NDC calls on clergy, CSOs to speak against obnoxious Import Restrictions LI
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The National Executives of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is calling on the clergy, Civil Society Organisations, (CSOs) and other key stakeholders to publicly reject the proposed Legislative Instrument (LI) seeking to restrict the importation of some selected items into Ghana. The proposed LI will compel importers of 22 restricted items, […]
Minority accuses Trade Minister of breaking rules in pushing LI to ban importation of selected goods
By Ewurabena Paha The Minority in Parliament says its hands are tied in its quest to stop the Government from passing into law, a Bill to stop the importation of certain items into the country. According to them, the Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond is currently breaking all the rules in order to […]
Five things that stand out for a first-time visitor to Rwanda
By Rebecca Ekpe No street food vending in Kigali, at least I didn’t see any during my stay. I asked why and I was told ‘’you eat from restaurants or from your home’’. Cleanest City in Africa It certainly cannot be missed for a first-time visitor to Kigali, Rwanda, the clean ambiance that welcomes you […]
Parliament sets up 7-member committee to probe locked-up cash of Gold Coast Fund clients
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Parliament has constituted an ad-hoc seven-member committee to probe matters relating to the locked-up funds of customers of the defunct Gold Coast Fund Management Limited. The seven-member committee will be chaired by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Essikado Ketan, and a former Second Deputy Speaker, Mr. Joe Ghartey. The formation […]
Ghana commended for significant role in peacekeeping operations
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana has been commended for its tremendous role in global peacekeeping operations with exemplary track record of excellence. Ghana is the sixth largest contributor of UN troops and police to peacekeeping missions as well as an elected member of the Security Council. The UN Under Secretary-General of Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, who […]
Gov’t attracts investors to locally manufactured automotive industry
By Edzorna Francis Mensah Minister for Trade and Industry has assured that, his Ministry has an intention to attract investment, both domestic and foreign, into the local manufacture of selected automotive components, parts, and accessories, initially including but not limited to batteries, shock absorbers, brake pads, wipers and glass products as a way to mainstream […]
VALCO Poised to become world class smelter
By: ABRAHAM DONKOR Environmental Manager of the Volta Aluminum Company, VALCO, Edward Arthur has said the company’s quest to achieve a green smelter status will not be sacrificed on any alter. He said a number of strategies have been mapped out not only to achieve this quest, but also be counted as the best smelter […]
Bawumia requests for more time to choose running mate
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Vice President and 2024 Flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has pleaded with the National Executive Council of the party to give him an extended time for the consultation process that will lead him to select a running mate. It has been over a month since his election […]
Ministry streamlines rules of origin certification for improved Made-in-Ghana goods
By Edzorna Francis Mensah Ministry of Trade and Industry in collaboration with the Ghana Standards Authority, the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, the Foods and Drug Authority and the Ghana Revenue Authority has streamlined the implementation of Rules of Origin certification processes to verify compliance with the respective Rules of Origin as well as mandatory standards […]
We need to leverage on technologies to enhance safety of peacekeepers and civilians – Jean-Pierre Lacroix
By: Hannah Dadzie The UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix has asked UN members states to leverage on technologies to enhance the safety of peacekeepers. He said threats to peacekeepers are evolving, therefore using technologies to ensure the safety of peacekeepers must be prioritized. Opening a panel discussion which focused on capabilities for mandate […]