Special Development Initiatives Ministry performs poorly in 2018 – Report
The Ministry of Special Development Initiatives is reported to have performed very poorly for the year 2018 on the budget implementation/performance. Report of the committee on Employment, Social Welfare State Enterprises for the year under review said:, “A careful examination of the Budget Performance Report of the Ministry for the 2018 Financial Year reveals that generally, […]
Odawna-Sahara drain to be completed in February 2020
The Minister for Works and Housing, Hon. Samuel Atta Akyea, has assured President Akufo-Addo, that the Odawna-Sahara drainage project will be completed in February 2020. The construction work on the Odawnaa Area Drain, which commenced in December, 2017, involves the construction of reinforced concrete rectangular covered drain measuring 3.5mx 2.0mx520m length, including side drains. Taking […]
Women’s League Management Committee Holds Maiden Meeting
Preparations are underway for the commencement of the 2019/2020 National Women’s League. After a successful meeting earlier today, the committee is now set with their plan for the season. The maiden meeting was chaired by the league’s Management committee Chairperson, Madam Hilary Boateng. This first management meeting looked at the organization of the upcoming season […]
“Don’t take the law into your hands” – President Akufo-Addo to GUTA
President Akufo-Addo has urged the leadership and membership of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) not to take the law into their hands in dealing with traders from Nigeria and other nationalities engaged in retail trade. In a meeting with the leadership of GUTA on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, i.e. the 2nd day of […]
Nigeria: No date yet to reopen Nigeria’s borders – President Buhari
Despite calls for the reopening of land borders, Nigerian President Muhammad Buhari said his administration has not decided yet on the time the ban would be lifted. The move is seen by the government as an opportunity to rekindle the agriculture sector. President Buhari has not given any date for the reopening of the border […]
Acute water shortage hits Kpone and parts of Tema
Residents in Kpone and some parts of Tema have been experiencing acute water shortage for the past two weeks. Residents say the situation needs urgent attention. A resident, Michael Amoah said the situation has compelled water vendors in the Community to sell a 25 litter gallon of water for GH¢1.00 instead of 70 pesewas. Responding […]
Withdrawal Of The December 17 Referendum
WITHDRAWAL OF THE DECEMBER 17 REFERENDUM The decision by President Akufo-Addo to cancel the referendum scheduled for the 17th of this month was a wise one and well thought out albeit with legal ramifications. It saved the country’s democracy and indeed the local government system. The issue, however, is whether President Akufo-Addo is clothed with […]
Policeman killed in ADB Bank bullion van attack at Sefwi Asempanye
A police sergeant has been killed by suspected armed robbers at Sefwi Asempanye in the Sefwi Wiawso area of the Western North Region. The policeman, General Sergeant Emmanuel Chikudoh was killed Tuesday morning [September 3, 2019] whilst his team which was escorting a bullion van loaded with cash to an ADB Bank branch at Sefwi […]
America’s Got Talent judge Gabrielle Union’s departure investigated
The US actors’ union is investigating the departure of America’s Got Talent judge Gabrielle Union following reports that she voiced concerns about a “toxic” culture on the show. Variety magazine said the LA’s Finest star had raised concerns with producers and was leaving after just one series. Sag-Aftra, which represents actors and performers, is looking into […]
President Akufo-Addo presents 6,336 outboard motors to fisherfolk
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, through the Ministry of Fisheries, the Coastal Development Authority, the Agricultural Development Bank and CFAO, has presented some 6,336 outboard motors and other fishing equipment to fisherfolk along the coast. Presenting the equipment on Tuesday, 3rd September 2019, the 2nd day of his 3-day tour of […]
Dr. Rawlings condemns stigmatization, discrimination against persons with disability
The Member of Parliament, (MP), for Klottey Korle Constituency in The Greater Accra region has advocated for Persons Living Disability to eliminate the barriers of stigmatization and discrimination against them. The MP, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings in statement made on the floor of Parliament on the 2019 International Day of Persons with Disability marks today, December 3, […]
Prioritize your education- War Veteran tells Ghanaian women
With just a few weeks to officially bring the ‘Year of Return’ to an end, Africans in the diaspora continue to trace their roots to Ghana and other counties on the continent, to mark 400 years since the abolition of slave trade. The country has hosted many returnees this year who are visiting the […]
Enforce anti-corruption laws without fear or favour- Anna Bossman
Ghana’s Ambassador to France and Former Acting Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, CHRAJ, Anna Bossman, has reiterated that fighting corruption needs well strong resourced, and robust institutions. She said it also requires strong men of integrity who can enforce the laws without fear or favour. Launching the 2019 Anti-Corruption and […]
World’s largest Crude Distillation Column for processing crude oil finally arrives at Dangote refinery site
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest man, has taken delivery of the World’s largest single Crude Distillation Column, at his refinery site in Lagos. The atmospheric tower arrived at Ibeju Lekki, Lagos Nigeria after spending 4 months on the sea. On July 29, the equipment built by Sinopec slowly left a wharf in Ningbo, China, following the […]
