Government has announced plans to close the Black Volta Bridge at Bamboi in the Northern region to vehicular traffic for a period seven days to allow for repair works. A statement issued by the Minister for roads and highways announcing the closure said the bridge will be closed from Thursday 20th September 2018 at 6pm […]
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Accra: Man who attempted suicide using Akufo-Addo’s convoy granted 20k bail
The man who attempted committing suicide by jumping into the moving convoy of president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been granted bail to the tune of 20 thousand Ghana Cedis by an Accra High Court. Seth Nana Amovi committed the dastardly around the Ako Adjei interchange and was briskly apprehended and sent to the Nima […]
The only language government understands is strike action-Technical University Teachers Association
The Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana have indicated that they are willing to call off their indefinite strike action should government set a definite date for the resolution of all their concerns. The Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) faults the Ministry of education, through the National Council for Tertiary Education for failing […]
B/A Berekum College of education cries out, we need more non-teaching staff
The Principal of Berekum College of Education in the Brong Ahafo Region, Prince Yeboah Marfo has bemoaned the lack of non-teaching staff in the school, explaining that administrative work is being hampered as the institution transitions into a University College. According to Mr. Prince Yeboah Marfo the Berekum College of Education has no challenge with […]
N/R: Minister’s SOS for support for flood victims yet to yield results
An SOS sent by the northern regional Minister Salifu Saeed to public spirited individuals and institutions soliciting help for victims who have been displaced by floods in the region has not yielded any dividends yet. This is because those who have been asked to help are now making enquiries and taking statistics on the extent […]
Lapaz intersection road safety enhancements begin 17th September
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has set aside Monday September 17 2018 for the commencement of the road safety enhancement works at the Lapaz intersection. A statement issued by the Assembly and under the hand of the head of public affairs Gilbert Nii Ankrah said the project is expected to be completed within 68 days. The […]
Just in: Police administration temporarily close roads in Accra for Kofi Annan’s funeral
As part of measures to facilitate a smooth and hitch-free funereal for the late United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, the Police administration has temporarily closed some roads in Accra. The road closure is beginning today and will run through till Thursday 13th September when the 3 day mourning sanctioned by government for the late […]
Breaking: Nadowli/Kaleo NPP suspends 2016 Parliamentary candidate indefinitely
The Nadowli/Kaleo Constituency of the New Patriotic Party has indefinitely suspended the party’s 2016 parliamentary candidate Elvis Banoemuleng Botah for various offenses. The suspension follows recommendations from the constituency disciplinary committee which investigated various allegations against Mr. Botah. The suspension letter issued today under the hand of the the constituency Chairman, Mr. Martin Andonye and […]
Customs to storm shops, seize goods without tax stamp
The Ghana Revenue Authority has issued a warning notice to traders that the Authority will soon embark on unannounced inspection visits to retail shops across the country to seize goods without the affixed tax stamp. A statement issued Friday and signed by commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Emmanuel Kofi Nti said a heavy […]
PHOTOS: Aviation Minister tours KIA T3
Aviation minister, Joseph Kofi Ada has paid a working visit to the Kotoka international Airport to familiarize himself with operations at the airport. His tour took him to the newly constructed terminal three which is awaiting official commissioning later next month October by president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo. The Minister was among few ministers […]
Oil Production: Tullow to produce 80,000 barrels per day
Oil production from Tullow Oil’s offshore Tweneboa, Enyenra and Ntomme (TEN) field in Ghana is expected to hit full output capacity of 80,000 barrels a day by 2020, a local manager has said last week. TEN, with reserve estimates of 240 million barrels of oil and associated gas of 60 million barrels, produces around 56,000 […]
Leapfrogging economic growth through digital payments
Globally, digital technologies are enabling the creation of cheaper, faster, safer and seamless tools to address the challenges of today’s fast-paced world. The deepening of digital payments/services into the financial ecosystem of economies has proven to be a critical enabler of receipts and payments of money in the most efficient and convenient ways. Digital payments […]