Takoradi Port: Liquid Bulk Terminal to receive maiden tanker vessel end of June 2021
The new ultra-modern Liquid Bulk Terminal (LBT) at the Port of Takoradi is expected to receive its maiden liquid bulk cargo tanker vessel at the end of June 2021 without any hindrance. At a stakeholder engagement with petroleum downstream patrons before the start of operations at the Terminal, Capt. Ebenezer Afadzi said: “even though the […]
Govt Reforming Education To Produce Critical 21st Century Thinkers – VP Bawumia
The Government of President Akufo-Addo is undertaking a radical reform in Ghana’s education sector with the aim of preparing Ghana’s population and economy to fully participate in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This reform will be underpinned by a greater focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with the overall aim of repositioning the entire […]
Eastern Region: ‘Big Tree’ tourist site reopened, targets 3,000 annual visitors
The Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture (MoTAC) and the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) are targeting 3,000 annual visitors to the redeveloped and upgraded ‘Big Tree’ tourist site and its receptive facility at Aprokumasi Akyem-Manso, in the Asene Manso Akroso district of the Eastern Region. The redevelopment project involved two major activities – including […]
Banks must develop attractive products to boost savings – survey
Banks in Ghana have been advised to develop attractive savings products with competitive interest rates to aggressively boost the savings culture of Ghanaians. This will be in support of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and Ministry of Finance initiatives and encouragement for Ghanaians to have absolute confidence in the banking industry – especially as the […]
“I’ll not hesitate to sanction you in the interest of Ghana Maritime Authority” – Director General warns
Mr Thomas Kofi Alonsi, Director General, Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has warned staff of the Authority that they risk losing their jobs if they continue to treat seafarers with disrespect in their line of duty. “To you staff, we will not hesitate to sanction you in the interest of GMA; we will not waver to […]
Man arrested for impersonating Finance Minister
A 21-year-old unemployed man, accused of using the name and images of the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to solicit monies from persons interested in being recruited into the Ghana Armed Forces has been arrested. Appearing before an Accra Circuit Court, Sabastine Agbemabiese, was charged with pretending to be a public officer and charlatanic advertisement. Agbemabiese […]
Nkrumaists re-group to seek unity for 2024 general elections
A new political pressure group, United Nkrumahist Front (UNF), has been formed in Sunyani with the aim to unite all the fragmented Nkrumaist parties under one umbrella to contest the 2024 general election. Under the leadership of a leading member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Alhaji Kalifara Mustapha, the group said it was poised […]
Vodafone Cash, WorldRemit partner on international money transfers
Vodafone Cash, has partnered with global cross-border payments company, WorldRemit, to enable its customers to receive international money transfers straight to their mobile money accounts without any charges. The service allows Vodafone Cash customers to seamlessly receive international money transfers from their family and friends in countries like the UK, Canada, Australia and the USA. […]
Galamsey: Israel partners Ghana to clean up country’s water resources
As Government intensifies efforts to restore water bodies ravaged by galamsey activities, a breakfast meeting has taken place in Accra to discuss congenial ways to help restore Ghana’s water bodies. The Embassy of Israel organized the meeting, as it looks forward to partnering with the Government and partners to find sustainable solutions to clean up […]
President Akufo-Addo tours North East Region, promises more appointments
President Akufo-Addo has assured the people of North East Region that upon completion of the composition of his government, there will be more appointments from the region. President Akufo-Addo gave the assurance on his on-going tour of the North East Region. He promised the expansion of the road network and establishment of a tertiary institution […]
