Work on the 7.5-kilometre Teshie Link Road, in the Ledzokuku Municipality, has been suspended due to non-payment of funds, an inspection by the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has revealed. Awarded on October 18, 2019, the dual carriageway project had an original contract duration of 18 months, with original contract summing up to GH¢87,883,590. … The post Work
The Ministry of Transport yesterday presented 14 Mitsubishi pickups to some Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to support effective monitoring and coordination of the Coastal Fish Landing Sites and Fishing Ports Projects along the country’s coastal belt. They included, Nzema East Municipal, Ahanta West Municipal, Keta Municipal, Komenda- Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipal, Abura – Asebu Kwamankese … The post Transport
The International Labour Organisation (ILO), Ghana, has encouraged associations in the fisheries sector to formulate policies on ILO Convention 188, to eliminate forced labour and promote decent work. The Work in Fishing Convention (C188), currently being ratified by Ghana, aims to ensure that fishers have decent work conditions on board fishing vessels with regard to … The post ILO
Due to the high unemployment rate in the country, especially among the youth, any move to reduce it, however the magnitude, is commendable. This is why we commend the government for the launch of the project dubbed the Business in a Box (Biz Box) meant to provide employment for some 250,000 youth. It is critical … The post Biz Box can reduce unemployment challenges appeared first on Ghanaian
A young, dynamic and vibrant boxing administrator, Derek Kotey, last week presented boxing equipment to the Chorkor Champions Boxing gym in Accra. With support from his partners, More Than a Dream School of Excellence based in the United Kingdom (UK), Mr Kotey presented boxing gloves, water bottles, head gears, sneakers, wraps and assorted drinks and … The post Chorkor Boxing
The bus of Ghanaian fans that travelled to Abidjan was vandalised at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpé after the host nation Cote d’Ivoire lost 4-0 to Equatorial Guinea at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The enraged Ivorian soccer fans on Monday vandalised several buses following “The Elephant’s heaviest home defeat in the … The post Ghana supporters’ bus vandalised appeared
The Head Coach of the Black Stars, Chris Hughton, has taken responsibility for Ghana’s woeful showing at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire. The Stars needed a win to secure qualification and took a 2-0 lead through two penalties converted by Jordan Ayew in each half. But two stoppage time … The post AFCON 2023: Hughton takes responsibility
The Accra Circuit Court has remanded in police custody a 27-year-old mason, for allegedly robbing two people of their mobile phones and money, at gun point. Victor Amidon, a Nigerian, charged with two counts of robbery, pleaded not guilty, saying he was told he resembled the alleged perpetrator of the crime. Amidon told the court … The post Man remanded for allegedly robbing
Mr Francis Agodzie, a businessman, has disagreed with the counsel for Nana Appiah Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana Limited, that he had different signatures on documents available to the court. Agodzie, the third prosecution witness, said that he had two signatures and if he were prompted on the exact signature he signed on … The post NAM1 trial: I didn’t have
The Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a driver to eight years imprisonment in hard labour for attempting to kidnap a father and his daughter. Godfred Ayittey, convict, denied conspiring with Wang Liang in preparation to kidnap the father and daughter, for ransom. Wang is currently at large. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Emmanuel Nyamekye said … The post Driver jailed
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Old Mutual Ghana, Tavona Biza has advised individuals in the country to turn their resolutions for 2024 into actions to achieve their dreams. He said JJanuary often brought financial crunch, as holiday spending left pockets empty, and unpaid bills piling up. Mr Biza said at Old Mutual Ghana, … The post Turn resolutions into actions in 2024
The Guinean football federation (Feguifoot) and former star, Pascal Feindouno, have called for calm after supporters died back home celebrating the country’s first win at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Guinea beat The Gambia 1-0 in their second group game in Cote d’Ivoire on Friday night, sparking widespread celebrations across the West African nation. … The post 6 die in Guinea amid
Dataware Tech, a leading provider of data analytics solutions, and Yadaba Communications, a boutique communications firm specializing in tech-enabled solutions, are partnering to launch a comprehensive quarterly workshop series designed to equip professionals with the essential skills to harness the power of data analytics. The inaugural workshop, dubbed ‘Empowering Decision Makers: A Comprehensive Journey through … The post Dataware
Maafia Nyame, Tracey Twum, and Salamatu Abdulai’s goals in between Beline Nyako’s brace gave Ghana a 5-1 win over Senegal in the second leg of the final round fixture in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (WWC) qualifier at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday. The Black Princesses, who went into the game with … The post Black Princesses qualify for 7th consecutive
South Africa was unstoppable as they defeated Namibia 4-0 in their second group game of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 against Namibia at Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo. South Africa started pulling up pressure from the start of the game and created chances in the early stages of the … The post Ruthless South Africa sink Namibia appeared first
The wife of the 2024 National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, has emphasised the importance of unity within the NDC at a gathering of party functionaries from the Bono East Region. She urged everyone to put aside any past grievances and come together as a united front to face the upcoming election. … The post Lordina Mahama preaches unity within
The National Secretariat of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the protocols governing the conduct of its parliamentary primaries scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2024. In a press statement signed and issued in Accra yesterday by the General Secretary, Justin Kondua Frimpong, the party indicated that the protocols had been formulated to ensure the … The post NPP
Some residents of Nkwanta South Municipality in the Oti Region have threatened to boycott the next general election due to the lack of development in their area. The agitating residents made this known during a demonstration to register their displeasure over the disturbing circumstances they faced. Nana Gbeki Alokpatsa, chief of the Alokpatsa, told the … The post Nkwanta
The government has been called upon to use the COVID-19 levy for procurement of healthcare needs rather than the funds being diverted to other sectors. That, according to the Member of Parliament (MP) for Techiman North Constituency, Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare, would underscore the importance of prioritising health-related initiatives and ensuring that resources are allocated to address … The post Govt
Due to the high unemployment rate in the country, especially among the youth, any move to reduce it, however the magnitude, is commendable. This is why we commend the government for the launch of the project dubbed the Business in a Box (Biz Box) meant to provide employment for some 250,000 youth. It is critical … The post Biz Box critical to reduce unemployment challenges
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