Man sentenced 20 years in prison for fraud
The Wa High Court has sentenced one Hassan Fuseini to 20 years in prison for defrauding under false pretenses. The convict, alias Inner, said to have been selling second hand clothes, set up a micro-finance company, Western Investments, promising a 100 per cent return on investments as well as cars, motorbikes and television sets to […]
Rains wreak havoc in parts of Accra
Last night rains left portions of the Kwame Nkrumah Circle flooded. Passengers were compelled to alight from their vehicles and walk through the water, while other vehicles were forced to change their routes. The Odaw river overflowed as a result of the downpour, while parts of the Las Palmas restaurant area at Abeka lapaz were […]
Intensify campaign against bribery, corruption- Dr. Jerry Brandt
The President and Founder of Kingdom Life University based in US, Dr. Jerry Brandt has urged Ghanaians to intensify the campaign against bribery and corruption in Ghana. He said bribery and corruption hampers development and it was vital for government and Civil Society Organisations to marshal all efforts to increase the campaign in the fight […]
Local organizing committee for Upper East inter-regional sports festival launched
A 24-member Local Organizing Committee for the Inter-Regional Sports Festival has been inaugurated in the Upper East Region. The Committee will have over sight responsibility of all sub-committees to be set up to organize the festival, slated for August/September this year in Bolgantanga. The members are from second cycle institutions and some heads of departments […]
Economist lauds call for bi-partisan committee to check cedi depreciation
A Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, Dr. Laud Mensah says the Minister of Finance’s call for a neutral body to probe into the depreciation of the cedi is a step in the right direction. He said, this calls for mutual collaboration between the government and the opposition. Dr. Mensah said looking […]
Metro Mass Transit bus attacked by 4 robbers
Four robbers suspected to be Fulanis attacked Metro Mass Transit bus travelling from Tamale to Tatale in the Tatale /Sanguli District of the Northern Region. According to the driver Afa Mohammed Seidu, during the weekend at about 10:00pm the armed men attacked the bus on the Yendi – Zabzugu, Tatale Road about 8km from the […]
Six Groups to demonstrate against luxury vehicle import tax
Six groups are set to demonstrate against the luxurious vehicle tax by driving their vehicles to the premises of the Ministry of Finance, Parliament and Jubilee House Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. The Groups, Vehicle and Asset Dealers Association of Ghana, National Concerned Spare Parts Dealers Association, True Drivers Union, Concerned Drivers Association, Ghana Committed […]
President Akufo-Addo expected to deliver SONA Thursday
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, is expected to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday. The Address which will be his 3rd since he was sworn into the high office as president, is expected to focus heavily on the country’s Security, in view of the several security lapses in recent times. […]
LOAD-Ghana calls for stringent measures to regulate drinking bars cited close to schools
The Executive Director of Life of Alcohol and Drugs Ghana, (LOAD-Ghana), an NGO, Roger Atambire Abaa has called for stringent measures to regulate the brewing of alcoholic beverages and the establishment of drinking bars in the country. Mr. Abaa said the rate at which alcoholic beverage brewers and drinking bars are springing up in the […]
Ghana ranks 78 out of 180 countries in 2018 CPI-Report
Ghana has been ranked Seventy-Eight (78) out of One Hundred and Eighty (180) countries and among the world’s most corrupt countries in the world. That’s according to the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index, (CPI) report by Transparency International. Corruption rank in Ghana averaged 64.71 from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 81 in […]
Ghana gov't extends validity of passport booklets from 5 to 10 years
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has extended the validity of ordinary Ghanaian passport booklets from five (5) to Ten (10) years. The extension takes effect from the March 31, 2019. This was contained in a letter signed by the Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Mohammed Habibu Tijani and addressed to all Ghanaian Missions abroad. It stated, […]
Assembly members confirm Abuakwa South MCE nominee
A Lecturer and Entrepreneur, Kojo Ofori-Safo has been elected as the MCE for Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region at Kyebi. The President’s nominee who was a Special Assistant to Kwamena Bartels, a Minister in the erstwhile Kufuor Administration received a hundred percent endorsement by the 32 Assembly members present. The Abuakwa South Municipal […]
Speaker advocates paperless parliament
The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has advocated the Legislature go Paperless to speed up House proceedings and facilitate record keeping. He said this at the launch of the 2019 Africa Security and Safety Awards, ASAS Conference and Expo in Accra. Prof Mike Oquaye said Parliament is looking forward to a Paperless Parliament […]
All set for Yaa-Naa's coronation
Yendi, the traditional seat of the Dagbon State (Namship), is set for the historic coronation of the new Yaa-Naa, Abubakari Mahama ll, as the Overlord of the Dagbon traditional area. This follows the successful completion of the traditional processes after his selection on Friday, January 18, 2019, by the kingmakers. The last time such a […]
