Browsing all posts in October, 2009.
Minister briefs Parliament on salary situation
Mr Stephen Amoanor Kwao, the Minister of Employment and Social Welfare, on Thursday said factors including the global economy, revenue mobilization, macro- economic indicators, gross domestic product and inflation were some issues that determined the fixing of salaries for workers. He said negotiations between the social partners – the tripartite committee made up of the [...]
Change attitude towards environment – Dr Nunoo
Dr Francis K.E. Nunoo, Head of Department of Oceanography and Fisheries at the University of Ghana, has called on Ghanaians to change their negative attitude towards the environment as the country joins the global fight against climate change. He said the public should be educated to appreciate the importance of trees, ocean and clean environment [...]
Britain makes overtures to Ghana over GT sale saga
The British government is making overtures to the government of Ghana for an amicable resolution of the controversy surrounding the sale of Ghana Telecom’s shares to Vodafone, Joy Business has learnt. Joy Business sources say some contact has been made at the very top between the two countries and that amongst the proposals being considered [...]
Cell phone emissions weaken bones – Report
Health researchers have warned that wearing a cell phone on one’s belt could lead to decreased bone density in the area of the pelvis that is commonly used for bone grafts. This is contained in a new research report on the health effects of electro-magnetic emissions from cell phone carried out by Dr. Tolga Atay [...]
800 communities to benefit from rural electrification programme
Government has committed $170 million to provide electricity to 800 communities, under the Rural Electrification Programme. Mr. Emmanuel Armah- Kofi Buah, Deputy Minister of Energy, who announced this on Thursday, said the amount was part of a $350 million loan facility from the Chinese government to extend electricity to more communities to facilitate development. Mr. [...]
Dumase Nankanfa Farmers Demand Compensation From Golden Star
Dumase Nankanfa Farmers Demand Compensation From Golden Star Bogoso Prestea A group calling itself Nankanfa Farmers association in the Dumase community of the Hunivally Bogoso District of the Western region is accusing Golden Star Resources, Bogoso Prestea mine of depriving them of their livelihood by destroying their Farms without adequate compensation. In a press release [...]
Statement from the AG on Commitment to Combat Corruption
A PUBLIC STATEMENT INDICATING THE COMMITMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND MINISTRY OF JUSTICE TO COMBAT CORRUPTION THROUGH THE PROSECUTION OF OFFICIALS ENGAGED IN BRIBERY AND ILLEGAL BARRIERS ALONG THE TEMA-OUAGADOUGOU TRADE CORRIDOR Mr. Chairman/Madam Chairperson, Distinguished guests, Participants, Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning. It is a pleasure to be with you today at the beginning [...]
Globalization, threat to cultural heritage – Asum-Ahensah
The Ministries of Chieftaincy and Education are collaborating to review the school curriculum to reflect the countries cultural orientation and practices. Mr Alexander Asum-Ahensah, Minister of Chieftaincy and Culture, who made this known on Tuesday, said Ghanaians could no longer identify with their uniqueness to reflect their cultural heritage as a result of the effect [...]
Speech by Dr. Papa Kwesi Nuom
“AGENDA FOR CHANGE: IT IS TIME TO ACT WITH A SENSE OF URGENCY” Statement presented by Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom on October 27, 2009 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Media: Introduction Thank you for accepting my invitation to attend this press conference. You will recall that my last press conference was held on April 1st [...]
World Youth Alliance Marks UN Human Rights Day
World Youth Alliance an international coalition of young people and youth organizations committed to promoting the dignity of the person at the international level and building solidarity among youth from developed and developing countries in conjunction with GH Network a child development organization marked the UN human rights day focusing on rights of the child [...]
