NPA CEO in ¢15.5billion rent advance deny
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has denied media reports that its Chief Executive Officer has spent an amount of 15.5 billion cedis on a year’s rent advance. According to a statement by the Authority, a story carried by the New Vanguard and the online portal www.thenewstateman.com on September 4, 2018, has it that, CEO of […]
Beckham's MLS franchise team name finally revealed, 'Inter Miami CF'
The former England captain has revealed the branding of the new team, which will begin play in 2020 The name of David Beckham’s MLS franchise has finally been revealed as Inter Miami. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder posted a short video on Instagram, revealing both the name and the crest of the new club. Inter Miami’s […]
"Your investments are safe and protected in Ghana" – President Akufo-Addo to China's Business Community
President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has told the business community in China that their preferred investment destination in Africa should be Ghana, because the country “is a haven of peace, security and stability, and because she protects legitimate investments.” Speaking at the Ghana-China Investment Forum, on Wednesday, 5th September, 2018, in Shangdong Province, President Akufo-Addo […]
Ghana to lose 40 million USD every month if Karpowership is not relocated- Energy Minister
Minister of Energy John Peter Amewu says if the Karpowership is not relocated to Takoradi from Tema, Ghana will be losing 40 million dollars every month. He said government is keen to protecting the public purse and therefore everything possible will be done to relocate the Karpowership to Takoradi to be able to receive […]
Today is International Day of Charity
Today is International Day of Charity, first declared by the United Nations in 2012. The date 5th September was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the passing on of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 “for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute […]
Ghana’s fight against corruption gets major boost
The issue of fighting bribery and corruption in the country has received a major boost with the inauguration of a 22 member technical committee for Anti-Bribery Management. This initiative seeks to prevent defects in management systems and respond to bribery and corruption cases. Director-General of the Ghana Standards Authority, GSA, Prof. Alex Dodoo said the […]
Ghana to review Child Labour Monitoring System
Ghana’s Child Labour Monitoring System is being reviewed to make it more robust, sustainable, user-friendly, and responsive to current realities. In line with this, the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations in partnership with the Gender Ministry, is holding a stakeholder forum to review the System. The Child Labour Monitoring System instituted in 2010, is […]
Amazon touches $1 trillion, on pace to overtake Apple
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) on Tuesday briefly joined Apple Inc (AAPL.O) to become the second $1 trillion publicly listed U.S. company after its stock price more than doubled in a year as it grew rapidly in retail and cloud computing. Its shares traded as high as $2,050.50 before easing a little to end the session at […]
Ghana-German Relations Within The Context Of Bilateral Cooperation
NEWS COMMENTARY ON GHANA-GERMANY RELATIONS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF BILATERAL COOPERATION BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES The signing of three memoranda of understanding between Ghana and Germany in connection with Dr Angela Merkel’s visit was a matter of great significance. It shows that the two countries are prepared to collaborate with each other to engage in […]
Need To Strengthen The Assemblies Structures For Participatory Development
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE NEED TO STRENGTHEN THE ASSEMBLIES STRUCTURES FOR PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT The decentralization policy of Ghana involves the transfer of power, functions, competence and resources from the centre to the district level. Ghana’s local governance system is based on grassroot participation. Participation is the means by which a person or group of persons […]
