Member of Parliament for Adaklu, Kwame Agbodza has raised concerns regarding the delay in addressing the nation by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Mr Agbodza described the situation as unprecedented in the history of the Fourth Republic. “This is an unprecedented territory. We have never seen a president who is unable to tell us the […]
Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has said President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cannot be blamed for the delay in presenting the State of the Nation Address (SONA). He said it is the duty of the Speaker of Parliament and Leadership in the House to agree on a date and communicate same to the […]
In order to avoid going to the International Monterey Fund (IMF) for support, the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has given the government to-do-list. The IEA wants to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Ministry of Finance to strengthen laws on foreign exchange currencies in Ghana. They also wants the government to cut down […]
The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr John Kwakye, has asked President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to cut the number of ministers serving in his government. Dr Kwakye believes this is one of the ways of reducing government expenditure during these difficult times the county is going through. In a […]
The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr John Kwakye has given the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) a number of suggestions to enable them deal with the challenges facing the local currency, the Cedi. Among the suggestions is the strict enforcement of foreign exchange currency laws […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has noted that global food prices were at record highs before the war in Ukraine. The IMF said the Russia-Ukraine conflict will further increase costs and inflation more broadly. Since the outbreak of the warfare between Russia and Ukraine, prices of commodities especially, crude oil have shot up drastically. This […]
Founding President of policy think tank, Imani Africa, Mr Franklin Cudjoe has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to share the ideas that came up during a meeting he had with his ministers and New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmakers on the struggling economy at the Peduase Lodge. Mr Cudjoe said the meeting was a step […]
Country Manager of Zipline Ghana Naa Adorkor Yawson has revealed that the inclusion of Zipline’s medical drone delivery technology into the nation’s medical logistic supply system is addressing the challenge of access to healthcare delivery and aiding Ghana on the road to achieving Universal Healthcare Coverage. In her estimation, the country, just like many others […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration says evacuation of Ghana’s nationals from the crisis in Ukraine is still ongoing though some are unwilling to return home. It said through the Honorary Consulate in Hungary, government continues to monitor the situation in Ukraine and “is redoubling efforts towards completing the evacuation of the remaining […]
The Public Affairs Directorate of Parliament has dismissed reports the Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, requested $50,000 from its vault just a week after his trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for medical review. The reports were first published by the Daily Guide newspaper. But a release issued by the Director of Public Affairs, […]
The Trust Sports Emporium Limited (TSEL), handlers of Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, has refuted claims by the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) that it opted to rent out the venue for a musical concert instead of the Ghana Professional Boxing League fight night III which was scheduled for Saturday, March 19. The TSEL described the […]
The Minority in Parliament is calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as a matter of urgency, to dissolve the current Economic Management Team (EMT). The caucus says the current economic woes plaguing the country cannot be blamed on any other than members of the EMT led by Vice President Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The […]
West Ham have drawn Lyon in the quarter-finals of the Europa League and face a potential semi-final tie against Barcelona should they progress. David Moyes’ men progressed after beating Europa League masters Sevilla in the Round-of-16, and on paper, at least a quarter-final showdown against a struggling Lyon side looks an easier prospect. Barcelona, playing […]
Request for a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not an option being considered by government in finding solution to the current economic woes, 3news.com has gathered. Going to IMF for an extended credit facility (ECF) is not on the agenda of the crunch cabinet meeting at Peduase Lodge, 3news.com can confirm. There […]
The National President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Perpetual Ofori Ampofo, says government should not heed to any calls demanding the cancellation of nurse trainee allowances. “I will not subscribe to any government abolishing the trainee allowance,” she insisted in an interview with TV3‘s Daniel Opoku on Friday, March 18. The […]
Not-for-profit medicine standards non-governmental organisation (NGO) United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) has called for continuous stakeholder collaboration in Ghana’s medical product quality assurance sector to strengthen surveillance mechanisms. This the organization says is needed to ensure the quality of medicines on the Ghanaian market. The Director of USP Ghana/PQM+ West Africa, Kwasi Poku Boateng, made this […]
But for the timely intervention of a joint police-military team at Obuasi, a clash between angry artisans and officials of Anglogold Ashanti’s security personnel would have turned bloody. Mining artisans, popularly known as ‘galamseyers’ numbering over fifty, wanted to take over a mining pit abandoned by Anglogold Ashanti at Wawase, Monse Valley in the Obuasi […]
The Ranking Member on the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, John Abdulai Jinapor, has called out Vice President Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to demonstrate leadership in the throes of the current economic crisis in the country. He said this is the time that the incumbent government must show that it cares for the people. […]
Russia’s request to suspend their ban from competing in the World Cup play-offs has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Fifa suspended Russian national teams from all competitions in February following the invasion of Ukraine. Russia appealed against the decision and wanted to be allowed to play until the court had heard […]
Holders Chelsea will face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Manchester City will play Atletico Madrid, while Liverpool tackle Benfica and Bayern Munich take on Villarreal. In the semi-finals, the winner of the Chelsea v Real Madrid tie will face Atletico Madrid or Manchester City, while Benfica or Liverpool will play either […]
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