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Government gets $200 million to upscale coconut production, other tree crops for export
The Government has secured a $200 million loan facility from the World Bank to support the coconut sector and three other tree crop commodities to increase production for export.The facility will support a programme known as the ‘Tree Crop Diversificat…
Agona West Assembly collects over GHc750,000 in revenue as of May, 2023
The Agona West Municipal Assembly has made strides in its revenue mobilisation as part of efforts to improve the Internally Generated Fund (IGF) for 2023.As at the end of May, 2023, it was able to collect GHc750, 280.47 out
Today in History: Our business survival is seriously threatened by cedi depreciation – GUTA
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in August last year bemoaned the impact of the cedi depreciation on their businesses.In a press statement sighted by GhanaWeb, the group said the hike in the monetary policy rate has also resulted
Tomato floods markets; price drops
The price of tomatoes has dropped significantly in markets across Accra due to the seasonal glut of vegetables.At the CMB tomato market where traders usually discharge their goods, a large wooden box of tomatoes, which used to sell at
US$4 billion tourism target unrealistic if hotels dread suffocating taxes – Hoteliers
The Ghana Hotels Association (GHA) has warned, Government’s tourism drive cannot be sustained if nothing is done to address the suffocating taxes, levies and charges threatening players in the hospitality industry.The Association laid bare these concer…
Women using pampers instead of pads for menstruation – Kwesi Pratt
The high cost of sanitary towels in Ghana has led some women to deploy other means and materials to use during menstruation.From using untreated fabrics, tissues, to corn husk, some women, in recent times are using diapers when menstruating.This was
GPHA’s implementation of revised tariff was due to global economic challenges – Management
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has said it was compelled to implement a revised tariff due to the current global economic challenges, including inflation and currency depreciation, which have increased its operational costs.A statement …
Accra’s depleting greens; Parks and Gardens begs for funding, investment.
The Department of Parks and Gardens (DPG), the state organization responsible for developing the country’s horticulture resources, has called for adequate funds and investments to address the depletion of green spaces in Accra. The DPG said that with …