MILLIONS of pounds of European Union aid — much of it from British taxpayers — has been paid to “ghost workers” in Ghana in a huge corruption scandal, The Sunday Times can reveal.
Category: Economy
Ghana, Kenya Sign 7 Pacts To Deepen Bilateral Ties
GHANA’S President John Dramani Mahama and his Kenyan host, President Uhuru Kenyatta, have supervised the signing of seven key agreements to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two nations, at the conclusion of a three-day state visit of the Ghanaian leader.
Agams Group Clears Air On Indebtedness To Gov’t
The attention of management of the Agams Holdings has been drawn to publications and commentaries in the media on the above issue, some aspects of which requires clarifications.
World Food Price index Stable In 3 Consecutive Months
FAO’s monthly food price index stabilised in November, as vegetable oil and grain prices inched up and offset ongoing declines in dairy prices.
Ugandan Entrepreneur To Speak At TEDx Event In Geneva
With an inspirational story about her life and experience as an entrepreneur in Uganda, Beatrice Ayuru is one of 11 speakers at the first-ever TEDxPlaceDesNations event taking place in Geneva, Switzerland on 11 December.
How FAO & Partners Working To help Nations Explore Sustainable Bioenergy Dev’t
Through the Global Bioenergy Partnership, FAO is helping countries to better assess the possible risks and benefits of bioenergy. In this interview, Michela Morese of FAO’s energy team talks about recent FAO work in Colombia and Indonesia to test bioenergy sustainability indicators.
GH¢14.5 Million GYEEDA Cash Retrieved
THE government has so far retrieved GH¢14.5 million as part of the illegal money paid to contractors under the Ghana Youth Employment and Entrepreneurial Development Authority (GYEEDA).
Agro-chemicals For Free Mass Cocoa Spraying Exercise Swindled
CHEMICALS meant for Ghana’s free mass cocoa spraying exercise are being sold by agro-chemical sellers at Elubo in the Western Region of Ghana.
Graphic Boils Over MD’s Intimidating Tactics
THE Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) is boiling over what journalists in the state-owned media organisation describe as ‘intimidating tactics’ being employed by the Ken Ashigbey-led management to smoke out journalists who express their opinions on the affairs of the most profitable media organization, either verbally or written. The latest to face this cunning […]
Analysis: 2015 – Viatical Settlement
What is a Viatical Settlement? A viatical settlement occurs when a person who is chronically or terminally ill sells his or her whole or universal life insurance policy to a third party that maintains the premium payments and receives the death benefit when the insured dies. How does a Viatical Settlement work? Let’s say John Doe has a year to live. He’s decided […]