A Banking Consultant, Dr Richmond Atuahene, has attributed the GHS10.5 billion loss of the Bank of Ghana in 2023 to the effect of the Domestic Dept Exclusion Programme (DDEP). He stated that the DDPE destroyed the government bonds and cocoa bills that were being held. “To a larger effect, it is the rippling effect of […] The post BoG’s GHS10.5bn loss in 2023 was a
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has addressed a forum of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and, alongside several leaders, advocated strongly for change to the structure of the international financial system to protect vulnerable nations. “Ghana is committed to the fight of the SIDS because it is right, it is necessary, and […] The post Restructure
An emergency Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting between the Electoral Commission (EC) and the political parties over the ongoing transfer of votes yesterday has ended inconclusively. The meeting was called by the EC after agents of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) reportedly clashed at some centres. The … The post Transfer
By Amb. Edward BOATENG In 1994, the world watched with bated breath as South Africa emerged from the shadows of apartheid to embrace a new dawn of democracy. Nelson Mandela, a symbol of resilience and hope, became the first black president, embodying the aspirations of millions. The air was thick with optimism and joy; finally, […] The post 2024 South
The National Coordinator of the Coalition for Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) Albert Arhin has asked the National Peace Council to intervene in the issues that have come up with the transfer of votes, especially the tension between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Electoral Commission (EC). He says that if this matter is not […] The post Voter Transfer issues: Peace Council
Dr. Philip Abradu-Otoo, the Director of Research at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has affirmed the government’s resolve to recapitalise the central bank. In an interview with Bernard Avle on Citi TV’s The Point of View, Dr. Abradu-Otoo expressed confidence that the recapitalisation will significantly improve the central bank’s financial standing. “Of course, the other […] The post Govt
The Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin on Monday launched the ‘One-Student-One- Tree’ initiative, which is a key component of the government’s flagship afforestation programme, the Green Ghana Project. Under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the ‘One-Student-One-Tree’ initiative, which aims to complement the government’s tree planting effort, is set out to incorporate … The post Green
The Police Ladies Association (POLAS) of the Ghana Police Service in the Ashanti Region, Training School chapter, is advocating for inclusive menstrual hygiene education for young girls across the country. Drawing from their experiences with girls who have either come into conflict with the law or have had interactions with the legal system, the group […] The post Police
On Thursday May 23 2024, I moderated a meeting to validate the findings of a Gender Transformative research on the Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) Basic Education Curriculum for Colleges of Education in Ghana. It was the second event I had the privilege to moderate in less than a week. The session assembled policymakers, Education […] The post Assertiveness deficit;
The Renal Patients Association of Ghana has welcomed the move by the National Health Insurance Authority to subsidise dialysis treatment for vulnerable groups for the period of six months. But, the association is of the view that, the intervention could have been a comprehensive one to cover all chronic kidney diseases patients who need the … The post Renal
A Kumawood actor, Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly called Lil Win, has appeared before the Asokore Mampong District Court in connection with a recent car accident that killed a three-year-old boy. He has been granted a GH¢50,000 bail and two justified sureties. The actor looked pale and unwell when he stood in the dock. The 37-year-old has … The post Lil Win granted
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Ellembelle Concerned cocoa farmers in the Ellembelle district of Western Region have demonstrated against illegal mining activities at cocoa farms and river-bodies in the area. According to the group, their livelihood and dependents rely on the cocoa farms for survival – but currently all is not well. Grace Amihere, a cocoa […] The post
Commuters and residents along the Ashaiman-Afienya road are frustrated by the deteriorating condition of the road, which has led to severe vehicular traffic, affecting local businesses, drivers, and residents’ health and productivity. A journey that should take 25 minutes now takes over 3 hours, forcing some to leave home as early as 5 a.m. The […] The post Commuters,
He explained that under the policy which took effect yesterday, dialysis treatment for patients under 18 years and those above 60 years would be free. Dr Bawumia, who is also the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), announced the initiative during a meeting with the clergy in the Central Region as part of … The post Dialysis treatment: Govt to
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The Centre for Social Mobilization and Sustainable Development (CENSODEV), a non-governmental organisation based in Navrongo in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality in the Upper East Region, in collaboration with partners has conducted Town Hall Meetings in the Sissala East Municipality in the Upper West Region and Jema in the Kintampo South District in the Bono East Region. … The post CENSODEV
The Muslim Network, an Islamic-based non-governmental organisation, on Saturday organised a seminar for prospective Muslim pilgrims to sensitise them on how to perform the Hajj rituals, and what is required of them in the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The prospective pilgrims, some of whom are undertaking the … The post Muslim Network sensitises
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