In response to how he will solve the problem of electricity crisis once and for all, he stated categorically that, the problem of electricity crisis ‘dumsor’ is not that of technicality but one of money. He explained in details how the lack of funds go in chains to hinder the country from achieving her goal of … Read more
Members of the Ghana Association for the Study of Liver and Digestive Diseases are advocating a nationwide campaign to increase public awareness on Hepatitis. Interacting with TV3 after a one-day training workshop for health experts on the hepatitis B, the national president of the association, Dr Mary Yeboah Afihene, said only a few of the estimated … Read more
Prof. Kenneth Agyemang Attafua has been appointed the Executive Secretary for the National Identification Authority. His appointment comes on the back of recent reshuffling in major positions at the public sector by President Nana Akufo-Addo. The appointment is contained in a letter dated January 27, 2017 and signed by President Akufo-Addo. The letter further notes … Read more
FHI 360 seeks an experienced financial literacy/capabilities consultant to adapt a Financial Capabilities Curriculum, advise on developing of a digital approach (including SMS reminders) to reinforce the financial capabilities training, develop and deliver a related training of trainers course, prepare implementation guidance, and mentor trainers in their initial applications of the curriculum. The curriculum will … Read more
Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Bongo, in the Upper East Region, Edward Bawa claims the immediate past Inpsector General of Police (IGP) John Kudalor was pressured by the Akufo Addo led-government to go on retirement. Mr Kudalor on Wednesday visited the Flagstaff House to formally bid President Akufo-Addo farewell. It was … Read more
Growth of demand deposits (current and savings accounts) grew more than time or fixed deposits as at the end of November 2016, according to the latest summary of Macroeconomic and Financial Stability report by the Bank of Ghana. While demand deposits grew by 22.4 percent in November 2016, time deposits shot up by 15.5 percent. … Read more
Minister-nominee for Energy and Petroleum, Boakye Agyarko, today [Monday], narrated a rather emotional ordeal of how he nearly lost his life during the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) era; a situation that forced him to move to the United States as a political refugee. Mr. Boakye Agyarko, who was answering questions before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, … Read more
Minister-nominee for Energy and Petroleum, Boakye Agyarko, today [Monday], narrated a rather emotional ordeal of how he nearly lost his life during the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) era; a situation that forced him to reside in the United States as a political refugee. Mr. Boakye Agyarko, who was answering questions before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, … Read more
Dr George Amofah, a Private Health Consultant, has called on stakeholders in the health sector to pursue proven interventions that could prevent diseases as a better option to finding curative remedy for them. “We must investigate and look for what is leading to an outbreak of a disease like cholera and find a holistic approach … Read more
Kwakwaduam Association of New York has celebrated its 2016 Annual End of Year Dinner Dance over the MLK weekend in the Bronx. The theme for the fund-raising was “Enhancing Maternal Care in Ghana – the Obstetric Delivery Kit Project” and was to raise money to buy 2,000 Obstetric Delivery Kits for effective deliveries and to … Read more
Some business and financial analysts have begun expressing worry over the growing number of banks in the country. There are currently about 33 banks operating in the country with the number expected to increase as more financial institutions line up to receive licenses from the Bank of Ghana. Proponents for a cap on the number … Read more
… 2016 End of Year Fundraising Annual Dinner Dance Kwakwaduam Association of New York has celebrated its 2016 Annual End of Year Dinner Dance over the MLK weekend in the Bronx. The theme for the fund-raising was “Enhancing Maternal Care in Ghana – the Obstetric Delivery Kit Project” and was to raise money to buy … Read more
Chairman of consultancy firm Ishmael Yamson & Associates says the Akufo-Addo government must work to quickly generate confidence in the economy because it is in “a very dire state.” “I just want to be very honest, this economy is…in a bad shape. If anybody tells you that there is anything to write home about I … Read more
A legal practitioner has prayed an Accra Fast Track High Court (Tax and Financial) Division to compel Dr Kpessa White, a former National Service Scheme (NSS) boss to appear before it to testify. Mr Dennis Adjei Dwomoh, the counsel for Alhaji Alhassan Mohammed Imoro, a former NSS Executive Director, noted that the various adjournments had … Read more
It has been said that little boys are seen and not heard so it is not surprising to find fewer people reading this because it emanates from the pen of an undergraduate student who just voted for the first time. Be that as it may, there are those with grey hairs who get everyone to … Read more
Despite calls for banks to merge in order to build their capacity, Citi Business News has gathered that four more banks have applied to the Bank of Ghana(BoG) awaiting approval from the central bank to commence operations. Out of the four, two are new banks applying to operate in the country, while the remaining two … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Emmanuel Kyeremanteng Agyarko has expressed absolute confidence in his brother, Boakye Agyarko to deliver exceptionally in the energy sector. Boakye Agyarko was named Energy Minister-nominee by President Akufo-Addo last week. While announcing his position, Akufo-Addo described Boakye Agyarko as a man with enormous experience in energy sector … Read more
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, has been relieved of his post with immediate effect. A letter dated January 12, 2017, issued in Accra yesterday, and signed by the Executive Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, asked Dr Opuni to hand over to Dr Owusu Afriyie … Read more
PRINCE’S unsealed divorce file from his second marriage shows the couple lived a luxurious lifestyle that included spending $US50,000 ($66,662) per party after major awards ceremonies, a newspaper reported Friday. Records from the late Purple Rain megastar’s divorce from Manuela Testolini were unsealed Friday by a judge’s order. The Minneapolis Star Tribune went to court … Read more
Investment banker, Boakye Agyarko is the minister-designate for the energy sector. The energy sector is one fraught with numerous challenges including a weak foundation to ensure constant energy supply for commercial and domestic use. The next energy minister will be expected to tackle the country’s generation capacity, settle debts owed Nigeria Gas, and restructure the … Read more