NEWS

‘Deem Sir John’s alleged land ownership at Achimota Forest, Ramsar Site void’ – Jinapor directs Lands, Forestry Commissions

May 24, 2022

The Lands Minister has directed the Lands and Forestry Commissions to take appropriate actions over claims suggesting the late former CEO of the Forestry Commission owns portions of lands at the Achimota Forest and Sakumono Ramsar Site. Samuel Abdulai Jinapor said the two entities should consider any alleged ownership of lands at the said sites […]Continue Reading

Business

BoG increases policy rate to 19%, cost of credit to go up

May 24, 2022

  The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana has for the second consecutive time increased the Policy Rate – the rate at which it lends to commercial banks by 200 basis points to 19%. This was announced by the Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison at a press briefing today, May 23, 2022. The increase […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Accra floods twice in four days after another downpour

May 24, 2022

Parts of Accra have been submerged for the second time in four days. The latest incident happened when the rain started at midnight of Tuesday, May 24. Some areas in the capital affected include Kaneshie, Adabraka, Weija, Teshie, Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Dansoman, Tse Addo and Tesano among others. The torrential rain which has lasted over […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Anas Is Forgiven For Peddling Untruth About Me- Bissue

May 23, 2022

Former Secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Charles Bissue says he’s forgiven Anas Aremeyaw Anas for publishing untruth about him in the most controversial Galamsey fraud exposé. According to him, Ghanaians have learnt over the past years since the braoscast, the mischievousness and blackmail Anas and his team perpetuated. For over three Continue Reading

Opinion

Akufo-Addo & Ofori Panin not planning Ghana’s perpetual takeover; ignore Ohene Agyekum’s lies

May 23, 2022

  The serial hatred of Daniel Ohene Agyekum against President Akufo-Addo and the people of Akyem Abuakwa can be best described as pure witchcraft. The words of a diplomat are supposed to unite people and certainly not create disunity. Unfortunately, Daniel Ohene Agyekum is behaving opposite of his diplomatic status having served as Ghana’s Ambassador […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Ukraine invasion could cause global food crisis, UN warns

May 23, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could soon cause a global food crisis that may last for years, the UN has warned. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the war had worsened food insecurity in poorer nations due to rising prices. Some countries could face long-term famines if Ukraine’s exports are not restored to pre-war levels, he added. The […]Continue Reading

Business

Ghana’s debt stock hits ¢391.9bn

May 23, 2022

Ghana’s total debt stock has hit GH¢391.9 billion, data from the Bank of Ghana indicate. According to the central bank, the country’s debt stock stood at US$ 55.1 billion as of March 2022. Even though it dropped by $3 billion in the first quarter of 2022 from $58.4 billion in January to $55.1 billion in […]Continue Reading

NEWS

AccraFloods: Floodwater destroys documents at Lands Commission

May 23, 2022

Hundreds of documents, computers, and scanners at the Head Office of the Lands Commission in Accra have been destroyed by flood waters. The basement of the new building was heavily submerged in water after Saturday night’s downpour, leading to the flooding of the Records Room, Files Room, and I.T. Unit -all situated at the basement. […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Vladimir Putin survived assassination attempt at start of invasion, says Ukraine

May 23, 2022

Vladimir Putin survived an assassination attempt two months ago at the start of the invasion, according to Ukraine’s chief spy. The nation’s Chief of Defence Intelligence Kyrylo Budanov claimed the tyrant was attacked in an “unsuccessful attempt” on his life around two months ago. He told Ukrainian Pravda: “Putin was assassinated… “He was even attacked […]Continue Reading

Business

Mantrac Ghana unveils solar power installation at Fanmilk Kasoa depot

May 23, 2022

  Mantrac Ghana Limited has commissioned a 250-kilowatt solar power facility at the Fanmilk depot in Kasoa, Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region. According to the Sales Development Manager, Andrey Pata, they were able to complete the project in roughly one month which is according to the schedule for the average-sized project. He […]Continue Reading