The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has urged the government to establish an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) centre in Accra that can potentially become the forum of choice for the settlement of commercial disputes in Africa. With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat located in Ghana, a renowned ADR centre, the GBA said, was […]
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President Akufo-Addo on 6-day visit to France
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo left Ghana last Saturday for a six-day working visit to France. President Akufo-Addo will receive an Honorary Award of Doctor Honoris Causa from Sorbonne University in Paris, France today. A statement issued by the presidency said the award would be the third Honorary Doctorate Degree to be conferred on him. […]
Development Bank pumps GH¢245m into SMEs
The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has so far disbursed about GH¢245 million to its partner financial institutions for on-lending to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The disbursement started when the bank was set up in July this year. The Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Kwamina Duker, who disclosed this, said the DBG, in the […]
British officials release date for King Charles III’s coronation
There are few things that happen once in every 70 years — so King Charles III‘s coronation is going to be a big deal. We’re talking star-studded events, royal protocols and early morning wake-up calls stateside just to catch a glimpse of the historical moment. So far, we’ve been given very few details about this momentous occasion – […]
You are blessed and it is clear-Kofi Bentil Eulogises Bawumia
Senior Vice President and Policy Analyst with Imani Ghana, Kofi Bentil has eulogized the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on the occasion of his 59th Birthday. According to him, the Vice President is blessed and it is clear. Mr. Bentil who took to his Facebook Page to celebrate the Vice President and sighted by BestNewsGH.com, […]
Prosecute persons involved in illegal mining – NDC to govt
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the government to prosecute all persons involved in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, irrespective of their political affiliation. The party claimed it had enough evidence to prove that some politicians were ‘ neck deep’ in the illicit activity. Addressing a press conference held in Accra yesterday, […]
Community teacher wins 2022 National Best Teacher Award
A teacher at the Adenta Community Junior High School (JHS) in the Greater Accra Region, Stella Gyimah Larbi, has been crowned the 2022 National Best Teacher. For her prize, she received a three-bedroom house worth GH¢300,000, an educational trip to Dubai, promotion on return and a Ghana Education Trust Fund scholarship to study abroad. A […]
A-G advises govt to compensate Ejura shooting injured victims
With family members of some injured persons in the Ejura shooting incidents agitating for compensation, it has emerged that the Attorney-General (A-G) gave a piece of legal advice in July this year for compensation to be paid. In a letter cited by the Daily Graphic, the A-G, Godfred Yeboah Dame, advised the government to compensate […]
First AfCFTA trading – Ghana tiles, Rwanda goods take lead
Ghana has issued its first certificate of full commercial trading to a ceramic tiles production company to export its products under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Guided Trade initiative. In the same vein, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has received the first consignment of goods under the initiative from […]
Daddy Lumba opens up on being bedridden for over 5 years
Ghanaian Highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, says he was confined to bed for over five years. This predicament, he noted, taught him a valuable lesson in life. The singer in the latest interview on his birthday, September 29, opened up about his life, adding that, he is willing to interact more with his fans now. On […]
Police arrest man flogging toddler in viral video
The Police have arrested the man who was seen flogging a toddler in a viral video. Richard Kofi believed to be the father of the boy was arrested on Wednesday afternoon at Akaa Buem in Jasikan in the Oti Region. A report by the Fourth Estate said the wife of the suspect was also arrested […]
NADMO goes to aid of Weija flood victims
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has established that about 2,000 people have been affected directly by the flooding at Weija. Communities close to the Weija Dam, including Weija, Oblogo and Tetegu, have been submerged by loads of water after the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) opened the five spill gates of the dam to […]