The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, told journalists today that even though mining has devastating environmental impacts on the country, it yields appreciable levels of revenue to the country. He said the mining sector has so far generated GH¢1.3 billion as government revenue. The amount, he says, represents 17 per cent of total government … The post Minister
The Kotoka International Airport (KIA) Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) within a week has received a total of 22 deportees from Saudi Arabia on board Ethiopian Airlines Flight. The deportees, comprising a male and 21 females and aged between 21-38 years were working as domestic helps and a driver, but were deported … The post Ghana
Mr Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, on Wednesday assured the public that government will not burn seized rosewood. Government will rather put them to meaningful use. Addressing journalists at the Meet-the-Press series in Accra, Mr Asomah-Cheremeh said the Ministry had not issued any salvage permits for harvesting of rosewoods since the … The post Ghana
Five Ambassadors from Belarus, Finland, Gambia, Morocco and Suriname, accredited to Ghana by their respective countries Tuesday presented their letters of Credence to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House in Accra. Presenting her credentials, Imaani Ouaadil, the Morrocan envoy said she looked forward to strengthening the economic relations that existed between Ghana … The post Five
The developmental needs of Ghanaians could easily be met if stringent measures are put in place to check the leakage of public funds into private pockets by successive governments and state institutions mandated to fight the menace. Mr. Peter Asuah, the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipal Director of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice … The post Corruption
The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in Nigeria on Monday confirmed a daily loss of about 11,000 barrels of oil from its pipelines to crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region in 2018, more than the approximate 9,000 barrels per day in 2017. Igo Weli, a spokesman for the company, sought help from the … The post Shell in Nigeria loses 11,000
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has introduced a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) to address bottlenecks of the Secondary Education Improvement Project (SEIP). The GRM is to provide an avenue for students, teachers, parents, community members, and opinion leaders among others to air their grievances for quick resolution by officers specially trained to address emerging issues. … The post GES
Customary land tenure system of the Vea Traditional Area in the Bongo District has denied many women access to farmlands to participate in agricultural activities especially during the dry season, a research has revealed. The research conducted in the Vea Irrigation Project communities including Vea, Gowrie, Zaare, Yikine, Yorogo, Sumbrungu and Nyariga revealed that majority … The post Women
The Church of Pentecost (CoP) in collaboration with the Pentecost University College (PUC) have launched CoP Chairman Education Foundation to support needy students to meet the financial demands that come with tertiary education at PUC. The Foundation is expected to establish a sustainable endowment fund for the University to assist in raising funds to make … The post Church
The government of Burkina Faso has announced a decision to suspend issuance of special import permits for edible oil and sugar in the country. The decision announced Monday aimed at finding a solution to the serious dysfunctions that beset the market of the concerned products, trade minister Harouna Kabore said. “The suspension follows various consultations … The post Burkina
Newmont Goldcorp has announced the appointment of Francois Hardy to head its Africa operations, replacing Alwyn Pretorius, who has transitioned to the company’s South America Operations. Mr Hardy assumed the helm at Newmont Goldcorp Africa in June of 2019 and has since focused on enhancing safe, efficient and responsible production to ensure the company maintains … The post Newmont
The Electoral Commission is to start discussions with political parties and stakeholders to reduce the voting duration by an hour, as a proactive measure to reduce tension, suspicion, guarantee the security of ballot papers and electoral officials. If the stakeholders agree to the proposed idea, voting in 2020 would commence at 0700 hours and end … The post EC
Mr Kofi Amoakohene, the Bono East Regional Minister has announced the commencement of work, on the 31km Atebubu-Kwame Danso and other road projects in the region. Mr. Amoakohene announced this when he addressed a maiden Bono East Regional Town Hall meeting, at the Valley View University auditorium, Techiman in the Bono East Region. The one-day … The post Work
The Operation Vanguard Personnel said they have arrested seven suspected illegal miners in a two-day patrol, within the general area of Bodi District in the Western North Region. The suspects, who were all locals, have been handed over to the local police. This was contained in a statement issued to the Ghana News Agency by … The post Seven suspected
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