The Bank of Ghana has given strong indication that the recently approved $750 million Afriexim loan facility by Parliament once disbursed, among other measures, will boost the foreign exchange position of the country and help restore confidence in the cedi. The additional measures include the cocoa syndication loan which is Read more…
Author Salman Rushdie, who suffered years of Islamist death threats after writing The Satanic Verses, has been stabbed on stage in New York state. The Booker Prize winner, 75, was speaking at an event at the Chautauqua Institution at the time. New York State Police said a man ran up Read more…
This article is a special request I received from some readers. This is a difficult article since meal preparation has many ingredients. However, I tried every possible means to research on this significant subject. Let’s get started: Wikipedia(2021) notes that Gari and beans are very nutritious, gari is starch-rich and Read more…
The Customs Staff Association (CSA) has described as flawed the investigation conducted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of alleged corrupt activities involving Labianca Group of Companies and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). In a statement, the Association indicated that the report is misconceived Read more…
The unavailability of adequate classroom structures has compelled Kindergarten pupils of the Apaaso DA Basic School in the Kintampo South District of the Bono East Region to learn under trees. The school with a population of more than 700 pupils has inadequate furniture and teaching materials, no toilet facilities and Read more…
President Akufo-Addo and Ndan Ya-Na Abukari II, King of Dagbon have commended Farouk Aliu Mahama, Member of Parliament (MP) for Yendi for his efforts towards the development of the constituency. The President and the Dagbon King commended the Member of Parliament for his dynamism and commitment for ensuring the good Read more…
The Programmes Manager of Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) is not surprised about the Special Prosecutor’s claim of alleged corrupt activities involving Labianca Group of Companies and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). According to Mary Awelana Addah, “we are all in this country and we know what Read more…
President Akufo-Addo has, since he was sworn into office, pledged to rid the country of the need for hand-outs. He touted his administration as one that will vigorously institute home-grown measures to ensure that country is self-sufficient. In this light, the ‘Ghana Beyond Aid’ mantra was birthed by the Akufo-Addo Read more…
Businesses that require foreign investments and financing may be at the receiving end of Ghana’s economic downgrade by Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s (S&P). This is according to the President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI). Dr Humphrey Ayim-Darke, speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, said bulk importers of goods and Read more…
A political risk analyst is not surprised by the recent downgraded of Ghana’s credit worthiness. Dr Theo Acheampong insists that his assessment of the citizenry point to an increasing level of hardship among the populace. He made these comments on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, August 13. This week, Ghana’s rating Read more…
Some residents of Asanteman on Saturday embarked on a health Walk to express gratitude and respect for the Trade and Industry Minister, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen. According to the group, it is time to showcase their son and hero to the world as tradition demands. It follows reports that the Read more…
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward, Lionel Messi has missed out on the 30-man shortlist for the 2022 Men’s Ballon d’Or, having won the award just last year. Messi won the Ballon d’Or for a record seventh time last year after he helped guide Argentina to a Copa America triumph. Kylian Mbappe is Read more…
Former Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian has left Corinthians after claiming he and his family received death threats on social media. The 34-year-old has scored once in 45 games since rejoining Corinthians from Arsenal last summer. The Brazil international has already been linked with a return to the Premier League with Fulham. “Willian Read more…
Barcelona have registered four of their new signings in time for their first game of the season on Saturday. The Spanish club were unable to register new players because of La Liga financial regulations, but freed up funding with several ‘economic levers’. The fourth was activated on Friday and, now Read more…
A Circuit court in Koforidua has granted an application to investigators in the Asamankese Chieftaincy feud to track phone calls of some of the suspects who have denied their involvement in the attack on the Asamakese chief’s palace and forcefully aided a parallel chief’s installation. The Court granted the application Read more…
The Recording Academy has presented Edgar Nabeyin Panford, the Ghanaian record producer, his Grammy Award nomination certificate for his work with American rapper, Kanye West. Delivered last week, the certificate was in recognition of Nabeyin’s role in producing Kanye West’s Donda album. It was nominated for the Album of The Year at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards Read more…
This is the Ashanti Regional Hospital, located at Sewua in the Bosomtwe District. Physical works on the 250-bed capacity hospital have been completed awaiting provision of power supply and improved access road network to the facility. The new Ashanti Regional Hospital has e 43 buildings with entire project covering 125,000 square meters When Read more…
The Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Krobo, Ebenezer Tei Larbi has explained the reason behind the protest by the youth of Lower Manya Krobo Constituency. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story on Friday, he stated that the people are not against paying for electricity consumed. However, Read more…
The Executive Director of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr. Ishmael Ackah has hinted at a tarrif increment soon. He however did not provide the effective date for the adjustment. Dr. Ackah also declined to mention the percentage increment. He nonetheless, indicated that the tarrif adjustment will be “business-friendly, Read more…
Tonight’s Edition on JoyNews’ Personality Profile of PM Express will host Medical Doctor and Founder of La Constance Centre for Global Health, Dr Alex Kwame Aniapam Twum Boafo. The guest is expected to share his life achievements and experiences with the audience. Source: JoyOnline