu (INSET) punched the referee in the face The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has suspended all leagues on a night of “shame” Read More... The post Club Prez Punches Referee In The Face appeared first on
President-Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce (CANCHAM), Mr. Alexander Nortey, has emphasised the importance of prioritising customer satisfaction and professional standards for businesses to survive in the evolving market of 2024. According to Mr. Nortey, it is important for businesses to embrace innovation, modernise their approaches and focus on data-driven decision-making to stay competitive. Mr. Nortey […] The post
The Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) pulsated with excitement as it hosted the biggest gospel musical event of 2023 so far, “Rhythms of Africa”. Curated by the iconic UK-based Ghanaian gospel musician Sonnie Badu, in collaboration with George Quaye’s Image Bureau, Rhythms of Africa was a resounding success, with the event […] The post I
Ten illegal miners including three foreign nationals have been arrested by officers of the Forest Services Division(Bekwai District), Forestry Commission for operating in the Oda River Forest Reserve. The three-day exercise was undertaken by the district as part of the ongoing efforts by the Forestry Commission to clamp down on illegal mining in Forest Reserves … The post 10
A Belgian woman and spokesperson for ‘The New Force,’ a new political movement, Shalimar Abbiusi has pleaded not guilty to obtaining student permit by false declaration when she appeared before the Kaneshie District Court yesterday. Consequently, the court granted her GH¢20,000 bail with two sureties whose residences should be known to the Ghana Immigration Service … The post Court
A Circuit Court at Gbetsile near Tema has sentenced a driver’s mate, Ibrahim Abu, to four years imprisonment with hard labour for crossing one Samuel Aquah with a motorcycle and robbing him of an iPhone 7. The court, presided over by Mrs Eleanor Kakra Banes Botchway, sentenced the accused after he had pleaded guilty to … The post Driver’s mate jailed 4 years over phone theft appeared
In collaboration with the French Embassy, the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana) orchestrated a national para-powerlifting competition, featuring 30 para-powerlifters from five regions of Ghana, namely Ashanti, Bono, Central, Greater Accra, and Western. The event, held on December 6, 2023, at the African Paralympic Committee North Region office in Accra, was a commemoration of […] The post NPC-Ghana
A reliving judge has taken over the Special Prosecutor’s application seeking confirmation of the freezing and seizure of properties of former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Read More... The post New Judge Takes Over OSP, Cecilia Dapaah
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