More than $5 Billion remittances expected in 2023 to ease Ghana’s forex pressure
SOURCE: GNA The pressure on Ghana’s forex is expected to ease, with an expected $5 billion in remittances for 2023, following a $4.7 billion inflow of remittances in 2022. The remittance for next year, together with the IMF $3bn loan-support programme, is expected to contribute to efforts by the Government to have a stable economy […]
Investigative panel probes coup attempt in The Gambia
The Gambia on Tuesday set up an “investigative panel” and gave it 30 days to report back on last week’s coup attempt following the arrest of more soldiers. The government said last Wednesday it had thwarted a coup bid the previous day and detained some military personnel. A captain and lieutenant were then detained at […]
Executive Presbytery of AG Ghana share memorable moments with Former President Kufuor
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam has commended former President John Agyekum Kufuor for serving Ghana as President with excellence and dignity. Rev Dr. Wengam was speaking when he led some members of the Executive Presbytery of Assemblies of God Ghana to pay a courtesy call on the Former […]
Ghana records 15 to 17 percent drop in cargo volumes three quarters of 2022
Ghana’s ports recorded between 15 and 17 percent drop in cargo between January and September 2022, Mr. Michael Luguje, the Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has said. Mr. Luguje said, “GPHA is hoping and believing for a better traffic flow to Ghana’s ports in 2023.” He disclosed this during interaction […]
Government urged to rectify UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
SOURCE: GNA The Ghana National Coalition of NGOs on the Right of the Child (GNCRC) has called on the Government to rectify the United Nations Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. The Protocol comes under the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), which seeks to improve the […]
Tourists throng Wli waterfalls in Volta Region
SOURCE: GNA Scores of tourists, on Boxing Day, visited the Wli waterfalls in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta region to mark the Christmas festivities. They came in as individuals, groups and corporate entities to make merry and have fun, including dancing and swimming. A visit to the Falls by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) […]
Ghana Physician Assistants ask members not to renew 2023 license with Medical and Dental Council
The Ghana Physician Assistants Association has urged its members not to renew their licenses for 2023 with the Medical and Dental Council, MDC. This According to the General Secretary of the Association, Peter Eyram Kuenyefu is to register its displeasure towards the unfair treatment melted out to its members by the regulator. He said the […]
Christmas Fires: Tema tops charts
By: Rachel Kakraba The Ghana National Fire Service says, the Tema Metropolis recorded the highest number of fire outbreaks on Christmas day. The outbreaks which it says includes commercial, vehicular as well as domestic fires saw about 44 of such accidents recorded nationwide. Assistant Divisional Officer II, Alex Ken Nartey, of the Public Relations Department […]
Ghana Federation of Labour calls for a proactive labour front in 2023
SOURCE: GNA The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has called on organized labour to galvanize for a proactive labour front in 2023 to effectively and efficiently fight for the interest of workers in the country. Mr Abraham Koomson, GFL Secretary General, said labour unrest or dissatisfaction displayed by workers this year demonstrated a sign of […]
DRC readies for General Election 2023 with Voter Registration
Voter registration has kicked off in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as the country prepares for the December 2023 general election. President Felix Tshisekedi is expected to seek re-election after a first term marked by economic hardship and a resurgence of rebel activity in the east. Almost 50 million people across the vast […]
