The Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Mr. Makhtar Diop, has noted with surprise that Ghana is not fully leveraging its diaspora. He described diaspora as an untapped resource with immense potential for national development. He said this when The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson,held a high-level meeting with him as part […] The post International

 Former league-phase foes renew hostilities in the final four, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain engage in a blockbuster battle in today’s Champions League semi-final first leg at the Emir­ates, both dreaming of finally ending their excruciating waits for European stardom. Mikel Arteta’s men outwitted, outfought and out-classed Real Madrid in the quarter-finals to earn a … The post Arsenal

The African Development Bank Group has signed a $3.2 billion Exposure Exchange Agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), renewing a prior agreement originally executed between the two institutions in 2015. The agreement was signed in Washington DC, on the sidelines of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Spring meetings. This is the […] The post IMF/World

The government remains committed to harnessing technol­ogy to advance workplace safety and health, to protect workers in the country, the Minister of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has assured. He highlighted the importance of ensuring that every worker in the country worked in a safe and secure environment. Dr Pelpuo, who … The post Govt remains

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The Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC) in commemoration of the World Day for Safety and Health, has urged the government to ensure the passage of the Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE) Bill. The post

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Chatles Bissue and Kissi Adjebeng Former Secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Charles Bissue, has been dragged to court by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Read More... The post OSP Drags Charles Bissue To

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 The  newly elected president of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Mr Richard Akpo­kavie, has identified the introduction of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system in Ghana’s sports administration as one of the ways to forge ahead in unity in the sports development agenda. According to him, when this comes to fruition, misunderstand­ings would be handled within … The post New

 President John Dramani Ma­hama has rolled out the Adwu­mawura programme, another of his campaign promises, to create sustainable jobs for the Ghanaian youth. The initiative is expected to incubate 10,000 new businesses and accelerate existing ones for the youth and is estimated to create 20,000 jobs annually. It seeks to stimulate youth employment, en­trepreneurship, and … The post Pres

A News Desk Story Discussions around the rise in pension fund assets will take centre stage today in Accra, as policymakers, fund managers and industry leaders meet to explore how long-term retirement savings can be more effectively channelled into infrastructure, private equity and national development initiatives at The Money Summit 2025. The high-level dialogue – […] The post TMS25:

By Seth KRAMPAH, Kumasi A recent study has warned that without smarter fiscal strategies, the country risks losing vital port traffic to neighboring competitors. From 2017 to 2021, Ghana’s ports thrived on tax relief measures such as the Benchmark Value Discount Policy (BVDP) and import duty exemptions, which helped boost cargo throughput, particularly during the […] The post Ghana

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Real Estate Agency Council (REAC), Emmanuel Jeffrey, has embarked on stakeholder engagements aimed at strengthening the country’s real estate sector. In a meeting with the Ghana Association of Real Estate Brokers (GAREB) in Accra, Mr. Jeffrey outlined plans to introduce reforms, boost investor confidence […] The post Acting

…to avoid heavy penalties By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is reminding all businesses and individuals to file their tax returns by April 30, 2025 to avoid heavy penalties and interest charges. According to Mr. Victor Akogo, Chief Revenue Officer-Domestic Tax Revenue Division, GRA, defaulters will pay a penalty of GH¢500 for […] The post GRA

Eggs have been part of our diets since the dawn of time. Yet only now are we learning the full extent of the nutritional wonders they pack, and how beneficial they are in promoting lasting health benefits. Loaded with 13 essential vitamins and minerals, eggs also provide key sources of these important nutrients that are […] The post Health Benefits of Eggs appeared first on The