President Nana Akufo-Addo has sworn in 12 of the 36 persons he named as ministers for various portfolios after their approval by Parliament’s Appointments Committee. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Flagstaff House today [Friday] evening, where President Akufo-Addo charged the new ministers to deliver on the commitments the New Patriotic Party made on the campaign ... President Nana Akufo-Addo has sworn in 12 of the 36 persons he named as ministers for various portfolios after their

Ghana accepted 369.47 million cedis ($84.7 million) worth of bids for the country’s first five-year domestic bond issued on Thursday, January 26, 2017. Citi Business News understands total bids subscribed amounted to 420.14 million cedis. The rate for the bond is 18.75 percent. The cash will be used rollover forecast maturities, meet government’s financing requirements ... Ghana accepted 369.47 million cedis ($84.7 million) worth of bids for the country’s first five-year domestic bond issued

The Laweh Open University College on Thursday inaugurated its Governing Council in Accra. The council is the highest decision making body in the University and is expected to oversee the effective administration of the university as a world class facility. The new Governing Council is also expected to work with national and international partners to ... The Laweh Open University College on Thursday inaugurated its Governing Council in Accra. The council is the highest decision making body in

Parliament’s Appointment Committee has approved five other Ministerial nominees, bringing the total number of approved nominees to thirteen. The latest to be approved are Senior Minister Nominee; Osafo Maafo , Energy Minister Nominee; Boakye Agyarko, Education Minister Nominee; Matthew Opoku Prempeh,Minister Nominee for Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu and Owusu Afriyie Akoto, Minister Nominee for Agriculture. Why ... Parliament’s Appointment Committee has approved five other Ministerial nominees,

The Minister Nominee for Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto has stated that the smuggling of fertilizer outside of the country are part of the reasons for the decline in growth of the agricultural sector. Speaking at the appointment committee of Parliament, Dr. Afriyie Akoto maintained that the development has resulted in farmers receiving inadequate amounts ... The Minister Nominee for Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto has stated that the smuggling of fertilizer outside of the country are

UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) CEO, Tony Burkson, toured the Strategic Power Solutions (SPS) Factory on Wednesday morning. Ofori Boateng, the CEO of SPS, took Mr. Burkson through the daily processes of the factory and introduced him to the key players of his operations. Mr. Burkson saw the di­fferent steps in the process by which ... UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) CEO, Tony Burkson, toured the Strategic Power Solutions (SPS) Factory on Wednesday morning. Ofori Boateng, the CEO of

A member of the Minority in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga,  has accused Minister Nominee for Energy, Boakye Agyarko of attempting to bribe them, ostensibly to have his nomination approved. The allegation comes hours after the Minority had refused to support the approval of Boakye Agyarko and Osafo Maafo; Senior Minister nominee, after raising concerns over some ... A member of the Minority in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga,  has accused Minister Nominee for Energy, Boakye Agyarko of attempting to

The new acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), David Asante-Apeatu, has made significant changes at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Police Service, a unit he once headed. The current Director-General of the CID, COP Prosper Agblor, has been moved to head the Special Duties Department as the Director General, and his Deputy, ACP ... The new acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), David Asante-Apeatu, has made significant changes at the Criminal Investigations Department

The new acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), David Asante-Apeatu, has made significant changes at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Police Service, a unit he once headed. The current Director-General of the CID, COP Prosper Agblor, has been moved to head the Special Duties Department as the Director General, and his Deputy, ACP ... The new acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), David Asante-Apeatu, has made significant changes at the Criminal Investigations Department

The Managing Director of Global Media Alliance Broadcasting (GMA), Akwasi Agyeman, has been appointed acting CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority. The Tulane University trained banker and management expert,  is expected to bring his banking experience to bear on the Authority. He is currently in charge of the broadcasting wing of the Global Media Alliance, ... The Managing Director of Global Media Alliance Broadcasting (GMA), Akwasi Agyeman, has been appointed acting CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority. The

