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Akufo-Addo condemns ‘despicable’ Manchester bombingPresident Nana Akufo-Addo has condemned the Manchester Arena terror attack describing it as "despicable and cowardly acts." He expressed shock at the attack which left 22 people dead including an eight-year-old girl and injuring over 59 people at Manchester Arena, at the end of a concert by US singer Ariana Grande.. The President tweeted Tuesday saying, “Shocked and saddened by yesterday’s terror attack in Manchester, resulting in the deaths of 22 people and injuries to 59. . . |
myjoyonline.com Tue, May 23, 2017 |
Tue, May 23, 2017 | |
If private sector fails under this gov't then it is Ghana's fate - Akufo-AddoGovernment says businesses now have their best chance to succeed because their ambition is matched by a government which is private sector focused. In his preliminary remarks at the opening of 2017 CEO's Summit Monday, Senior Minister Yaw Osafo Maafo told business leaders, fate has presented them a government that has a "tireless desire" to see them succeed. Delivering an address on behalf of President Nana Akufo-Addo, the Senior Minister was happy to tell a "true story" to dramatise his belief that if corporate Ghana fails, then it must have been written in the stars. |
myjoyonline.comMon, May 22, 2017 |
Tue, May 23, 2017 | |
The $150m mystery: Three Ghana Gas helicopters missing?Although government has paid $150m for three helicopters for Ghana Gas Company, the whereabouts of the choppers remains a mystery, the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has revealed. It is not known whether the helicopters have been delivered or missing. "I have asked about the helicopters but there are no answers forth coming” Dr Steve Manteaw who is a member of the committee said Adom FM’s Morning Show, ‘Dwaso Nsem’ Tuesday. |
myjoyonline.comTue, May 23, 2017 |
Tue, May 23, 2017 | |
$1.2m kickback scandal: Trade Ministry requests forensic audithe Ministry of Trades and Industry is set to begin a forensic audit into the alleged $1.2 million scandal that has hit the former Executive Director of the Ghana Standards Authority. Dr George Crentsil has been cited in a damning investigative report that alleges that he collected $1.2 million kickback from a contractor undertaking construction work for the Authority. |
myjoyonline.comTue, May 23, 2017 |
Tue, May 23, 2017 | |
Front pages of Ghanaian Newspapers Tuesday, May 23, 2017Ghanaian Newspapers this morning. . . |
myjoyonline.comTue, May 23, 2017 |
Tue, May 23, 2017 | |
Soldiers protecting Galamsey operators – AmewuThe Lands and Natural Resources Minister, John Peter Amewu has accused some personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces High command of providing cover for galamsey operators in hard-hit areas. He alleged the said military command has without authorization, deployed personnel to protect galamsey operators in parts of the Ashanti region where his team is touring. In an interview with Citi News, John Peter Amewu called for an immediate probe into the matter. |
myjoyonline.comTue, May 23, 2017 |
Tue, May 23, 2017 | |
Any soldier found protecting illegal miners will be dealt with - Defence MinisterDefence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul has ordered the Chief of Defence Staff to immediately launch investigations into reports that some military officers are providing security for illegal miners. He said the military has not officially ordered any such acts and the culprits should be made to face the full rigours of the law if found culpable. |
myjoyonline.comTue, May 23, 2017 |
Tue, May 23, 2017 | |
Wealth of 5 richest Nigerians could end poverty - Oxfam reportThe combined wealth of Nigeria’s five richest men - $29.9 billion - could end extreme poverty in that country according to a new report published by Oxfam today. The report, ‘Inequality in Nigeria,’ exposes the large and growing gap between rich and poor. It reveals how the benefits of economic growth have been captured by a wealthy elite at the expense of ordinary Nigerians. According to Forbes the 5 richest Nigerians are: Aliko Dangote (net worth US $14.4 billion), Mike Adenuga (net worth US $9.9 billion), |
myjoyonline.comMon, May 22, 2017 |
Mon, May 22, 2017 | |
President returns from 3-nation tourThe Director of Communications at the Presidency, Mr Eugene Arhin, has described President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s visit to Senegal, Guinea and Cape Verde as productive. He said the visit would not only inure to the economic and bilateral benefit of Ghana but also strengthen the resolve for the attainment of the goals of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). |
Graphic Online Mon, May 22, 2017 |
Mon, May 22, 2017 | |
Guinea join Ghana in U-17 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finalsGuinea joined Ghana in the semi-finals of the Under 17 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon after a 0-0 draw between both sides in their final match of Group A in Libreville. The point was enough for Guinea to finish as group runners-up and secure a place at the World Cup in India in October. In the other Group A game, Cameroon beat hosts Gabon 1-0 in Port Gentil courtesy of a goal from Stephane Thierry Zobo. The result was not enough for Cameroon to progress, ending the tournament in third place in the standings, ahead of Gabon who had already been eliminated. |
BBC Sports Sat, May 20, 2017 |
Mon, May 22, 2017 | |
