The National Peace Council (NPC) and the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) have urged political parties to use Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) in addressing intra and inter-party disputes. A statement issued by the NPC, copied to the Ghana News Agency, said the appeal was made by the two institutions …
Read More »Do thorough land search before making payments – Officer
The Lands Commission has advised individuals and corporate entities ready to purchase land from real estate companies to conduct a search to validate the interest in the land before advancing payment. Mr Timothy Anyidoho, the Greater Accra Regional Lands Officer, gave the advice during an Editors’ Forum in Accra on …
Read More »Nuclear Power Project critical to Ghana’s energy transition plan – Minister
Ghana’s first nuclear power project is a critical component of the country’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) to help move towards cleaner energy. The ETP is a pathway towards transformation of the global energy sector from fossil-based to zero-carbon or clean energy. The nuclear power project, which is being managed by …
Read More »Missing and found contractor security officer at Newmont mine assisting police investigations
A contractor security officer at Newmont Africa’s Ahafo Mine, who was reportedly missing for the past four days, has been found, and is assisting the Police in investigations. On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, around 1830 hours, the security officer (name withheld) of Protea Coin Ghana (Newmont security provider), informed his …
Read More »Newmont and Ghana government agree to pay GH¢45m to 8,000 illegal structure owners in mining project
Newmont Africa has concluded discussions with the government, traditional authorities and community stakeholders and commenced payment for the removal of over 8,000 speculative unauthorised structures in the $850 million Ahafo North Mining Project. An Inter-Agency Committee led by the Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources responsible for mining and …
Read More »Akufo-Addo to receive Star of the Youth of Ghana award
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will on the commemoration of the International Day of the Youth be conferred Star of the Youth of Ghana award by the National Youth Authority (NYA). The confirmation will be in recognition of the President’s initiatives and programmes to elevate the livelihoods of young people …
Read More »Ghana needs zero emissions electricity baseload to deal with climate vulnerability
Ghana requires a zero emissions electricity base-load for sustainable and affordable electricity production. The Akosombo Dam, which has served as the country’s electricity baseload for six decades has been facing a drop in water levels due to climate vulnerability. Dr Seth K. Debrah, Director, Nuclear Power Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy …
Read More »Lotto agent in court for allegedly stealing GH¢700,000
A lotto agent who allegedly forged lotto booklets to siphon GH¢700,000 belonging to Rand Lotto Company has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Charged with stealing, Emmanuel Mbir, 33, pleaded not guilty to the charge of stealing. The prosecution is expected to amend a charge of forgery of documents for …
Read More »ISSER calls for aggressive domestic revenue mobilization
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has called for aggressive domestic revenue mobilization through efficient tax and non-tax revenue generating measures to firm the country’s fiscal space. The Institute also called for a unified common platform for collecting property rates to boost domestic revenue. Professor Peter Quartey, …
Read More »Timely information sharing critical to combat illicit drug trafficking – Minister
Mr Ambrose Dery, Minister for the Interior, says timely information and intelligence sharing are critical to successful seizures of contrabands and arrest of perpetrators of illicit drug trafficking and organised crime. The fight against such unlawful acts can further be strengthened through partnerships and collaborations. The ultimate goal of arrest …
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