The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in the Eastern Region has closed down 12 hospitality facilities in two municipalities for flouting tourism regulations . A total of 25 hospitality facilities are expected to be closed down across the Eastern Region in the next nine days, according to officials. The Eastern Regional …
Read More »NPP Internal Race: Northern Regional Delegates Endorse Dr. China For National Treasurer
Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Northern Region have thrown their weights behind the former Deputy Ambassador of Ghana to China and a former Director of Finance and Administration at the Party’s Headquarters, Dr Charles Dwamena, in his bid to become the party’s National Treasurer. According to …
Read More »We Will Block All Unregistered SIM Cards After 31st July – Communications Minister Cautions
The Communication Ministry has announced it will not extend the deadline for the nationwide SIM card registration exercise after July 31, 2022. According to the Sector Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Ministry and all relevant parties, including the National Communication Authority (NCA) and the telecommunication companies have made a lot of …
Read More »Gabby Otchere Darko Backs IMF Programme ‘In Principle’
A leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere Darko has said in principle, he is not against the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. He explained that he is not for an IMF programme that gives the country peanuts but imposes conditions that will end up hurting …
Read More »Factories, Roads Have Been Built; Economy Continues To Grow But Trouble Is How To Ride The Current Storm – Gabby Otchere
Factories have been built and more being built than ever before as part of efforts to grow the economy, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Gabby Otchere Darko has said. He stated also that access to education and vocational skills are expanding more than ever, roads have …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Has Received More Money Than Any Gov’t In Ghana But Little To Show For – Sammy Gyamfi
Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has received more money than any other president in Ghana but he has little projects to show for, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Sammy Gyamfi has said. Sammy Gyamfi who is a member of the pressure group, Arise …
Read More »US-Based Aviation Expert: Ghana’s Presidential Jet Incapable Of Going On Long Haul Journeys
An Aviation Expert based in the United States, Mr Sean Mendis, has said that Ghana’s presidential jet, the Falcon, is not the ideal jet for long journeys. He said it may embark on such journeys however, that will require a higher technical support and also with less luggage and passengers …
Read More »Minister Fights For Women Farmers, Value Chain Actors
The Western Regional Minister and Member of Parliament for the Takoradi constituency, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, has stressed the need for women farmers and value chain actors to be given the requisite support since they contribute immensely to Ghana’s agricultural sector. He bemoaned the fact that women in agriculture …
Read More »E-levy Is Giving Only 10% Of Estimated Revenues – Gabby Otchere
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere Darko has said that the e-levy, after its implementation on May 1 2022, is delivering only 10 per cent of estimated income. The former Executive Director of the Danquah Institute lamented the low revenues in Ghana as compared to …
Read More »Int’l Drivers In Ghana Increase Fares By 15% Effective Today
International Drivers and Road Transport Union (IDRTU) of the Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC) says its earlier-announced 15 percent increase in their fares takes effect from Monday, June 27. The Chairman of the union, Mr Kofi Sarpong confirmed to MyGhanaMedia.com. The Union, therefore, urged all passengers to comply “and help …
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