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COCOBOD CEO bemoans combined meagre US$6bn income of Ghana and Cote d I’voire in cocoa production
on: by Radia Sambare
A 17-member delegation from the Standard Bank Group, parent company of Stanbic Bank-Ghana, has met with the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Cocoa Board, (COCOBOD), Mr Joseph Boahen Aidoo, as part of the company’s immersion programme of providing learning opportunities on
Canada issues security alert to its citizens in Ghana following recent kidnappings of two Canadians in kumasi
on: by Radia Sambare
Canada has issued an alert to its citizens in Ghana to step up their security following the kidnapping of two of its nationals in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi The Canadian government in a tweet said, “Be aware of your surroundings
GIBA to resist attempt to charge free to air television service
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) has vowed to resist any attempt by the government to charge television viewers for free-to-air content following a policy that seeks to charge viewers of their channels. Executive Council Member of GIBA, Prince Harri Crystal, says
Ghana Police Service receives 109 vehicles from government
on: by Radia Sambare
As part of efforts to have efficient policing systems in the country, Ghana’s Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on Thursday, 6 June 2019 finally handed over some 109 multiple-purpose vehicles comprising buses, tow trucks, water tankers, ambulances, troopers and Pickup trucks to
Ghana Post App will simplify data collection in the upcoming 2020 census–Statistician discloses
on: by Radia Sambare
Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim, of the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has disclosed that, the GhanaPostGPS App is a relevant resource that will simplify the collection of data in the upcoming 2020 population census. Addressing a section of the media after a
Curfew imposed on Bole following Chieftaincy clashes
on: by Radia Sambare
A dusk to dawn (6pm to 6am) curfew has been imposed on Bole in the Savannah region following a chieftaincy dispute sparked during Eid-Ul-Fitr prayers Wednesday. Two houses were burnt and another vandalised including a vehicle during the melee, according to
TV license payment to be reintroduced by GBC
on: by Radia Sambare
The Acting Director-General of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Augustin Yamson has stated that, GBC will soon re-introduce the payment of the TV Licence fee to enable the Corporation to concentrate more on Public Service Broadcasting and also improve content. Mr Yamson
Muslims celebrate Eid-al-Fitr today
on: by Radia Sambare
Muslims around the world are today, 5 June 2019 celebrating the Eid al-Fitr festival, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The timing of Eid al-Fitr, or “the festival of breaking the fast”, begins with the first sighting