The gap between wage growth and labour productivity growth is widening; while the difference between the top and bottom income earners is increasing, and the labour income share is declining, globally. This is contained in International Labour Organization (ILO) “Global …

Parliament on Friday adjourned sitting for  two weeks, to enable the reconfiguration of the Chamber of the House to comfortably accommodate the additional 45 news seats that have been added to the existing 230 seats. In a memorandum of business …

African Assistance Plan (AAP), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in Sunyani, is to construct 60 boreholes in 20 communities in the Brong-Ahafo Region by the end of 2013. The project, estimated at a cost of GH¢110,000.00, is being financed by the …

In a boost for global efforts to combat climate change and tropical deforestation, Finland, Germany, and Norway have each announced new financial contributions totaling approximately $180 million to the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF). The facility being administered by the …

A 37-mason caught with fake Ghana cedis has been remanded into prison custody by the Juaso Circuit Court presided over by Justice Alex Obeng Asante. The plea of Bright Okyere was not taken and he was ordered to reappear before …

Mr. Iddrisu Yahya, 2012 best farmer for Tano North District in Brong Ahafo Region, has called on government to master the political will and construct irrigation dams throughout the 10 regions of Ghana, to ensure sustainable food supply. He said …

Communities in developing countries are facing increasing health and environmental risks linked to exposure to mercury, according to new studies by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The Global Mercury Assessment (GMA) 2013 report said parts of Africa, Asia and …

Forest guards of the Forestry Commission (FC) have arrested some illegal chainsaw operators with 122 pieces of lumber and the culprits would be prosecuted. The Western Regional Manager of the Forestry Services Division (FSD), Mrs. Lydia Opoku, told the Ghana …

A new year means new challenges and new opportunities. In my corner of West Africa, both were on display this week. On Monday, January 7, as I drove through the red, yellow, and green clad streets of Accra towards Independence …

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) would on Monday, January 14, 2013 organise a weeklong capacity-building workshop for Ghanaian exporters on reliable trade information on markets. The workshop which would be based …

The authorities at the Takoradi Port have finally released seized second-hand refrigerators,deep-freezers and air-conditioners to their owners. The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority(GRA) seized the electrical gadgets following the enforcement of the legislative Instrument LI 1932 of 2008 …

Small businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa are often limited in their growth as they cannot keep up with demand and access finance for the necessary supplies, machinery and other inputs. In Ghana, the lack of national identity card system, a credit …

President John Mahama President Mahama has made his first Ministerial appointees after taking office as President January 7, 2013. The names have been sent to the country’s legislature for vetting and for subsequent approval. According to the list, Mr Seth …

The NPP Member of Parliament for Juaben on Friday expressed concerns about the build up of electronic waste (e-waste) in her constituency and said it is becoming a nuisance but if managed properly could generate immense social and economic benefit …

The Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly (LEKMA) in Greater Accra Region, has completed most of its development projects for 2012 through internally generated fund (IGF). Mr Daniel Amartey Mensah, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), made this known to journalists during an overview of …

Ofosu Ampofo – Local Govt. Minister Government has directed that the first batch of District Chief Executives (DCEs) haven been appointed in May 2009 are to remain in office till their tenure of office comes to an end in May.…

Farmer’s Organisation Network in Ghana (FONG), has appealed to the government to increase its funding in the agricultural sector to create enabling environment for the speedy growth of the sector. Mr Issahaku Jesiwuni, Vice President of FONG said despite the …

Mrs Zenabu Wasai-King, Upper East Regional Director of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has called on Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) and Ghana Social Opportunities Project (GSOP), to forge partnership with Ghana Environmental Management Project (GEMP). Mrs Wasai-King, who made the …

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has bemoaned the killing of a family of 11 elephants for their ivory in Tsavo National Park, in Kenya by poachers. The family was slaughtered on January 5, in the single worst incident of ivory …

The Leadership of Parliament on Thursday refuted media claims that legislators intended to go on strike over unpaid emoluments, urging accuracy in the reportage of proceedings of the House by journalist. Reports monitored in some media outlets indicated that legislators …