President Akufo-Addo has announced that the Wa Polytechnic will be named after Ghana’s former President, Dr. Hilla Liman. The polytechnic, which is in the process of being re-branded as a Technical University, will be known as the Hilla Limann Polytechnic, after Parliament’s approval of the proposal. The late President hails from Gwolu in the Upper ... The post Nana Addo
Some cryptocurrency operators have welcomed the Bank of Ghana’s stance on the use of digital currencies saying it will protect users from fraud. The Co-Founder of Crypto Ghana, Bernard Owusu Mensah explains that the announcement will however least affect organisations like his that engage in the trading of digital currencies. The Bank of Ghana has ... The post Cryptocurrency users
Businessman and Chairman of Groupe Nduom, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom has declared his support for the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) over the latter’s resistance to proposed amendments to the GIPC’s laws. According to Dr. Nduom, the move has the likelihood to put local businesses at a disadvantage if not checked properly. Citing some ... The post Dr. Nduom backs GUTA’s opposition
Some analysts have suggested that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana could keep its rate at least until May this year – 2018. According to the Africa strategist at Absa Capital, Ridle Markus, the decision to maintain the rate runs contrary to their expectation for a 100 basis points cut. The Governor ... The post appeared first on Ghana News
Parliament has given the Committee set up to probe the alleged extortion of monies from expatriates during the 2017 Ghana Expatriates Business Awards a one week extension to present its report to the House. The Committee is now expected to submit its findings on January 31, 2018, instead of the initial date of January 24. ... The post ‘Cash-for-seat’ C’ttee
Parliament has given the committee set up to probe the alleged extortion of monies from expatriates during the 2017 Ghana Expatriates Business Awards a one week extension to present its report to the House. By this move, the committee will submit its findings on January 31, 2018 instead of the initial date; January 24, 2018. ... The post ‘Cash for seat’ c’ttee sittings
Citi News can confirm that ten members of the expatriate community in Ghana have been interrogated in-camera by the 5 member ad-hoc bi-partisan committee probing the ‘Cash-For-Seat’ allegations. According to Citi News’ Parliamentary Correspondent, Duke Mensah Opoku, the expatriates appeared before the Committee today, [Tuesday], and were grilled for close to three hours. Duke says ... The post ‘Cash-For-Seat’
Data analyzed by The Finder shows that at least 48 police officers paid the ultimate price of death in the discharge of their constitutional duties to protect lives and property in Ghana from 2013 to date. The number of officers killed each year during the period is 2013 – 13; 2014 – 11; 2015 – ... The post 48 cops killed in line of duty in 4-years appeared first on
The Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, has indicated that the state has not lost control of the country’s security situation, following the recent killing of a police officer at the Kwabenya District Police Headquarters and other incidents. A gang of suspected armed robbers on Sunday dawn attacked the Kwabenya District Police Headquarters, which accommodates the Kwabenya ... The post ‘We
James Franco was honoured in January with the best actor in a comedy film award at both the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards, but the star, who has recently been accused of sexual misconduct, was not nominated for an Oscar. The Academy snubbed Franco in a somewhat surprising move, as Golden Globe winners ... The post Oscars snubs James Franco after sexual misconduct
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has given a speech declaring his “love” for US President Donald Trump. Earlier this month, Mr Trump was accused of referring to African nations as “shithole” countries during an immigration meeting. Mr Trump has denied making the remarks but US senators who attended the meeting say that he did. The ... The post ‘I
The cross-examination of the first prosecution witness in the case involving the former Board Chair of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Eugene Baffuor Bonnie, former Director General, William Mathew Tevie, and three others, who are facing trial for allegedly causing financial loss to the state, has ended. The witness, who is the Director Legal Services ... The post Cross-examination
The Ministry of Health has assured trainee nurses that their allowances will be paid by close of this week. The issue of allowances for trainee nurses became a major campaign point in the 2016 elections after the New Patriotic Party (NPP) promised to restore the payments which were scrapped by the Mahama government. The government restored ... The post Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health has assured trainee nurses that their allowances will be paid by the end of this week. The issue of allowances for trainee nurses became a major campaign point in the 2016 elections after the New Patriotic Party (NPP) promised to restore the payments which were scrapped by the Mahama government. The government ... The post Trainee nurses
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions was questioned last week by investigators over alleged Trump campaign collusion with Russia. A department of justice spokesperson confirmed the meeting. Robert Mueller, the former FBI director, is leading the inquiry into the alleged collusion during the 2016 election. The New York Times says it is the first time a ... The post Jeff Sessions questioned in
Manchester United have topped Deloitte’s Football Money League for the second year running, topping the rich list ahead of Real Madrid and Barcelona. The Mirror’s Simon Bird relayed the list from the accounting organisation, with United retaining top spot for revenue generated in the 2016-17 season despite playing their European football in the UEFA Europa ... The post Man
New Liberian President George Weah has appointed the first members of his cabinet, all of them men, largely naming party allies but picking a foreign minister close to former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Ex-international footballer Weah was sworn in on Monday at a stadium surrounded by ecstatic supporters, and filled some key ministerial posts later ... The post Liberia’s Weah
Minister of Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Kyea, has told Citi News that the New Patriotic Party [NPP] government is committed to completing housing projects started under previous administrations. He said the government is looking for funds to complete the affordable housing projects started under former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and John Dramani Mahama. “We are ... The post We’ll
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, Joseph Yieleh Chireh, has hinted of moves to haul before Parliament heads of sector agencies that undertook various health projects, completed them, but have not opened them to the public. Citi News has reported on a number of health projects undertaken by successive governments which cost the taxpayer ... The post We’ll
A committee constituted to investigate disturbances by students of the Gyaama Pensan Senior High/Technical School is expected to present its recommendations on Friday. This was disclosed by the District Chief Executive for Kwabre East, Nana Osei Assibey Bonsu after an emergency meeting with stakeholders. The students, who vandalized the headmaster’s bungalow and other school properties ... The post C’ttee
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