The government has restricted the export from the country of maize and soya beans, two important commodities in the poultry sub-sector. It is part of measures to ensure food security and increase local poultry and livestock production. Subsequently, the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) has stopped issuing phytosanitary certificates for the export of […]
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR) has refuted allegations by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, that the ministry had spent GH¢10m on conferences relating to the fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey. A statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of the […]
Ramatu Aliu Mahama (Neè Egala), the wife of the late former Vice President Aliu Mahama, has passed on at age 70. Affectionately known as Hajia Ramatu, she died Thursday afternoon, her son, Farouk Mahama, who is also the Member of Parliament for Yendi has confirmed. , Farouk Mahama announced. “The family has lost a great pillar. […]
A new study conducted by Prof. Kwasi Appeaning Addo, the Director, Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies of the University of Ghana, reveals that Ghana will lose its major state monuments including the Christiansborg Castle (otherwise called the Osu Castle), former seat of government; the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum; and the Independence Square to coastal erosion […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday assented the Electronic Transfer Levy Bill (E-Levy) Bill into law just before the start of the Cabinet meeting at the Jubilee House in Accra. By appending his signature to the bill, it has now become law, but the operational date and other activities will be announced by the Minister […]
All regional offices of the National Identification Authority (NIA) have begun card replacement and update services which, until now, could only be accessed at the head office in Accra. Also, the El-Wak Stadium in Accra, which was made a premium service centre under a temporary arrangement, is now open to regular service, which at the […]
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), the National Media Commission (NMC) and the Right to Information Commission (RITC) have committed to redevelop the International Press Centre into an ultra-modern edifice to accommodate all media-related entities and umbrella bodies in the country. The commitment was made during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the […]
AstraZeneca has announced a partnership with the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance (CBA) and local partners to establish the first ‘Living Lab’ in Ghana. This community-led project aims to plant 4.5 million trees by the end of 2025, with the aim of acquiring over 3 million surviving trees, and establish circular business models for local communities. In […]
The Police have temporarily closed some major roads in Accra. This is due to the Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of State and Government being held in Accra on Friday. In a press statement signed by the Director-General of Public Affairs, DCOP Kwesi Ofori, the Police noted that this forms part of the security […]
The United States Naval Forces Europe and Africa Topside Brass Band who are in Ghana, as part of their activities, performed for a Non-Governmental Organisation, Universal Wonderful Street Academy (UWSA), at Mantse Agbona in Accra. UWSA, located in Accra Central is into informal education for children between the ages of 6 and 20 years. Their […]
Cabinet has given approval for Ministers and Heads of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to contribute 30 percent of their salaries from April to December 2022 to the Consolidated Fund. The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, who announced this today [Thursday, March 24, 2022] at a press conference in Accra, commended the Council of State in their […]
Beginning April 1 2022, all government appointees will see their fuel allocation reduced by half as part of efforts to cushion the economy. The 50 Percent reduction in fuel allocation is seen as a major in attempts by government to ensure prudent spending in the management of the economy. The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta at […]
