ALRICH 24 NEWS GH

Bank of Ghana Suspends CBG Foreign Exchange Trading License.  Source: Alrich24newsgh.blogspot.com 

Frequent egg price hikes is gradually collapsing eggs business.  Dormaa Akonsra Kontihemaa and Queen Mother of Egg Sellers Association of Bono, Nana Yaa Kumi Yeboaa, has launched a campaign against egg sellers in the nation's capital Accra who fail to pay Dormaa egg suppliers.  This initiative serves as a reminder of unfair practices which will ultimately have consequences on the egg business food chain and a fair market practices needs to be adopted for sustainable distribution. Miss Bernice Kumi, (Treasurer of Women in Poultry Value Chain and Secretary of the National Egg Sellers Association,) passionately appealed to poultry farmers to reconsider frequent price increases. She emphasized that eggs from Dormaa are not the only ones in the market, and it's essential to maintain fair prices. Miss Bernice Kumi, on behalf of the association, humbly requested poultry farmers to reassess their pricing strategies, considering the broader market dynamics.  the importance of fair...

Kofi Agyepong (YEA CEO) Visits BEAP Beneficiaries. Mr. Kofi Agyepong the Chief Executive Officer of Youth Employment Agency alongside the CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, on Thursday 24th July, 2024, had the pleasure of visiting several businesses along Labadi Beach that have benefited from the YEA Business & Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP). It was fulfilling to witness firsthand how BEAP, a brilliant initiative by YEA, is making a significant impact in the tourism and hospitality sector. This programme provides monthly salary support to employees of various enterprises, including bars, shops, and food joints. The relief on the faces of these entrepreneurs was palpable, as BEAP lifts a substantial financial burden off their shoulders. Seeing their joy and relief fuels our determination to expand this support. YEA is committed to broadening the reach of the BEAP programme to include more sectors of the economy, ensuring that even more youth find meaningful employment. BEAP...

Dr. Nana K Gyasi Calls on Parliament to involve Stakeholders on Cement Pricing Regulation. The legislative instrument that was laid before Parliament which was titled "Ghana Standard Authority Pricing of Cement Regulation 2024" was presented on July 2 by Mr. Kobina T. Hammond, the Minister of Trade and Industry. In his remarks on the legislative instrument, Mr. Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minority Chief Whip and National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP for Adaklu, stated: "Mr. Speaker, I have no objections to this. The last time the Minister was present, colleagues on both sides of the House raised significant concerns, and those concerns have been referred back to the Committee and addressed. This has sparked considerable apprehension among stakeholders in the cement industry, including Dr. Nana K. Gyasi, a prominent dealer in the field of hardware business in Ghana. According to him, there can be a harmonious understanding among all parties involved, highlighting on the do...

Rock City Hotels Withdrawn their Bid to Purchase SSNIT Hotels. Below is the statement released by the Rock City Hotel to withdraw their bid to purchase the Hotels.  SSNIT on the other hand has confirmed the discontinuation of their 60% stake in Hotels and released statement to thT effect. Source: Alrich24newsgh.blogspot.com 

OFFUMAN TRADITIONAL COUNCIL  LIFTS BAN ON SALE OF YAMS. The Chiefs and people of Offuman in the Techiman North District of the Bono East region who are very well noted for the growing of yams in a larg quantities has lifted the ban on sale of yams after traditional authorities observed the initiation ceremony. The Omanhene of Offuman  Traditional Council, Nana Gyan Brokuo ll who lead the ceremony to lift the ban of yam selling announced the sale starting from tomorrow Tuesday 9th July, 2024.  The lift of the ban of yam sales brought joy to the yam farmers and sellers at Offuman because it has been another way to announce the production and sale of yams to traders. Speaking to the chief of yam farmers, Nana Sakyere Daniel, thanked the Omanhene Nana Gyan Brokuo ll, and the offuman traditional council for lifting the ban of yam sales and urged all the yam sellers   across the country especial those in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani, Cape Coast and the rest of the country t...

Empowering Communities: Impact Community Empowerment Project Takes Off To Support the Youth in Berekum.  Items donated  In a remarkable display of community service, the Impact Community Empowerment Project, founded by Rev. Solomon Kwasi Adomah, in the Berekum East Municipality of the Bono Region has enrolled 60 individuals from diverse religious backgrounds into their preferred vocational fields.  This initiative aims to equip them with the skills and tools necessary to enhance their lives in entrepreneurship activities. Over the weekend, on Saturday 29th June, 2024, the foundation proudly handed over the beneficiaries to their trainers, providing them with the necessary tools and machinery to kickstart their journey in skills training. The foundation also generously covered the start-up costs for each learner, ensuring a smooth transition into their new vocations. Rev Kwasi Adomah The comprehensive list of items donated includes: - Carpentry tools - Tilling tools - Hair...

Nkoranza Traditional Council Opens 2024 Yam Business Season. The Nkoranza Traditional Council together with the Nkoranza Market Queenmother, Hajia Damass, has performed traditional rites to begin the 2024 new yam sales and use in the Nkoranza traditional area of the Bono East Region. This ceremony that has been observed has paved way for the production, purchase and selling of yams in the Nkoranza market. The event, which took place in this month of June 11, 2024, was attended by hundreds of residents, including traditional authorities, religious leaders, market women and yam users. The rite was conducted through pouring of libation by the traditional leaders as well as prayers offered by a pastor. Oheneba Agyei Baffoe, the Ankobeahene of the Nkoranza traditional council, advised marketers to adhere to market regulations and seek peace and urged the market women and men to desist from bad propensities. The Queenmother of the traders also urged the market women to follow the laid down r...