Akwamu chief pledges support for timber recovery firm
The Chief of Akwamu Gyakiti, Nana Mamfe Otuabeng III, has pledged his support and that of the people of the Gyakiti Community for the Kete-Krachi Timber Recovery Limited, the firm with the concession for harvesting trees from the Volta Lake. He said the operations of the KKTR were unique and that the Gyakitiman was proud […]
Appointment of UEW VC sole prerogative of Governing Council
The Governing Council of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has pledged its full support for its Vice Chancellor (VC), the Very Reverend Father Professor Afful-Broni. It has also stated categorically that the appointment of VC of the University was its sole prerogative provided in section 13 (1) and (2) of Act 672 and did […]
Suzuki plans production plant for Ghana
Japanese Multinational automobile manufacturing company, Suzuki Motor Corporation on Tuesday, announced its intention to set up a production facility in Ghana. The company, also intends to make Ghana the hub of its operations in sub-Saharan Africa. That’s according to Suzuki’s General Manager in-charge of Middle East and Africa, Koichi Suzuki, when he called on President […]
Savanna Regional Minister designate refutes claims appointment was compensation
Minister designate for the Savannah Region, Salifu Braimah has refuted suggestions that his appointment is a compensation for the people of Salaga, which missed out on being named capital for the newly created region. Youth of the town went on the rampage and destroyed public property including burning the NPP office after the President announced […]
Upper West NHIS outlines a number of priority interventions for 2019
The Upper West Regional Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has outlined a number of key priority interventions and activities for 2019. The Regional Director of NHIA, Abass Suleymana who announced this at the 2018 annual performance review meeting and media briefing in Wa indicated that the interventions and activities are aimed at […]
Government working at stabilising the Cedi- President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday assured that government is taking measures to fix the fragility of the Cedi, urging a greater dependence on local goods and services, and not on exports by the citizenry. Already, the Cedi, he said, had begun to show signs of recovery, and “I am hoping that the downward […]
Ghana & Guinea to cooperate on bauxite industry development
Ghana and Guinea are set to begin discussions for bilateral cooperation in bauxite industry development, similar to the trade cooperation between Ghana and Ivory Coast in the Cocoa sector. This was made known by Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia after a bilateral meeting between him and the Prime Minister of Guinea, Ibrahima Kassory Fofana, […]
US Ambassador reinforces commitment to SDGs in Northern region
“I’m proud to have visited the Northern Region during my second official trip in Ghana, after having joined President Nana Akufo-Addo last week during Independence Day celebrations in Tamale. I’m especially encouraged by the dedication of our Ghanaian friends, from alumni of U.S. exchange programs to USAID implementing partners promoting health, education, and economic opportunities […]
Parliament orders firms to settle debts owed GBC in two weeks
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament (PAC) has given a two-week ultimatum to state and private institutions and companies to settle their indebtedness totalling GH¢109,502 to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). The Chairman of the PAC, James Avedzi, who gave the order on Monday, said institutions and companies which failed to comply with the directive […]
'No third Brexit vote without changes'-Speaker Bercow
Speaker John Bercow has thrown the UK’s Brexit plans into further confusion by ruling out another vote on the PM’s deal unless MPs’ are given a new motion. In a surprise ruling, he said he would not allow a third “meaningful vote” in the coming days on “substantially the same” motion as MPs’ rejected last […]
Second Lady Mrs. Bawumia secures Indian scholarships and free care for special pediatric cases
Second Lady of Ghana, Hajia Mrs. Samira Bawumia, through her not-for-profit organization, the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects (SEHP), has secured twelve (12) scholarships and free services for children needing special pediatric care abroad. A number of qualified Ghanaian students are set to enjoy partial and full scholarships in two Indian Universities. Health professionals are […]
Nakpanduri- Traditional Authorities to team up to boost dry season farming
Agricultural activities by smallholder farmers in the Northern part of the country have been challenged by water scarcity due to frequent droughts and increasing dry spells. In response to these climatic conditions irrigation and agricultural water management have been proven as the way forward and adopted by farmers to improving food security and livelihoods of […]
Change of guards ceremony held at the presidency
Two officers and 45 men from the Ghana Airforce have taken over gaurd duties at the seat of government, the Jubilee House. Dubbed: “The change of guards ceremony”, the event, which lasted for about 30 minutes, saw the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo observe the parade. The impressive display of military artistry saw the Airforce […]
Prayer group fêtes about 200 disabled persons in Wa
The Leader of Freely You Have Received, Freely Give Ministry, Prophet Jackson Nkrumah has appealed to Ghanaians to extend a hand of support to the needy and vulnerable in society. He observed that those who have lost their spouses (widows and widowers), orphans and the disabled should be reached out to as fraternal and godly […]
