Bank of Ghana wins arbitration against Sibton Switch Limited
A Tribunal constituted under the auspices of the London International Court of Arbitration has dismissed all claims brought by Sibton Switch Systems Limited against the Bank of Ghana for terminating the Master Agreement for the Ghana Retail Payment Systems Infrastructure in 2017. The Tribunal also ordered Sibton Switch to make a substantial payment to the […]
Burundian President criticizes judiciary for being corrupt
The president of Burundi has lambasted the judiciary for being so corrupt, saying that thousands of cases remain unresolved. President Evariste Ndayishimiye told a gathering of senior officials from the justice ministry that he had come before them to shed tears on behalf of the people. “Don’t you feel pity for me when I am […]
Government to punish foreign nationals found breaching country’s mining laws
By: Razak Baba Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has cautioned that government will not hesitate to punish foreign nationals found flouting the country’s mining laws. He gave assurance however that mining firms that strictly adhere to the rules will be protected to reap the full benefits of their investments. Mr. […]
Abesim murder suspect not bonafide member – GhIS
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors, GhlS, says per its records of qualified and registered members, comprising Land Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Valuation and Estate Surveyors, Richard Appiah, the suspect at the center of the Abesim murder case in Sunyani, is NOT a bonafide member of the Institution. A statement by the Honorary Secretary of the […]
Second Suspect in Abesim murder case released
By John Sam Arthur Days after the discovery of the heinous murders of two teenagers and one other, and the subsequent arrest of two individuals, at Abesim, near Sunyani, Police remain tight-lipped on how the investigation into the matter is progressing. Information available however indicates that the second suspect in the Abesim murder case has […]
Paracetamol shortage hits Tamale
By Murtala Issah Paracetamol shortage has hit the Lahagu CHPS Compound in the Tamale Metropolis. The development has created distrust among residents of the community, who now seek medical attention outside the community. Sources at the facility say the shortage has persisted for more than a year despite numerous requests. They also say the paracetamol […]
NADMO worried of low yields due to floods
By Swala Abdul-wahab. The Upper West Regional Directorate of the National Disaster Management Organization, NADMO has expressed fear that food production will be negatively affected in the region if farmers are unable to replant their crops after their farms were washed away by the recent floods. The Regional Director of NADMO, Ahmed Mustapha, who briefed […]
US Ambassador opens 2 Public Health Emergency Centres for Western & Central Regions
Marie Aziz Tunde, Western Region. Tapes have been cut to formally open the Sekondi Public Health Laboratory Molecular Testing Center, on the premises of Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, and the Western Region Public Health Emergency Operations Center. The US Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie Sullivan who presided over both events said the centres will contribute to […]
Government assures workers of Ghana Bauxite Company of secured jobs
By Razak Baba. The Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker has cautioned that the government will not hesitate to punish foreigners who breach the country’s mining laws. He said mining firms that adhere to the rules will be protected to enable them to reap the full benefits of their investments. Mr. […]
Cut excessive borrowing to generate revenue internally- Austin Gamey
By Eugenia Aumadu-Sakyi. Some experts say the spate of labour unrest in the country is a sign that the Single Spine Salary Structure, SSSP has outlived its usefulness in ensuring uniformity in the payment of salaries of public sector workers. Others believe it is an indictment on the competence of the negotiation skills of the […]
