NDC calls for independent inquiry into just ended Referenda
The National Democratic Congress, (NDC) is calling for the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into the conduct of the just-ended Referenda on the creation of the six new regions. The party, says the exercise was fraught with irregularities, describing it as unacceptable. The Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Peter Boamah Otokuno at a […]
Stanbic bank takes over Bank of Baroda as it ends operations in Ghana
Stanbic Bank Ghana, says it has received all deposits and investments of customers of the Bank of Baroda, which is ending its operation in Ghana. Customers of the Bank of Baroda will now access their funds from Stanbic Bank Ghana. The Managing Director of Stanbic Bank, Ghana, Alhassan Andani said customers of Bank of Baroda […]
Gov't to support Kantanka Technology Center of Excellence
Government has pledged equal commitment to the activities of the ‘Kantanka Technology Center for Excellence’ in the manufacture of cars. This comes after the Centre complained about government’s decision to allow German Car maker VW and Nissan to assemble cars in Ghana. Speaking at the 38th Annual Technology Exhibition of the ‘Kristo Asafo Mission of […]
GARHC condemns the gruesome attack and murder of Nene Atsure Benta
The Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has condemned the gruesome attack and murder of one of its members, Prampram Mankralo and Acting President of the Prampram Traditional Council, Nene Atsure Benta. Nene Atsure Benta was shot and killed by some unknown assailants near Appollonia in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region on […]
ICU requests probe into improprieties against NIB /ADB Management and Boards
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union has requested investigations into alleged improprieties against the Management and Boards of the National Investment Bank, (NIB), and the Agricultural Development Bank, (ADB) to clear all doubts about unfounded allegations in the two banks. Speaking to journalists in Accra, the General Secretary of the ICU, Solomon Kotei said the […]
NMC chairman meets Management, Board and Union of GBC
The Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Mr. Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafo says the commission has an open mind and will not allow intimidations from any media institution. He made this remark when he met with the Board members, Management and Union representatives of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation to formally introduce himself to them as the […]
Sexuality education to be integrated in GES Curriculum- Health Ministry
A Deputy Minister of Health, Kingsley Aboagye-Gyedu, says his Ministry is collaborating with the Ghana Education Service and the Ghana Health Service to ensure that Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) is integrated in the next Ghana Education Service (GES) Curriculum Review, to allow for provision of policy within the school setting. He said this is to […]
Seven Commercial operators arrested for failing to insure buildings
Seven owners and occupiers of private commercial buildings in Accra, have been arrested for failing to insure their property against fire and allied perils. The arrest was effected during a distress action undertaken by the National Task Force for the enforcement of compulsory fire insurance. The Chairman of the Task Force, Joseph Bentor, said the […]
GACC urges Ghanaians to take a stand against corruption
The Ghana Anti Corruption Coalition, (GACC) has called on Ghanaian’s to take a stand against corruption and report it for remedial action wherever they see it. A Spokesperson for the Coalition, Raphael Ahenu stated this when he addressed participants at the end of an Anti Corruption March in Sunyani to commemorate the 2018 International Anti […]
Group launches products to mark World Disability Day
More Hope for Disability, an NGO, has marked this year’s International Day of Persons with Disability with a launch of their products. The items which were produced by persons with disability within the group include school bags, shoes and liquid soap. President of the Group, Joseph Ode Mensah appealed for government’s support to market their […]
Ghana Highway Authority ordered to put sign posts at toll booths
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako Atta, has directed the Chief Executive of the Ghana Highway Authority, to put sign posts at the frontage of toll booths along the motorway. The order is to prevent articulator drivers who usually pay their axle load weight bills a few metres ahead of the toll booth, […]
Government to establish Council for players in financial sector
Government will soon establish a Financial Stability Council, that will see regulators in the banking, communication and the insurance industries to share information to make the financial sector more vibrant. Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia announced this at the opening of the 22nd National Banking Conference in Accra. While commending the Bank of Ghana for […]
MMDCEs blame media for inability to engage constituents
Some Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, MMDCE’s are citing journalists and media houses for their inability to properly engage with their constituents. According to them, anytime they make attempts to engage their constituents, the media misrepresent their statements and at times demand money before publishing. Others also made a case against some media houses, […]
Ghana commemorates World Toilet Day
Government institutions have been urged to go the extra mile to enforce laws on open defecations and ensure the availability of household toilets in their area of jurisdiction. This was made known by the Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah at the commemoration of the 2018 World Toilet Day in Accra. She said […]
