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There is a gradual increase in the request for express clearing of cheques as patronage records a growth of 60.2 percent in 2016 compared to 2015. Over 371,000 cheques were cleared by way of express last year compared to over…

The Komenda Sugar Factory is set to kick off production but requires a minimum working capital of Gh¢6 million, the Central Regional Minister, Mr Kwamena Duncan has revealed. He said: “I’m told the machine is able to mill 1,250…

Mrs Baaba Brew Fleischer, an anti-corruption campaigner has stated that engagement with individual homes on anti- corruption issues was necessary in helping to eliminate the canker in society. She noted that despite the perception…

The European Union (EU) Election Observer Mission would on Monday, February 27, launch its final report on the 2016 Presidential and Parliamentary elections which was won by the New Patriotic Party. Dr Tamas Meszerics, the Head of…

Mr Lloyd Lipsett, President of LKL International Consulting firm, has said there is the need for a multi-stakeholder approach in ensuring that the Voluntary Principles Agreement are implemented in the country. He said focus should be…

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister for Education has announced the release of GH¢55 million to pay state owned university lecturers as their book and research allowances. He said in addition to the book and research allowance,…

The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) has welcomed the government’s decision to reduce taxes and interest rate, labeling it, as a right step. Mr. Bashir Manu, the Ashanti Regional Director of the Board, said this was…

The Jamrock restaurant, located in East Legon considered to be one of the affluent suburbs in Accra, was full to capacity as invited guests and the general public gathered to welcome the birth of yet another exciting book from Nana Awere…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Mr Paul Asare Ansah as the acting Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). Mr Ansah was the Manager of Marketing and Corporate Affairs…

Although Ghana pledged in 2015 to end statelessness in 2016, it still remains one of the few West African countries yet to implement the national action plan to eradicate statelessness. The Abidjan Declaration was adopted in 2015 by Head…