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Paul Boateng

Also known as: Mr. Boateng · Felix Adom Boateng · Edmond Boateng · Clement Boateng · Chris Larbi Boateng

2026-05-062026-08-23

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Speaking on the issue, GUTA President Clement Boateng clarified that the association supports lawful foreign investment.

    GIPA, GUTA outline roadmap to protect informal retail space for Ghanaians
  3. Joy Online

    Mr Clement Boateng, Chief Executive Officer of GUTA, expressed the Association’s support for lawful foreign investment, saying, “we are not against foreigners.

    GIPA, GUTA agree measures to protect Ghana’s retail sector
  4. Joy Online

    Lord Paul Boateng, who became the UK’s first black cabinet minister in 2002, told BBC Newsnight he was “horrified, shocked and deeply saddened”.

    Jason Arday death ‘tragedy on so many levels’ says PM
  5. July 2026
  6. Joy Online

    The vision to establish the brand in Africa was conceived by the Honorary Consul of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to Ghana and Secretary of the Honorary Consular Corps of Ghana, Edmond Boateng, who identified an opportunity to connect Luxembourg’s celebrated wine culture with Afr

    Clos Jangli Ghana eyes Africa expansion with August 22 launch
  7. Joy Online

    The author, Clement Boateng, is pursuing a PhD in Social Change Communication at the University for Development Studies, Nyankpala Campus.

    The Circular economy: The missing layer in Ghana’s flood prevention strategy
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    The President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), Mr Clement Boateng, urged government to review the implementation of the new Value Added Tax (VAT) regime affecting the informal sector.

    Mid-Year Budget Review: Maintain fiscal discipline, avoid new taxes – Experts tell govt
  9. Daily Guide

    Chris Larbi Boateng A communication team member of the Western Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Chris Larbi Boateng, has made it clear that Ghana cannot move forward with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the helm of affairs.

    ‘Ghana Can’t Move Forward With NDC In Power’
  10. Joy Online

    The Kyebi town in the Eastern region witnessed a defining moment in the history of Okyeman as the Honorary Consul of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to Ghana and Secretary of the Honorary Consular Corps of Ghana, Edmond Boateng, was formally enstooled by Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Pan

    Honorary Consular Corps of Ghana secretary, Edmond Boateng crowned Okyenhene Amanonehene
  11. June 2026
  12. Joy Online

    The President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has attributed the financial difficulties facing utility providers to inefficiencies within their own operations, insisting that consumers should not be made to bear the cost through frequent tarif

    Blame inefficiencies; tariff hike not solution – GUTA
  13. Joy Online

    The President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has criticised the recent increases in utility tariffs, arguing that the current economic conditions do not justify the adjustments announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC).

    Current economic conditions do not justify tariff increases — GUTA President
Business

GIPA and GUTA outline plan to protect informal retail for Ghanaians

The News

The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority and Ghana Union of Traders Association have outlined a collaborative roadmap to safeguard Ghana's informal retail sector, which is reserved exclusively for Ghanaian citizens under the GIPA Act, 2026. The strategic meeting, convened under the directive of the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, focused on strengthening oversight mechanisms and preventing unauthorised entry into the informal retail sector.

20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. GIPA and GUTA outline plan to protect informal retail for Ghanaians

    The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority and Ghana Union of Traders Association have outlined a collaborative roadmap to safeguard Ghana's informal retail sector, which is reserved exclusively for Ghanaian citizens under the GIPA Act, 2026. The strategic meeting, convened under the directive of the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, focused on strengthening oversight mechanisms and preventing unauthorised entry into the informal retail sector.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GIPA and GUTA agree on retail sector protection measures

    Ghana's Investment Promotion Authority and Ghana Union of Traders Association have agreed on measures to protect Ghanaian-owned informal retail businesses, including stronger monitoring and enforcement, public education, and a reporting mechanism for suspected breaches of laws governing activities reserved for Ghanaian citizens.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 15 August

  1. Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead in London

    Jason Arday, 41, a former Cambridge sociology professor who resigned last week following plagiarism allegations he denied, was found dead at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon. His family said a "campaign of misinformation" had been too much for him.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Luxembourg wine house debuts in Ghana, targets Africa expansion

    Clos Jangli Ghana will launch on August 22 as the exclusive distributor of Luxembourg-based Clos Jangli Champagnes, wines and Crémants, serving as the brand's gateway for expansion across Africa. The venture aims to connect Luxembourg's winemaking heritage with Africa's growing luxury market.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 July

  1. Circular economy approach missing from Ghana's flood prevention

    Ghana's flood prevention strategy omits circular-economy design that would remove waste from drainage systems and convert it into a resource, leaving the country to experience the same seasonal flooding in vulnerable Accra neighbourhoods year after year.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Economists urge government to maintain fiscal discipline and avoid new taxes

    As the government prepares the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, economists and business leaders have urged it to maintain fiscal discipline, safeguard macroeconomic stability, and avoid new taxes while investing in productive sectors and structural economic transformation to build resilience against external shocks.

