President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has supported the Winneba Youth Choir (WYC) with GH?50,000, as part of his contribution towards the 30th Anniversary celebration of the group. Speaking at the anniversary concert, President Akufo-Addo said, he felt great since he was introduced to the choir 27 years ago by the late vice president Kow Nkensen … The post President
The local gas market is relatively small, but has significant potential to transform the economy, Mr Hamis Usif, Manager, Gas Business, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has said. He noted that the local gas market was relatively stable with demand driven mainly by power demand and growing at 7.3 billion cubic feet per year (Bcf/Yr); … The post Local
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) in collaboration with the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has organised an educational forum to discuss social security issues, particularly, on pensions and benefit computations. It was aimed at promoting knowledge of the SSNIT Scheme, empowering organized labour as peer educators for the Trust and demystifying controversial issues … The post SSNIT,
The local gas market is relatively small, but has significant potential to transform the economy, Mr Hamis Usif, Manager, Gas Business, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has said. He noted that, the local gas market is relatively stable with demand driven mainly by power demand and growing at 7.3 billion cubic feet per year (Bcf/Yr); … The post Local
About 28 new persons comprising eight women and 20 children who attempted to cross into Ghana along the Lang Border Station have been turned away by officials of Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). The Lang Border Station is about 18 kilometres between Burkina Faso and Ghana where the fresh migrants were seeking to cross into the … The post Fresh Burkinabe migrants
About 28 new persons comprising eight women and 20 children who attempted to cross into Ghana along the Lang Border Station have been turned away by officials of Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). The Lang Border Station is about 18 kilometres between Burkina Faso and Ghana where the fresh migrants were seeking to cross into the … The post Additional Burkinabe
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) in collaboration with the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has organized an educational forum to discuss social security issues, particularly, on pensions and benefit computations. It was aimed at promoting knowledge of the SSNIT Scheme, empowering organized labour as peer educators for the Trust and demystifying controversial issues … The post SSNIT,
The Upper West Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) has released the 54 articulated trucks impounded last Monday on suspicion of smuggling over 8,000 bags of fertilizers designated for Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJs) programme. The RCC freed the vehicles upon advice from the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) that cleared the vehicles after thorough inspections on … The post Upper
The leadership of churches at Kukuom, capital of the Asunafo South District in the Ahafo Region, on Sunday, May 26, made history when they joined Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia to pray at the Kukuom Central Mosque. The delegation was led by the Most Reverend John Peprah, Head Pastor of the Methodist Church and Chairman of … The post Pastors in Ahafo join Veep
Seven suspected illegal miners were on Thursday arrested by Operation Vanguard personnel in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, two Chinese and five locals, were apprehended in two separate patrols conducted on Thursday within Atwima Mponua and Amansie Central Districts respectively. A statement made available to the Ghana News Agency on Friday by Captain Andy Sowatey, … The post Five
Three of Coca-Cola Company’s brands, namely coca-cola, fanta and sprite have appeared in the Brand Africa 100 ranking across the continent. Coca-Cola was also the only food and beverage brand ranked in the top five most admired brands in Brand Africa’s 7th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands based on the opinions spontaneously recalled … The post Coca-Cola
On May 23, 2019, Zimbabwe became the 23rd African state to deposit its instrument of ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement with the African Union Commission (AUC). 22 countries are required to fulfill that requirement to bring the African Continental Free Trade Area into effect. On May 29, Burkina Faso will be the … The post As
Most Ghanaian women from all walks of life in the informal sector have held the sky very high. They shield families, friends, be they peasant farmers, agro-processors, traders and household employees, and contribute immensely towards the economic development of this nation. These women can be seen running their business as peasant farmers, traders operating on … The post How
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has urged citizens to commit to building a formidable national character that will facilitate sustainable good governance and national development. Speaking at a Tree-Planting exercise on Saturday to herald the 40th Anniversary of the June 4 uprising, Mr Rawlings said the theme; “Developing a National Character for Sustainable Good Governance,” … The post Rawlings
Mr Kofi Nti, the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has said the Authority would soon introduce an e-payment platform for tax payers in the informal sector to make tax payment simple and convenient. He said this would enable small scale taxpayers, who dominate in the Small and Medium Enterprise, to pay their taxes … The post GRA
The Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) has rolled out an advanced version of the Manifest Document to facilitate fast clearance of goods at the ports. The Document, with international standard features, is intended to ensure that all relevant cargo data are received prior to the arrival of vessels in the country. It would enable … The post GCNet
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has said Ghana could reduce poverty if she controls her growing population. “Overgrowing population brings poverty” he said, urging parents to have a number of children they could adequately cater for. The former President was speaking at the first “Akpleza” – Food Festival – in Ho, organised by Volta One … The post We
Members of the Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), a coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in education have called on the government to suspend the implementation of the Ghana Partnership Schools (GPS) Project scheduled for September this year. They called for a broader consultation with stakeholders and also to take into consideration the interest of … The post GNECC
Rigorous illegal mining activities on the Pra River and at Sekyere Hemang and its environs have damaged three of the five pumping machines at the Sekyere Hemang water supply system, the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has said. The Sekyere Hemang Water Supply System pumps about 40 percent of the overall water supply to Cape … The post Water shortage
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Friday advised Ghana to endeavour to cover at least all categories of vulnerable women and girls especially head porters in the 2020 population and housing census. According to Mrs Erica Goldson, the Deputy Resident Representative of the UNFPA said until the census covered the homeless, outdoor sleepers, and … The post Ghana’s
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