As a leading global trader, India should be a major player on the Baltic Exchange's central trading platform to be launched in May covering forward freight agreements (FFA), a hedging tool for shippers, shipping companies and trade financi…
A top Obama aide has said that the US is benefiting from the economic rise of India and the accelerating trade relationship between the two nations is mutually beneficial and relatively balanced.
"The incredible growth of India's ec…
India will export petrol and diesel to Pakistan if the Islamic nation lifted a ban on its imports from across the border, a senior official said here on Monday.
"We have been pressing Pakistan since 2005 to remove petroleum products…
Mauritius on Monday said it could become a launching pad for India's business interests in the African continent as Indian President Pratibha Patil met the island nation's Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam here.
"We believe that M…
Indian Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar is reaching Islamabad tomorrow for talks with Pakistani officials amidst Indian industry's growing interest to step up trade with the neighbouring country.
While the Indian industry says the p…
The following is the average inter-bank exchange rate of the dollar and derived rates for the major currencies against the cedi, as issued by the Ghana Association of Bankers on Tuesday, April 26, 2011.
GHANA CEDI EQUIVALENT OF CURRENCY
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President John Evans Atta Mills, on Tuesday paid a surprise visit to the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority office in Tema Port and commended the officials for enhancing revenue collection.
The visit was a follow up of h…
Ms Esther Amba Numaba Cobbah, Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Communication Africa (Stratcomm), has been adjudged the best communication entrepreneur in Ghana, at the maiden Ghana Entrepreneur Awards Nights in Accra.
It was orga…
Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, President of the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) Commission, is to open a three-day West African Business Development Workshop and Exhibition to be held from May 31 to June 1, this year.
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Ms Esther Amba Numaba Cobbah, Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Communication Africa (Stratcomm), has been adjudged the best communication entrepreneur in Ghana, at the maiden Ghana Entrepreneur Awards Nights in Accra.
It was orga…
Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, President of the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) Commission, is to open a three-day West African Business Development Workshop and Exhibition to be held from May 31 to June 1, this year.
…
The Acting President of the Yilo Krobo Traditional Area, Nene Tetteh Odonkor Tuumeh, has appealed to the government to invest in the Boti Falls to help raise the standard of facilities at the place to international standards.
This, h…
Workers in the Wa Municipality have appealed to the government to adjust their salaries to reflect the new minimum wage.
The workers made the appeal at a Wa Municipal Council of Labour meeting held on Wednesday.
The workers sai…
The Acting President of the Yilo Krobo Traditional Area, Nene Tetteh Odonkor Tuumeh, has appealed to the government to invest in the Boti Falls to help raise the standard of facilities at the place to international standards.
This, h…
Workers in the Wa Municipality have appealed to the government to adjust their salaries to reflect the new minimum wage.
The workers made the appeal at a Wa Municipal Council of Labour meeting held on Wednesday.
The workers sai…
Cocoa farmers have been urged not to view the destruction of their swollen shoot viral infected cocoa trees as the work of witches.
Mr Adamu Alimiyao- Baba, Boadua District Manager of the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease (CSSVD) Uni…
Cocoa farmers have been urged not to view the destruction of their swollen shoot viral infected cocoa trees as the work of witches.
Mr Adamu Alimiyao- Baba, Boadua District Manager of the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease (CSSVD) Uni…
MTN Ghana has launched an initiative dubbed: “MTN CARES”, aimed at undertaking various community and environmental awareness activities.
The “MTN CARES” is a Group wide initiative for all MTN operating countries, to demonstrate the o…
A three-day orientation workshop for technical working group expected to roll out the composite budgeting system for all Municipal and Metropolitan and District Assemblies(MMDAs) for the 2012 financial year, has ended in Dodowa on Wednesda…
The Minister for the Central Region, Mrs. Ama Benyiwa-Doe, has said that improving rural livelihood was crucial to the economic growth of Ghana since most rural dwellers are farmers.
She asked stakeholders in the agricultural sector …
More than 48 disabled persons in the Cape Coast Metropolis are being trained by the Cape Coast Business Advisory Centre (BAC) of the National Board for Small Scale Enterprises, on business management, to build the capacities of participant…
Togbe Adom Drayi II, the Head of Organizational Department at the Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Thursday said, the TUC as an organization, was interested in the Oil and Gas sector of the country.
He indicated that the TUC was of the…
The following is the average inter-bank exchange rate of the dollar and derived rates for the major currencies against the cedi, as issued by the Ghana Association of Bankers on Thursday, April 21, 2011.
GHANA CEDI EQUIVALENT OF CURRENC…
The Anum Apapam Chief Cocoa Farmer in the Eastern Region has called for stiff sanctions to be applied against cocoa Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs), which produce unwholesome cocoa beans for the industry.
Nene Asare Adjabeng made th…
Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL) on Thursday fixed its 42nd Annual General Meeting to June 23 to deliberate on strategic initiatives that should be embarked upon to re-brand the traditional oil giant in the country.
In a goodwill mes…
The European Commission on Wednesday presented its 2012 draft budget for the European Union (EU), seeking an increase of 4.9 percent over this year at a time when EU governments are tightening their belts amid the debt crisis.
