Ghanaian Pilot Captain Solomon Quainoo makes history
A Ghanaian Pilot, Captain Solomon Quainoo who flies Airbus A380 has become the first pilot to successfully land the biggest passenger aircraft at the Kotoka International Airport in Ghana. Captain Quainoo taxied the mammoth Emirates A380 aircraft to a stop on Tuesday, at the Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 3, as a one-off service to the new […]
NADMO denies distributing expired items to flood victims
The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has reacted to speculations that the Vice President donated expired oil to the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions in his recent tour of the affected areas of the recent floods. A statement by the organisation stated emphatically that no such thing happened in the Upper East and […]
Parliament approves four justices for Supreme Court
Parliament has approved the nomination of four Justices to the Supreme Court. Members of Parliament (MPs) from both sides of the House described the justices as knowledgeable and experienced individuals who would advance the administration of justice and the protection of civil liberties in the country. The four justices are Mr. Justice Samuel K. Marful-Sau, […]
TUC charges government to scrap fuel taxes hiking prices
The Trades Union Congress TUC, has urged government to scrap taxes driving up the price of fuel. The TUC in a statement reminded government of its promise to reduce fuel prices by abolishing the taxes in the petroleum price build-up, during the 2016 election campaign. It notes that after eighteen months of the Akufo -Addo […]
Gov't disburses start-up capital to Ghanaian businesses
Government has disbursed start-up capital ranging from Ten thousand, (10,000) to Hundred thousand, (100,00) Ghana Cedis to One Thousand, Three hundred and Fifty, (1,350) Ghanaian businesses. The beneficiaries were chosen from seven thousand applicants through the private incubation hubs across the country. The Chief Executive of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Plan, (NEIP), John Kumah, […]
First lady denies engagement with StarTimes Corporation
Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has denied media reports suggesting that she played a role in the government’s engagement with the Chinese firm, StarTimes Corporation in the management of Ghana’s digital terrestrial transmission (DTT) platform. According to her, although her foundation, The Rebecca Foundation, has a working relationship to improve the wellbeing of the […]
Ghana to promote renewable energy among off grid communities
The plans to increase Ghana’s energy mix include the construction of small and medium hydropower dams, solar power for domestic use, biomass and waste energy. Mr. Amewu said there are also plans to promote renewable energy among off grid communities including Island communities. According to the sector Minister, undoubtedly, good policies requires good research inputs […]
Ghana's credit rating moves to B from B-
International rating agency, ‘Standards and Poor Global’ (‘S&P Global’) has raised Ghana`s long term local and foreign currency sovereign credit rating to B from B-, with a positive outlook. ‘S&P Global’ in a statement, said the upgrade reflected its assessment that Ghana`s monetary policy effectiveness has improved, albeit from a low base, and will support […]
Ghana to progress if Ghanaians use talents profitably – Methodist Bishop of Winneba
The Bishop of Winneba Diocese of the Methodist Church, Rt. Rev. Dr. John Kweku Buabeng-Odoom says the country will make progress, if Ghanaians use their talents profitably. He noted that although Ghana is blessed with natural and human resources, it is yet to achieve the desired development. Rt Rev. Dr. Buabeng-Odoom said this in his valedictory […]
