Veep Bawumia addresses Securities Regulatory Conference to bolster Capital Markets across West Africa
By Mercy Darko Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has challenged stakeholders in West Africa and Africa at large to consolidate efforts to integrate capital markets to make the sector more vibrant for the needed transformation on the Continent. Speaking at the opening of the 2nd West African Securities Regulation Association, WASRA Conference in Accra, the Vice […]
Let’s vote for patriotic aspirants – NPP Elder
A Senior Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Maame Abenaa Ankobea, an elderly woman has said the Party was founded on the ideals of patriotism and love for Ghana. She, therefore, asked the Party’s delegates to be bold and expose aspirants who might attempt to buy their conscience with money to obtain leadership positions […]
Speaker Bagbin receives more petitions…expected to relay to House as sitting resumes
Story: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Public Affairs Department of Parliament has said in a statement that a series of petitions have been filed at the Office of the Speaker of Parliament. According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin is expected to present those petitions before the House for consideration. “The Rt […]
More than 50% of dams in Ghana susceptible to flooding – Research shows
By Dominic Hlodzi & Mabel Annang A study conducted by the Global Center on Adaptation, GCA and the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation has revealed that fifty-four percent of dams in the country are exposed to floods while twenty-three percent will suffer droughts under a high-hazard climate risk situation by 2050. The report […]
7 Petroleum Companies sanctioned for illicit trading
By: Mabel Annag & Dominic Hlodzi The National Petroleum Authority, NPA has fined seven Petroleum Service Providers, PSPs for engaging in illicit Third-Party trading of petroleum products, and unlawful lifting of petroleum products. The companies are Moari Oil, Rodo Oil, MBA Global, Cigo Energy and Torrid Global. The rest are Naddif Oil, and GAT Oil. […]
You will not get a ‘pin’ from Achimota Forest, Ramsar site lands- Jinapor to Sir John’s beneficiaries
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says the beneficiaries of the purported will of the late former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Forestry Commission (FC), Mr. Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, popularly known in the political circles as Sir John, will not have access to Achimota Forest and Ramsar site lands captured […]
Fancy Gadam unconcerned about awards snub
Ghanaian Afrobeat artiste Fancy Gadam says he is not worried about the recent awards snub as he remains focused on serving his fans with good music. Fancy Gadam, who won the Vodafone Ghana Music Award (VGMA) Most Popular Song of the Year in 2018 with his “Total Cheat” single, has not won any major laurels […]
IGP Dampare expected in Nkoranza
Ghana’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare is expected to visit Nkoranza Tuesday, May 24, following the disturbances in that part of the country due to the death of 27-year-old Albert Donkor who reportedly died during a Police Operation. According to reports, the IGP will first have a briefing with the 300 […]
Citizens cautioned against hosting strangers
In a bid to prevent terrorism and violent extremism, the public has been advised to be cautious in hosting strangers in their homes or workplaces. Colonel Worlanyo Agbebo, the Command Operations Officer of the Northern Command, who gave the caution, called on the citizenry to be vigilant and report suspicious persons and groups to the […]
Women in Timber, Ghana launched
By Razak Baba The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has selected the 10th of next month as Green Ghana Day. The occasion will be used to plant 20 million trees across the country as part of the Government’s aggressive reforestation and afforestation agenda to restore the lost forest cover of Ghana and contribute to […]
