Illegal importation of rice collapsing local industry – GAWU
The General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU) says it has identified an increase in illegal rice imports into the country’s markets, which is harming the local rice industry. The Union said that, while official figures suggested that rice imports had declined in the last three years, the recorded drop “is not reflective on the ground” as […]
BOG suspends Forex License of GTB and FBN over breaches
By Roselyn Gayaglo The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has suspended the foreign exchange trading Licences of Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana Limited (GTB) and FBNBank Ghana Limited (FBN), effective 18th March 2024, for a period of one month. This is in accordance with Section 11 (2) of the Foreign Exchange Act 2006, (Act 723). A statement […]
Stem-Novation Centre in Central Region to be named after King of Ancient Mali Empire, Mansa Musa
By Kingsley Nana Buadu The Former Vice President of the National House of Chiefs, Daasebre Kwebu-Ewusi, has cut the sod for the construction of an Ultra-Modern STEM-Novation Centre for students in the Central Region at Abeadze Dominase. The facility will be named after the legendary King of the Ancient Malian Empire, King Mansa Musa. The […]
Parliament passes regulations to ensure electrical wiring safety
The Electrical Wiring Cables and Accessories Regulations (LI2478) has been passed by Parliament. The new regulation aims to ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements by electrical contractors and enhance safety standards across the industry. A total of 752 individuals have recently been certified as Electrical Wiring Professionals by the Energy Commission after comprehensive training sessions. […]
Director General of GBC asks Union leaders to desist from creating division among staff
By Mabel Esinam Awagah The Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Prof. Amin Alhassan, says GBC is a State-owned Public Organisation and not a Government-Media Organisation. He was speaking at the 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Divisional Union of GBC at the Public Service Union Center in Kumasi. The statement is to […]
Borteyman Sports Complex to be converted into University for Sports after African Games
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif, has revealed that there are plans in place for the newly built Borteyman Sports Complex after it climaxes its hosting of the 13th African Games on March 23, 2024. According to him, Borteyman Sports Complex will be put into full operation as […]
‘Wear Ghana Everyday’ – Samira leads Made-in-Ghana campaign
Hajia Samira Bawumia, the wife of the Vice President, has launched a “Wear Ghana Everyday” campaign as part of efforts to promote made-in-Ghana fabrics. At the launch of this year’s “Wear Ghana Festival” in Accra, Mrs Bawumia, who has dazzled Ghanaians over the years with her breathtaking and bespoke Ghanaian designs, advocated an increased patronage […]
Heritage Month: Ghanaian Smock, an apparel of prestige
By Salomey Ansah Gone are the days when almost everyone thought the smock was for only indigenous people of the then three administrative regions of the North, now demarcated into five. Today, Ghanaians of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds patronise and adorn themselves in the prestigious traditional apparel of northern origin. The Ghanaian smock is […]
Ghana’s LGBTQ+ Bill on hold pending Supreme Court Decision – President Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo says assenting the anti LGBTQ+ Bill into law will be put on hold pending a determination of a case at the Supreme Court. Speaking for the first time on the issue since the passage of the Bill by Parliament, the President assured the International Community that Ghana will continue to uphold human rights […]
Ghana’s Parliament yet to submit anti-LGBTQ+ Bill to President Akufo-Addo – Majority leader Afenyo-Markin
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Majority leader of Ghana’s Parliament, Mr Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin has revealed that the legislative assembly is yet to submit the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021 passed by the House to the President for assent into law. Addressing members of the parliamentary press corps on Monday evening, March 4, […]
