Afghan aviation authorities have filed an official complaint against two members of parliament after a Bamiyan-bound flight they missed was forced to return to the capital when a group of men prevented the plane from landing. Kam Air flight RQ-814 took off from Kabul on Tuesday with 30 passengers on board – but without Bamiyan … Read more
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has revealed plans of garnering 1.5 million votes in the region in the 2020 general elections. Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, said he will not relent on his efforts at making the NPP-led administration popular among residents in the region. He revealed … Read more
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is targeting a 1.5 million winning margin in the region during the 2020 general elections. Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, said he will not relent on his efforts at making the NPP-led administration popular among residents in the region. He revealed this … Read more
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has revealed plans of garnering 1.5 million votes in the region in the 2020 general elections. Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, said he will not relent on his efforts at making the NPP-led administration popular among residents in the region. He revealed … Read more
The Chief Executive Officer of Dannywise Estate and Construction Frank Danyansah has declared an audacious ambition to establish a contemporary gold refinery in Obuasi as part of his civic responsibility to combat unlawful mineral extraction activities in the Ashanti region. Many of the youth in the gold mining town have been thrown out of jobs following … Read more
The man at the centre of the John Dumelo Instagram post controversy, Godfred Obeng Boateng, has expressed his admiration for dance hall artiste Shatta Wale, Citi Showbiz has gathered. In an interview on Metro TV’s ‘Business ‘Edition’, on Tuesday evening, he could not hide the respect he had for the controversial artiste, while he was … Read more
Ford Motor Co (F. N) abruptly named James Hackett as chief executive on Monday, responding to investors’ growing unease about the U.S. automaker’s slumping stock price and its ability to counter threats from longtime rivals and Silicon Valley. Ford Chairman Bill Ford Jr., whose family effectively controls the U. S. No. 2 automaker, said he … Read more
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has commended the government for its bold step to halt illegal mining (galamsey), that is destroying the environment. He has, therefore, given his blessing to the decision to suspend small-scale mining for six months, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, who said he had personally flown over some mining communities in the … Read more
The Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, has been petitioned to investigate “unwarranted harassment” by the state asset recovery taskforce. According to the petitioner Kwesi Livingstone whose Toyota Landcruiser was seized, he suffered unwarranted harassment and threats to his person by some members of the taskforce. He was stopped at Weija by members the task … Read more
Micro-insurance solutions provider, aYo has made it possible for MTN subscribers to now enjoy insurance services in their Mobile Money transfers. With its first product to be launched in Ghana christened “Send with Care”, aYo, a joint venture between MTN Group and MMI Holdings, provides insurance cover for funds sent via MTN Mobile Money. This … Read more
Twenty-four Municipal and District Chief Executives in Brong-Ahafo region have been sworn into office for active business to begin at the various Assemblies. Including six women, the chief executives had earlier gone through their confirmations successfully at their respective Assemblies. The remaining three of the President’s nominees, Mr Kofi Adjei for Berekum Municipal, Mr Martin … Read more
The National Health Insurance Authority is set to pay two months of outstanding arrears owed service providers by the authority. The new Chief Executive Officer of the Authority Dr. Samuel Annor gave the assurance that the monies will hit the accounts of the service providers by Monday. He also indicated there will be regular settlement … Read more
The Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwasi Pratt Jnr says the termination of the appointment of the embattled Medical Director of the Ridge Hospital, Thomas Anaba is testament to the general disorder and impunity seen under the current New Patriotic Party(NPP) regime. Pratt said there is no justification for him[Anaba] to be disengaged in … Read more
The managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwasi Pratt Jnr says the termination of appointment of the embattled Medical Director of the Ridge Hospital, Thomas Anaba is testament to the general disorder and impunity seen under the current New Patriotic Party(NPP) regime. Pratt said there is no justification for him[Anaba] to be disengaged in such … Read more
Does the NDC deserve this? Hitler’s main talent was his speech making prowess, and his speech skills appealed to Germans embittered and disillusioned by the outcome of the war. He denounced Jews, Capitalists and vowed to rebuild German greatness. We all know what happened under his rule – he abandoned his promises and avowed principles … Read more
The government and the Association of Small Scale Miners appear to have both taken entrenched positions on the temporary ban on all mining operations in the country. While government insists that the ban is a necessary evil to decisively deal with illegalities and destructions involved in gold mining so as to reposition the sector for … Read more
Spiderman, Thor and Princess Leia are ganging up on Barbie in a battle for America’s increasingly tech-focused toy industry playground. Hasbro, long a distant second to Mattel, maker of the iconic Barbie dolls, passed $5 billion in annual revenues for the first time in 2016 and topped its rival in first-quarter sales. Hasbro’s surge is … Read more
The chiefs and people within the Akuapem North municipality have commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for appointing one of their own, Dennis Edward Aboagye, as the Chief Executive for the Municipal Assembly. According to them, the appointment of Mr. Aboagye, who was the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Youth Organizer of Akropong constituency, has rekindled … Read more
The Sagnarigu Paramount chief has expressed “absolute” confidence in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to resolve the protracted conflict in Dagbon. Naa Yakubu Abdulai said he believes the President and Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia have been destined to lead the peace process in the Nothern Region town of Dagbon. Speaking at a meeting during … Read more
The Korle Bu Senior Staff Association of Ghana (KOSSA) has welcomed the appointment of Dr Felix Anyah as the new CEO of the hospital. According to the Association, he has the expertise to turn around the fortunes of the health facility. The Minister of Health, with the approval of President Akufo-Addo appointed Mr. Anyah to … Read more