Worker Strike, always language understood by government?
By Jacob Aggrey The TUC has been threatening a nationwide strike if the government fails to adjust the salaries of Public Sector Workers to meet the increasing cost of living. While some workers think the move may be premature, others have lent their total support to the action. GBC News spoke to some sector workers […]
Ghanaian delegation understudy Nigeria’s biosafety and biotechnology infrastructure
By Joyce Gyekye A twelve member Ghanaian delegation has been to Abuja, Nigeria to understudy the country’s biosafety and biotechnology infrastructure that has been deployed in Nigeria to address food security. The tour was to strengthen Ghana’s biotechnology regulatory system. The delegation was led by Chairman of the Environment, Science and Technology Committee of Parliament, […]
Ademe Soup- loaded with minerals, vitamins and more
By Soyoqour Quarcoo Tchire It is undoubtedly one of the favorite soups of the people of the Volta Region-Ademe soup. ‘Ademe’ as it’s popularly known in some parts of Ghana is actually called Jute mallow. Jute leaves are very popular not only in West Africa but throughout Africa, in the Middle East and Asia. These […]
Renovated Hamile Border Post commissioned with pledge of further support for Immigration Service
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The government of Ghana is committed to doing everything within its power to help the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) realize its full potential in order for the Service to deliver on its mandate. To this end, the government intends to provide the resources required to make it work. The Minister for the […]
Is Corn and groundnut; a recipe for breastmilk?
By Vanessa Adjei After a woman gives birth, there are a lot of myths that surround her ability or inability to look good. If she grows lean, people say her husband is not catering for her and so the mothers and grandmothers who have gone through in some instances six baby births, come up with […]
Banku, full of energy
By Soyokour Quarcoo Tchire Banku, an energy-giving food, is a very widespread Ghanaian dish, but is especially appreciated by the people of the southern regions of Ghana –namely the Ewe, Fante and Ga tribes but also eaten across the other regions of the country. It is traditionally made from a combination of fermented corn and […]
Review Single Spine Pay Policy, Submit recommendations – Employment Minister to Tripartite Committee
By Yvonne Atilego Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, has asked the National Tripartite Committee to review the Single Spine Pay Policy and submit a report on it in three months. The Minister made the request when he inaugurated a Nine-Member Technical Committee to review the policy and make recommendations for consideration […]
GAF to honour National Chief Imam for his role in sustaining peace and stability in Ghana
By Issac Asare A former Ghana Ambassador to Egypt, Major (Rtd) Umar Sanda Ahmed says considering the invaluable contribution of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu to national development, the Ghana Armed Forces, GAF should in no time confer on him an honorary rank to appreciate his charismatic leadership and diverse role in […]
ICU tasks government to ensure adequate cushion for Ghanaian businesses
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union, ICU, is calling on the government to ensure adequate support for Ghanaian businesses to enable them to speedily recover from the negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement to mark this year’s celebration of Workers’ Day, the ICU said the pandemic brought in its wake the reduction […]
E-Levy will be delivered in phases
By Ama Serwa Bediako The Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, says the implementation of the 1.5% Electronic Transfer Levy, E-Levy will be implemented in a modified phased approach. This follows the results of an assessment carried out by the GRA to test the general readiness of some charging entities to integrate with the E-Levy Management System. […]
