Serving The Ghanaian Chicago Community
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
In 2014, Ghana’s official gold export figures painted a picture of substantial wealth: $1.7 billion worth of the precious metal declared through the Bank of Ghana and shipped globally. However, a stark discrepancy emerged when comparing this figure to import data from other nations. India alone, according to its government’s […]
In a historic and sacred ceremony, the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, was warmly welcomed by his royal brother, His Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, at the Ooni’s Palace. The traditional groups at the palace greeted the GaDangme family with […]
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Anthony Sarpong as the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), pending approval. This appointment takes immediate effect, following the resignation of Julie Essiam from the position. As a senior partner at KPMG, an auditing firm, Mr. Sarpong brings a wealth of experience […]
Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister-Designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, has pledged to improve the property rate collection policy to generate funds for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs). During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 21, 2025, Mr. Ibrahim said property rate collection is a means to […]
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Ransford Anerete Abbey as the new Acting Chief Executive Officer. This appointment, made in accordance with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 12(2) of the Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 1984, takes effect from January 21, 2025. As Acting CEO, Dr. Abbey will […]
