Government is considering banning transportation of hazardous materials during the day. Several hazardous material shipments are made on a daily basis on Ghana’s highways; such as Tema – Accra – Kumasi Highway exposing humans, property and environment to risks. Though accidents involving hazardous materials are not rampant, when they occur their consequences can be rather […] The post We
Renowned American pastor and founder of The Potter’s House, Bishop T.D. Jakes, has announced his decision to hand over the role of senior pastor to his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and son-in-law, Touré Roberts after 30 years of leadership. The 67-year old renowned pastor was visibly emotional as he made the announcement to the congregation […] The post Bishop
Three suspected gold smugglers have been arrested by the GoldBod security task force. The three suspects — Goutam Katriya, 35, Miraj Sarvaych, 22, Manash Damani, 42, are Indian nationals who are in the business of trading gold in Kumasi and Accra for Unique MM, a company allegedly owned by one Musah Salifu. The suspects were […] The post Three suspected gold smugglers arrested
The President of the Hotels Association of Ghana (HAG), Dr Edward Ackah Nyamike (Jnr), has called on the government to provide a conducive environment for the hotel industry to thrive, and contribute meaningfully to tourism promotion in the country. The hospitality industry, he said, played vital roles in the promotion of tourism, and as a … The post Hoteliers want enabling environment to thrive
Construction of an ultra-modern Office complex for the Central Regional office of the Lands Commission has begun in Cape Coast to improve land administration and service delivery in the region. It formed part of the Commission’s strategic plan to construct permanent office accommodation for all the regional offices in the country in order to reduce … The post Construction
China will adhere to opening up, and firmly support the principle of free trade and the multilateral trading system, the Ambassador of China to Ghana, Mr Tong Defa, has said. He stated that China would continue to build a relationship with diplomatic partners across the globe based on mutual respect and shared prosperity. He was … The post China supports free trade, multilateral system
Petroleum Hub CEO Dr. Anthony Aubynn has criticized political involvement in illegal mining, citing former Prez. Akufo-Addo's defense of Akonta Mining. The post Galamsey crisis: Political interference blocks solutions – Petroleum Hub CEO first appeared on 3News.
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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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
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