NDC blames government for mishandling Menzgold case
The National Democractic Congress (NDC), says it is disappointed in how the office of Economic and Organised Crime, (EOCO) has handled the MenzGold saga so far. The Party is therefore calling for the dismissal of its Executive Director, K.K. Amoah for acting only after the CEO of MenzGold, Nana Appiah Mensah left the country, despite […]
UG polls show Nana Addo would beat Mahama in election 'Today'
Results from research conducted by some academics at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, have shown that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will beat former President John Dramani Mahama again should elections be held “Today”. Explaining the survey, Head of the Political Science Department, University of Ghana, Dr. Maame Gyekye-Jandoh said the […]
NYA to expand Youth Volunteer Camp project in 2018
The National Youth Authority, (NYA) says it will from next year, expand its youth volunteer camp project across the country to support community self-initiative projects. The Director of Programmes and Operations of the Authority, Mumuni Sulemana said it will promote national integration among the youth to enable them to contribute to the country’s development. Mr. […]
Former President Kufuor calls for review of aspects of the 1992 Constitution
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called for a review of aspects of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution to strengthen Parliament’s oversight of the Executive. He explained that the current system where majority of the Ministers are appointed from Parliament impedes effective Parliamentary oversight. This, he said is due to the conflict of interest that individuals who […]
Ministry for Employment and Labour Relations take steps to end child labour
One out of every five children between five and 17 years in Ghana is engaged in child labour in different sectors of the economy. This situation has become a serious impact on the personal development, education and health of such children. To address the problem, the Ministry for Employment and Labour Relations and its partners […]
NDC Chair debunks claims that high filing fee could create room for corruption
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo says the non-refundable filing fee of four hundred thousand cedis for flagbearer aspirants is a source of funding for logistics and other activities towards the congress. It will also give the party the opportunity to know how resourceful the aspirants are in attracting funds. […]
President Akufo-Addo to visit family of MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon
President Akufo-Addo will Thursday morning visit the family of the MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon in the Greater Accra Region, Emmanuel Kyeremateng Agyarko, who died Wednesday at the age of 60. Mr Agyarko died after a short illness for which he had undergone corrective surgery. Mr Agyarko, brother of former Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko was […]
Police arrest over 30 suspected drug peddlers
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested 38 suspected drug peddlers including a woman at Waterland in Tema Manhean. Among the items retrieved from the suspects are quantities of wrapped dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, mobile phones and other personal belongings. The Regional Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joseph Darkwah, who confirmed this […]
Ghana ratifies framework acknowledging science as quickest approach to end hunger, poverty by 2025
Ghana has formally committed to the Science Agenda for Agriculture in line with the 2014 Malabo Declaration. African governments are expected to ratify a framework acknowledging that the application of science is the quickest approach towards ending hunger and tackling poverty by 2025. The Ministers of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto and Environment, […]
NIA questioned over rejection of non-digital address holders
The Center for Socio-economic Studies, (CSS) has expressed concern about some officials of the National Identification Authority, (NIA) refusing to register individuals who are unable or unwilling to provide their digital address code. A statement signed by a member of the Center, describes the practice as wrong, discriminatory and inimical to the overall purpose of […]
GRA threatens to revoke licence of Kasapreko, Accra Brewery
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has cautioned Accra Brewery Limited and Kasapreko Company Limited that it will not hesitate to revoke their operational license if the companies flout the tax stamp law. It emerged yesterday during GRA’s tax stamp compliance and enforcement exercise in Accra that the two had transferred the tax stamps for current […]
Gov't allocates GH¢13 million for Madina-Adenta footbridges
Government has allocated 13 million Ghana Cedis for the construction of footbridges along the Madina- Adentan Highway next year. This comes after residents of Madina, Adentan and its environs in Accra have sent a notice to stage a demonstration to register their displeasure with government’s failure to complete footbridges on the roads. The situation […]
DVLA to regulate digital transport services to ensure safety of passengers
