Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says government will fast-track negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ensure key aspects of the programme are reflected in the 2023 budget statement. The Finance Minister at a press briefing on Wednesday said negotiations have been smooth so far. “In line with the President’s dialogue with the IMF Managing […] The post We’ll
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation is set to commence a technical decommissioning of the salt pond oil field, one of the oldest in the country. The GNPC says the rationale behind the exercise is purely on safety grounds coupled with the fact that the oil field has seen a decline in production levels, producing not […] The post GNPC to decommission Saltpond oil field appeared
Let’s face it, Absa Bank has got it right. The Bank’s business in Ghana is based on a very simple strategy, which includes a strong focus on supporting the local SME sector. The bank is sentient enough to know that these local businesses underpin Ghana’s economic growth, so it has laid out a clear strategy […] The post Absa Bank deepens support
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has introduced instant healthcare for all persons aged 70 years and above across the country. They shall now have instant access to the full benefits package from all accredited health service providers. This is in line with the Government’s objective to accelerate the attainment of Universal Health Coverage. The […] The post NHIA
Six officers of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) are receiving treatment at the Dormaa Presbyterian Hospital in the Bono Region. The officers are reported to have been responding to a crash on the Dormaa-Berekum road when their vehicle got involved in a crash on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. In a statement signed by the […] The post GNFS tender
A Circuit Court Judge, His Honour Samuel Bright Acquah is urging the courts to take a strong stance against galamsey-related offences. His Honour laments that the destruction galamsey is causing to the country’s water bodies and forest cover is far-reaching not only on humans but also on animals within those natural habitats. Denying a bail […] The post Courts must take
The Director General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye has directed all Regional Hospitals to establish Staff Clinics dedicated to the care of all health staff. Speaking at the opening of the 29th Annual General Conference of District Directors of Health Service in Takoradi, Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagye said the creation of Staff […] The post All
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has praised churches in Ghana for what he believes is their tremendous contribution to the fight against COVID-19. Nana Akufo-Addo said the involvement of the churches in the dissemination of information about the pandemic was worthy of commendation. “The churches in Ghana almost rose to as a man-to-man to play […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Member of Parliament for Adansi-Asokwa, KT Hammond, has described the booing of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Global Citizen Festival as undemocratic. The lawmaker said in as much as Ghanaians are faced with severe economic hardship, the situation does not warrant such unfair treatment of the President. KT Hammond spoke to journalists […] The post Jeers
Three persons are in critical conditions after a KIA truck loaded with frozen chicken crashed into a long truck around the Ngleshie Amanfro section of the N1 highway. According to eyewitnesses, the long truck was making a U-turn around the Ngleshie Amanfro section of the highway when the KIA truck crashed into the side of […] The post Three severely wounded after
The Greater Accra Regional Minster, Henry Quartey is cautioning against the sale of government land by self-acclaimed owners of such lands. He contends, the sale of government land by land guards is unlawful and must be stopped. Speaking to the media, Mr. Quartey said persons found selling government lands will be dealt with in accordance […] The post I’m
The Minority in Parliament is demanding a detailed report on an agreement between Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and a US-based Ghanaian owned energy company, Genser Energy Holdings. The Minority contends that the conditions of the deal, in which Genser committed to pay a reasonable price for gas to power embedded power plants it leases […] The post Minority
Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has urged the government to be open with Ghanaians as the country prepares to enter an International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. Speaking on Face to Face on Citi TV, he noted transparency and candidness as key during the process. Mr. Terkper said there should be “no playing with figures so […] The post Be transparent
Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has urged the government to be open with Ghanaians as the country prepares to enter an International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. Speaking on Face to Face on Citi TV, he noted transparency and candidness as key during the process. Mr. Terkper said there should be “no playing with figures so […] The post Be transperent
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