“Migration benefits untold”
By Rachel Kakraba The story of migration is many a time told to be that awful journey which people must dread. From poverty-stricken individuals who sleep on the streets of countries without decent accommodation or work the thought of migrating could be terrifying. Though it might not be so rosy for many migrants, especially Africans […]
Amnesty International condemns flogging of alleged lovers seen in leaked sex video
By Seli Baisie Amnesty International Ghana has condemned the public flogging of two alleged lovers at the forecourt of the Wa Naa’s Palace for engaging in a sexual act that went viral on social media on May 31, 2022. The human rights organization in a public statement on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, said the flogging […]
Rent Law: Do not demand more than six months’ rent advance- Landlords cautioned
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso Boakye is urging Landlords to desist from taking over six months’ rent advance from their tenants to avert possible prosecution under the Rent Act (Act 220). He reiterated the fact that Section 25 of Rent Act, 1963 (Act 220) prohibits Landlords from collecting […]
Gyakye Quayson application dismissed, Court sets July 12 to commence trial
By Beatrice Oppon The Accra High Court has dismissed an application by the injuncted MP for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson urging it to strike out three of the five criminal charges against him. The Court presided by Justice Mary Yanzuh held that the application lacked merit and accordingly dismissed it. Mr Quayson, has been […]
Calls for government to release some of the tax levies imposed on SMEs
By Patricia Lawson Executive Director, Revenue Mobilisation Africa, Geoffrey Ocansey has reiterated the need for the government to reduce some tax levies imposed on businesses especially Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, SMEs. Speaking to Business News on the sidelines of a National Tax Forum held in Accra, Mr. Ocansey said ”these tax cuts will lessen […]
GCB Bank welcomes DBG
By Naa Dzagbley Ago GCB Bank PLC has welcomed the coming on board of the Development Bank Ghana, DBG. According to GCB, the new establishment will not only benefit banks but boost the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, SME sector especially as it forms about 8% of Ghana’s economy. In a statement, Managing Director of GCB […]
Obtain hygiene permit or face legal actions – FDA warns food vendors
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has reminded food vendors nationwide of the need to acquire “Food Hygiene Permit” from the Authority to legalize their operations or face legal actions – a jail term, fine or both. The permit requires that the Authority inspects the work environment of the vendor to ascertain its hygienic nature, […]
Savana Signatures Supports Schools in Volta Region with Literacy Materials
By Tilda Acorlor The Project Manager of a Non-Governmental Organisation, Savana Signatures, Raphael McClure Adomey says every child has the right to read and should have materials that make this statement possible. He said this when he led a team from Savana Signatures to support schools with reading materials in Heve E.P. Basic School, Lume […]
FDA advocates culturally accepted alternative to tobacco use
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has called for engagement to explore culturally acceptable alternatives to tobacco use in Northern Ghana. The Authority identified possible cultural impediments to tobacco control in northern Ghana, especially in the Upper East Region, and said stakeholder engagements on exploring culturally acceptable alternatives for tobacco use was needed. Mrs. Delese […]
Picture Story: Preparations underway for Ghana Vs Madagascar Afcon qualifier
Story by Prince Ghalley Ghana versus Madagascar is the most talked-about game on every platform, but the only platform to serve you better today is and will always be GTVSports. You don’t only get to watch the game in English, but you also get to watch it live on Obonu TV with Ga commentary and […]
