The United States (U.S.), Germany, and the Inter­national Organisation for Migration (IOM) have launched a $40 million project in Ghana to en­hance security and prevent violent extremists’ threats from neighbour­ing countries. Called the Coastal Stability Mechanism (CSSM), the proj­ect was launched in Yendi in the Northern Region, and aimed to build trust, bring communities to­gether … The post US,

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patri­otic Party’s (NPP) vice-presidential candidate, has publicly apologised to bondholders, who faced negative impacts from the government’s Domes­tic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). Speaking during an interview on Accra-based Peace FM on Wednesday, he acknowledged the significant sacrifices bondholders made to help stabilise Ghana’s economy during a challenging period. In … The post NAPO

 The  vice presiden­tial candidate of the National Dem­ocratic Congress (NDC), Profes­sor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has urged electorates to put their develop­mental needs ahead of all other considerations as they go to the polls on December 7, this year. Addressing NDC supporters at Adiembra Zezera in the Dormaa West Constituency as part of her campaign tour … The post Put

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said the EU could “draw lessons” from a con­tested Italian policy of processing migrants offshore in Albania, as leaders of the 27 member states hold an EU summit focusing on migration. Ahead of the Brussels summit, she wrote to EU leaders to say the EU’s executive would … The post Migrant deportations to increase …says

Niger’s mil­itary leaders have renamed streets and monuments bearing French names, in the latest move to cut links with the country’s former colonial power. Avenue Charles de Gaulle in the capital, Niamey, is now Avenue Djibo Bakary in honour of the Nigerien politician who played a key role in the West African coun­try’s struggle for … The post Niger drops French place names to honour

The Annual General Meet­ing of the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GhCCI) opened in Takoradi on Thursday on the theme ‘Climate adaptation strategies in sustainable infrastructure development-the role of the construction sector players.’ In his address, the Chairman of GhCCI, Emmanuel Tetteh Martey, said the theme captured the need for the construction sector players to … The post Adopt

The President of Northern East China General Chamber of Com­merce in Ghana, Mr Yan Liquan, has reiterated China’s commit­ment to creating more jobs for Ghanaians through investments in different ventures. He said more Chinese compa­nies operating in diverse sectors of the Ghanaian economy had employed more than 10,000 youth in the past few years. Mr … The post Oriental China Mall opens in Kasoa appeared

 The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified Joana Cudjoe from running as a NDC candidate for the parliamen­tary election in the Amenfi Central constituency. This follows a petition to the EC claiming that there is a pend­ing order of interlocutory injunc­tion restraining the Commission from recognising Ms Cudjoe as the Parliamentary Candidate of the party. “It … The post EC

Mr Evans Ofori Men­sah, the Bono Region­al Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP) says the party is poised and well strategised to win four out of the 29 parliamentary seats in the region in the Election 2024. He said NDP had intensified house-to-house campaigns reach­ing out and canvassing for votes in the Banda, Dormaa … The post NDP strategises to win 4 parliamentary

Former First Lady Mrs Lordina Dra­mani Mahama has visited the Hohoe Constituency to engage in some ac­tivities and boost the campaign of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Hohoe. Mrs Mahama met and interact­ed with the queen mothers from the Gbi Traditional Area, during which she introduced the parlia­mentary candidate, Efo Worlanyi Tsekpo … The post Lordina

 Senior staff of the Volta River Authority (VRA) yesterday stormed Parliament, to demand the immediate withdrawal of bills proposing a merger between the VRA and Bui Power Authority. This protest follows assurances from the Minister of State at the Energy Min­istry, Herbert Krapah, that the govern­ment would no longer pursue the bills in Parliament. According … The post VRA

Artists and cultural professionals have been urged to use their artistic works to develop concepts that would promote environmental sustainability in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture (NCC), Nana Otuo Owoahene Acheampong,noted that the failure by artists and cultural professionals to develop such … The post Artists,

Artists and cultural professionals have been urged to use their artistic works to develop concepts that would promote environmental sustainability in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture (NCC), Nana Otuo Owoahene Acheampong,noted that the failure by artists and cultural professionals to develop such … The post Artists,

Speaking at the event, the Corporate Communications Manager of Graphic Communi­cations Group Limited, Mr Em­manuel Agyei Arthur, remarked, “We are happy to bring this pro­gramme to the community once again. Through our continuous community engagement, we real­ised the need for this screening to climax the Hobowo celebration, ensuring residents can check their health after indulging … The post Tema

 Graphic Communica­tions Group Limited, through its long-stand­ing commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, has held its 19th annual Graphic Clinic Free Health Screening for the residents of Adabraka and its surrounding areas in Accra. The event, which forms part of the community’s Hobowo festival celebration, saw hun­dreds of residents receive free healthcare services including eye tests, … The post Graphic

The Eastern and Central regional football asso­ciations have held their respective Ordinary Congresses to usher in the 2024-25 football season. The Eastern regional event was chaired by the Regional Football Association (RFA) boss, Mr Lindford Asamoah Boadu, with that of the Central RFA chaired by Central RFA boss, Mr Robert Otieku Duncan. It brought together … The post Eastern,

 The  European Union (EU) delegation to Ghana, is set to host a maiden cycling event aimed at promoting cycling as a form of transportation and means to exercise in Accra tomor­row. Dubbed: ‘Ride with Team Eu­rope – cycling and sustainability event,’ the event is a collaboration between the European Union del­egation in Ghana, the Embassy … The post Ride with Team Europe cycling tomorrow

Former MTN FA Cup champions, Ac­cra Great Olympics, have been drawn against WAFA SC in the preliminary round of the 2024/25 edition of the competition. The draw held at the Gha­na Football Association (GFA) Secretariat yesterday pitched the two former Premier League clubs against each other as the headline clash at that level. The clubs … The post Gt. Oly draw WAFA in MTN FA Cup appeared first on Ghanaian

Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, has empha­sised the importance of strong partnerships between the bank and its clients in delivering value. Speaking at a special event or­ganised for the bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking clients in Accra, he highlighted the critical role that collaboration plays in the bank’s mission to meet the … The post Partnership

 Fitch Ratings has assigned a ‘CCC+’ rating to Ghana’s new U.S. dollar bonds following the government’s successful restructuring of its Eurobond debt. The rating agency in a report said it had also upgraded Gha­na’s Long-Term Local-Currency (LTLC) and Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC+’ from ‘CCC’, re­flecting growing confidence in the country’s domestic credit profile. … The post Fitch