Banks holdings in domestic debt stands at GH¢38.1bn – Report
Banks holding in Ghana’s domestic debt grew significantly by a little above GH¢7 billion to GH¢38.1 billion in the third quarter of last year, representing 28.2 percent, data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed. This is compared to GH¢30.1 billion, about 29.8 percent of their holdings recorded in similar period of 2019. According […]
2 men remanded for attempted murder
Two men have been remanded in police custody by the Somanya Magistrate Court for allegedly attempting to murder a traditional ruler at Okwenya, near Akuse Junction. Simon Narkoli, a 50-year-old security guard, and Nene Agah Kwabla II, also 50 years and a farmer, are charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Their pleas were not taken […]
GFA commences “Catch Them Young” Referee Programme
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has commenced implementation of the “Catch Them Young” referee programme. The “Catch Them Young” programme is aimed at unearthing and developing young talents to take up refereeing in football. It is also part of efforts to develop and promote football in Ghana. Referees Manager of the GFA, Mr. Alex Kotey […]
Jerry Ahmed Shaib elected President of Ghana Weightlifting Federation
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Coastal Development Authority (CODA), Mr. Jerry Ahmed Shaib has been elected as the new President of the Ghana Weightlifting Federation (GWF) for the next four years. The federation held a virtual elective congress on Wednesday, February 17, to confirm the new President’s candidacy as he contested unopposed. He […]
Mauritanian referee to handle Ghana/Morocco clash
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has appointed Mauritanian referee Abdelaziz Bouh for the second Group C game involving Ghana and Morocco in the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ongoing in Mauritania. Bouh would be assisted by compatriot Hamedine Diba (Assistant Referee I), Aymen Ismail from Tunisia (Assistant referee II) and Mutaz A. […]
Limited access to health facilities causing rise in COVID-19 deaths
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has attributed the spike in COVID-19 deaths in the country to limited access to healthcare facilities. The Association also lamented the inadequate number of medical personnel handling critical to severe COVID-19 cases and said it was contributing to the rising deaths. General Secretary of the Association, Dr. Justice Yankson said […]
Phase two of Obetsebi-Lamptey Interchange commences
Construction works have begun on the second phase of the Obetsebi-Lamptey Interchange project. The second phase covers the third tier of work from the interchange towards the Abossey Okai road, as well as underground storm drains from the Hyundai stretch of the roundabout to Mpamprom, near Kaneshie. The storm drain will help address the perennial […]
Police seek Psychology Association’s help in dealing with suicide cases
The Police Administration has sought the intervention of the Psychology Association of Ghana to deal with the recent upsurge in suicide cases among police officers. The Minister-designate for the Interior, Mr. Ambrose Dery said this when he appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, for vetting. Nonetheless, he said, the Police Administration had instituted full-scale […]
Time to tax MoMo proceeds – Ursula Owusu-Ekuful
The Minister-designate for Communications and Digitisation, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has said it is time telecommunication companies that operate mobile money paid taxes on the profits they generate from their services. She said reports she had from the common platform, which monitors mobile money transactions, showed that in January this year alone, monthly transactions that passed […]
Immigration Officers attend training on migrant protection and reintegration
The European Union (EU) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have held a two-day orientation programme on the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration. The training for some selected Officers of the Western Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) seeks to equip them with the skills and expertise in awareness-raising […]
Observe February 17 as National Mathematics Day – GES charges directors of education
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed all regional and district directors of education to observe February 17 this year as National Mathematics Day in all first and second cycle schools across the country. It reminded the directors of education that “the day is earmarked for only mathematics activities in our schools throughout the country”. […]
Noguchi receives digital Laboratory Information System
The Chairperson of the COVID-19 National Trust Fund, Justice Sophia Akuffo, has stated that the fund closed down its warehouse because of dwindling finances and donations. According to her, since October last year, the fund received a donation only last week and had just GH¢ 6 million left in its coffers. Justice Akuffo made the […]
Akufo-Addo leaves Accra for G5 Sahel summit in Chad
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo left Accra Monday to attend the 7th Session of the Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State of G5 Sahel in N’Djamena, Chad. President Akufo-Addo is attending in his capacity as Chairperson of the Authority of ECOWAS. A statement from the Presidency stated that he will deliberate on the progress […]
Zoomlion partners Volta Region Police Command to fumigate installations
The Volta Regional Police Command in partnership with Zoomlion Ghana Limited has fumigated Police installations in the region to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The Regional Police Headquarters, Police Clinic, Barracks, rented quarters and surrounding areas with Service facilities were fumigated. Regional Public Relations Officer of the Police Command, Sergeant Prince Dogbatse, in an […]
