I do not purport to know much about forests but I know there is a saying, that when the last tree dies, the last man dies. I also do not know too much about the scientific linkages between the existence of water bodies and forests, but I know that wherever there are forests, freshwater bodies … The post Save the watersheds in the Atewa Forest appeared first on
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has written back to the president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, over the call for an engagement with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in disbanding their vigilante groups. Signed by NDC’s National Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, the letter on Thursday made reference to the president’s latest letter on Thursday, March 14, … The post Political
The Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Marfo, says government will soon sanitise the insurance industry. Speaking at the annual conference of the Ghana Insurance Brokers Association in Kumasi, Mr Osafo Marfo urged insurance companies to consider merging as a way of increasing their financial muscle to better serve their clients. “As government we are taking tough … The post Gov’t
The Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Marfo, has explained the cause of the recent slump in the local currency, saying it was as a result of strenuous effort by government to successfully exit the external credit facility (ECF) under the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He said since Saturday, March 16, a government delegation has been preparing … The post Cedi will
Versatile broadcaster and experienced events host, Johnnie Hughes, has been chosen to compère this year’s National Tourism Awards scheduled for March 22 at the Event Haven, Trade Fair Center, in Accra. Mr Hughes, who co-hosts TV3’s flagship morning magazine show New Day and other programmes on the various Media General platforms, welcomed the announcement of … The post TV3’s
Construction work on the Kaneshie First Light underground drainage system in Accra is expected to delay as engineers have pushed the completion date from March 30 to mid-April. Officials had announced in March 1 the project, which seeks to improve the drainage system in the area to prevent the perennial flooding, was going to be … The post Completion of Kaneshie First Light drainage
The new Metropolitan Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, Most Reverend John Bonaventure Kwofie has commended former President Jerry John Rawlings for standing up for the poor and underprivileged in society. Archbishop Kwofie said the respect and commitment the former President had demonstrated towards the youth is something that is appreciated and recognized by … The post Catholic
A communicator for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Eric Amoako Twum, has raised concerns about some five questions the minority posed to the Vice President and his economic management team Wednesday, March 20. Minority members held a press conference Wednesday, March 20, led by the spokesperson on Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, in which they … The post Minority’s
An ultramodern library and ICT centre boasting of full internet connectivity and teachers’ common room has been commissioned for the New Juaben Senior High School at Koforidua in the Eastern Region. The 602,000-cedi facility financed by the MTN Foundation, replaces the poorly ventilated library that was stocked with obsolete books and give the students and … The post New
The Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye has ordered the removal of the Right to Information bill from parliaments motion paper on Thursday. The order preceded a planned reading of the bill for the third time as captured by the Order Paper. The Speaker’s action was necessitated by the Civil Society Organisations’ decision to make … The post Speaker orders removal of RTI bill from
Two young women have been found dead in a thicket at Abrepo in Kumasi in what is suspected to be a murder case. Bodies of the two women believed to be between 25 and 30 years, were recovered Thursday in different positions near Samad Hotel with used condoms around the scene and unused ones in … The post 2 women found dead near hotel; used and fresh condoms retrieved
A member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications team, Eric Amoako Twum, has said the government may have to go back to the drawing board to redefine its flagship policy “One-District One-Factory” to properly address the economic needs of Ghanaians. The NPP while in opposition promised to establish a factory in each of … The post We may consider revising 1D1F – NPP communicator
A man accidentally shot himself after he threw his gun at a cockroach in an attempt to squash the insect, police say. The unnamed 50-year-old man told police in Detroit, Michigan that he tried to kill the bug on Tuesday morning by throwing a shoe at it, only for a revolver hidden inside to go … The post Man accidentally shoots himself after throwing gun at cockroach
Government has described as successful, the issuance of the 3 billion-dollar eurobond at record rate, stating it indicates a vote of confidence in the Ghanaian economic resurgence. Ghana on Tuesday successfully issued 3 billion dollars in a single transaction of three tranches. At the close of a road show in London, the appetite for the … The post $3bn Eurobond success ‘a
It appears the about 8,000 recently recruited by the government to facilitate the implementation of the controversial double track system as well as teachers who have received upgrades and promotions will have to wait a little longer to get their salaries. The GES on Wednesday admitted government’s failure to pay the teachers, citing payroll system … The post Salary
The International Monetary Fund is urging the government of Ghana to carry on with the financial sector clean up to improve its credit rating. The advice comes as the country ends its Extended Credit Facility agreement with the Briton Wood institution this year. A statement on the eighth review of the facility by the IMF … The post IMF urges govt to sustain financial sector clean up
New Zealand will ban all types of semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles following the Christchurch attacks, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said. The announcement comes less than a week after 50 people were killed at two mosques, allegedly by a lone gunman. Ms Ardern said she expected new legislation to be in place by 11 … The post New Zealand to ban military style weapons appeared first
Two drivers, who conspired to assault and robbed a taxi driver of his cab were on Wednesday sentenced to a total of forty years imprisonment in hard labour for robbery They had used powdered pepper unto the eyes of the cab driver before robbing him of his taxi, mobile phone and cash. A Kumasi Circuit … The post Two drivers jailed 40 years for robbery appeared first on
A human rights group is alleging the Police claim it does not know the whereabouts of the commercial bus (trotro) driver and his conductor arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer in Accra. According to the Human Rights Advocacy Centre (HRAC), though the Odorkor District Police claims to have transferred the two from their custody … The post Trotro
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