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Nana Addo announces measures to help reduce food prices

August 15, 2022

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured of a reduction in food prices in the coming days with the provision of trucks to market queens for the movement of food items from the rural areas to the urban areas. According to the President, this forms part of efforts by the government to address the increasing […]Continue Reading

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Global Peace Ambassador, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to speak at event in Accra

August 15, 2022

The Art of Living, an international non-religious, non-profit organization that assists individuals in strengthening their mental health and reducing stress, will be hosting an event, titled Happiness 3.0, on the 17th of August 2022 (from 6.00 pm – 8.30 pm) at the Accra International Conference Center (Main Hall). Since its inception in 1981, The Art of […]Continue Reading

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PURC announces 27.15% hike in electricity tariff, 21.55% for water

August 15, 2022

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 27.15% increase in tariff for electricity and 21.55% increase in water tariff effective September 1, 2022. This comes after utility companies including the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Water Company Limited proposed an increase in tariffs by 148% and 334% respectively. PURC however explains that Continue Reading

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Stop tampering with our transformers, other equipment – ECG to Krobo residents

August 15, 2022

Management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reiterated calls for residents in the Krobo enclave to desist from tampering with their transformers, cables, and other equipment belonging to the power distribution company. This call by management comes after one of the components being worked on by engineers at the Kpong Bulk Supply Point to help restore power Continue Reading

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Akufo-Addo commends Ghana Police Service for recent reforms

August 15, 2022

President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo says his government is in support of the numerous reforms undertaken by the leadership of the Ghana Police Service. According to him, such reforms will lead to better policing for the safety of all Ghanaians. The President was speaking at the Police Headquarters today, Monday, after presenting 1,000 motorbikes to […]Continue Reading

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Security agencies to permanently patrol river bodies to fight galamsey

August 15, 2022

The Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi, has declared that as government’s permanent solution to the fight against illegal mining, the Ministry and the Commission in collaboration with the various Security agencies will patrol rivers. The rivers include; Pra, Ankobrah, Offin, Brim and Black Volta. According to him, with the recently commissioned speed Continue Reading

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ADB to remain agric focused bank – Board Chairman

August 15, 2022

The Board Chairman of the Agricultural Development Bank plc, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyepong II, has stated that the bank will remain committed to the agriculture sector. According to him, the bank was established to support the agricultural sector and thus the board will continue to ensure the core mandate remain a priority. Presenting his 2021 report […]Continue Reading

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Alex Mould hints of fuel shortage as forex crunch hit banks

August 15, 2022

A former Chief Executive Officer of National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Alex Mould has hinted of fuel shortage in the country if government do not intervene in providing foreign exchange to the banking sector immediately. Mr. Mould, who doubles as a former Executive Director of Standard Chartered bank indicates that, banks are not providing sufficient foreign […]Continue Reading

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Fuel prices may see marginal increase – IES

August 15, 2022

Fuel prices may see marginal increase from tomorrow August 16th, 2022, the Institute for Energy Security (IES) has predicted. This is despite the 8.48% fall in the price of petrol, 5.86% fall in the price of LPG, and the 7.26% fall in diesel. “The steep depreciation of the Ghana cedi against the US dollar may […]Continue Reading

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Police Probe Tree Seedlings Found On A Refuse Dump Site

August 15, 2022

The Asante Mampong Divisional Police Command in the Ashanti Region is investigating a case in which about 8,011 tree seedlings of various species were found dumped at a refuse site at Bosofuor, near Asante-Mampong. The seedlings which include Ofram, Mahogany and Teak, are valued at GH¢12, 000. The probe is expected to be extended to […]Continue Reading