CAL Bank Ghana Limited has embarked on a tree planting exercise in all its operational areas such as Accra, Tema, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tarkwa. The bank planted over 6,000 trees in the three regions of operation in the country. The maiden exercise and in subsequent tree planting exercises, CAL Bank aims to plant over 8,000 […]
Category: Ghana
Ghana Fires District Assembly Authorities
Ghana has announced the dismissal of four District Chief Executives (DCEs). They are; Reginald Emmanuel Aboagye, Kwaebibrem District Assembly; Adam Banabelsera Yussif, West Mamprusi District Assembly; Joseph Adansi Bondah, Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai and Martin Luther Obeng, Agona East District Assembly.
Why Not Involve Chiefs In Our Quest For A cleaner Environment?
By Stephen Odoi-Larbi stevelarbi404@gmail.com Historical Perspective Traditional chiefs figured prominently in the system of indirect rule adopted by the British to administer their colonies in Africa.
Aburi DCE Faces Court Action For Destroying Gardens
The Forestry Commission (FC) has sent a notice to the Aburi Botanical Gardens, urging the, management to process and prosecute the Akuapem South District Chief Executive, Kwadwo Afari-Gvan and his accomplices, who invaded and destroyed a portion of the Gardens’ forest reserve by illegally cutting down some economic trees. The Forestry Commission considers the action […]
Ghana Flower Fair Explores Industry Potential to Boost Economy
By staff reporter in Accra, Ghana THE ongoing Ghana Garden and Flower Show (GGFS) aims to create awareness about the commercial and psychological benefits of urban beautification and gardening. The second edition of the event is underway at the Efua Sutherland Park in Accra under the theme, “Gardening for Value: Health, Beauty, Jobs and Income.” […]
IMF Bailout Team storms Ghana
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will hit the shores of Ghana this week to discuss how the country’s ailing economy can be salvaged. The team will engage government in negotiations and then fashion out a programme to suit the country’s needs as well as discuss policy alternatives with the Bank of Ghana. […]
Re-Fixing The Ghanaian Economy: The Role Of Agribusiness
By James Dabaga Agribusiness, which in the layman’s understanding is the business of agriculture, is probably one of the new emerging areas of attention and focus in terms of contemporary policy formulation for most developing countries, including Ghana. Agribusiness is a management discipline that blends business management principles such as planning, controlling, organizing, budgeting among […]