The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has stressed the need for Ghana and Germany to deepen bilateral and economic cooperation for the mu­tual benefit of the two countries. According to him, both coun­tries operated a similar economic structure with the Small and Me­dium-Scale Enterprises leading job and employment creation. Mr Ofori-Atta stated this during the Ghana … The post Ghana,

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has asked the government to withdraw the Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity on residential customers within seven days. “We are giving government up to January 31, 2024 to withdraw the letter, if by that time the Min­ister of Finance has not given the directive to Electricity Company of Ghana … The post TUC kicks against 15%

 Work on the 7.5-ki­lometre Teshie Link Road, in the Ledzokuku Municipality, has been suspended due to non-payment of funds, an inspection by the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has revealed. Awarded on October 18, 2019, the dual carriageway project had an original contract duration of 18 months, with original contract summing up to GH¢87,883,590. … The post Work

 The Ministry of Transport yes­terday presented 14 Mitsubishi pickups to some Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assem­blies (MMDAs) to support ef­fective monitoring and coordina­tion of the Coastal Fish Landing Sites and Fishing Ports Projects along the country’s coastal belt. They included, Nzema East Municipal, Ahanta West Munic­ipal, Keta Municipal, Komenda- Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipal, Abura – Asebu Kwamankese … The post Transport

The International Labour Organisa­tion (ILO), Ghana, has encouraged associations in the fisheries sector to formulate policies on ILO Con­vention 188, to eliminate forced labour and promote decent work. The Work in Fishing Conven­tion (C188), currently being rati­fied by Ghana, aims to ensure that fishers have decent work condi­tions on board fishing vessels with regard to … The post ILO

Due to the high un­employment rate in the country, especially among the youth, any move to reduce it, however the magni­tude, is commendable. This is why we commend the government for the launch of the project dubbed the Business in a Box (Biz Box) meant to provide employment for some 250,000 youth. It is critical … The post Biz Box can reduce unemployment challenges appeared first on Ghanaian

 A young, dynamic and vibrant boxing adminis­trator, Derek Kotey, last week presented boxing equip­ment to the Chorkor Champions Boxing gym in Accra. With support from his partners, More Than a Dream School of Excellence based in the United Kingdom (UK), Mr Kotey pre­sented boxing gloves, water bot­tles, head gears, sneakers, wraps and assorted drinks and … The post Chorkor Boxing

 The bus of Ghanaian fans that travelled to Ab­idjan was vandalised at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpé after the host nation Cote d’Ivoire lost 4-0 to Equa­torial Guinea at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The enraged Ivorian soccer fans on Monday vandalised several buses following “The Elephant’s heaviest home defeat in the … The post Ghana supporters’ bus vandalised appeared

 The Head Coach of the Black Stars, Chris Hughton, has taken respon­sibility for Ghana’s woeful showing  at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire. The Stars needed a win to secure qualification and took a 2-0 lead through two penalties converted by Jordan Ayew in each half. But two stoppage time … The post AFCON 2023: Hughton takes responsibility

 The Accra Circuit Court has remanded in police custody a 27-year-old mason, for allegedly robbing two people of their mobile phones and money, at gun point. Victor Amidon, a Nigerian, charged with two counts of rob­bery, pleaded not guilty, saying he was told he resembled the alleged perpetrator of the crime. Amidon told the court … The post Man remanded for allegedly robbing

Mr Francis Agodzie, a businessman, has dis­agreed with the counsel for Nana Appiah Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana Limited, that he had dif­ferent signatures on documents available to the court. Agodzie, the third prosecu­tion witness, said that he had two signatures and if he were prompted on the exact signature he signed on … The post NAM1 trial: I didn’t have

The Accra Circuit Court has sen­tenced a driver to eight years imprisonment in hard labour for attempting to kidnap a father and his daughter. Godfred Ayittey, convict, denied conspiring with Wang Li­ang in preparation to kidnap the father and daughter, for ransom. Wang is currently at large. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Emmanuel Nyame­kye said … The post Driver jailed