    23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 8 July

  1. NPP member criticises NDC government's delivery on campaign promises

    Chris Larbi Boateng, an NPP communication team member, has stated that Ghana cannot move forward with the NDC in power, citing the government's failure to implement flagship policies including the 24-Hour Economy and the formula 1-3-3 for youth unemployment after nearly two years in office.

    8 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 6 July

  1. Honorary consul enstooled as Okyenhene Amanonehene in Kyebi

    Edmond Boateng, Honorary Consul of Luxembourg to Ghana and Secretary of the Honorary Consular Corps of Ghana, was formally enstooled as Okyenhene Amanonehene by Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin during the 2026 Ohum Festival in Kyebi, Eastern region. The investiture is intended to strengthen ties between traditional leadership, international diplomacy, investment, and sustainable development.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. GUTA president attributes utility woes to operational inefficiencies

    Ghana Union of Traders' Associations president Clement Boateng says utility providers' financial difficulties stem from operational inefficiencies—including theft, illegal connections and wastage—rather than the need for tariff increases. He cited Ghana Water Company's operational losses of 51–52 per cent and the electricity sector's 32 per cent losses, arguing consumers should not bear the cost through frequent rate hikes announced by PURC for July 2026.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GUTA president disputes basis for latest utility tariff hikes

    The Ghana Union of Traders' Associations president says current economic conditions do not justify the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission's third-quarter tariff increases, which raised electricity tariffs by 3.49 per cent and water tariffs by 0.85 per cent largely due to exchange rate pressures.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. NSA trial witness admits no evidence for Ghana Card claim

    A prosecution witness in the trial of former NSA Deputy Director-General Gifty Oware-Mensah admitted under cross-examination that he has no evidence to support claims that the accused used his Ghana Card to register a company. The witness also acknowledged not knowing when the company in question, Blocks of Life Consult Limited, was incorporated, and could not respond when defence counsel established the company was registered in April 2016, before the witness obtained his Ghana Card in 2020.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Honorary Consular Corps donates supplies to Impact Foundation

    The Honorary Consular Corps of Ghana donated essential food, hygiene, and household items including rice, cooking oil, and diapers to the Impact Rehab Foundation as part of its humanitarian and community development initiatives.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Transport minister urges agencies to prioritise accountability and innovation

    Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called on transport agencies to prioritise accountability, innovation and timely project execution to improve service delivery and support Ghana's economic transformation. Speaking at the Ministry of Transport's 2026 Sector Review Retreat in Ho, Volta Region, Nikpe stressed alignment with national development priorities including the 24-hour economy policy and the government's reset agenda.

    2 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 11 May

  1. Heath Goldfields pays US$22m for inherited worker entitlements

    Heath Goldfields Limited has paid US$22 million to settle outstanding entitlements owed to past and present workers of Bogoso-Prestea Mine, including severance, unpaid salaries, and provident fund benefits inherited from the previous operator Future Global Resources. The company had previously paid US$9.5 million in arrears and has since refurbished the mine site.

    11 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Man's hand severed in cutlass clash at Akyem Nkwanum

    A man is in critical condition after his hand was severed during a violent cutlass confrontation at Akyem Nkwanum New Market in the Eastern Region. The clash involved a security officer and workers at a galamsey site; the violence began after a misunderstanding, the security officer shot one worker, and later when parties returned to town, the worker's colleagues attacked the security officer with cutlasses.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Kusease D/A Basic School opens computer lab, seeks more ICT equipment

    Kusease D/A Basic School in Bosome Freho District has inaugurated a new computer laboratory and classroom block, but the head teacher says the school still needs more computers to teach ICT effectively and improve pupils' examination performance. Teachers have relied on theory and imaginary illustrations, and the head teacher is appealing to government and philanthropists for further support.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

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