Local herbal medicine manufacturer Givers Herbal has joined the hunt for the man who was shown ruthlessly beating his son in a social media video. Therefore, in addition to the GH10,000 set by Child Right International and the GH2,000 set by the Ghana Police Service, the corporation has placed a …
Read More »Terminate and bring charges against MMDCEs engaged in galamsey- Joyce Aryee
The president should dismiss and bring charges against any metropolitan, municipal, and district chief executives (MMDCEs) who are found guilty of engaging in unlawful mining, popularly known as “galamsey,” according to Joyce Aryee, the former CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines. The DCE for Bosome Freho Yaw Danso in …
Read More »In 2021, VRA reported a profit of GHC112 million
After six years of losses, the Volta River Authority (VRA) has effectively reversed the company’s fortunes, posting a profit of GHC112.76 million in 2021, with management ready to maintain the pace. The largest electricity generator in the nation, VRA, has generated a profit for the past two years in a …
Read More »Ellen White SDA Basic School get 6-unit classroom block from New Juaben South Assembly
The staff and students of the Ellen White SDA Basic School in Koforidua, in the Eastern region, have received a six-unit classroom building and an office complex from the New Juaben South Municipal Assembly. On September 29, 2022, a brief ceremony officially opened the recently completed project. The classroom building …
Read More »21% increment in cocoa price per bag disrespectful to farmers – PNC
According to the People’s National Convention (PNC), the government’s 21% increase in the producer price of cocoa is an insulting and disrespectful act. “The difficulty in the economic system which is substantiated by the high cost of goods and the continuous increase in petroleum products should have compelled the cocoa …
Read More »NDC will jail NPP gurus including Wontumi over galamsey-Sammy Gyamfi
According to Sammy Gyamfi, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) communications director, the next NDC administration will look into and prosecute any prominent members of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) who were involved in illegal mining, including Bernard Antwi Bosiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, Ekow Awusi, Charles Bissue, and …
Read More »National House of Chiefs pledge support for galamsey fight
The National House of Chiefs president, Ogyeahohoo Yaw Gyebi has emphasized the danger galamsey poses to the nation’s ability to mobilize income and the significance of the government’s participation in the fight against the threat. The National House of Chiefs has stated that it supports the efforts of the Akufo-Addo-led …
Read More »Government increases cocoa price to ¢800 a bag
For the 2022/2023 cocoa production season, the government has increased the producer price for cocoa beans by 21% to Ghc 800. This is less expensive than Ivory Coast, which listed its pricing for the same season at around $858. A bag of cocoa cost 660 Ghana cedis prior to the …
Read More »Make your stands clear on galamsey-NPP Secretary to MMDCE’s
The Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for Atwima Nwabiagya North Constituency Raphael Osei-Wusu has urged the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCE’s) to publicly announce their support for the fight against galamsey in Ghana. His remarks follow the National House of Chiefs, presided over by President Ogyeahohuo …
Read More »“Successful galamsey fight requires colloborative, national effort” – Prez Akufo-Addo
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the President of the Republic, has reaffirmed his commitment to collaborating with Chiefs, traditional chiefs, and other stakeholders in the fight against galamsey. “It is evident that, if we are to win the war, you and I have to take the lead and partner closely to …
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