Thousands Stranded In South India flood
India’s army is stepping up efforts to rescue thousands of people stranded by flooding across India’s southern Kerala state that has killed 324 people. Hundreds of troops, and dozens of boats and helicopters are helping to evacuate people from what officials say is the worst flooding there in a century. Many people are still believed […]
Vice President Dr. Bawumia Leaves For Hajj
Ghana’s Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, departed Accra for Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, August 17, 2018 to perform the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj. Vice President Bawumia, accompanied by his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia, will join thousands of Ghanaians and millions of Muslims around the world in performing this year’s Hajj. This was in […]
Veep Dr. Bawumia & Wife Samira Embark On Spiritual Journey
VIDEO: Veep Dr. Bawumia Leaves For Hajj
Ministry of Finance Holds Pre-Budget Stakeholders Forum
The Tax Policy Unit of the Ministry of Finance has held a pre-budget forum to collect input from various stakeholders on the implementation of tax measures and other issues about the economy to inform decision-making. Organized with the support of the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), the forum brought together representatives from tax firms, industry associations, […]
President Akufo-Addo Bids J.H. Adieu
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday joined scores of Ghanaians to bid farewell to Ghana’s iconic illustrious elder Statesman, Joseph Henry Mensah, who died on July 12, 2018. In a glowing tribute at a solemn burial service at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra, the President described the late economist and astute politician, […]
Free Education; A Constitutional Requirement- USD Pro Vice Chancellor
The PRO Vice Chancellor of the University for Development Studies, Professor Seidu Al-Hassan, has indicated that since free education is a constitutional requirement, the process for attaining free quality pre-tertiary education should be initiated, accomplished and owned by Ghanaians themselves. He said it is only Ghanaians who can shape, and implement the policy for the […]
US Promotes Agricultural Sector Improvements in Ghana
The United States of America is partnering with the Republic of Ghana to promote agricultural sector growth in support of its vision of “Ghana beyond Aid.” Through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Feed the Future Initiative, the U.S. hosted a knowledge sharing and lessons learned forum on August 15, 2018 at the Swiss Spirit Alisa Suites & Hotel in Accra. The forum discussed USAID’s results, experiences, and […]
President Trump Planned Veterans Day Military Parade Postponed
President Trump’s plans for a Veterans Day military parade through the streets of Washington DC have been delayed until at least 2019. Mr. Trump was impressed by France’s Bastille Day parade on a visit in 2017 and said the US could “top it”. But figures released on Thursday suggested the event could cost about $90 […]
Veep Dr. Bawumia Lauds AFC for promoting intra-African peace
Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has lauded the Ghana Armed Forces High Command and the Control Board of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College for their crucial contribution to promoting peace and security on the African continent. This contribution, which is reflected in the courses offered at the College to middle and […]
JH Mensah To Be Buried Today
A Ghanaian politician and economist, Joseph Henry Mensah, who died on July 12, 2018, will be buried Today, Friday, August 17, 2018. A state funeral will be held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. A pre- burial Church Service was last night held at the Christ the King Parish, in Accra. His […]
Veep Dr. Bawumia commends Armed Forces College for promoting intra-African peace
Veep Dr. Bawumia @ joint graduation of Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College
Kofi Amoabeng Breaks Silence On UT Bank Collapse
President of UT Holdings, Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has finally broken his silence over the collapse of UT bank in a statement issued on Thursday, August 17, 2018 and copied to gbcghanaonline. Mr. Amoabeng in the statement said, he personally is deeply disturbed by events that preceded the collapse of UT bank and more so, some […]
