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Even though government has put in measures to ensure increased participation of Ghanaians in the oil and gas industry, the participation of locals remains insignificant. Figures from the Petroleum Commission reveal that Ghanaian owned businesses won only $77 million of the $ 420 million awarded in the petroleum industry. Even though the figure excludes Joint Ventures with foreign entities, the figure remains unimpressive. In November 2013, LI2204 was promulgated to promote maximization of value-addition and job creation through the use of local expertise, goods and services business, financing in the petroleum industry value chain and their retention in Ghana. The…

Even though government has put in measures to ensure increased participation of Ghanaians in the oil and gas industry, the participation of locals remains insignificant. Figures from the Petroleum Commission reveal that Ghanaian owned businesses won only $77 million of the $ 420 million awarded in the petroleum industry. Even though the figure excludes Joint Ventures with foreign entities, the figure remains unimpressive. In November 2013, LI2204 was promulgated to promote maximization of value-addition and job creation through the use of local expertise, goods and services business, financing in the petroleum industry value chain and their retention in Ghana. The…

One of the major issues that rocked Ghana Football in the wake of the Anas’ expose was refereeing. Many referees in the country, some were of very high repute were hit and came under intense scrutiny. The image of refereeing in the country was battered to the ground, leaving Ghana without a referee on CAF assignments and many have said it will take a great deal to restore the image of referees in the country. Now, under the leadership of Kurt Okraku, with trust in referees key on his agenda, he has made refereeing an important aspect of his leadership.…

One of the major issues that rocked Ghana Football in the wake of the Anas’ expose was refereeing. Many referees in the country, some were of very high repute were hit and came under intense scrutiny. The image of refereeing in the country was battered to the ground, leaving Ghana without a referee on CAF assignments and many have said it will take a great deal to restore the image of referees in the country. Now, under the leadership of Kurt Okraku, with trust in referees key on his agenda, he has made refereeing an important aspect of his leadership.…

Ghana’s inflation rate on year-on-year rose, influenced by food and transportation prices. Annual inflation rose to 8.2% from 7.7% in October. This is after the country had recorded a 7.6%, the lowest since September 2013. Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, Government Statistician said, “Inflation is predominantly driven by food and transportation, even though the contribution of transport went down to 12.3% from 12.9% in October.” Key Points: National year-on-year inflation from November 2018 to November 2019 was 8.2. Food and Non-alcoholic beverages inflation was 8.4% and average Non-food inflation was 8.0% “Inflation is predominantly driven by food and transportation, even though…

Ghana’s inflation rate on year-on-year rose, influenced by food and transportation prices. Annual inflation rose to 8.2% from 7.7% in October. This is after the country had recorded a 7.6%, the lowest since September 2013. Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, Government Statistician said, “Inflation is predominantly driven by food and transportation, even though the contribution of transport went down to 12.3% from 12.9% in October.” Key Points: National year-on-year inflation from November 2018 to November 2019 was 8.2. Food and Non-alcoholic beverages inflation was 8.4% and average Non-food inflation was 8.0% “Inflation is predominantly driven by food and transportation, even though…

Members of three teacher unions have been ordered by the High Court in Accra to immediately call off the ongoing strike and return to the classroom. The order follows an interlocutory injunction filed by the National Labour Commission (NLC) after its attempts to get the teachers to rescind their decision had failed. The Ghana National Association of Teachers, National Association of Graduate Teachers and Coalition of Concerned Teachers – Ghana, embarked on indefinite strike on Monday following what they said was government’s lack of commitment to pay the remaining salary arrears to some of their members. A letter dated December…

Members of three teacher unions have been ordered by the High Court in Accra to immediately call off the ongoing strike and return to the classroom. The order follows an interlocutory injunction filed by the National Labour Commission (NLC) after its attempts to get the teachers to rescind their decision had failed. The Ghana National Association of Teachers, National Association of Graduate Teachers and Coalition of Concerned Teachers – Ghana, embarked on indefinite strike on Monday following what they said was government’s lack of commitment to pay the remaining salary arrears to some of their members. A letter dated December…

The three striking teacher unions say they are not prepared to call off their action until they see evidence that the outstanding salary arrears have been cleared. They are for now treating reports that the Ministry of Finance has released over 49 million cedis to clear the arrears as a hear-say, Vice President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) told 3News’ Wendy Laryea on Wednesday. The Ghana National Association of Teachers, National Association of Graduate Teachers and Coalition of Concerned Teachers – Ghana, embarked on indefinite strike on Monday following what they said was government’s lack of commitment…

The three striking teacher unions say they are not prepared to call off their action until they see evidence that the outstanding salary arrears have been cleared. They are for now treating reports that the Ministry of Finance has released over 49 million cedis to clear the arrears as a hear-say, Vice President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) told 3News’ Wendy Laryea on Wednesday. The Ghana National Association of Teachers, National Association of Graduate Teachers and Coalition of Concerned Teachers – Ghana, embarked on indefinite strike on Monday following what they said was government’s lack of commitment…