Author: Krobea

Authorities of the eastern Caribbean island nation Barbabdos have called on Ghana to assist them organize their version of the ‘Year of Return’ in 2020, the Chief Executive Officer for the Ghana Tourism Authority has revealed. Nana Akwasi Agyeamn said a lot of interest have been shown in the Year of the Return initiative, hence the need to consolidate the programme. He told Francis Doku, host of the Travel Pass Exclusive on 3FM Sunday December 1, that “Barbados called us that they are doing a similar thing and they want us to help them”. “They told us that that they…

Some Ghanaian traders, said to be members of a task force set up by the Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA), were resisted by their Nigerian counterparts at Tip-toe Lane in Accra on Monday, December 2 in what later degenerated into violence. The Ghanaians were shutting down shops of foreign retailers as they claim the latter are violating a legislation barring foreigners from doing business in Ghana. The issue, which has raged on for sometime now, has led to the closure of shops belonging to foreigners. “It goes beyond the police,” the Nima Divisional Police Commander told journalists. “It is…

The World Bank is supporting Ghana with $14million to develop tourist sites across the country, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority GTA) has said. Akwesi Agemang told Francis Doku, host of Travel Pass Exclusive show on 3FM, Sunday, December 1 that a number of tourist sites in Ghana need to be upgraded as part of efforts to develop tourism in Ghana, hence the support from the World Bank. “Currently there are about seven tourist sites which are ready for some touch-ups. This include Gwolu, Nkroful, Nzulezu, Salaga, Bonwire. “Then we have what we call the clusters. We…

The White House has said US President Donald Trump and his lawyers will not attend an impeachment hearing on Wednesday, citing a lack of “fairness”. The hearing by the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee marks the next stage of the probe, with legal experts giving testimony that could lead to a vote of impeachment. It is alleged the president pressured Ukraine to conduct two investigations for his own political gain. Mr Trump has denied any wrongdoing. After weeks of closed-door witness interviews and public hearings, the process will now focus on possible charges of misconduct, which could lead to an…

Accra Giants emerged winners of this year’s Ghana Skate Soccer League after defeating Ashanti Warriors in the final 5-1 at the Skate Soccer Arena at the Accra Tennis Court. Accra Giants led by Gariba Sannie dominated both halves to win the tournament. The League, which was played in a round robin format, saw Accra Giants winning their first game against Western Tigers by 5-2 and won their second game against Zongo Lions to reach the final. Under the auspices of the International Federation of Skate Soccer (IFSS), the 2019 MTN Skate Soccer League is aimed at taking away physically challenged…

Member of Parliament for Lambussie-Karni Constituency Edward Kaale-Ewola Dery says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government’s introduction of higher Cedi denominations is a waste of the public purse. According to him, the move is a means to perpetrate corruption. Speaking on TV3’s News @10 on Friday, November 29, the Vice Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament said the move completely defeats the aim by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to have a single currency. The Bank of Ghana on Friday introduced two higher denominations of GH¢100 and GH¢200. GH¢2 coins were also unveiled. Bank of Ghana unveils GH¢100…

The Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Ghana (CCT-Gh) has given government up till Thursday, December 5 to complete payment of salary arrears. According to a statement issued by the Coalition on Friday, November 29, payment of the arrears will “avoid an industrial unrest at the education front”. The Coalition claims the issue of salary arrears has been a “pain in our neck as a union and that of teachers, especially those affected”. It said assurances were given on September 13, 2019 at a meeting held at the instance of the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah. At that…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday cut sod for the construction of a multipurpose dam in Pwalugu in the Upper East Region of Ghana. The project, pegged to cost $993 million, is said to be the single largest investment ever made by any government in the north. It is in fulfilment of a campaign pledge made by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prior to the 2016 elections. The Pwalugu Multipurpose project will consist of three main components, namely the construction of a 60 megawatt hydropower plant; a 50 megawatt solar farm; and the establishment of an irrigation scheme covering…

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Prof. Mike Ocquaye has commended the Ghana Football Association for the vigorous #BringBackTheLove campaign it has launched to court public support and bring back the love for football in the country. Addressing members of the Executive Council of the GFA during a courtesy call on him and the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports in Parliament yesterday, the Speaker said he was overwhelmed by how the campaign was effective and attracted massive support for the Black Stars during the recent African Cup qualifier between the Black Stars and South Africa in Cape Coast. Prof. Ocquaye…