The draft b…
MTN Ghana has launched an initiative dubbed: “MTN CARES”, aimed at undertaking various community and environmental awareness activities.
The “MTN CARES” is a Group wide initiative for all MTN operating countries, to demonstrate the o…
A three-day orientation workshop for technical working group expected to roll out the composite budgeting system for all Municipal and Metropolitan and District Assemblies(MMDAs) for the 2012 financial year, has ended in Dodowa on Wednesda…
The Minister for the Central Region, Mrs. Ama Benyiwa-Doe, has said that improving rural livelihood was crucial to the economic growth of Ghana since most rural dwellers are farmers.
She asked stakeholders in the agricultural sector …
More than 48 disabled persons in the Cape Coast Metropolis are being trained by the Cape Coast Business Advisory Centre (BAC) of the National Board for Small Scale Enterprises, on business management, to build the capacities of participant…
Togbe Adom Drayi II, the Head of Organizational Department at the Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Thursday said, the TUC as an organization, was interested in the Oil and Gas sector of the country.
He indicated that the TUC was of the…
The following is the average inter-bank exchange rate of the dollar and derived rates for the major currencies against the cedi, as issued by the Ghana Association of Bankers on Thursday, April 21, 2011.
GHANA CEDI EQUIVALENT OF CURRENC…
The Anum Apapam Chief Cocoa Farmer in the Eastern Region has called for stiff sanctions to be applied against cocoa Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs), which produce unwholesome cocoa beans for the industry.
Nene Asare Adjabeng made th…
Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL) on Thursday fixed its 42nd Annual General Meeting to June 23 to deliberate on strategic initiatives that should be embarked upon to re-brand the traditional oil giant in the country.
In a goodwill mes…
The European Commission on Wednesday presented its 2012 draft budget for the European Union (EU), seeking an increase of 4.9 percent over this year at a time when EU governments are tightening their belts amid the debt crisis.
The draft b…
The gold price has risen above $1,500 an ounce for the first time after concerns about global economic recovery lifted the metal's appeal as a haven.
In trading in Hong Kong, gold hit a record $1,500.70 an ounce, which traders said was ma…
Toyota Motors has announced plans to extend its production cuts in North America as it continues to face a shortfall in supply of parts.
Toyota said it will cut production at its North American plants by 70% from 26 April to 3 June.
Car …
BHP Billiton, the world's biggest miner, has warned that floods are continuing to affect its coal operations in Australia.
The company said in a report that output of iron ore was up 7% between January and March, compared to the same peri…
Casino operator Wynn resorts has reported a jump in profits for the first three months of this year driven by a surge in revenues at its Macau casinos.
Net income was $174m (£106m) the company said, a six-fold increase from the same perio…
Home Retail Group, owner of Argos and Homebase, has reported full-year profits of £265.2m, down almost 10%.
The drop in profit was in line with expectations, after the retailer issued a warning last month that it would undershoot earlier …
Yahoo has said that a partnership with Microsoft is facing delays as it awaits improvements in technology.
The internet company, which has also announced a 28% fall in profits, is using Microsoft's search technology in a bid to improve ad…
The following is the average inter-bank exchange rate of the dollar and derived rates for the major currencies against the cedi, as issued by the Ghana Association of Bankers on Wednesday, April 20, 2011.
GHANA CEDI EQUIVALENT OF CURRENCY…
The gold price has risen above $1,500 an ounce for the first time after concerns about global economic recovery lifted the metal's appeal as a haven.
In trading in Hong Kong, gold hit a record $1,500.70 an ounce, which traders said was ma…
Toyota Motors has announced plans to extend its production cuts in North America as it continues to face a shortfall in supply of parts.
Toyota said it will cut production at its North American plants by 70% from 26 April to 3 June.
Car …
BHP Billiton, the world's biggest miner, has warned that floods are continuing to affect its coal operations in Australia.
The company said in a report that output of iron ore was up 7% between January and March, compared to the same peri…
Casino operator Wynn resorts has reported a jump in profits for the first three months of this year driven by a surge in revenues at its Macau casinos.
Net income was $174m (£106m) the company said, a six-fold increase from the same perio…
Home Retail Group, owner of Argos and Homebase, has reported full-year profits of £265.2m, down almost 10%.
The drop in profit was in line with expectations, after the retailer issued a warning last month that it would undershoot earlier …
Yahoo has said that a partnership with Microsoft is facing delays as it awaits improvements in technology.
The internet company, which has also announced a 28% fall in profits, is using Microsoft's search technology in a bid to improve ad…
The following is the average inter-bank exchange rate of the dollar and derived rates for the major currencies against the cedi, as issued by the Ghana Association of Bankers on Wednesday, April 20, 2011.
GHANA CEDI EQUIVALENT OF CURRENCY…
Development Committee Joint Ministerial Committee Of The Boards Of Governors Of The Bank And The Fund On The Transfer Of Real Resources To Developing Countries
1. The Development Committee met today, April 16, 2011, in Washington DC.
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