Government to train 30,000 SMEs in tourism – Dr Awal
Minister of Tourism, Art and Culture, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal says government will soon train about 30,000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector. He said the Ministry would also allocate GH¢120 million as seed capital to equip and help them grow. Dr Awal was addressing the 3rd edition of the Africa Youth […]
NSRA debunks reports Accra-Cape Coast Road deadliest Highway in Africa
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has debunked reports in the media that the Accra-Cape Coast highway is the deadliest highway in Africa. It said available national data on road traffic crashes updated since 1991 did not mirror the Accra-Cape Coast Road or the Central Region as the most accident-prone road/region in Ghana. The Authority […]
Ghana Stock Exchange posts solid performance despite COVID-19
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) posted solid financial performance in 2020 despite the devastating effects of COVID-19 that disrupted many economies around the world. The Exchange recorded a net profit of GH¢23.46 million, the highest in the history of the Exchange, compared to GH¢8.43 million in 2019. The Chairman of the GSE Council, Mr Anselm […]
25 Districts get priority in census mop up exercise
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has named 25 districts for priority interventions in its mop-up exercise following the extension of the 2021 Population and Housing Census to July 30, this year. The districts are in the Greater Accra, Central, Western, Eastern and Volta regions. “In view of the uncompromising goal of counting everyone, the data […]
Reduce salaries of the Article 71 officeholders
Some Public sector workers in Tema on have called for rapid review downward of the salaries and emoluments of Article 71 Office Holders to reflect the current economic situation in the country. They argued that “the current state of the economy given COVID-19 challenges makes it appropriate to call on Article 71 Office Holders to […]
Majority Leader urges bipartisan review of Petroleum Act
The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has called for a bipartisan review of the Petroleum Revenue Management Act, 2011 (Act 815). He said the PRMA, which was passed in 2011, had not been able to effectively serve its purpose, and it was therefore important for Parliament to carry out a review of the […]
Leaders of the country urged to pray
The chief of Amanase zongo community in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, has urged those appointed to high positions to go on their knees to enable Allah to shower blessings on the country. Chief Allassan Hudu said those elected or appointed to responsible positions, needed prayers and peace to enable them focus their […]
FDA embarks on blood donation exercise to restock the National Blood Bank
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has embarked on a national voluntary blood donation exercise to help restock the National Blood Bank. The exercise, which was undertaken in collaboration with the National Blood Donation Association, Ghana (NABDAG), was on the theme: “Donate blood, Save a Life,” and part of their Corporate Social Responsibility.Mrs Delese Mimi […]
Police embark on project to enforce discipline on roads
The Police have launched a project seeking to ensure strict adherence to motor traffic rules and regulations in the Ashanti Region. Dubbed ‘Operation discipline on our roads’, the project is in line with efforts by the Regional Police Command to minimise road accidents, resulting from indiscipline on the part of drivers, motor riders, pedestrians and […]
South Africa to destroy recovered looted goods
The South African authorities will destroy all recovered looted goods once they have been used as evidence in criminal cases, a minister has said. Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, the acting minister in the presidency, said the police were conducting home searches in a bid to recover stolen items. People have also been asked to voluntarily surrender them. […]
