We’ll continue to arrest illegal wood dealers- Forestry Commission warns
The Forestry Commission has reemphasized its resolve to continue to arrest and prosecute people who engage in illegalities in the forestry sector. “The Forestry Commission will not allow anybody to…
‘Agenda to bridge devt deficit in inner cities, Zongos on course’
The Minister of Inner Cities and Zongo Development, Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has stated that the government's agenda to bridge the development deficit in inner cities and Zongos is on course.…
Leprosy not curse, stop spurning sufferers – Public urged
The Acting Programmes Manager of the National Leprosy Elimination Programme, Dr Benedict Okie Quao, has called for an end to discrimination and stigma against people affected by leprosy. He said…
Should corruption be legalised in Ghana?
Ghana is blessed with a lot of resources largely categorised under both human and natural among several other endowments, yet we lack behind so far as development is concerned. Why?…
OccupyGhana voices concern over Ghana’s fiscal responsibility act
OccupyGhana is delighted that Ghana has passed a fiscal responsibility act. It's a step in the right direction. But we at OccupyGhana are still grappling with the basic question: “will the Act…
IMF Donates ¢75,000 To Support ‘Kayayei’ In Accra
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has donated 15,000 dollars (GH¢75,000) to support the establishment of an Integrated Support Centre for female head porters (Kayayei) at Agbobloshie in Accra. The Centre…
Bank Of Ghana Reduces Policy Rate To 16 Per Cent
The Bank of Ghana on Monday reduced the policy rate to 16 per cent representing a 100 basis points. In March, 2018, the Bank reduced its rate by 200 basis…
Security, infrastructure key in ‘Year of Return’ — Hotels association
The President of the Ghana Hotels Association (GHA), Dr Edward Ackah-Nyamike Jnr, has urged the government to make security and basic infrastructure such as good road network, a priority in…
Passport office to halt processing of manual applications
The Passport Office and the Regional Passport Application Centres will no longer process manual passport applications effective Thursday, February 28, 2019. This was disclosed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Draft Legislative Instrument for Ghana’s disability Act ready
The Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations, MindFreedom -Ghana and the Media Caucus on Disability, have completed work on a draft Legislative Instrument (LI) meant to give impetus to the Ghana…
