Ghana will host a two-day meeting for more than
250 senior level financial sector champions from over 30 countries at the Partnership Forum for Making Finance Work for Africa in Accra from June
17-18 2008.
Mr. Kwadwo Baah-Wiredu,…
Sitting for less than 30 minutes on Tuesday, Parliament passed a law, which after the President's assent, would make it
obligatory for any person who makes profit or repatriates the profit to
withhold a final tax on the gross amount in…
The Ghana Export Promotion Council (GEPC) is compiling a new register of non-traditional exporters in the various product categories to enable it to build an accurate data on all members and to stem fraud.
As part of the registration…
The Private Sector Department of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group organized an exclusive two-day Financing for Development round table this week at the World Economic Forum on
Africa held in Cape Town, South Africa.
The m…
Ghana has been selected to preside over the meeting of the African group in the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly to be held in Johannesburg in South Africa in October.
The country's nomination was unanimously agreed on …
Ghana has been selected to preside over the meeting of the African group in the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly to be held in Johannesburg in South Africa in October.
The country's nomination was unanimously agreed on …
Mr. Kwesi Pratt Jnr, a leading member of the Committee for Joint Action, on Thursday asked Ghanaians to challenge the government to tell them the truth about the economy.
"Given the enormous resources that have come the way of this g…
Mr. Kwesi Pratt Jnr, a leading member of the Committee for Joint Action, on Thursday asked Ghanaians to challenge the government to tell them the truth about the economy.
"Given the enormous resources that have come the way of this g…
At least 21 out of 48 commercial banks in Bangladesh have increased their interest rates on deposits this month to minimize the spread between lending and deposit rates in order to collect fresh funds from general clients.
A senior banker…
At least 21 out of 48 commercial banks in Bangladesh have increased their interest rates on deposits this month to minimize the spread between lending and deposit rates in order to collect fresh funds from general clients.
A senior banker…
Mr Kwesi Blay, Deputy Western Regional Minister on Tuesday said fishing activities close to the oil rig was hampering oil exploration in the Region.
He advised fishermen to operate at least 60 nautical miles from the rig to ensure sm…
Mr Kwesi Blay, Deputy Western Regional Minister on Tuesday said fishing activities close to the oil rig was hampering oil exploration in the Region.
He advised fishermen to operate at least 60 nautical miles from the rig to ensure sm…
Most countries will fall short on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) globally agreed with a due date of 2015, according to a report released here Monday.
Though much of the world is set to cut extreme poverty in half by the year, pro…
Most countries will fall short on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) globally agreed with a due date of 2015, according to a report released here Monday.
Though much of the world is set to cut extreme poverty in half by the year, pro…
The Value Added Tax Service has urged members of trade associations to collaborate with it to ensure smooth implementation of the flat rate scheme.
They could do this by encouraging their members, who are qualified under the scheme, …
The Value Added Tax Service has urged members of trade associations to collaborate with it to ensure smooth implementation of the flat rate scheme.
They could do this by encouraging their members, who are qualified under the scheme, …
Ministry of Fisheries is to contract a 40- million dollar loan from Chinese Government to begin a 2,000 hectare fish farming project on River Pra at Shama in the Western Region.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)has been signed betw…
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) top leader Kim Jong Il has called on its people to depend on themselves to develop the country's economy, the official news agency KCNA reported Monday.
The DPRK people should develop the e…
The Social Investment Fund (SIF), under the Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy project launches its 10th anniversary celebration tomorrow Wednesday focussing attention on its successful interventions in the lives of the poor and vulnerable i…
Ministry of Fisheries is to contract a 40- million dollar loan from Chinese Government to begin a 2,000 hectare fish farming project on River Pra at Shama in the Western Region.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)has been signed betw…
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) top leader Kim Jong Il has called on its people to depend on themselves to develop the country's economy, the official news agency KCNA reported Monday.
The DPRK people should develop the e…
The Social Investment Fund (SIF), under the Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy project launches its 10th anniversary celebration tomorrow Wednesday focussing attention on its successful interventions in the lives of the poor and vulnerable i…
Dr Joe Abbey, Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA) on Wednesday challenged Ghanaians to take advantage of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) to raise their production capacities.
He explained that the …
Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday put forward a four-point proposal for further development of China-Japan economic and trade cooperation.
In a speech at the welcome luncheon hosted by key Japanese business groups, Hu made…
Dr Joe Abbey, Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA) on Wednesday challenged Ghanaians to take advantage of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) to raise their production capacities.
He explained that the …
Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday put forward a four-point proposal for further development of China-Japan economic and trade cooperation.
