FULL REPORT: Ghana ranked 2nd most peaceful country in Africa
The 2021 Global Peace Index report by Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has ranked Ghana second most peaceful country in Africa with Mauritius as most peaceful nation in Africa. Click Link Below For Full Report GPI-2021
Ghana ranked 2nd most peaceful country in Africa
The 2021 Global Peace Index report by Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has ranked Ghana second most peaceful country in Africa with Mauritius as most peaceful nation in Africa. 163 independent states and territories were ranked by the index with Mauritius ranking first in Africa followed by Ghana and Botswana. On the Global Peace Index, […]
BoG abolishes seven nuisance bank fees & charges
The central bank has abolished seven nuisance fees and charges as well as other practices in the banking sector, in a bid to ensure that the interests of customers of banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDIs) are adequately protected. In a release issued last week, the Bank of Ghana said it has observed with concern […]
Government to absorb cost of Hydroxyurea for sickle cell patients – Veep
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced government’s decision to absorb the cost of Hydroxyurea, a modifying therapy for sickle cell patients under the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS. Hydroxyurea is a treatment process for sickle cell anemia, which helps to prevent the formation of sickle-shaped red blood cells. Dr. Bawumia made the announcement in […]
Supreme Court discharges 839 remand prisoners under “Justice For All Programme”
Supreme Court judge, Justice Clemence Honyenugah, has disclosed that a total of 839 remand prisoners have been discharged under the “Justice For All Programme”, JFAP across the country’s prisons as of January 2020. Additionally, 1,596 out of the total of 4,512 inmates who appeared before the court under the JFAP have been granted bail while […]
GRA to implement new tax called “Rent Tax” by the end of the year
The Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA will before the end of this year be implementing a new tax known as the Rent Tax. According to the Authority to effectively mobilize taxes from the rent tax, an App has been developed to aid in the collection of the said taxes. Commissioner-General of GRA Reverend Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah said […]
Veep Bawumia launches “The Arts and Power of Goodness -Collection on John Agyekum Kufour
A book that catalogues artefacts collection of former President John Agyekum Kufuor has been launched to celebrate his life. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia who out doored the book, titled “The Arts and the Power of Goodness” noted that it is important to preserve all forms of artworks for future reference. He said former President Kufuor, […]
Ghana: Hyundai Motors introduces first electric car
A vehicle dealership in Ghana, Hyundai Motors and Investments Ltd, has presented an electric vehicle to the Ministry of Energy for a test-drive to assess its performance, suitability and use and to give feedback to the suppliers. The vehicle, which runs wholly on electricity and does not have an engine, was manufactured by Hyundai Company Ltd of […]
Public reaction to growing insecurity in the country
The recent rise in armed robbery in the country has heightened fears among the people with many questioning the state of security of the country. Views sampled from the public show that people are particularly worried that the National Security and Police Service are not up to scratch with the growing insecurity in the country. While […]
Bullion Van Attack: Residents still in shock
Residents of Adedeinkpo, a suburb of James Town in Accra are still in shock three days after a bullion van was attacked by unidentified armed robbers on motorbikes killing two people, a Policeman on escort duty with the van and a civilian. Our Correspondent, Nathaniel Nartey who visited the area has more on the Audio […]
