Dear Honourable Minister: Your job is revered but unenviable. The task ahead of you is daunting because you have inherited a slow moving, indebted and jobless economy. In October 2013, the UK-based Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) described Ghana’s fiscal state as a “mess”. Rating agencies agreed and responded with Ghana’s sovereign credit downgrades. It has ... Dear Honourable Minister: Your job is revered but unenviable. The task ahead of you is daunting because you have inherited
Fitness Enthusiast, Caleb Ayiku speaks about healthy living on Effective Living Series 2017. Fitness Enthusiast, Caleb Ayiku speaks about healthy living on Effective Living Series 2017.
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools(CHASS), in the Upper East Region, has stated that, second cycle institutions is the region will reopen tomorrow, Thursday 12th January 2017, to commence academic work. The schools, which were to reopen on 5th January 2017 as indicated by the Ghana Education Service, could not reopen on that ... The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools(CHASS), in the Upper East Region, has stated that, second cycle institutions is the region will
The Interior Minister nominee, Ambrose Dery has clarified that ministries and agencies considered as having security duties have distinct roles and would not duplicate each other’s work. Ambrose Dery and twelve others were nominated on Tuesday by President Akufo-Addo for various ministerial positions, pending parliamentary approval. If approved, Albert Kan Dapaah will be the National ... The Interior Minister nominee, Ambrose Dery has clarified that ministries and agencies considered as having
The financial experience of Boakye Agyarko is good for the current state of Ghana’s energy challenges—this is a verdict from the African Center for Energy Policy (ACEP) on the nomination of Mr. Agyarko for the position of Energy Minster by President Nana Akufo-Addo. Mr. Agyarko is described as a successful banker, having worked as a ... The financial experience of Boakye Agyarko is good for the current state of Ghana’s energy challenges—this is a verdict from the African Center for Energy
Ghana’s inflation for December 2016, reached 15.4 percent. The figure represents a drop from the 15.5 percent recorded in November 2016. This is the third consecutive time that inflation has dropped since October 2016. The monthly change rate in December 2016 was 0.9 percent compared to 0.8 percent recorded a month earlier. According to figures ... Ghana’s inflation for December 2016, reached 15.4 percent. The figure represents a drop from the 15.5 percent recorded in November 2016. This
It appears the immediate past President, John Dramani Mahama, will not have breathing space anytime soon, as controversies surrounding his request to keep a state bungalow as a retirement home, takes a new twist. In a letter dated January 10, 2017, withdrawing his request for the residence after a huge public condemnation, the President did ... It appears the immediate past President, John Dramani Mahama, will not have breathing space anytime soon, as controversies surrounding his request to
Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday January 10, announced the first batch of 13 people to fill various ministerial positions pending parliamentary approval. While announcing his nominees at the Flagstaff House, Akufo-Addo further urged the Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, to expedite the approval of his appointees to enable government to ... Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday January 10, announced the first batch of 13 people
Facebook is to test “mid-roll” video advertising – in which ads are played after a video has already started – the BBC understands. The ads would probably first appear in Facebook videos by professional publishers, said one analyst. To date, the social network has resisted allowing “pre-roll” ads that play before a video starts. Publishers ... Facebook is to test “mid-roll” video advertising – in which ads are played after a video has already
Bolgatanga Zongo Youth of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has described as problematic and unconstitutional the request made by former president John Mahama to maintain his official residence as a retirement benefit. The group has called on Mr. John Mahma to vacate the residence immediately for the Vice president Dr. Alhaji Mawumia or be forced ... Bolgatanga Zongo Youth of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has described as problematic and unconstitutional the request made by former president John
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice nominee, Gloria Akuffo, has vowed to pursue all judgment debt cases in the country, including the controversial GHc51 million paid to businessman, Alfred Agbesi Woyome. Mr. Woyome, who has been asked by the court to refund the money unlawfully paid him, is yet to repay in full. Gloria ... The Attorney General and Minister of Justice nominee, Gloria Akuffo, has vowed to pursue all judgment debt cases in the country, including the controversial GHc51
The Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday January 11, 2017 discussed the Nana Addo’s appointment of the first batch of Ministers nominee. The Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday January 11, 2017 discussed the Nana Addo’s appointment of the first batch of Ministers nominee.
Former President John Mahama has withdrawn his request to keep his official residence as his retirement home. A statement sighted by citifmonline.com indicates that, the President in a letter addressed to the new government on Tuesday, said, he found it important to move out of the building to avoid marring the spirit of cooperation between the ... Former President John Mahama has withdrawn his request to keep his official residence as his retirement home. A statement sighted by citifmonline.com
The Ghana Hotels Association has expressed fear of a recurrence of unstable power supply within the first quarter of the year 2017. The challenge that confronted the country’s power sector between 2012 and 2016 affected most sectors of the economy. Like other sectors, some hotels were compelled to shut down over operational challenges. The hotel ... The Ghana Hotels Association has expressed fear of a recurrence of unstable power supply within the first quarter of the year 2017. The challenge
Pop icon Madonna has described herself as “oppressed,” saying she was tired of a gender double-standard over her relationships with younger men. The 58-year-old singer said in an interview published Tuesday that she has endured criticism throughout her entire career despite her professional success. “I’ve always felt oppressed,” she told Harper’s Bazaar magazine. “A large ... Pop icon Madonna has described herself as “oppressed,” saying she was tired of a gender double-standard
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), has identified and named 4,312 streets in all 10 sub- metros within the jurisdiction of the AMA in the Greater Accra Region. The sub-metros include; Ablekuma Central, Ablekuma North, Ablekuma South, Ashiedu Keteke, Ayawaso Central, Ayawaso East, Ayawaso West, Okaikoi North, Okaikoi South and Osu Klottey. Mr. Bernard Makafui Agbelenga, ... The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), has identified and named 4,312 streets in all 10 sub- metros within the jurisdiction
President Nana Akufo-Addo has charged the Minister nominee for the Energy Ministry, Boakye Agyarko, to work to avert dumsor permanently. According to the President, Mr. Ayarko’s major challenge upon approval by Parliament, would be to prevent a power crisis. “What he has to do is to assure the Ghanaian people that dumsor is going to ... President Nana Akufo-Addo has charged the Minister nominee for the Energy Ministry, Boakye Agyarko, to work to avert dumsor permanently. According to the
Citi Sports can confirm that highly-rated Ghana midfielder Alhassan Wakaso has signed a 3-and-a-half-year deal with French club Lorient to join Abdul Majeed Waris. The 24-year-old holding midfielder is the younger brother of Mubarak Wakaso who plays his football with Panathinaikos in Greece. Alhassan is expected to be handed the 23 jersey at the club. ... Citi Sports can confirm that highly-rated Ghana midfielder Alhassan Wakaso has signed a 3-and-a-half-year deal with French club Lorient to
Angelina Jolie Pitt and Brad Pitt, once Hollywood’s most celebrated couple, have reached an agreement to keep details of their high-profile divorce and child custody dispute private, US media reported on Tuesday. The estranged Hollywood film stars have “signed agreements to preserve the privacy rights of their children and family by keeping all court documents ... Angelina Jolie Pitt and Brad Pitt, once Hollywood’s most celebrated couple, have reached an agreement to keep details of their
The US military has launched 103 miniature swarming drones from a fighter jet during a test in California. Three F/A-18 Super Hornets were used to release the Perdix drones last October. The drones, which have a wingspan of 12in (30cm), operate autonomously and share a distributed brain. A military analyst said the devices, able to ... The US military has launched 103 miniature swarming drones from a fighter jet during a test in California. Three F/A-18 Super Hornets were used to release the
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