In a speech at the welcome luncheon hosted by key Japanese business groups, Hu made…
President John Agyekum Kufuor on Monday launched a landmark payment and settlement system designed to transform and extend the coverage of financial services and transactions in the country.
The "National Switch and Smartcard Paymen…
President John Agyekum Kufuor on Monday launched a landmark payment and settlement system designed to transform and extend the coverage of financial services and transactions in the country.
The "National Switch and Smartcard Paymen…
Mr Mac-Lawrence Ahiadu, Nkoranza District Director of Agricultural Services, has urged farmers to regard agriculture as a business and attach importance to their activities to improve their living conditions.
Mr Ahiadu was addressing…
Mr Mac-Lawrence Ahiadu, Nkoranza District Director of Agricultural Services, has urged farmers to regard agriculture as a business and attach importance to their activities to improve their living conditions.
Mr Ahiadu was addressing…
The staff and workers of the Kumasi office of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Service as well as other workers whose offices are located on the SIC building at Bompata in Kumasi are yet to come to terms as to how fire swept through the offices o…
Madam Janet Jambia, West Gonja District Chief Executive (DCE) has urged Rural Banks to make their borrowing procedures and terms less technical and cumbersome for rural communities.
Mrs Jambia said this at the inauguration of the Buu…
The staff and workers of the Kumasi office of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Service as well as other workers whose offices are located on the SIC building at Bompata in Kumasi are yet to come to terms as to how fire swept through the offices o…
Madam Janet Jambia, West Gonja District Chief Executive (DCE) has urged Rural Banks to make their borrowing procedures and terms less technical and cumbersome for rural communities.
Mrs Jambia said this at the inauguration of the Buu…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, on Monday announced the launch and pricing of a five-year $1 billion benchmark issue, part of its regular programme of raising funds for development lending.
…
The Staff of the Osu Ringway Estate local office of the VAT Service were on Wednesday schooled on the use of the e-zwich smart card, to enable them to use the technology effectively for revenue collection
Mr Archibald Hesse, General …
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, on Monday announced the launch and pricing of a five-year $1 billion benchmark issue, part of its regular programme of raising funds for development lending.
…
The Staff of the Osu Ringway Estate local office of the VAT Service were on Wednesday schooled on the use of the e-zwich smart card, to enable them to use the technology effectively for revenue collection
Mr Archibald Hesse, General …
Mr Eric Busby Quartey-Papafio, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ga West on Wednesday called for the support of assemblymen in the area to improve its revenue mobilization.
He said this was necessary to enable the municipality recov…
Mr Eric Busby Quartey-Papafio, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ga West on Wednesday called for the support of assemblymen in the area to improve its revenue mobilization.
He said this was necessary to enable the municipality recov…
Mr Thomas Manu, Director in-charge of Exploration and Production of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) on Wednesday said Ghana's initial oil production capacity could be about 60,000 barrels a day depending on the number of oi…
Mr Thomas Manu, Director in-charge of Exploration and Production of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) on Wednesday said Ghana's initial oil production capacity could be about 60,000 barrels a day depending on the number of oi…
SEND Foundation of West Africa, an international NGO, has provided a cheque for GH¢ 1,700 to support Mr. Amadu Fatawu, identified as a "model youth", to expand his electrical engineering business.
SEND Foundation identified Mr. Fata…
The Gold Coast Security (GCS)-Cedi Index rose 0.12 points on Thursday indicating a loss in the value of the cedi against the four major international currencies.
The Index, which is a composite measure of the value of the Ghana cedi …
The winning numbers of the Mid-Week Lotto Draw held in Accra were, 17 - 2 - 37 - 69 -and 57, according to a bulletin of the National Lottery Authority.
Two agencies of the Gomoa Ajumako Rural Bank at Gomoa Eshiem and Ankamu-Junction have been re-opened to ensure prompt and quick services to the farmers, fishermen, traders and other businessmen and women in the area.
Mr Robert Arkoh,…
An exhibition of Chinese New Year woodblock prints opened here Monday to showcase this traditional Chinese art on the eve of China's Spring Festival.
More than 100 exquisite woodblock prints in various styles and from different places o…
China and the US opened high-profile trade talks speaking against protectionism but both remained sharply divided as before on thorny issues
like trade barriers and appreciation of the Chinese currency.
At the top-level third Strategic …
A traditional ruler has stated that the current financial position of the State Insurance Company (SIC) makes it a very viable business entity for investment in the country.
Baffour Osei Tutu Amofa 11, Kronkohene of Kumasi, urged Ghanai…
Rural Banks have been urged to reconcile and submit their returns on time to avoid being sanctioned.
Mr. Joseph Weital, a representative of the National Executive Committee of APEX Bank Board sounded the warning at the weekend in Baw…
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