The Institute for Energy Security (IES), has called on the management of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), to investigate an explosion that occurred at the premises of the refinery on Thursday. A furnace at the crude distillation unit of the refinery exploded on Thursday forcing officials of the company to shut down the facility abruptly. ... The Institute for Energy Security (IES), has called on the management of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), to investigate an explosion that occurred at the premises

Some 29 foreign nationals are in the grips of the Eastern Regional Rapid Response team of the Forestry Commission, for invading the Atiwa Rain Forest reserve and mining illegally. The suspects, who are believed to be from Togo and other neighboring countries, are said to have been operating in the Atiwa Rain Forest Reserve for ... Some 29 foreign nationals are in the grips of the Eastern Regional Rapid Response team of the Forestry Commission, for invading the Atiwa Rain Forest reserve and mining

The Majority New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Parliament, may have to approve Senior Minister Nominee , Osafo Maafo and Energy Minister Nominee, Boakye Agyarko without the Minority’s support. Parliament has approved the nomination of 8 ministerial nominees to serve in the Nana Akufo-Addo led New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. A report presented to the House ... The Majority New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Parliament, may have to approve Senior Minister Nominee , Osafo Maafo and Energy Minister

A former Chief of Staff under former President Kufuor’s Administration, Kwadwo Mpiani, has called on the current government to include members of the minority National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the planning of the 60th Independence Anniversary celebration. This according to him, will project a united picture in the celebration of such an important day. In ... A former Chief of Staff under former President Kufuor’s Administration, Kwadwo Mpiani, has called on the current government to include

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed Hassan Tampuli as a care-taker Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). A letter signed by the Energy Minister nominee, Boakye Agyarko, indicated that Mr. Tampuli would act as the NPA CEO till a substantive one is improved. The letter also noted that Mr. Tampuli was not to “take decisions that have policy implications ... President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed Hassan Tampuli as a care-taker Chief Executive Officer of

An Iranian actress has said she is going to boycott the Oscars in protest at Donald Trump’s “racist” visa proposals. Taraneh Alidoosti stars in The Salesman, which is nominated for best foreign language film. On Thursday, she tweeted: “Trump’s visa ban for Iranians is racist. Whether this will include a cultural event or not, I ... An Iranian actress has said she is going to boycott the Oscars in protest at Donald Trump’s “racist” visa proposals. Taraneh

A 37-year old carpenter at the Peki Government Hospital in the Volta Region, has been allegedly slaughtered by an unknown assailant in his room. The deceased, Philip Ahornu, was said to have been taking a nap when the unknown assailant broke into his room and attacked him inflicting  cutlass wounds on his body on Thursday. ... A 37-year old carpenter at the Peki Government Hospital in the Volta Region, has been allegedly slaughtered by an unknown assailant in his room. The deceased, Philip Ahornu,

The list of Chairmen and Ranking Members of the standing and select committees that will operate in the 7th Parliament have been revealed. The number of members per committee will range from 18 to 25 for the 17 committees in all. Parliament had appointed a 20-member committee to act as the emergency committee of selection, ... The list of Chairmen and Ranking Members of the standing and select committees that will operate in the 7th Parliament have been revealed. The number of members per committee

Hundreds of residents in the Brong Ahafo Regional capital, Sunyani, lined the streets to welcome the regional minister-nominee, Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh when he visited on Thursday, a day after the President named him to serve in that office. The supporters, most of whom were clad in party paraphernalia, sang and danced as the minister-nominee drove through ... Hundreds of residents in the Brong Ahafo Regional capital, Sunyani, lined the streets to welcome the regional minister-nominee, Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh

The Chief Executive Officer of the Bui Power Authority, Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, is proceeding on leave prior to his exit from office. His leave begins today, Friday, January 27, 2017. A memo sighted by citifmonline.com, signed by the outgoing CEO, and copied to staff of the company, noted that the Director for Programmes and Engineering Department, ... The Chief Executive Officer of the Bui Power Authority, Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, is proceeding on leave prior to his exit from office. His leave