Novihoho Afaglo, the Chief Executive Officer of Marrer Ghana Limited, Susatgad Boat Building and Fishing Industry, has voiced his apprehension about the governance of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia administration, asserting that it has cost the future of Ghana so much harm.

A prominent figure of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alan Kyerematen has announced his decision to break away from the party and run as an independent candidate in the 2024 general elections.

Pernod Ricard Ghana has partnered with ‘Let’s Do It Ghana,’ an international movement dedicated to addressing environmental and social issues, in a clean-up exercise at Laboma Beach Resort in Accra, marking their commitment to World Cleanup Day. The partnership between Pernod Ricard Ghana and ‘Let’s Do It Ghana’ is driven by Pernod Ricard’s commitment to … The post Pernod

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained the policy rate at 30 per cent, citing strong growth and drop in inflation. The policy rate is the rate which the BoG lends to commercial Banks in the country.  The Chairman of the MPC, Dr Ernest Addison, who disclosed this at … The post BoG maintains policy rate at 30 % appeared first on

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced quarterly meetings with all regulators in the financial sector to monitor companies and individuals with regulatory issues within the industry. The central bank says the activities of Menzgold and other illegal financial institutions must be checked to safeguard the sector. Speaking to journalists, BoG Governor Dr. Ernest Addison […] The post BoG

SUICIDE is illegal in many countries. Yet people commit suicide every day.  That’s because suicide is almost impossible to prevent. The prospective suicide is usually very withdrawn and uncommunicative. He/she may also be a master of bluff. So he/she can put on an act that’s deliberately calculated to reassure his/her companions and family that everything is … The post Can

 A fetish priest, Mr Solomon Mbalegon, 62, last Thursday allegedly murdered his junior wife, Madam Nakoli Mbalegon, 25, and commit­ted suicide, at Yeji, in Pru East District of Bono East. Mr Mbalegon, also known as ‘Okomfo’ Solomon, killed the wife on suspicion of infidelity, in night, at their home at Param­bo, a suburb of Yeji. … The post Fetish priest murders

The Gender Based Violence Court (GBVC) has acquitted and dis­charged a building contractor ac­cused of defiling his 14-year-old stepdaugh­ter in Doboro, near Accra. The court presided over by Mrs Dora Eshun, upheld the submission of no case filed by accused, Moses Gator, 42. Gator, who was charged with defilement, pleaded not guilty, and the court … The post Man accused

 The Adenta Circuit Court yesterday sentenced a 23-years-old welder to four years imprisonment with hard labour after he was found guilty to stealing assorted items valued at GH¢ 9,378 at Mile 13 Frafraha in Accra. The items belonging to a senior Immi­gration officer included a 43-inche LG television set, valued at GH¢4,500, an Acer Laptop … The post Welder jailed 4 years for stealing

Four persons have been arrested in Bawku for allegedly masterminding and actively taking part in gun attack, resulting in the death of nine passengers and injuries to 17 others, in Pusiga. The suspects, Majeed Issaka, Rauf Anatem and two others (unidentified) were arrested in their hideout in Bawku, in the Bawku Municipality, by a joint … The post 4 arrested in

 The mayor of Derna, a Libyan city devastated by intense flooding, has been arrested in connection with the disaster, officials say. Abdulmenam al-Ghaithi was among numerous officials charged in connection with the disaster that killed thousands in eastern Libya earlier this month. Last week, angry Derna resi­dents burned the mayor’s house in protest. The office … The post Libya

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has indicated its partnership with the African Coconut Group (ACG) to hold the third edition of the International Coconut Festival in Secondi-Takoradi. The festival which is themed: “Invest in Ghana’s Coconut Sector for an Inclusive Climate and Social Resilience,” was officially launched in August this year at the La […] The post

Political scientist Dr. Etse Sikanku says Alan Kyerematen’s withdrawal from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) should be a cause for concern for the party. He said this was because Mr. Kyerematen’s decision to contest as an independent candidate in the 2024 presidential polls could have some ramifications on the fortunes of the NPP. The former […] The post Alan’s

Political scientist Dr. Etse Sikanku says Alan Kyerematen’s withdrawal from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) should be a cause for concern for the party. He said this was because Mr. Kyerematen’s decision to contest as an independent candidate in the 2024 presidential polls could have some ramifications on the fortunes of the NPP. The former […] The post Alan’s

 More than 50 pints of blood was donated to the 37 Military Hospital Blood Bank over the weekend in Accra by staff of Qualiplast Ghana Limited as part of activi­ties marking the company’s 50th anniversary celebration. The General Manager of the Company, Mr Joseph Akl, said the blood donation forms part of the company’s corporate … The post Qualiplast staff

Head of Programmes at Democracy Hub, Benjamin Darko, the organizer of the three-day #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest, has explained the inspiration behind the selection of the name for the protest, which was criticized by a section of Ghanaians. The name, which connotes “the child of a thief,” was heavily criticized by members of the political sphere, particularly […] The post #OccupyJulorbiHouse

This year’s 16th Ghana Premier Business and Finance Excellence Awards and 6th Ghana Business Leaders Excellence Awards ceremonies have been scheduled to take place simultaneously at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel on Friday 29th September 2023. The joint Awards Dinner, with the theme ‘Business and Finance – Responding to the Challenges of Internal and External […] The post

The nation’s financial sector assets’ value in nominal terms has almost doubled – recording a growth of 94.96 percent between the end of 2017 and 2022; a period marked by sector clean-ups, the COVID-19 pandemic, Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) as well as recapitalisation of institutions in the sector. This was contained in the Ghana […] The post Financial

A notorious car snatcher has been beaten to death by a mob at Awutu Bosomabena in the Awutu Senya District of the Central Region, while his accomplice remains in the grips of the Awutu Breku District Police Command. According to Citi News sources, the deceased was in the company of one other suspect who snatched […] The post Central region: Alleged car snatcher beaten to

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept the benchmark policy rate unchanged at 30 percent due to the stability observed in the macroeconomy, as indicated by the recent decline in domestic inflation. The decision was revealed following conclusion of the 114th MPC meeting, where the committee highlighted its commitment to managing […] The post BoG