Category: General
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President Akufo-Addo to announce new cocoa price on Oct 1, 2019
The Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD Joseph Boahen Aidoo has stated that president Akufo-Addo will announce a new cocoa price for farmers on October 1, 2019. He maintained that cocoa farmers will be given priority in setting the new price for the commodity for the 2019/2020 crop season. “I have always told our farmers to…
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Delegation from Ghana Statistical Service visits Denmark
A delegation from the Ghana Statistical Service led by the Government Statistician, Prof. Kobina Annim is visiting Denmark on a study trip, from August 17-22, 2019 as part of the Strategic Sector Cooperation programme between Statistics Denmark and Ghana Statistical Service. The purpose of the trip is to exchange knowledge with experts in Statistics Denmark…
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President cuts sod for second phase of Tamale Airport project
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Thursday cut the sod for the commencement of the US$70 million second phase project of the Tamale Airport that is expected to be completed in 30 months. The second phase consists of the construction of an ultra-modern terminal building, together with a multi-purpose hajj facility, and other ancillary facilities, expected…
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Standard Chartered donates to the Accra Rehabilitation Centre
The staff of Standard Chartered last Friday undertook a clean-up exercise at the Accra Rehabilitation Centre and also donated assorted items for the upkeep of the students at the Centre. Commenting on the essence of the initiative, Asiedua Addae, Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing said the outreach was part of activities to mark the…
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Ghana Chamber of Commerce establishes ADR for business disputes
Businesses with protracted cases at the courts can now seek redress at an Alternative Dispute Resolution, (ADR) Center that has been created by the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI). This follows complaints by businesses about the slow and stressful legal process in resolving commercial disputes. The ADR center is to provide an…
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MetLife launches ‘no premium payment at retirement’ funeral policy
Country Head of Metropolitan Life Insurance Ghana Limited, Tawiah Ben-Ahmed has urged insurance companies to ensure that the funeral products they sell meet the cost associated with recent funerals. According to him, the high cost of funerals nowadays far outweighs the claims received by their clients. “If the cost that is occurred to finance funerals…
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We are tax compliant – Radiance Petroleum reacts to Auditor-General’s report
Indigenous oil marketing company, Radiance Petroleum Limited has denied defaulting in tax payments as contained in the 2018 Auditor-General’s Report. The report cited Radiance Petroleum Limited among ten Oil Marketing Companies for defaulting in tax payment to the Ghana Revenue Authority. The claims were made by a Deputy Auditor General in Charge of Ministries Department…
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MC-Bauchemie to enhance concrete technology capacity in Ghana
Ghanaian concrete chemical company, MC-Bauchemie Ghana has confirmed its commitment to transforming the concrete technology capacity in Ghana with the opening of the first phase of its training facility in Accra. The company has also showcased an advanced concrete laboratory to assist players in the construction industry in their efforts to build sustainable. According to…
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Prof. Gatsi appointed Dean of University of Cape Coast Business School
Prof. John Gatsi has been appointed the Dean of the University of Cape Coast Business School. Prof. Gatsi, who is the immediate past Head of the Finance Department at the University, takes over from Prof. Edward Marfo-Yiadom. The handing over ceremony held on August 1, 2019, marked the beginning of the 2019/2020 academic year. The…
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S.O Frimpong wins 4th consecutive Vivo Energy Transporters’ Award
S.O Frimpong Transport (SOFT) has been adjudged the winner for the fourth consecutive time, the Vivo Energy Ghana Transporter Award in 2018. The company won the award in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 under review. S.O Frimpong beat off competition from J.K Ahiadome Transport and J.K Horgle to win the coveted honour. The Vivo Energy…