Yearly Archives: 2021

Registrar-General to strike out names of dormant companies

The Registrar-General’s Department has issued a third and final warning to strike out names of dormant companies from its Register. The notice comes after the Department issued previous notices published on December 1, 2020. A statement issued in Accra and signed by Mrs Jemima Oware, the Registrar-General, said “kindly note …

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Galamsey: Operations Vanguard destroys 59 Changfang motors

The Operation Vanguard team of the Ghana Police Service has destroyed some 59 Changfang motors. The Western Region Force, commanded by Superintendent of Police William Kwofie Jabialu, destroyed the machines, as part of their mandate to curb illegal mining activities and water pollution in the region. According to the police, …

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Why Akufo-Addo will likely sack Agric Minister – Ben Ephson explains

The Thursday, March 18, 2021, edition of the Daily Dispatch Newspaper carried a story that sought to explain why President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is likely to ask his Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto to either step down from his position or be sacked. Giving further clarification to the …

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Parliament versus the Executive fight: Is a government shutdown imminent?

A government shutdown is on the horizon with Ghana’s executive and legislature currently involved in an impasse that could bring businesses to a halt. The Legislature, through its leader Alban Bagbin, has served notice of its decision not to approve the 2021 budget if the Executive does not alter its position …

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NPP grassroot members bare teeth at Bawumia’s ‘early’ take-off

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) grassroot has called on Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to denounce posting of pictures purporting to promote his candidature for flagbearship position. According to the grassroot members in a press statement, they have seen pictures of the Vice President being posted in public places, an action they …

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Stonebwoy is the only non-Jamaican artist on Sean Paul’s 7th album

‘Live N Livin’ one of two albums from the multi-award-winning dancehall star, Sean Paul, that showcases unity in Dancehall was officially released on March 12, 2021. The album features a diverse range of illustrious talents, including veterans like Buju Banton, Busy Signal, Mavado, and some younger generation of artists. The …

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Trade Ministry dismisses tension claim at AfCFTA Secretariat

The Ministry of Trade and Industry has dismissed media reports that there is currently tension at the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCfTA) Secretariat in Accra. The Ministry said in a statement that the reports are not only untrue but also disingenuous and are designed to cause disaffection between the …

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