GIPC leads business delegation to annual investment mission in UAE

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, GIPC, in collaboration with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce is organizing an investment promotion mission to the United Arab Emirates, UAE, from April 6 to 13, 2019. Partnered by the Ghana Free Zones Authority, GFZA and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, GEPA, the mission is being held on the sidelines […]

Veep Dr. Bawumia speaks on Ghana's Economy at a Town Hall meeting Today

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Head of the Government’s Economic Management Team, will this morning April 3, lead government team to a Town Hall Meeting at the College of Physicians and Surgeons to answer questions from the public on government policies and programmes. The meeting, under the auspices of the Ministry of Information, […]

Government temporarily bans importation of excavators from May 1

Government has temporarily banned the importation of excavators to regulate their uses, to combat the illegal mining phenomenon, popularly known as ‘galamsey’. The ban, will take effect from May 1, 2019 until further notice. A statement signed by the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, explained that the decision was made by Cabinet at its sitting […]

Ghana saved GH¢1.9 billion through rigid procurement processes

The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) has saved the Country about 1.9 billion cedis in the last 21 months. This is the result of plugging several loopholes in the procurement process. The establishment of a ‘Due Diligence’ office, otherwise known as a ‘Value for Money Unit’ is also a contributory factor to this success. The Chief […]

ANSECO@60 Medical Team organises free medical screening

The Anlo Senior High as part of the 60th anniversary of the school, has organized Free medical screening, NHIS registration and renewal, blood donation, a health walk to kickstart the anniversary. The exercise was conducted by all the old students in the health sector -from the 1950’s till date. Dubbed: ANSECO@60 Medical Team. The team, […]

Including Mental Health Care at OPDs to help identify Bipolar Disorders

The burden of mental health disorders continues to grow, with significant impacts on health and major social and human rights along with a strain on the economy. In developing countries like Ghana where deliberate infrastructure has not been put in place to diagnose mental health disorders at an early stage, the situation remains more prominent. […]

State Interests And Governance Authority Bill taken through second reading

Parliament has taken The State Interests And Governance Authority Bill, 2019 through The Second  reading in Parliament on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The purpose of the Bill is to establish a State Interests and Governance Authority to oversee and administer the State’s interests in state-owned enterprises, joint venture companies and other entities in which the State […]