The C.E.O. of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, Kwasi Agyeman Busia, says the Authority is embarking on reforms to offer quality services to the public. He said, by the end of the first quarter of next year, the DVLA will regulate all digital transport services including Uber to ensure safety of passengers. Mr. Busia […]
KNUST chaos must not be politicised- Agyeman Duah
Governance Expert, Professor Baffour Agyeman Duah says those calling for the removal of the Vice Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST, are doing that based on emotions. He said there are standard procedures in removing a Vice Chancellor and therefore their call is misplaced. Speaking to GBC’s Felix Cofie, Professor […]
Menzgold 'likely' to resume full operations next month
Gold Dealership Firm Menzgold could resume full operations next month with the launch of a new Online Gold/Collectibles Trading product. A statement from the Company said the new product will make it possible for existing transactions to be migrated onto it for immediate, prompt, extra value and principal payments in order for business to […]
IGP escapes sentence in contempt case
The Inspector General of Police, David Asante Appeatu has escaped a possible jail term or imposition of a fine after the Deputy Attorney General, Godfred Yeboa-Dame appealed a court decision that found him guilty of contempt. The Deputy Attorney General has filed three applications all geared at ensuring that Mr. Appeatu is not handed a […]
Government dissolves Governing council of KNUST
Government has dissolved the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and instituted an interim seven Member committee to run the affairs of the university. It has also directed that the University be re-opened within fourteen days to enable academic work to continue. The directive follows recommendations made by the […]
'Agitations arising from creation of new Regions could create serious security problems'
Panelists on GBC’s Current Affairs Programme, “Talking Point”, say the hullabaloo and agitations arising from the creation of the new regions is expected, adding that this could create serious security problems if they are not dealt with. The panelists raised questions about who should or should not vote in the scheduled referendum. The creation of […]
KNUST Students to embark on protest over arrest of 10 students
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST), Student Representative Council in collaboration with the SRC Parliamentary Council and all student leaders are embarking on a demonstration today, Monday, October 22, 2018. A statement signed by the Executive Council says there will be no lectures. This follows the arrest of 10 students, and one […]
40 Achievers under the age of 40 honored
Forty achievers and emerging leaders under the age of forty were Saturday night honored in Accra. They include Paul Amaning of the Ghana Small Scale Oil Palm Producer Association, Roberta Annan a consultant, Lawyer Xavier Sosu and Joe Meltle a renowned musician. Other award winners include Boakyewaa Glover, a creative writer, Linda Teye for community […]
Trucks conveying goods to Neighboring countries to be bonded by Customs
Transit trucks conveying goods from Ghana’s ports to Neighboring countries are to be bonded by the Custom Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) from next year. The introduction of the bond is to halt the diversion of such goods onto the Ghanaian market. Custom Officer in-charge of the Transit Terminal at the Tema Port, […]
Mobile Money Agents call for Insurance Policy
The Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana is asking telecommunication companies to insure them. The Association, said the mobile money business is a risky one and therefore calls for the formulation and implementation of an insurance scheme to cushion merchants. It noted that the upsurge in armed robbery attacks on merchants has put fear into majority […]
Health Director urges stakeholders to intensify campaign against teenage pregnancy
The Acting District Director of Health for Wa West in the Upper West Region, Clifford Vengkungmene has called on stakeholders in the district to step up the Campaign against Teenage pregnancy. Speaking to Radio Ghana at Wechiau the district Capital, he expressed worry about the increasing rate of Teenage pregnancy in the District which […]
18 female students of KNUST escaped Katanga fire outbreak
Eighteen female students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST, escaped unhurt when part of the University Hall popularly known as Katanga caught fire. The Eastern Wing of the Hall where about 20 first year female students were located was engulfed in fire in what is suspected to be arson. A […]
Teshie Nungua residents unhappy about re-opening of desalination water plant
Residents of Teshie Nungua are surprised at the decision of the PURC to re-open the desalination water plant. A statement signed by the Chairman of the Teshie Association Concerned Citizens, Seth Tagoe said water produced from the desalination plant is unwholesome and salty, therefore unfit for drinking. The statement said the PURC must respect the constitutional […]
PMMC urged to address concerns raised by workers
The Ghana Mine Workers Union and the Precious Mineral Marketing Company have been discussing concerns raised by the workers in relation to policy infractions about their recruitment and promotions. The discussions follow a petition received by workers of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company Limited last Thursday. A statement jointly signed by the Managing Director of […]
National Scholarship Secretariat rounds up nationwide interviews
