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Trump says King will be ‘very safe’ during US visit after security talks
Posted on with No CommentDonald Trump has said King Charles III will “be very safe” during his state visit to the US, which is due to begin later on Monday. Further security talks took place between the White House and Buckingham Palace after a … Read more →
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Fire guts Ashanti Region GES office
Posted on | CommentThe Ashanti Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service was on Sunday, October 7, 2018, gutted by fire, resulting in the destruction of personal files of staff of the service and other valuables. The worst affected offices were those of the … Read more →
Akufo-Addo grants retired Deputy IGP 1-year contract
Posted on | CommentPresident Akufo-Addo has approved a one-year contract extension for retired Commissioner of Police, James Oppong-Boanuh. COP Oppong-Boanuh, who was appointed as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police only two weeks ago prior to his 60th birthday was granted the extension in … Read more →
Man jailed seven years for Defilement pleads for forgiveness
Posted on | CommentA circuit court in Accra on Tuesday sentenced Samuel Otoo, unemployed to seven years imprisonment for defiling a 14 year old girl in a broken down vehicle parked at a fitting shop. Otoo is said to have drugged the victim … Read more →
Nigerian held for child stealing granted bail
Posted on | CommentA Nigerian hairdresser, Aisha Kunmyi, who allegedly stole a two-year old girl at Nsamanpon, near Madina, has been granted bail by a Circuit Court in Accra. Charged with child stealing, Aisha has pleaded not guilty. Aisha was granted bail in … Read more →
Validation of workers will free space for employment – Deputy Auditor General
Posted on | CommentThe Deputy Auditor General, Mr. George Swanzy Winfol, says the ongoing Validation of Public sector workers on government payroll by the Audit Service will free space for more employment of Ghana’s teaming unemployed youth. Mr. George Winfol said this in … Read more →
Hurricane Michael: ‘Extremely dangerous’ storm set to hit Florida
Posted on | CommentHurricane Michael has been upgraded to an “extremely dangerous” category 4 storm, hours before it is due to make landfall in Florida. The storm has sustained winds of 130mph (210km/h) and is due to make landfall at about midday (16:00 … Read more →
Two French rappers sentenced over airport brawl
Posted on | CommentTwo French rappers who were involved in a public brawl in an airport have been handed 18-month suspended sentences. Booba and Kaaris were arrested in August after a fight erupted in the terminal of Orly airport, footage of which was … Read more →
GRA’s implementation of CTN in bad faith – Freight forwarders
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) has registered its displeasure again over GRA’s latest decision to proceed with the implementation of the Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) system despite their protests against it. The President of the Association, Kwabena Ofosu … Read more →
145,000 cleared for gov’t jobs – Oppong Nkrumah
Posted on | CommentInformation Minister nominee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has disclosed that clearance has been given for the recruitment of some 145,000 people to be employed in the public sector. Addressing journalists in Accra on Tuesday, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah assured that the government … Read more →
IMF cuts global economic growth target to 3.7%
Posted on | CommentThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut global growth projection to 3.7 per cent for this year [2018] and 2019. The Fund says the global economy’s growth target has dropped by 2 percent from the initial 3.9 percent. The Economic … Read more →
GRA’s ‘controversial’ CTN policy takes effect October 15
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that it will fully implement the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) system at Ghana’s ports from October 15, 2018. The system was meant to be implemented in August 2018 but was postponed after pressure from the … Read more →
Sierra Leone Drops Plans For China-Funded Airport
Posted on | CommentThe Sierra Leonean government says it has cancelled a $400m (3300m) contract with China to build a new airport. The aviation minister, Kabineh Kallon, told the BBC the facility wasn’t necessary and the current airport would be renovated instead. The … Read more →
Teacher Trainees Lament Over Exorbitant Academic Fees
Posted on | CommentTeacher Trainees across the country are lamenting what they say is the high cost of bills laden them by their respective training colleges for the 2018/19 academic calendar. According to the trainees, the exorbitant fees, shockingly does not include their … Read more →
You Can’t Tax Church Offerings; It’s Unheard Of – Agyinasare
Posted on | CommentFounder of Perez Chapel International, Bishop Charles Agyinasare, has said the state should not use the wealth-flaunting attitude of “a few” people who do not understand their calling, as justification to institute a tax-paying policy that affects the generality of … Read more →
UBS rogue trader Kweku Adoboli released on bail [VIDEO]
Posted on | CommentThe convicted former UBS trader Kweku Adoboli has been released from detention at an immigration removal centre near Heathrow while he awaits a judicial review of his deportation. Adoboli was released on Tuesday night after a judge ruled he should be bailed. The … Read more →
NaBCo holds orientation workshop for 341 graduates
Posted on | CommentThe Ablekuma North Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Kofi Ofori, has urged graduates who are taking part in the Nation Builders Corps (NaBCo) to see their participation in the programme as the first step to enter into the ’world’. Mr Ofori … Read more →
There’s no connection between Menzgold and Gold Coast Security – Zonal Manager calms customers
Posted on | CommentThe Western and Central Regions’ Zonal Manager for Gold Coast Security, Mr. Alex Laar in calming customers who trooped in the bank to withdraw their investments told them that there is no link between Menzgold and Gold Coast Security. That … Read more →
Rotation Nurses, Midwives Threaten Nationwide Demo
Posted on | CommentThe Coalition of Rotation Nurses and Midwives (CRNM) has threatened to embark on a nationwide demonstration and withdrawal of services if government does not pay its members their service allowances by October 31. In a February 11, 2018 letter with … Read more →
UN Ambassador Nikki Haley Resigns
Posted on | CommentPresident Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has resigned and will leave her post by the end of the year. Sitting side-by-side in the Oval Office, Trump praised Haley as a “fantastic … Read more →
Woman found dead at Okorase, police suspects murder
Posted on | CommentPolice in the Eastern Region have begun investigations into the death of a young woman whose body was found lying in the streets of Okorase near Koforidua on Tuesday. According to sources, the deceased, who is said to be a … Read more →
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