The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said the Akufo-Addo-led government has spent GH¢27 billion on the implementation of key social interventions since assuming office in 2017. These programmes included the roll-out of the Free Senior High School policy, restoration of the teacher/nursing trainee allowances, the Nation Builders Corps, and provision of free water and … The post Government

Government recorded a fiscal deficit of 7.

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says the next NDC government has a special package for the vulnerable in society, including orphans, widows and the aged.

The Local Economies Tracker survey has revealed that localities witnessed an increase in crime during the country’s COVID-19 lockdown period. The survey indicated that about three out of ten communities, representing 34.1 per cent experienced a rise in crime, such as theft and burglary. The Local Economies Tracker survey was conducted by the Ghana Statistical … The post There

Helen Reddy, the Australian singer behind feminist anthem I Am Woman, has died aged 78. Reddy died on Tuesday in Los Angeles, her family said in a statement on Facebook. Her children Traci Donat and Jordan Sommers described her as a “wonderful mother, grandmother, and a truly formidable woman”. “Our hearts are broken. But we […] The post Australian singer, Helen

The case of Apostle Kwabena Owusu Adjei of Hezekiah Prayer Ministry who allegedly threatened to cause the death of Jean Mensah, Chairman of the Electoral Commission, has been adjourned to October 19. When the matter was called on Tuesday, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) prayed the court for a date. The court presided over by … The post Apostle

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the December general election is about choosing leaders with competence that Ghanaians can trust to deliver when given the mandate.

Mr Prosper Pi-Bansah, the Ho Municipal Chief Executive, says the security services have the city under control after an attack on the State Transport Corporation yard by unidentified gunmen. He said the security services were monitoring the situation and urged residents to go about their daily activities without fear. Mr Pi-Bansah gave the assurance in … The post We are

Interferences by politicians, public office holders, and traditional rulers continue to impede the prosecution of suspected human traffickers in the country.

The New Patriotic Party Campaign Team and executives in the Aowin constituency have met to deliberate on ways to win the 2020 elections.

Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia says the Finance Minister has been tasked to draw up a programme aimed at mitigating the plight of private schools who have been hit the most following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. According to Dr. Bawumia, the government will soon engage the school owners on the issue. “I think […] The post Bailout package

The Ghana Non Communicable Disease (NCD) Alliance (GhNCDA) has called on political parties to prioritize the prevention and treatment of NCD and address the burden associated with it when voted into power.

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said the Akufo-Addo-led government has spent GHc27 billion on the implementation of key social interventions since assuming office in 2017.

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said the Akufo-Addo-led government has spent GHc27 billion on the implementation of key social interventions since assuming office in 2017.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is demanding the urgent restoration of normalcy following the recent attacks by the secessionist group, Homeland Study Group Foundation which is demanding the independence of a Western Togoland state. The NDC says the sequence of events cumulatively constitutes a threat to national peace, unity, territorial integrity and the sovereignty of […] The post Attacks

The Ghana Police Service has revealed that flags of the Western Togoland were found at the Ho Lorry station after the attack at the STC bus terminal by the alleged secessionist group.

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The Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) Limited, producers of GoldenTree Cocoa Chocolate and confectionery products, has opened a sales outlet at Kasoa to facilitate access to its products in the locality.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged to investigate allegations that aid workers in tackling the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo sexually abused and exploited women. WHO and other aid agency staff were accused by 50 women in a joint investigation by two news agencies. Local women were allegedly plied with drinks, […] The post WHO to probe ‘sex

Ghana Cocoa Board on Tuesday signed a $1.3 billion syndicated loan agreement with local and international banks for the purchase of cocoa for the 2020/21 season. Parliament in August approved the syndicated loan, which comes with an interest rate of 1.75 per cent. It was the first time that the agreement had to be signed … The post Ghana Cocoa Board