Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Finance Minister, has urged the diaspora community to return home with their talents, capital, skills, and knowledge to facilitate Ghana’s growth. He implored them to return with honesty, open-mindedness, optimism, and moderate expectations and that there were opportunities for the diaspora community. “There will be challenges but you need to exercise … The post Come
The Minority in Parliament is worried about government’s agreement to pay $19 per jab of Sputnik V through middlemen instead of paying under $10 for the vaccine. According to them, other countries and multilateral agencies like the African Union (AU) purchased the same vaccines for under $10. Mr Haruna Iddrisu, Minority Leader made the observation … The post Minority
Professor Peter Donkor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been inducted into office as the 31st President of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS). The event took place during WACS’ just-ended Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference held in Cotonou, Benin from 14th to 16th, June. A statement … The post Prof
GOIL Company Limited’s profit after tax in 2020 dropped to GH¢90.03 million down by 14.5 per cent compared to the previous year. Consequently, earnings per share also fell by 14.5 per cent In 2019 GOIL’s Profit after tax stood at GH¢105.5 million. A final dividend of GH¢0.045 per share amounting to GH¢17,633,841.00 has been proposed … The post GOIL’s profit
The Electricity Company of Ghana in collaboration with Ghana Grid Company will undertake its third phase of interruptions in power supply from Monday, June 28 to July 19, 2021, between 1800 hours and 12 midnight. According the Company, the power outages will to facilitate the work of contractors on projects to improve power supply reliability … The post ECG
Former Olympic gold medalist, Martha Bissah, has petitioned the Ministry of Youth and Sports to overturn the “unlawful” indefinite ban slapped on her six years ago by the Ghana Athletics Association (GAA). In a petition letter to the Ministry of Youth and Sports on Thursday, June 24, 23-year-old Bissah said she was at the verge … The post Martha
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 69-year-old man over an alleged $100,000 fraud and impersonation. Sowah Anang has denied the offences and he will make his next appearance on July 5, 2021. Police Inspector Samuel Ahiabor told the Court presided over by Mr Emmanuel Essandoh that Torbgor Mensah, the complainant, resident of Tema is … The post Businessman remanded
Two gun-wielding men arrested recently at Gausu in the Obuasi Municipality of the Ashanti Region, for causing fear and panic, and conspiracy to commit crime, have been granted bail by a Kumasi Circuit Court. Emmanuel Dakorah, alias Obour, 26, and Richard Suleman, 28, were arrested after reportedly flaunting assault rifles on social media amidst threats. … The post Two in
The Asante Bekwai Circuit Court on Thursday sentenced two commercial motor riders (okada riders) and a driver to a total of 30 years imprisonment in hard labour for robbery. Francis Akwasi Bio, also known as(a.k.a.) “shadow,” 18, Bright Boakye, 25, both okada riders and Michael Ankapong, 38, driver, pleaded guilty to the charges and were … The post Court
Former Philippine president Benigno Aquino, who pushed for anti-corruption reforms and scored a landmark ruling against China’s sweeping claims in the disputed South China Sea, died on Thursday at the age of 61. Aquino, the 15th president of the Philippines, passed away due to “renal disease, secondary to diabetes,” his family said. “It is with … The post Former
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