Ghana-UK Trade hit $3.42 billion
By Mercy Darko Total trade in goods and services between the UK and Ghana hit three point 42 billion dollars in 2023, compared to the three point zero four billion dollars recorded in 2022. This follows the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries. At the opening of the 9th session of the UK […]
TB Joshua exposé: YouTube deletes Emmanuel TV channel of disgraced megachurch leader
YouTube has terminated the official channel of disgraced Nigerian televangelist TB Joshua’s megachurch for violating its hate speech policies. It comes weeks after an investigation by the BBC and openDemocracy uncovered evidence of widespread sexual abuse and torture by the late preacher. Emmanuel TV played a key role in his rise from local pastor to […]
E/R: John Mahama promises to strengthen Office of Special Prosecutor
The Former President and Flagbearer of the NDC, John Mahama says, his next government will maintain and strengthen the Office of the Special Prosecutor in the fight against corruption. He said the office together with other institutions are key in the fight against corruption. Mr. Mahama said he will ensure that adequate resources are given […]
Carry out recommendations of Emile Short Commission- NDC tells Gov’t
The NDC has called on the government to immediately carry out the recommendations of the Emile Short Commission of Enquiry to bring quick and long-lasting relief to the victims of the Ayawaso West Wuogon violence during the 2020 by-election. A statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Kwettey, said the incident has rendered the […]
PAC Hearing: Commissioner-General of GRA admits he is past retirement age
Reverend Dr Ammishaddai Adu Owusu-Amoah, the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has admitted before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament that he attained the retirement age of 60 in 2021. He also acknowledged that he had since been working as the Commissioner-General without post-retirement contract extension. He made the admission during Tuesday’s […]
Ho Central Market to get CCTV cameras for security/sanitation improvement
The Ho Municipal Assembly has begun processes to install Closed Circuit Cameras (CCTVs) at the Ho Central Market as part of measures to address growing security and sanitation challenges. This would enable the monitoring of security and refuse management in the market, which presently remains a challenge. A recent expose by the Ghana News Agency […]
Peace Council commends NDC for returning to IPAC
The National Peace Council (NPC) has commended the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for heeding to its appeal to return to the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC). IPAC is made up of all registered political parties in Ghana, at which the Electoral Commission (EC) engages them with respect to electoral reforms and other related matters. A statement […]
NMC Chairman cautions against uninformed media commentary
Chairman of the National Media Commission, Yaw Boadu Ayeboafoh, has stressed the need for hosts of interactive programmes in the electronic media, to be well informed on subject matters they deal with, in order to better educate the public on socio-economic issues. Mr Ayeboafo said this when he met with Management and Staff of the […]
Strengthening Ties: Ghana Shippers’ Authority and Burkina Faso Shippers Council Cement Partnership
By Nathaniel Annertey Nartey In a significant move towards sustaining maritime and transit trade relations, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) welcomed a delegation from the Burkina Faso Shippers Council for a courtesy call on Friday, 26th January 2024. The meeting, which seeks to strengthen ties between the two institutions, was marked by warm exchanges and […]
Ofankor-Nsawam road construction project to be completed early 2025 -Ministry’s PRO
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Public Relations Officer (PRO), of the Ministry of Roads and Highways, Mr. Nasir Yartey, has asserted that the Ofankor-Nsawam road project is set to be completed early next year. The Ministry’s PRO said this in an interview with an Accra-based Citi TV. Mr. Yartey, again hinted that substantial progress on the […]
