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Stakeholders in the extractive industry are calling for the establishment of Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) in the mining industry. This, they believe, will enable the country monitor how much revenue is being generated in the mining industry and also how the revenue is being utilized. The call was made at the launch of PIAC 2018 annual report, in Kumasi. Ghana per the report, has raked in close to five billion dollars in revenue since oil production started in 2011. In 2018, an amount of 977 million dollars was generated from the petroleum sector. A total of 414 million…

Ex-president John Dramani Mahama is expected to join demonstration against luxury vehicle levy on July 9, 2019, organisers have claimed. Administrator of the Vehicle Asset Dealers Association of Ghana (VADAG), Mr. Abdul Saed told journalists on Wednesday that the former president is several other stakeholders have decided to join them protest against what they described as ‘killer tax”. “The Finance Minister is confusing engine capacity with luxury vehicle. Because the latest Porsche Cayenne car is costing 250,000 dollars with 2.7 engine capacity and government is not taxing such a vehicle but Mercedes Benz, C300 that I bought 20 years ago…

Minister of Education Mathew Opoku Prempeh has sued the Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress, Samuel Gyamfi, for allegedly making defamatory comments against him. The Minister claimed the NDC executive maliciously associated him with an alleged criminal, Seidu Yakubu Mba, who is one of the suspects arrested in connection with the kidnapping of the two Canadian women in Kumasi last month. At a news conference on June 13, Mr Sammy Gyamfi claimed the said suspect, who he described as the ringleader of the kidnappers, was an errand boy for Dr Opoku Prempeh who is also the MP for Manhyia…

An international event has been launched in Ghana to promote the utilisation of coconut as potential cash crop for the nation and the world. The organisers, Africa Coconut Group, say the coconut sector is an integral part of every economy around the world which must be given the necessary attention. Launched at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, the event is on the theme: ‘Promoting Export Diversification through a Robust Ghanaian Coconut Industry’. According to the group, statistics show that every part of the coconut is of value, ranging from its water to the husk, which can be…

An international event has been launched in Ghana to promote the utilisation of coconut as potential cash crop for the nation and the world. The organisers, Africa Coconut Group, say the coconut sector is an integral part of every economy around the world which must be given the necessary attention. Launched at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, the event is on the theme: ‘Promoting Export Diversification through a Robust Ghanaian Coconut Industry’. According to the group, statistics show that every part of the coconut is of value, ranging from its water to the husk, which can be…

Dr. Yaw Adu-Ampomah[/caption] The High Court in Accra was forced to adjourn sitting on Wednesday due to dilly-dally on the part of prosecution, having failed to produce the necessary documentary evidence on COCOBOD’s restrictive tendering. The court on two previous sittings had ordered the state to serve counsel for accused proof of claims by third prosecution witness, Dr. Yaw Adu-Ampomah that COCOBOD engaged in restrictive tender in 2018. Dr. Adu-Ampomah has been testifying against the former CEO of COCOBOD Dr. Stephen Opuni and a businessman, Seidu Agongo, who are standing trial for allegedly causing financial loss of GHC271.3 million to…

Hip-life legend Michael Elliot Kwabena Okyere Darko, popularly known as Obrafour, has said “beef” in the music industry is not entirely bad provided the musicians involved keep it decent. He said when it is well done, it could serve as a catalyst for the growth of the industry. The veteran rap sensation recollected his heydays when he also had exchanges with Lord Kenya, noting that rap battles, what many call beef, is only acceptable if it is not reduced to insults but rather “punching holes” in what the opponent says. His comments come on the back of beefs in the…

After weeks of counting down to arguably the city’s biggest thanksgiving event, the moment that hundreds have been waiting for is finally here. Hundreds of patrons will show up at the Lord’s Parliament Chapel International on Friday, June 28 for a night of praise and thanksgiving at the Onua Aseda event. The event is put together by Onua FM and is aimed at providing a platform for patrons to gather and sing songs of praise and worship to their Maker for His mercies. Some A-list gospel artistes in the country are billed to lead the charge as hundreds show up…

The Receiver of the defunct Beige Bank, Nii Amanor Dodoo, has gone to court to retrieve about GH₵1billion from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank, Micheal Nyinaku and 12 of his subsidiary companies. The writ which was filed at the Accra High Court is also seeking an order to take over several landed properties and cars belonging to Nyinaku and his subsidiary companies. The receiver is seeking to take possession of about 10 landed properties and about 165 cars and equipment. According to the writ, the properties were acquired with funds from the defunct bank, whose license was…

The Receiver of the defunct Beige Bank, Nii Amanor Dodoo, has gone to court to retrieve about GH₵1billion from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank, Micheal Nyinaku and 12 of his subsidiary companies. The writ which was filed at the Accra High Court is also seeking an order to take over several landed properties and cars belonging to Nyinaku and his subsidiary companies. The receiver is seeking to take possession of about 10 landed properties and about 165 cars and equipment. According to the writ, the properties were acquired with funds from the defunct bank, whose license was…