The Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh on Friday paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II at his residence in Accra. The visit according to the Minister forms part of his continued enhancement of relations between government and traditional leaders. In his address, the …
Read More »Chief Imam hands over new mosque to Akwatia Zongo community
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has handed over an ultra-modern mosque to the Muslim community at Akwatia in the Eastern Region. This is to boost attendance of the growing Islamic community in the town. During a brief ceremony to commission and hand over the facility to the …
Read More »Mahama outlines over 20 plans for arts and tourism ahead of 2024 election
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has highlighted some of the policies he intends to implement for the creative economy if he wins the 2024 election. At a policy dialogue with the creative arts industry stakeholders held at the AH Hotel in Accra on Friday, June …
Read More »IMF Board to approve $360m third tranche by end of June
Ghana’s second review programme for a third tranche of US$360 million is expected to go before the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of June 2024. This is to see to the approval and disbursement of additional funds under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) …
Read More »Multimedia Group secures exclusive UEFA Euro 2024 radio broadcast rights from SportyTV
The Multimedia Group Limited has secured exclusive radio broadcasting rights for UEFA Euro 2024 across its platforms from SportyTV. The broadcast rights give the Multimedia Group exclusivity for both English and Akan radio stations in Ghana. The agreement with SportyTV, who own the free-to-air TV and radio rights in Ghana …
Read More »Amenfi Central: NDC appoints Joana Gyan to lead interim campaign task force
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed Joana Gyan, an accomplished Ghanaian mining executive to chair the interim presidential campaign task force for the Amenfi Central Constituency, effective immediately. This strategic move comes in the buildup to the 2024 elections, following a court case involving Mrs. Joana Gyan. To ensure …
Read More »‘Chinese galamseyers’ often released due to lack of interpreters – Forestry Commission
The Deputy Greater Accra Regional Manager of the Forestry Commission, George Agbenowoshi, has revealed that the courts often release Chinese nationals arrested for illegal mining, known as galamsey, due to the lack of interpreters. He said these cases often linger in court and are eventually dismissed because of the language …
Read More »There are two sides of this issue – Akomea on STC Dep MD appointment matter
The Managing Director of the Intercity State Transport Company (ISTC), Nana Akomea has said that the board will look at the petition submitted by the workers against the appointment of a third deputy Managing Director. He says he does not make those appointments hence the board will look into the …
Read More »‘We have squashed everything’ – Sister Afia on dispute with Fancy Gadam
Singer Sista Afia has said she has made peace with colleague Fancy Gadam after a 2022 incident which sparked tension between the artistes. Speaking on Daybreak Hitz on Thursday, June 6, she revealed that she holds no grudges against Fancy Gadam anymore since both have amicably resolved the matter. “We …
Read More »Green Ghana: Invest in nurturing trees – Togbega Gabusu VII
The Paramount Chief of Gbi Traditional Area, Togbega Gabusu VII has stressed on the importance of investing in the nurturing of the tree seedlings planted in the ongoing Green Ghana project. This, he believes would contribute to effectively achieving the objectives of the Green Ghana project, which aims to promote …
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