UK High Commissioner to Ghana Harriet Thompson has expressed worry about the high rate of corruption in Ghana. She emphasized the possibility of quicker progress if money were allocated properly. “Corruption is one of the things holding Ghana back. It’s not only a problem in Ghana, but also a …
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“WE NEED PREMIX FUEL TO OPERATE, OR YOU FACE OUR WRATH,” – BOAT OWNERS WARN
Following their widely circulated statement regarding the recent shortage of premix fuel, Honorable Emmanuel Kwaku Boam, the NDC Parliamentary Candidate, engaged with the Boat Owners Association in YEJI(PRU EAST DISTRICT), BONO EAST REGION, his constituency. The Association explained that over three(3) months now, they haven’t received even a “Tanker …
Read More »AGI and the NDC manifesto group discuss Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy, among other things
The leadership of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) met with LAB, a Policy Think-Tank of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), last Friday to talk about the issues facing the industry. Ahead of the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, the NDC group also discussed with them the party’s …
Read More »Know Where And How To Check Your SHS School As The School Placement For The Year 2023 BECE Graduates Out
The senior high school (SHS) placement for junior high school (JHS) students, who wrote the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) has been released by the Ghana Education Service (GHS). It was released Tuesday morning [November 28, 2023] at 9am. Parents, students, teachers, and the public can now check …
Read More »YOU ARE OUR NEXT MP – YEJI CHIEF PRAISES NDC PC
YOU ARE OUR NEXT MP – YEJI CHIEF PRAISES NDC PC The President of Bono East Regional House of Chief of YEJI, Nana Pimapim Yaw Kagbrese (v) has lauded NDC parliamentary candidate for Pru East constituency Hon Emmanuel Kwaku Boam for his immense support and contributions to ensure development. Speaking …
Read More »Partnerships for Progress: Collaboration between banks and Fintechs is the future of banking in Africa
By Ike.S Anison, Country Director, Ghana/Liberia/Gambia at Onafriq Historically, the formal banking sector’s penetration in Africa has been relatively low. And, while there has been significant improvement in this area in recent years, there is still a significant portion of the population on the continent who are unbanked …
Read More »HON. DAFEAMEKPOR DONATES TOWARDS 28TH GBIDUKOR FESTIVAL AT PEKI
HON. DAFEAMEKPOR DONATES TOWARDS 28TH GBIDUKOR FESTIVAL AT PEKI The Member of Parliament for South Dayi Constituency Rockson-Nelson Kwame Etse Dafeamekpor Esq. donated different kinds of items to HRM Deiga XII who hosts the 2023 Gbidukorza. HRM Deiga XII, his divisional chiefs, Queen mothers and elders were overwhelmed with …
Read More »MP DAFEAMEKPOR SUPPORTS GBIDUKORZA, 2023 WITH DIFFERENT KINDS OF ITEMS
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi Constituency Rockson-Nelson Kwame Etse Dafeamekpor Esq. donated different kinds of items to HRM Deiga XII who hosts the 2023 Gbidukorza. The items donated are purposely for supporting the upcoming events. HRM Deiga XII, his divisional chiefs, Queen mothers and elders were overwhelmed with …
Read More »HON. BENITO OWUSU-BIO COMMENDS NEWMONT GHANA FOR THEIR FOREST OFFSET RESTORATION PROJECT
The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources responsible for Lands and Forestry, Hon. Benito Owusu-Bio, has emphasized the importance for mining companies to fulfill their obligation of land and forest reclamation which is a condition precedent for the issuance of operational license to mine in the Forest Reserve. …
Read More »Former GUTA Prez Fumes At ETLS For Promoting Unfair Trade Among Other ECOWAS Member States
The immediate past President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) who doubles as the Chairman for the Council of Elders for GUTA, Barima Dr. Nana Ofori Ameyaw l has described the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Trade Liberalization Scheme to be promoting unfair trade practices …
Read More »The Assin Central MP petitioned by the Volunteer Group for Ken Agyapong
Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has been petitioned by a group in the Ashanti Region called Volunteer Group for Kennedy Agyapong appealing to him not to withdraw his candidacy for presidential ambition in the 2024 general elections. Speaking at a press conference earlier today at …
Read More »Wassa Amenfi East Municipal Marks 39th Edition of Farmers Day Awards Celebration
Wassa Amenfi East Municipal Marks 39th Edition of Farmers Day Awards Celebration 2023 Wassa Amenfi East Municipal Assembly has held its farmers Day Celebration at Akoreso Nkwanta on Friday 24th November, 2023 to honour deserving hardworking farmers in the Municipality under the theme, “Delivering Smart Solutions For Sustainable Food Security …
Read More »Experienced Photojournalist Gifty Lawson Graduates With Master’s Degree In Diplomacy
