The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has denied allegations that his recklessness has contributed to the economic challenges facing the economy. Mr Ofori-Atta said the claim was false as he had complied with every laid down regulation in the exercise of his role as Finance Minister. Instead, he said it was the action of the […] The post Parliament
The US has determined that Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader – Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman – has immunity from a lawsuit filed by murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée. Mr Khashoggi, a prominent Saudi critic, was murdered at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018. US intelligence has said it believes Prince Mohammed ordered […] The post Saudi
The leadership of the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has declared an indefinite strike action over concerns about conditions of service. TUTAG last week threatened to embark on industrial action if the government fails to honour the Codified Conditions of Service of members, which have been outstanding since 2016. In a statement issued […] The post TUTAG declares
The Importers and Exporters Association is warning of possible food shortages and a further surge in food inflation in the coming days. The warning comes on the back of the announcement by the Bank of Ghana to cease the supply of forex for the importation of some commodities in accordance with President Akufo-Addo’s directive in […] The post Importers,
On Wednesday, a Crans Montana Forum opened in Geneva, Switzerland, with concerns about food security taking centre stage. Various speakers highlighted the impact of the raging war in Ukraine in a post-COVID-19 world on food supplies and supply chains worldwide. One of the Speakers was Deputy Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander […] The post Afenyo-Markin
Organized Labour has called on the Government to collaborate with the various unions and stakeholders in the nation’s economic mix to amicably address the economic challenges confronting the economy. Inflation for the month of October reached a bumpy 40.4 percent with producer price inflation also jumping from 45.6 percent to 65.25 percent, pushing the cost […] The post Let’s
The chairman of the Civil Society Platform on Oil and Gas, Dr. Steve Manteaw has called for a further probe into the circumstances that led to an alleged diversion of $100 million of oil revenue that accrued to the State from petroleum lifting in the first quarter of 2022. The Minority in October 2022 filed […] The post ‘Missing’ $100m oil money a gross
The Member of Parliament for Odododiodioo, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, wants the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development to outline measures it is implementing to address the issue of premix fuel shortage. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, who has constituents who make a living from fishing, says the government must devise […] The post Odododiodioo
The police have assured the public that adequate additional security measures have been put in place to maintain law and order in the country during the world cup. The tournament will be starting on Sunday, November 20, 2022. “We acknowledge that the euphoria that engulfs the nation during the World Cup tournament, especially when the […] The post Police assure of adequate
Andre Ayew earned his 110th cap for Ghana on Thursday, in the 2-0 win over Switzerland. Ayew captained the team to the win against the Swiss and played the entire duration of the game. Today’s appearance made him Ghana’s most-capped player ever, taking him one game clear of Asamoah Gyan who played 109 times for […] The post Andre Ayew
Ghanaian golfer, Danny List is backing Ghana to lift the 2022 FIFA World Cup which will be staged in Qatar this November and December. Many Ghanaians are not optimistic the Black Stars can make an impact in the global showpiece, but the America-based pro golfer is confident Otto Addo’s men can go all the way. […] The post Ghanaian golfer Danny List believes
The governor of Kenya’s Nairobi county has said that he intends to import palm trees from Malaysia as part of a measure to make the capital a “green city”. Governor Johnson Sakaja also announced as part of a “greening” initiative that a tree planting programme for unemployed youths would be introduced. The environmental programme would […] The post Nairobi
Kenya’s Priscilla Sitienei, who was thought to be the world’s oldest school pupil has died peacefully at home at the age of 100. “Gogo”, which means grandmother in the local Kalenjin language, was what Ms Sitienei was affectionately known as by many. Her grandson Sammy Chepsiror, told Kenya’s The Standard newspaper: “She died peacefully in the […] The post ‘Gogo’
Twitter has told employees that the company’s office buildings will be temporarily closed, effective immediately. In a message seen by the BBC, workers were told that the offices would reopen on Monday 21 November. It did not give a reason for the move. The announcement comes amid reports that large numbers of staff were quitting […] The post Twitter locks staff out
The Mental Health Authority has indicated that four mental health illnesses will soon be covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), as part of measures in improving the country’s mental health system. Speaking to Citi News on the sidelines of the World Health Organization’s conference on assessing Ghana’s Mental Health system, the Administrative Director […] The post Selected
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has denied banning the use of mobile phones in the gallery of the House. This comes after Daily Guide in a publication claimed that the Speaker of Parliament had issued a directive banning the use of mobile phones in Parliament as part of enhanced security measures. But a statement […] The post I’ve not banned the use of phones
The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is expected to appear before the eight-member ad-hoc committee of Parliament probing a censure motion against him today, Friday. The Minority in Parliament filed a motion for a vote of censure against Ken Ofori-Atta making seven allegations against the minister including conflict of interest, financial recklessness leading to the […] The post Ofori-Atta
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