A 13-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 4th World Teak Conference to be hosted by Ghana from August 24-27, 2020, has been inaugurated in Accra. The conference, which is the first of its kind in Africa, brings together stakeholders from the teak industry to deliberate on issues affecting the industry, and the way forward. … The post Ghana to host World Teak Confab in 2020

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration’s second Made-in-Ghana Bazaar opened in Accra yesterday with an assurance that challenges being encountered by Ghanaian manufacturers in the ECOWAS market are being addressed. The assurance follows increasing complaints by Ghanaian manufacturers to the ministry that, despite registering under the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS), they were … The post 2nd

China’s Ambassador to Ghana Mr Wing Shi Ting says his country has taken keen interest in the government’s industrialisation policy of one district one factory and fully supports its operation. He cited China’s show of support to the 1D1F policy by the massive investments of Chinese companies in the manufacturing industry in Ghana. One such … The post China supports Ghana’s

Several debates had popped up from traditional and social media like television, radio and internet over the years to find the true originators of the Hip-hop music genre. The art, which was believed to have developed from the United States of America (USA) in the 1970s, consists of a stylised rhythmic music that is commonly … The post Hip Hop music started from Africa –

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that his commitment to execute massive road infrastructure for the Central Region and the nation as a whole, saying, “It is my determination to transform the road sector.” He said that as candidate during the 2016 elections, he was mocked by his main opponent for stating the … The post I’ll execute massive

The paramount chief of the Breman Essiam traditional area, Odeefuo Afrankwa III has appealed to the government to grant autonomous status to the Ajumako Campus of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW). The autonomy when granted would ensure the transformation of the campus which would focus on Ghanaian and foreign languages into a fully-fledged university. … The post Make

As part of its 60th anniversary, the Ghana Navy is organising a skills training programme for 300 spouses of the Ghana Armed Forces. The participants consist of 200 members of the Navy Wives Association (NAWA), 50 members of the Army Wives Association and 50 members of the Air Force Wives Organisation. The Ghana Navy paid … The post Navy organises training for 300 spouses of GAF

THE Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress, Nancy Patricia Pelosi, is to address Ghana’s Parliament on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has told Parliament. Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu made the disclosure on the floor of the House in Accra yesterday when he presented the business statement of Parliament for … The post US

One person was killed and four others sustained machete wounds when suspected illegal miners on Thursday, attacked security men at a gold mining concession of Newmont Gold Corp Limited, here in Kenyase. Stephen Amankwah, 44, a securityman, according to the police, was killed and dumped in a pit by the illegal miners who also wounded … The post Securityman

The board chairman of the National Theatre of Ghana, Nana Fredua Agyeman Ofori-Atta, in a meeting with the ever popular concert party groups on Thursday  July 18, 2019, appealed to the sector to endeavor to do things right, be pro-active and fight for the collective good of the sector. Speaking at the meeting, he explained … The post Concert party, a platform for wealth creation

The Chief Executive of Menzgold, Nana Appiah Mensah, also known as NAM1, has been granted GH¢1 billion with five sureties, three to be justified by a circuit court, in Accra. The businessman was detained in police custody for almost two weeks for allegedly defrauding several customers of more than GH¢1.6 billion. Nana Mensah pleaded not … The post NAM

Alhaji Karim Gruzah, owner and bankroller of King Faisal Football Club, has called on the government to demand for detail accounts of all monies spent at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. Mr Isaac Asiamah, Minister of Youth and Sports, on Wednesday, told Parliament that, US$4.5 out of the US$6.3 approved budget … The post Probe AFCON 2019 budget controversy

A total of 423 new Ghana Prisons Service recruits yesterday passed out after nine months of intensive training at the Prisons Officers Training School, in Accra. Training of the 423, second of three batches of 1,000 new entrants, forms part of government’s efforts to resource the Ghana Prisons Service with logistics and personnel. The third … The post 423 Prisons recruits pass out appeared

Fidelity Bank has introduced Visa-contactless cards as part of its ongoing digital transformation to support its aggressive customer-centric drive.   The bank is increasing contactless card enabled POS terminals in Ghana. By this action, Fidelity Bank joins an international group of Visa member banks across the Central Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEMEA) region to … The post Fidelity

A United States (US) based Ghanaian sensational gospel singer, Thomas Obeng, popularly known by his stage name Thomas OB, has released ‘Yi bi ma’, a track to mark this year’s Emancipation Day. Emancipation Day is an annual event for the Black Star of Africa, which served as the gateway to the homeland of people of … The post Thomas OB drops ‘Yi bi ma’ track to

The Season Five of one of Ghana’s most educative Television shows, Biz Trends, would be premiered today on GHone Television(TV).Dubbed “Season of Creativity”, the new edition would focus more on businesses in the creative industry including, pencil arts, Kente weaving, ceramics and basketry among others.Speaking at the launch of Biz Trends season five in Accra … The post Biz