Ericsson Technology In GhanaMultinational networking and telecommunications giant, Ericsson on Thursday showcased in Ghana some advanced technology it had developed to help telecom companies and others who provide Information Communication Technology services, better serve their customers. The company in February 2017 launched the technology at the Mobile World Congress at Barcelona, Spain. According to them, their cutting edge technology is a product of six years of researching into the changing trends within the technology sector. |
Citi Business Sun, May 21, 2017 |
Mon, May 22, 2017 | |
Eni launches OCTP production, GhanaEni has started first production from its Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) project, offshore Ghana. The project, which comprises the Sankofa Main, Sankofa East and Gye-Nyame fields, about 60km off Ghana, was completed in just two and a half years, and three months ahead of schedule, according to Eni. |
OE Offshore Engineer Mon, May 22, 2017 |
Mon, May 22, 2017 | |
Starlets face familiar foe in semi-finalsGhana Black Starlets will face Niger in the semi-finals of the u-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Port Gentil. The game will be the third meeting both sides in the space of a month after Ghana beat their counterparts twice in a double header with a 2-0 margin. The Stalets have caught the eye of many progressing to the semis in fine fashion scoring nine and conceeding none. Their counterparts finished second in their group scoring four and conceeding four. |
myjoyonline.comMon, May 22, 2017 |
Mon, May 22, 2017 | |
Mahama jets off to India for AfDB meetingFormer President John Dramani Mahama is in Ahmedabad, India to attend the 52nd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, according to a statement issued by Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to Mr Mahama. The AfDB, which works to reduce poverty and improve the living conditions of African people, is meeting on the theme ‘Transforming Agriculture for Wealth Creation in Africa.’ |
myjoyonline.comMon, May 22, 2017 |
Mon, May 22, 2017 | |
Front pages of Ghanaian Newspapers Monday, May 22, 2017Ghanaian Newspaper this morning. |
myjoyonline.comMon, May 22, 2017 |
Mon, May 22, 2017 | |
Ghana's debt stock hits GHS127 billion - BoGLatest economic and financial data released by the Central Bank puts the country's debt stock at GHS127 billion at the end of March this year. After it met on Friday to review the health of the economy, the data showed that debt has increased from around GHS122 in December 2016 to GHS127 billion. This represents an increase of GHS5 billion in the debt stock in three months but sources close to government indicate the increase was not as a result of fresh borrowings. |
myjoyonline.comSat, May 20, 2017 |
Sat, May 20, 2017 | |
Ridge Hospital Medical Director at war with Health Minister over dismissalThe Medical Director of the Ridge Hospital says he will not vacate his position hours after he was dismissed by the Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang Manu on Wednesday. Dr Thomas Awuni Naba told Joy News’ Hannah Odame Thursday, the Minister has no right to dismiss him. “The only person who can terminate my appointment is Ghana Health Council...I still have three years,” he said. The Health Minister is reported to have dismissed the Medical Director of the Ridge Hospital days to the official opening of the hospital renamed the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. |
myjoyonline.comThu, May 18, 2017 |
Thu, May 18, 2017 | |
Finance Minister sets condition for IMF programme extensionFinance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta says Ghana’s program with the International Monetary Funds (IMF) would only be extended if the country fails to meet all the targets by end of next year. This is in response to reports that government is currently negotiating with the Fund to extend the program, a development that has been confirmed by World Bank country representative Henry Kerali. Sources say the push for extension has been influenced by fears that Ghana cannot implement all the needed reforms by April 2018. World Bank country representative Henry Kerali |
myjoyonline.comThu, May 18, 2017 |
Thu, May 18, 2017 | |
We’re working hard to uplift Ghana’s fortunes – Nana AddoThe path to returning Ghana onto the path of progress and prosperity, he indicated, is being pivoted by the revival of the Ghanaian economy. With the majority of jobs in Ghana created by the private sector, the President indicated that “if the private sector does not have the strength to be able to operate and grow, it becomes difficult to create jobs. So our attitude has been that, let us do whatever we can to strengthen the private sector in Ghana to work and create jobs, especially for our young people in Ghana.” |
Citi BusinessThu, May 18, 2017 |
Thu, May 18, 2017 | |
US Embassy in Ghana 'begging' to pay power bills of 2 yearsThe United States Embassy in Accra is literally begging the national power supply company to sit with them so that they will settle unpaid bills of 2 years. The Embassy took to their twitter handle to explain circumstances surrounding its alleged indebtedness to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Ghana’s sector minister had made comments to the effect that the Embassy owed the ECG, ‘‘The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has not refused to pay any electricity bills. We have been asking for official bills,’‘ one of the tweets read. |
Africanews. Thu, May 18, 2017 |
Thu, May 18, 2017 |
