Minister applauds AngloGold Ashanti for adhering to local content
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, has applauded AngloGold Ashanti for adhering to the local content policy of the mining sector in its operations. The Minister, who paid a working visit to the Obuasi Mine on Wednesday, said he was impressed about the company’s commitment to engaging most of its labour […]
‘Let’s consume cocoa products to boost Ghana Beyond Aid’
Central Regional Director of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr Kwame Gyasi, has urged tourism facilities and institutions to make the consumption of chocolate and cocoa products a daily affair to boost Ghana beyond Aid agenda. He said cocoa contained antioxidants to build a strong immune system, capable of fighting the Covid-19, and so its […]
Four vehicles involved in accident at Tema
Four vehicles, on Monday crashed into each other near Tema Super Paper, Community Eight Bus Stop, causing a heavy traffic jam. The vehicles: Trailer Truck with registration number GB6298-20; Taxi Cab with registration number GT4717-12; Van with the number GC9164-12 and Hyundai Car with the number AS 1080-20 were those involved in the accident. According […]
Miss Universe Ghana Queen Chelsea Tayui launches Autism awareness campaign
Miss Universe Ghana 2020 Queen, Chelsea Tayui has launched an Autism awareness campaign to educate people on issues associated with autism. The campaign which is themed “the world through our eyes” seeks to reduce the stigmatization associated with autism and also to see things from the autistic perspective. According to the beauty queen, everyone is […]
Completing pension declaration forms will not affect past credits – SSNIT
The Management of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says the completion of pension declaration forms has nothing to do with the payment of Past Credit. It assured all contributors and pensioners that SSNIT would at all times pay their benefits accurately and promptly as it’s always been done. The Civil and Local Government […]
FDA trains SMEs on product registration requirement
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in collaboration with the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI), has trained over 20 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on product registration requirement at Atimpoku in Asuogyaman District. The training formed part of the FDA’s agreement with NBSSI to support SMEs to have their products meet the required […]
Coach Akonnor names final squad for AFCON qualifiers
Black Stars Head Coach Charles K. Akonnor has named his final 29-man squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe. The team consists of nine local-based players with 20 plying their trade abroad. Coach Akonnor who has been training with the home-based players in Accra […]
Gold Fields-Tarkwa Mine presents GH¢ 120.6 million dividend to government
Gold Fields- Tarkwa Mines has presented a cheque of GH¢ 120,669,348.68 (120.6 million) to the Government, being 10 per cent of its shareholding in the gold mining company, covering the 2020 financial year. Executive Vice President and Head of Goldfields West Africa, Mr Alfred Baku, presented the cheque to the Minister of Lands and Natural […]
Ghanaian freight movers encouraged to insure goods locally
The Ghana Shippers Authority has called on freight movers to insure their freight locally to enable them to access maximum benefits in case of risk or damage to consignments. Over the years, the Ghanaian insurance market has not benefited much from the huge investments on imports and exports, since industry players have always placed cargo […]
Ho Teaching Hospital sets up fund to support dialysis unit
The Ho Teaching Hospital has established a fund to expand the dialysis unit to provide the needed care for persons suffering from kidney or renal disease. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, Dr John Tampouri, said kidney patients faced high mortality, and that there should be “a way to support people to undertake dialysis […]
Heavy rains displace, injure people at Krachi East
A heavy downpour in the Krachi East District of the Oti Region has destroyed many houses and rendered the inhabitants homeless. The rainstorm, which lasted about two hours, also destroyed a Church building and the Adakpono M /A Primary School, compelling teachers to have classes for pupils under trees. Also, Madam Nakpando Kyeaba, a farmer, […]
Persons living with disabilities in Sunyani West receive support
More than 500 persons with disabilities (PWDs) have benefited from government’s sustainable disability support projects in the Sunyani West Municipality. According to the Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Martin Obeng, he handed over 10 feet square container store each to three PWDs at Fiapre and Nsuatre in the Municipality, at a cost of GH¢15,000.00.He said the […]
S.A High Commissioner tours Jackson Institute of Innovation and Leadership to deepen relationship
The South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Madam Grace Jeanet Mason, has lauded the founders and Management of the Jackson Institute of Innovation and Leadership (JIIL) for the vision to strengthen the country’s human resource base. According to her, JIIL is one of Ghana’s leading leadership training institutes, which is apt in its core mission […]
“We are happy to have you”- NSA to new Sports Minister
The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Professor Peter Twumasi has welcomed the new Minster of Youth and Sports, Mr. Mustapha Ussif and has guaranteed to support him to achieve the office goals. In a congratulatory message to the new Minister of Youth and Sports, the Director General of the NSA said, “we […]
