The Government of Ghana says it has rejected plans by airline operator, British Airways, to change its London-Accra-London flight origination and termination point. The Ministry of Aviation in a statement said it had received notification from the management of British Airways that the airline had decided to operate its British Airways Ghana Services from Gatwick […]
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SEC warns against trading with Chy Century Heng Yue Group Limited, Sairuir-Commerce Ghana Limited
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public to abstain from engaging in any capital market activity with Chy Century Heng Yue Group Limited and Sairuir-Commerce Ghana Limited. According to SEC, the two entities have not been licensed to invest or trade for returns as mandated by Section 3 of the Securities Industry […]
SoNA 2021: My government has stabilized the economy-President Akufo-Addo declares
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has told Parliament that his administration has stabilized the Ghanaian economy. Presenting his last State of the Nation Address (SoNA) in his first term on Tuesday, January 5, the President explained that his government inherited a difficult economy after the 2016 elections. However, he said, “We have been able to stabilize the […]
Ghana bags US$2.89 billion in Non-Traditional Exports
Ghana bagged US$2.89 billion from Non-Traditional Exports (NTEs) in 2019 according to figures from the Ghana Exports Promotions Authority (GEPA). The 2019 non-traditional exports earnings was 3.10 percent higher than that of 2018 which was estimated at $2.83 billion. According to GEPA, non-traditional exports accounted for 8.53 percent of total exports last year. Over the […]
GOIL rewards customers with ‘Akpe Promo’
Ghana’s Leading Oil Marketing Company, GOIL is rewarding its cherished customers in the Tema Zone with gift items during this festive season in a promo dubbed “Akpe Promo” to reward their loyal customers. The Gift items include food items like rice, oil and canned meat, GOIL-branded souvenirs, African cloths, first aid kits, GOIL lubricants, etc. […]
President Akufo-Addo launches Cocoa Farmers’ pension scheme
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 1st December 2020, launched a pension scheme for the country’s 1.5 million cocoa famers. According to President Akufo-Addo, “the Pension Scheme will enable cocoa farmers to make voluntary contributions towards their retirement, whilst COCOBOD makes a supplementary contribution on behalf of the farmers as […]
CODA Drive means hope for Okada riders-CEO
In accordance with its mandate and commitment, the Coastal Development Authority has designed the CODA Drive initiative to eradicate poverty and create wealth for commercial drivers, okada and pragya riders. The new initiative is also expected to help address road safety within the Coastal Development Zone. In an interview with the media last Thursday to […]
You can now buy Waakye, pay trotro fare with Universal QR Code – Dr. Bawumia
Ghana has become the first country in Africa and 3rd country in the world to roll out a national Quick Response (QR) Code payment system, following the formal outdooring of Ghana’s Universal QR Code on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Ghana’s Universal QR Code, unique in its ability to meet the needs of both banked and […]
Alleged NLA corruption: NLA responds to Multimedia Group Limited; describes report as biased and untrue
The National Lottery Authority(NLA) is very disappointed at the unprofessional and unethical conduct of Joy News/Joy FM and Multimedia Group Limited over unfair, untrue and biased reports on the Procurement of NEXGO Android Point of Sale Terminals by the Authority. First and foremost, the whole content of the documentary is baseless and without any iota […]
Kenya’s High Commissioner to Ghana pushes for policies that promote consumption of locally manufactured goods
Kenya’s High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Eliphas Mugendi Barine, has urged countries in the African continent to create economic policies that would support consumption of locally manufactured goods in their respective countries. Speaking on the Eye on Port program, he revealed that the government of Kenya has put in place a policy that requires […]
Kenyan envoy calls for inter-institutional cooperation among African Countries ahead of AfCFTA takeoff
Kenya’s High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Eliphas Mugendi Barine, has called for inter-institutional collaborations among private sector groups in African countries that would create the synergy necessary to diversify product range to meet the international demand. Speaking on Eye on Port, the Kenyan High Commissioner to Ghana, explained that because the various countries are […]
Dr. Frank Adjei Donates Vehicle to Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters
The Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 received a brand-new Pickup Vehicle from a businessman Dr. Frank Adjei to aid the operations of the Police in the Ashanti Region. Dr. Frank Adjei has been supporting the Ghana Police Service and other organizations in diverse ways, and the donation of the Vehicle is […]