The daughter of former Asunafo South MP George Boakye has apologised to her father, family and Ghanaians for overstaying her visa for more than three years. Joyce Boakye, the 37-year-old said she did not get in touch with her father while in the UK because she did not want to be under pressure to return … Read more
GOVERNMENT’s five-year Multilateral Mining Integrated Project (MMIP), an alternative livelihood programme for illegal gold miners, is expected to cost US$10 million. The programme is also underway, according to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. John Peter Amewu, who said the programme is looking at a “margin of not less than $10 million when … Read more
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu, has said that government intends to sustain its fight against illegal mining by using an aggressive approach where necessary, to ensure that the culprits do not return to the site when the reclamation program begins. He said the government intends to use this approach for … Read more
Groupe Nduom has said the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Prince Billy Anaglate, is “peddling lies” which turn to impugn the integrity of the business conglomerate as far as Saturday’s fire that swept through one of its subsidiaries, Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra, is concerned. “For example, he told … Read more
Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom’s Groupe Nduom, has slammed the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, Prince Billy Anaglate, for blaming the firm for Saturday’s fire outbreak at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra. The offices of GN Bank, Gold Coast Securities, Amansan TV and Business Television Africa, were all affected … Read more
Billy Anaglate is the PRO for the Ghana National fire service WE have been very measured in our comments on last Saturday’s fire that swept through a section of Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra. As a responsible entity, Groupe Nduom believes that rather than putting the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) under the sword, … Read more
Former Sports minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has condemned what he says is a hostile attempt by security operatives to seize cars they suspect belong to the state. He expressed disappointment that state security officials would adopt crude tactics when it could use a simple process in determining ownership of his cars. The NDC Odododiodoo … Read more
Currency analysts are supporting the Bank of Ghana to intensify its efforts to stabilize the forex market and help forecasting in the market. It follows the central bank’s decision to halt the auction of dollars to banks in a bid to address the depreciation of the cedi. Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr. Ernest … Read more
The Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 discussed the state of environment and plans to rid filth in the country. Join GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of breaking news in Ghana. GhanaStar.com is your source for all Ghana News. Get the latest Ghana news, breaking news, sports, politics, entertainment and more about … Read more
The Bank of Ghana(BoG) has hinted that it will soon announce a decision on the recapitalization of banks in the country. The central bank announced measures to increase the minimum capital requirement of banks in the country this year from the current 120 million cedis. Speaking to Head of Citi FM’s Business Desk, Vivian Kai … Read more
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu, has said that all illegal miners will be engaged in tree planting and other reclamation programmes to help restore lands affected by the illegal activity. According to him, this could serve as an alternative source of livelihood for the illegal miners who have been ordered … Read more
Authorities at the Sports Directorate of the University of Ghana have dispelled reports that a final year student drowned in the University swimming pool. According to them, the deceased, Dennis Akoto, received the needed medical attention when he was found unconscious in the pool. Reports had indicated that the 22-year-old final year Economics and Information … Read more
Fancy Gadam’s historic win at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards this year came as a surprise to many Ghanaians in the Southern part of the country. Many expressed disbelief at how such an unknown artiste was able to take home the Best New Artiste award at one of the biggest award ceremonies that purports to … Read more
The five-year Multilateral Mining Integrated Project that will offer an alternative source of livelihood for illegal miners is estimated to cost around $10 million. In a Citi FM report, according to the Minister for Lands and Resources, John Peter Amewu, the program which apparently has already commenced will look at a “margin of not less … Read more
The Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU) has urged government to carry out its planned renegotiation of the Power Compact II with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), and also provide details of the review. Under the Power Compact II, government is expected to allow Private Sector Participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for the … Read more
The Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU) has urged government to carry out its planned renegotiation of the Power Compact II with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), and also provide details of the review. Under the Power Compact II, government is expected to allow Private Sector Participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for the … Read more
The Citi Breakfast Show on Monday April 24, 2017 discussed among others, the fire incident at Papa Kwesi Nduom’s Coconut Grove Regency Hotel. Join GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of breaking news in Ghana. GhanaStar.com is your source for all Ghana News. Get the latest Ghana news, breaking news, sports, politics, entertainment and more … Read more
The illegal mining remains a major threat to River Pra and the Daboase water treatment plant in the Wassa East District, according to the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) in the Western Region. This is despite the expiration of the three-week ultimatum from the government for the cessation of illegal mining. Speaking to , the … Read more
Following the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources’ declaration of a 21-day ultimatum to all illegal miners to cease their operations and surrender their equipment, a number of significant actions have taken place. These actions form part of concerted national efforts to root out the illegal mining menace that has devastated the country’s environment. The … Read more
Am I the only person not surprised at politicians’ endorsement of the campaign spearheaded by Citi FM and others against the illegal mining menace also known as galamsey? Nothing beats my imagination than all the times l have listened to interviews about accountability; that is when you will hear such things as “that doesn’t fall … Read more