A British Airways aircraft British Airways is expanding its African network by starting three weekly flights directly from London Heathrow to Durban, South Africa. The service will be the only
‘Don’t Kill Local Banks’
Dr Ernest Addison, BoG Governor The Association of Indigenous Universal Banks (AIUB) has appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to extend the December 2018 deadline for local banks to
Inflation Drops To 9.6%
FOR THE first time in 5 years, Ghana’s inflation reduced to single digits for April this year. The inflation rate for April dropped to 9.6% from the 10.4% recorded in
Ex-UT, Capital Bank Staff Insist On Exit Pay
Distressed former workers of the defunct UT Bank and Capital Bank have stated that the laws governing liquidation in Ghana must be critically re-examined because they leave employees very vulnerable
AGI Calls For Trade Facilitation Reforms
Dr Yaw Adu Gyamfi, AGI President The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has called on government to expedite action on its trade facilitation reforms and support local industry to improve
Ghana Offers Juicy Yields On Bonds
Ghana hopes to become the next African sovereign to issue a jumbo deal in the US dollar market despite a deteriorating backdrop after Angola sold a bigger-than-expected offering on Wednesday.
Chefs Advocate ‘Eat Ghana’ Campaign
Chef Isaac (right) presents the winning prize to Rafiatu The Chefs Association of Ghana (CAG) has raised concerns about the failure of most hotels, restaurants and chop bars to modify
Nortey Omaboe Recognised
Dr Nortey Omaboe Executive Chairman of the Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet), Dr Nortey Omaboe, has been adjudged the Best ICT and Trade Facilitation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at
Freddie Blay Meets Chinese Investors
Freddie Blay in a group photograph with members of the Chinese business delegation and a some staff at his office. Acting Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie
‘Mining Sector Interest Useless’
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says the carried interest in the mining sector is virtually useless because Ghana is earning zero percent. Delivering the keynote
BoG Strikes: Two More Local Banks Targeted
Dr. Ernest Addison – Governor of BoG The Central Bank is set to put two more local banks in administration this week, Starrfmonline.com has learnt. One of the banks is
IMF Approves $191m For Ghana
Ken Ofori Atta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of $191 million for Ghana following the completion of its fifth and sixth reviews of Ghana’s economic performance
All Set For Regional Electricity Market
A high-level delegation from ECOWAS recently ended its mission to Senegal where it expressed its readiness to begin the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Market. Members of the delegation, led by the