The Tema Traditional Council has criticized the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) over its response to an alleged attack on residents by the Tema Naval Base on Friday, April 12. The clash, which occurred during a procession as part of the annual Kpelejoo Festival, resulted in the death of two persons with others sustaining various injuries. […] The post Tema
The head of Israel’s military has said the country would respond to Iran’s weekend attack as several Western countries urged Israel to avoid an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu summoned his war cabinet for the second time in less than 24 hours on Monday over Iran’s missile and […] The post Israel
Elizabeth Aluva Vaah, the Convener of the Ghana Environmental Advocacy Group, has sounded a distressing alarm about the state of river bodies in the Western Region and beyond, attributing the degradation to illegal mining activities, colloquially known as “Galamsey.” In an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on Citi TV, Vaah voiced […] The post Galamsey
Former Black Stars and Kotoko coach Charles Akonnor is determined to rejuvenate the struggling fortunes of the Porcupine Warriors when handed the opportunity. Akonnor’s resolve comes in the wake of Kotoko’s recent challenges, as the team has failed to secure a position in the top ten of the Ghana Premier League after Matchday 26. Following […] The post Charles Akonnor
At least 39 people have been killed in Pakistan after days of unusually heavy rains battered the country’s southwest. Some of those killed were farmers struck by lightning while harvesting wheat, authorities said. Images online show swathes of farmland engulfed by rainwater. Flash floods have also disrupted power supplies and transportation networks. Pakistan has experienced […] The post Pakistan:
Opening on Tuesday next week, Propak Ghana returns for the 2nd Edition of the industry-leading event for the packaging, plastics, processing and print industries. Taking place from the 23rd – 25th April at the Grand Arena, ICC, Castle Road, Accra more than 2,500 industry professionals are expected to attend to connect with over 100 brands […] The post Propak Ghana opens next week appeared
28-year-old man, has been jailed eight months in hard labour by the Adenta Magistrates Court for stealing 32 inches Mooved Television set and two Laptops. David Akwei, who pleaded guilty with explanation, told the court that he stole the items to enable him to take care of his daughter, who had been hospitalised with serious … The post Man gets 8 months for TV, laptop theft appeared first on
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has expressed expectations for flexibility within the IMF programme to accommodate the evolving dynamics of the local economy. Speaking at a joint press conference on the second review of the IMF-supported post-COVID-19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG), Dr. Addison explained […] The post
The Adentan District Court has remanded a 31-year-old mason in police custody for allegedly stealing a Rambo-500-branded water tank valued at GH¢5,425.00. The suspect, Jerry Edem Gakpo, who pleaded not guilty, denied stealing the tank, insisting it was rented to him by two young men near the store where he went to buycement after telling … The post Mason in custody for allegedly stealing
The Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppoh Nkrumah, is concerned about the long delays in executing projects aimed at mitigating the plight of residents of Accra ahead of the annual flooding. Mr. Oppong Nkrumah says projects under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Programme are not progressing as quickly as expected. He told journalists […] The post Oppong
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) board members who served from January 1 to March 18, 2024, including former Board Chair Keli Gadzekpo and current Managing Director Samuel Dubik Mahama, have been fined GH¢5,868,000 by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for violating Regulation 39 of L.I. 2413, which mandates prior notification to consumers before any power interruption.
The Ga Dangme Council has condemned the use of live ammunition by personnel of the Ghana Navy on some Tema youth, during a procession in connection with the Kplejoo festival, resulting in the death of two people, last Friday evening. The council in a statement called for a thorough investigation into the incident, and those … The post Kplejoo Ghana Navy shooting:
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has painted a gloomy picture of the potential loss of Ghana’s premium position in the international cocoa market due to activities of illegal mining. In an interview on The Point of View with Bernard Avle, Prof. Michael Kwarteng, Director of the Anti-Corruption Galamsey Unit of COCOBOD, lamented the adverse impact […] The post Ghana
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The ministry of finance has affirmed that ongoing negotiations regarding debt restructuring with creditors have not culminated in failure. Through a tweet, the ministry clarified that an interim agreement has been reached between Ghana and bondholders, but adjustments are necessary to align with IMF debt sustainability targets. “Ghana and Bondholders reached an interim deal, which […] The post
The Ministry of Transport says negotiations with the various transport operators in the country for a possible increase in public transport fares have not been concluded and no driver has the right to increase transport fare. It has, therefore, entreated the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to be on the lookout for any … The post We‘ve not agreed on transport
The Ministry of Education has announced the disbursement of GH¢26 million to Institutional Suppliers responsible for supplying school uniforms, PE kits, stationery, etc., as part of the Free Senior High School programme. Public Relations Officer of the Education Ministry, Kwasi Kwarteng, says the amount underscores the government’s commitment to fostering quality education and ensuring the […] The post Govt
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