Jose Mourinho’s Roma reached the Europa League final by holding Bayer Leverkusen to a goalless draw in the second leg of their semi-final tie. Edoardo Bove’s goal gave the Italian side a 1-0 win in the first leg, and that was enough to take them through. Moussa Diaby struck the crossbar for Xabi Alonso’s side […]
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has approved an upward adjustment of the water tariff for the second quarter of 2023. The new rates take effect from June 1. In taking this decision, the commission said it took cognizance of the cost of electricity, increased volume cost of chemicals for raw water treatment, the Ghana […]
The Ministry of Finance has provided answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the $ 3 billion bailout approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). For example, a question was asked about how the government intends to ensure responsible debt management under the IMF programme. In answer, the Ministry said “The Ministry of Finance […]
The Attorney General, the Ghana Police Service, and the Inspector General of Police have been sued by some eighty-Two (82) police officers over failure to promote them despite being due after completing their studies. “All the Plaintiffs applied for the 2017/2018 Academic Year Study Leave with pay programme for Tertiary Courses ranging between two (2) […]
Following his fantastic performance for the Gunners over the previous two years, Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has signed a new deal with the Premier League side. Aaron's got something to say… pic.twitter.com/ZdQFnlTcHV — Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 18, 2023 The 25-year-old has already made 76 appearances for the North Londoners in all competitions, earning him […]
Ghanaian and Egyptian youngsters from Right to Dream Academy are to join new MLS side San Diego FC for unprecedented career opportunities after the Egyptian owner of the Akosombo-based academy bought the MLS side on Thursday. Right to Dream Academy, the renowned football institution founded in Ghana and owned by Egyptian billionaire Mansour, sealed the […]
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been handed a two-match suspension as a consequence of his remarks regarding referee Paul Tierney following his team’s thrilling 4-3 triumph over Tottenham last month. As a result, the German will miss Sunday’s encounter at Anfield against Aston Villa. The second game is however suspended until the conclusion of the […]
The Paramount Chief of Akwamuman, Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, will lead a strong delegation of Akwamu chiefs to the 7th Ghana International Trade & Finance Conference-GITFiC2023. The Conference, which will welcome delegates from across the African continent to Ghana, will be held at the Royal Senchi Hotel & Resort in the Eastern Region. It will […]
Rafael Nadal will miss the French Open for the first time in 19 years after a hip injury ruled out the record 14-time men’s singles champion. The 36-year-old Spaniard, who has won 22 major titles, also said he plans to retire after the 2024 season. “I didn’t make the decision, my body made the decision. […]
A 30-year-old man, Kwadwo Afful, has been beaten to death at Sehwi Ahibenso in the Bodi District of the Western North Region after refusing to render an account of wee sold to his boss. Kwadwo Afful met his untimely death after failing to return the money he had from the wee he was given to […]
Popular Ghanaian comic actor and football administrator, Samuel Yaw Dabo has made a heartfelt plea to European football giants Real Madrid and prominent football agent Jorge Mendes, urging them to explore the possibility of forming a collaborative partnership with his academy. The aim of this proposed alliance is to facilitate the growth and nurturing of […]
Boxing sensation Seth Gyimah who is widely known as Freezy MacBones ditched Ghana to fight under the United Kingdom despite initially applying to the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) for a license to represent the West African country. The GBA president Abraham Neequaye revealed that the 33-year-old changed his mind at the time the association were […]
Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security Palgrave Boakye-Danquah has assured that the funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will not be at the disposal of any politician. He said the monies will be appropriated in its usage as there will be biannual assessment of the programme. “The IMF money will not be used by […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Ghana Stéphane Roudet, has said that the $3 billion bailout that has been approved by the Fund will ensure macroeconomic stability in Ghana’s economy. Similarly, he said, it will lead to inclusive economic growth in the coming months. Mr Stéphane Roudetalso said the programme would result in reforms […]
The Minority in Parliament has warned Ghanaians, especially the youth, to brace up for hard times as the programme of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Ghana kicks in. According to the Minority, the Akufo-Addo-led government, for instance, proposed to the IMF to increase utility tariffs every three months in order to secure the extended […]
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison has said that banks in Ghana at the moment are highly liquid. However, he said, the central bank is ready to provide liquidity support for banks that may have issues in the future. Speaking at a joint Ghana-IMF press conference organized in Wahsintong but joined […]
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said that the social intervention programmes that were introduced by the government will not be touched following the coming on board the $3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Asked whether the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) and the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programmes are going
Brentford striker Ivan Toney would be blocked from any attempt to get around his eight-month football ban by joining a club outside England. Toney was suspended until January 2024 and fined £50,000 by an independent panel after admitting 232 breaches of Football Association betting rules. The ban, which the FA will enforce, only applies in […]
Ghana’s Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said there is no rush on the part of the government to return to the international capital market to borrow following the coming on board the $3billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He said during a joint Ghana-IMF press conference in Washington on Thursday, May 18 when […]
The Minister of Finance, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, has warned that the approval of Ghana’s request for bailout by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will not offer a magic solution to the current economic crisis. “Ghana’s IMF Board approval is far from a magic solution,” Mr Ofori-Atta stressed. “What it is, […]
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