Author: Krobea

The Accra Regional Police Command of the Ghana Police Service has issued a strong warning to aggrieved customers of struggling Gold Coast Fund Management who are planning a demonstration in Accra on Tuesday, October 15. The demonstration will start from the Obra Spot through the Kwame Nkrumah Avenue and end at the Jubilee House. According to the police, “adequate” plans have been made to ensure the safety of not only the demonstrators but also the general public. A statement from the Command on Monday said there will be no traffic diversion. “However, the police will be present to ensure free…

Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta is leading Ghana’s delegation to the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank group (WBG) to be held in Washington DC, USA. The Meetings are scheduled to be held from Monday to Sunday, October 20. The Meetings of the boards of governors of IMF and WBG bring together ministers of finance, central bankers, and development partners, parliamentarians, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations, and academics to discuss issues of global concern, including the world economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness. Also featured are seminars, regional…

The Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam Constituency, Cassiel Ato Forson, has described as illegal an instruction by the Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, to telecommunications companies to conceal new tariff deductions on the Communications Service Tax (CST). The Minister in a letter dated October 9, 2019 directed telecommunications companies in the country to treat the CST the same way other taxes like VAT, NHIL and GETFund are treated. This directive from the Minister comes after the telecom companies decided to directly impose the tax on subscribers contrary to previous decision to absorb that tax. Some MPs felt the decision to…

Ghana Commercial Bank were crowned champions of the Nii Amanor Dodoo Cup in Accra. The match was played over the weekend at the Legon Ajax Park as the drizzling rains gave some cool temperature to the atmosphere. GCB Bank smashed away the hosts, KPMG, in the finals with a 1-0 win in a pulsating encounter after both sides beat their opponent through penalties in their first games. GCB Bank created decent chances but failed to make the best of it in the game and KPMG after settling in the game also created some chances through their poster boy Collins Agyapong.…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured the Chiefs and people of Akwatia that government will do all within its power to revive the Ghana Consolidated Diamonds Ltd, formerly Great Consolidated Diamonds Company Limited, which is no longer in operation.  According to President Akufo-Addo, the Ghana Consolidated Diamonds Ltd, in times past, “has helped create jobs and wealth for the people of Akwatia. Therefore, if, today, there are some lingering issues concerning the operation of the mine, then it is my utmost responsibility that we ensure that such bottlenecks are all cleared to get the mine functioning again. That is…

Ghana failed to successfully defend the WAFU Cup won on home soil in 2017 after Senegal’s Teranga Lions beat the Black Stars B on penalties to win the trophy on Sunday. Coincidentally, Senegal also do a host-and-win with the victory over Ghana. After a goalless stalemate in full regulation time, two goals were produced in the extra time. Senegal’s Youssouph Badji scored a minute into the final half of extra time but just three minutes later, Joseph Esso equalised for Ghana. But the Stars were unlucky during the penalty shootouts as they missed two kicks, one of which by Justice…

Paris St-Germain forward Neymar limped off after 12 minutes as Brazil were held to a 1-1 friendly draw by Nigeria. The 27-year-old walked off holding his left thigh and could be a doubt for the Champions League game against Club Bruges on 22 October. Rangers’ Joe Aribo gave Nigeria the lead in the first half as he slotted past Manchester City’s Ederson. Real Madrid’s Casemiro prodded in from close range to equalise just after half-time. After the match Brazil manager Tite said Neymar “felt a muscle injury” and was substituted as a “precaution”. Despite having 70% possession in Singapore, Brazil…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo last Friday visited the New York University (NYU) research Center for Technology and Economic Development (CTED) in Kumawu, Ashanti Region. The purpose of his visit was to afford him the opportunity to learn about Commodity Exchange Research. President Akufo-Addo was visibly elated as Professor Yaw Nyarko, an economist at New York University, walked him through the activities of the Center and Commodity Exchange Research. Initially, the Food and Agriculture Minister was outside the hall where the President was being taught but as the president became much more interested in the activities of the Center, he…

Media General’s news team in Kumasi joined members of the TV3 Fan Club in a clean-up and tree planting exercise to promote a healthy environment in and around Atonsu. In line with the environmental sanitation campaign ‘Garbage Out’, the exercise was to lead by example and create public awareness on the benefits of environmental sanitation. The clean-up exercise was to drum home the importance of cleanliness to the socio-economic growth of the country. Media General’s news team and enthusiastic TV3 Fan club members collectively supported the exercise to the admiration of community members. The group cleared choked drains of plastic…

Italy secured their place at next year’s Euro 2020 finals by beating Greece 2-0 in Rome. After a goalless first half, Chelsea midfielder Jorginho opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Andreas Bouchalakis’ handball. Substitute Federico Bernardeschi added a late second with a dipping effort from distance. The win means Italy top Group J with 21 points, an unassailable 11 points clear of third-placed Armenia. Greece needed to win to keep their own qualification hopes alive but they rarely threatened. Italy had been booed off at half-time after failing to manage a single shot on target but they were…