Category: News

Accra: The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has disclosed that nine institutions owe the state a total of GHS47 million in unpaid taxes as of 2023, with the Graphic Communications Group Limited among the institutions. According to Ghana News Agency, the Auditor General’s Report of 2024 revealed that Graphic Communications Group Limited owes the GRA a debt of GHS3.4 million, while GIHOC Distilleries owes GHS2.1 million, with the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) having a debt of GHS136,000. According to Mr Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, the GRA Commissioner General, the Authority was taking steps to recover the outstanding amounts, particularly from state-owned enterprises

Tamale: A day’s engagement workshop tailored to equip key stakeholders with the knowledge on renewable energy transition and sustainable environmental conservation has been held in Tamale. The workshop, organised by Centre for Opportunities and Rural Development (CORD Ghana), a non-government organisation (NGO), formed part of the implementation of the Green Schools Initiative: Powering Up Energy Justice for a Brighter Future initiative. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative, implemented by CORD Ghana and Eco Warriors with funding support from the UMI Fund, is rolled out in 10 schools and communities within the Central Gonja District in the Savannah Region as

Accra: The newly-inaugurated Council of Catholic Professional Guilds (CPG) has pledged to uphold integrity in service and contribute to national development. The ceremony, held at the St. Bakhita Catholic Church at Lashibi in Accra, brought together members of the clergy, parishioners, and professionals from diverse backgrounds. According to Ghana News Agency, the Most Rev. John Kobina Louis, Auxiliary Bishop of Accra, urged the new leaders to serve with passion, encouraging the Church community to support the Association. The group comprises the Accra Chapter of the Catholic Association of Media Practitioners, Ghana (CAMP-G), the Catholic Health Professionals Guild (CATHPROG), the Association

Abuakwa: A Presiding Judge of the Kwadaso circuit court has issued a stern warning against the multiple sale of lands, emphasizing that individuals accused of such acts will face legal consequences. Mr. Jephthah Appau, a Relieving Judge of the Asante Abuakwa circuit court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, highlighted the court’s commitment to combating the issue of multiple land sales in the region. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Appau made these remarks during a court session where a 46-year-old farmer was charged with allegedly granting land without title. The judge underscored that any person involved in multiple land

Afienya-mataheko: The Assemblies of God Church, Rhema Basilica at Afienya-Mataheko, has launched its 15th anniversary celebration, with a call on Christians to rely on the power of prayer. According to Ghana News Agency, the Reverend Daniel Ackam, the District Pastor for Afienya, stated that the fuel of the church is the Holy Spirit and God’s power, which could only be purchased with the currency called prayer. The theme for the launch was: ‘The Line Has Fallen to Me in Pleasant Places.’ Rev Ackam indicated that for the church to grow and Christians to get fulfilment, they must rely on prayers

Accra: GoldStone Resources Limited, the West African-focused gold producer listed on London’s AIM, has seen its shareholders decisively reject the re-appointment of Ms. Angela List as its Director during the company’s Annual General Meeting. According to Ghana News Agency, while most resolutions were approved, shareholders firmly opposed Resolution 3, which sought to re-appoint Ms. Angela List as a Director. The motion received only 19.23% of votes in favor, with 80.77% voting against, ending her tenure on the board immediately. Additionally, the statement revealed that Resolution 7, aimed at authorizing directors to issue up to 474.6 million new shares-approximately half of

Bolgatanga: Mr. Robert Yaovi Dissoussie, the Executive Director of the Volta Basin Authority (VBA), has advocated structured involvement of stakeholders to manage the basin’s water and natural resources. He emphasized the importance of stakeholder participation in the decision-making processes, as highlighted in the VBA’s founding principles outlined in its Convention and Water Charter. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Dissoussie made this call during a national workshop held in Bolgatanga for the establishment of the National Coordination of Natural Resource Users (NUC-NR) in Ghana. This workshop formed a part of the ‘Reversing Ecosystem and Water Degradation in the Volta River