The National Scholarship Secretariat has rounded up its nationwide vetting process in Ho for applicants in the Volta Region. In all about 300 applicants from the region were interviewed for the scholarship scheme which seeks to support brilliant but underprivileged students at the tertiary education level. The initiative was introduced by government as one of its […]
Volta Region: Ghana Tourism Authority shuts down 34 illegal tourism facilities
Thirty-four tourism facilities that were operating illegally in the Volta region have been shut down as part of measures to Sanitise the sector. An enforcement team from the Volta Regional office of the Ghana Tourism Authority ( GTA) undertook the exercise last month. The affected facilities where mainly hotels, restaurants, guest houses and other tourism […]
Cocoa farmers disappointed over producer price
Cashew and Cocoa farmers in the Jaman South district of Bono Ahafo are disappointed in the Akufo Addo led administration over its decision not to increase the Cocoa Producer Price. A renowned Cocoa and Cashew farmer in the Jaman South district, Ben Asuman, who revealed this to Radio BAR, said the decision amounts to unfair […]
Cynthia Akotoaa Addo appointed new Judicial Secretary
The Chief Justice, Sophia A.B. Akuffo, Tuersday afternoon swore-in Ms.Cynthia Pamela Akotoaa Addo as the new Judicial Secretary. Ms. Addo takes over from His Lordship Justice Alex Berchie Poku-Acheampong, who will assume duty on the Court of Appeal Bench on October 8, 2018. Ms. Addo’s appointment takes immediate effect. A statement in Accra said Ms. […]
Cape Coast: Roads to be closed to ease US First Lady Melania's passage
The Central Regional Police has announced the temporary closure of certain roads within the Cape Coast Metropolis ahead of the visit to the Cape Coast Castle by US First Lady Melania Trump today. A statement by the Police said the following roads will be closed to traffic at 7am Today and re-opened immediately after her visit […]
Ghana joins global community to mark World Tourism Day
Today, September 27 is being observed globally as World Tourism Day. In Ghana, the day will be celebrated with a symposium and durbar at Abetifi in the Kwahu East District of the Eastern Region. There will also be other activities such as health walk, tours to tourism sites on the Kwahu Ridge and a paragliding […]
James Town Mantse outlines vision for town
The James Town Mantse, Obrempong Wetse Kojo has outlined his vision for the James Town Area. At the maiden news conference in Accra, he stated that his vision is based on six thematic areas. Obrempong Wetse Kojo mentioned Education, Tourism, Fishing, Security, Micro Finance and care for the elderly as areas he will focus his attention […]
"Do not disintegrate us for creation of new region" – Akpafu & Lolobi Traditional Council tell Gov't
The Akpafu and Lolobi Traditional Council in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta region has called on government and the Commission on Enquiry responsible for the creation of the new regions not to disintegrate the two traditional areas in favour of the proposed new region. This was contained in a statement signed by the divisional […]
President Akufo-Addo requests regular prayers from Ghanaians
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has requested special prayers from Christians every Sunday for God to grant him wisdom, strength and courage to be able to continue to serve Ghanaians well The President made the request when he joined the Emmanuel Methodist Church congregation in Agona Swedru to worship. This formed part of his four […]
Healthy elderly people should avoid taking asprin – Health Experts warn
Reports from a major study in the US and Australia say elderly people in good health should not be on aspirin medication. There are proven benefits of the drug for people after a heart attack or stroke. But the trial found no benefit for healthy people over the age of 70, and the pills increase […]
Ghanaians must use their talents to benefit the country -Methodist Bishop
The Bishop of the Winneba Methodist Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. John Kweku Buabeng-Odoom says the country will make progress if Ghanaians use their talents profitably. According to him, Ghana is blessed with natural resources as well as human resource yet it is developing rapidly. Rt. Rev. Dr. Buabeng-Odoom made the observation at his valedictory service […]
Learn hard to justify investments made in you – Ashanti Regional Minister tells students
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah has urged students especially those benefiting from the free Senior High education to learn seriously to justify the investment made in them by the government. He said the best legacy parents and Ghana can bequeath to the children is education which nobody can take away from them. Mr Osei-Mensah […]
Men of God must stop attacking the aged – University Professor
The Founding Director of the Center for Ageing Studies, University of Ghana, Professor C.C Mate-Kole, has called on men of God prone to attacking the aged as witches and wizards to stop the act. He also advised the youth to refrain from insulting older women for allegedly being witches when they cannot deal with their […]
New sweet potato variety to be named after Kofi Annan
The National Variety Release and Registration Committee has approved four new improved varieties of Sweet Potato developed by Research Scientists at the Crops Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The Committee is however to give a final approval for one of the varieties named after the late former Secretary-General of […]