One of Ghana’s most versatile and experienced photojournalists, Gifty Ama Lawson, has graduated from the Accra-based higher learning institution, the SALT Institute with a Master’s Degree. Ms. Lawson – who has worked with Western Publications Limited, publishers of Ghana’s number one privately-owned newspaper, Daily Guide – graduated …
Read More »Cling Events CEO Nana Akua Akuffo Wins Prestigious Ghana Industry CEO Award
Nana Akua Akuffo The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana’s number one events management and interior decoration firm, Cling Events Ghana, Nana Akua Akuffo, has won yet another coveted award, a testament of her hard work and visionary leadership. Ms. Akuffo was adjudged the CEO of the Year …
Read More »Justice can’t be administered by persons of depraved morality – Supreme Court Judge
Supreme Court Judge, Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi, says a person of depraved morality cannot be given the opportunity to administer justice in the country. This, he explained is because of the person’s element of impartiality and the need to engender the confidence of the people receiving the verdict. “A dishonest …
Read More »Electricity essential if 24hr economy will be implemented – Prof Gatsi
Economist Prof. John Gatsi, has suggested that electricity is essential if the 24-hour economy proposal by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, is to be implemented. He believes part of the manufacturing sector will be disincentivized if constant electricity is not provided to ensure effective …
Read More »MoFA announces 5-day road closure for Agric Festival and Farmers’ Day celebrations
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has announced roadblocks within the Ministries enclave ahead of the 2023 Farmers’ Day celebrations. The roadblocks which stretches from the Starlet 91 Road to the National Theatre traffic light, begins Monday November 27, 2023 and will end on Friday, December 1. The blocks …
Read More »What has 24-hour economy got to do with not sleeping with your wives? – Clement Apaak asks Regional Minister
The Builsa South MP, Clement Apaak has condemned comments made by the Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu over former President John Mahama’s 24-hour economy proposal. Mr Yakubu is seen in a video questioning the feasibility of the 24-hour economy idea. He argued that the proposed 24-hour economy would deprive …
Read More »Review the constitution to ensure democracy occurs at grassroots – CDD to government
The Co-Founder of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Prof. Agyemang-Duah, has called on the government to review the constitution to ensure that democracy takes place at the grassroots level. According to him, if such a measure is taken, it will help to equip the grassroots with the essence of …
Read More »Cedi loses 25.8% of value to dollar – BoG report
The November 2023 Summary of Economic and Financial Data by the Bank of Ghana has put the depreciation of Ghana’s currency, the cedi, at 25.8% as of November 2023. Per the data, the cedi had remained relatively stable between March and September 2023, selling at GHS 11.01 and GHS 11.13 …
Read More »We will continue to go to IMF until we develop agriculture – Prof Oquaye
Former Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, says the country will continue to run to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial support until it utilizes its natural resources well and pays attention to agriculture. He said investments in the sector would give rise to giant industries that would …
Read More »Education: The newly constructed TVET Centre of Excellence at Anyinam in the Eastern Region
Government is constructing 5 new TVET centres at Anyinam, Akomadan, Assin Jakai, Manso Abore, and Pakyi No. 2. The full scope of these projects was to establish state-of-the-art TVET Centres of Excellence that have the capacity to train students in different trades (skills). The overall aim and objective of …
Read More »Hopeson Adorye claims that Gabby and other people were responsible for their expulsion from the NPP
Hopeson Adorye alleges that Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a prominent member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), is suspected of orchestrating the removal of four party members including Hopeson Adorye himself. He said that the NPP leadership was under pressure to release a press statement declaring their expulsion from …
Read More »Kennedy Agyapong’s Thanksgiving and celebration with his children abroad
Kennedy Agyapong, a member of parliament for Assin Central, held an appreciation gathering in the USA with twelve of his twenty-two children. A video circulating on social media captured the outspoken lawmaker amid his children, commemorating the Thanksgiving party. The family could be seen taking a group video, expressing …
Read More »Bantama NDC PC praised Asantehene for the HEAL KONFO ANOKYE MOVE
Hon. Kwadwo Addai Dapaah, the Parliamentary Aspirant for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bantema Constituency of Ashanti Region heaps praises on Asantehene Otumfour Osei Tutu II for the move he had made to ensure that…a pragmatic measures are taking under his leadership role to renovate the …
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