Day: October 4, 2024

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IMF, Ghana agree on third programme review

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, has reached a staff-level agreement with Ghana, paving way for the Board to approve another US$360 million for the country.

This development comes following a third revolution of the country’s on-goi…

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Prez Akufo-Addo holds talks with Organised Labour over galamsey concerns

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo,has held a crunch meeting with Organised Labour at the Jubilee House, Accra, to discuss issues pertaining to illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey’.

In a statement issued by Information Minist…

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Farmers participate in Green Field Day highlighting new yam technology

A Green Field Day has been held in multiple farming communities within the northern sector, to showcase to farmers an agricultural innovation that promises to transform yam farming in the country.

The communities, including Lantikpa (North East Gon…

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Nungua, Tema residents urge organised labour to remain resolute on galamsey fight 

Some residents in Tema and Nungua have called on?organised labour to stand firm in their decision to?embark on an industrial strike despite President Nana Akufo-Addo’s appeal to postpone it.?

They said the government had had ample time to address th…

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Delta Air Lines introduces new airplane on Accra-New York route

Delta Air Lines, a leading international flight service provider, has introduced a new airplane, Airbus 330-900 Neo, on its daily nonstop Accra to JFK- New York flight route, effective Wednesday, October 2.

The new aircraft, with a 281 seating capa…

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GSS to collaborate with Tertiary Institution to address country’s challenges

Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, the Government Statistician, has underscored the need for effective collaboration between the Ghana Statistical Service and Universities to help address developmental challenges confronting the country.

The Government …

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Next NDC government to set up modern fertility centre – Prof Opoku-Agyemang

Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to establish a state-of-the-art fertility centre.

Addressing party supporters at Camp Junction in the B…

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Stakeholders asked to safeguard nation’s cultural values

The Centre for National Culture (CNC) has organised the Accra Regional Festival of Arts and Culture (REFAC) with a call on stakeholders to work towards safeguarding the cultural assets of the country.

It was on theme: ‘Beyond NAFAC at 60: Harnessin…

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2024 Ghana Reggae Dancehall Awards focuses on reigniting genre, celebrating artistes

The countdown to the second edition of the Ghana Reggae Dancehall Awards (GRDA) has begun, as thriving artistes will be recognised while efforts to sustain the genre are implemented.

The major awards gala, slated for December 15, 2024, would bring …

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CBG donates desktop computers to schools in Afigya Sekyere South District

Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) Limited, has donated 30 desktop computers to three schools in the Afigya Sekyere South District of the Ashanti Region.

The Bank also refurbished (painting, tiling, electrical works) some classroom blocks and spaces for…