Ghana recorded two money laundering convictions in 2016 as against five cases recorded in 2015, according to a new report from the United States Department of State. The report, the… The post Ghana records two money laundering convictions in 2016 – Report appeared first on Ghana Business News. Ghana recorded two money laundering convictions in 2016 as against five cases recorded in 2015, according to a new report from the United States Department of State. The report, the International

Mr Ken Ofori-Atta,the Minister of Finance, on Thursday said the total public debt stock as at the end of 2016 stood at 73.3 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)… The post Ghana’s public debt stock increases to 73.3% of GDP – Minister appeared first on Ghana Business News. Mr Ken Ofori-Atta,the Minister of Finance, on Thursday said the total public debt stock as at the end of 2016 stood at 73.3 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) up from 71.63 per cent in 2015. That, he

Government will continue to increase the installed generation capacity of the country to meet the growing demand for electricity. A total of 1227MW of installed capacity is scheduled to be… The post Government promises to increase power generation appeared first on Ghana Business News. The Akosombo Dam – Ghana’s first hydro-power plant. Government will continue to increase the installed generation capacity of the country to meet the growing demand for electricity. A total of

Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, said the 2017 budget would result in an overall budget deficit of GH¢13.3 billion, equivalent to 6.5 per cent of the gross domestic… The post Ghana’s budget deficit hovering around GH¢13.3b appeared first on Ghana Business News. Ken Ofori-Atta – Finance Minister designate Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, said the 2017 budget would result in an overall budget deficit of GH¢13.3 billion, equivalent to 6.5 per cent of the gross

Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Finance on Thursday said a total expenditure including provision made for the clearance of arrears and outstanding commitments in 2017 is estimated at GH¢56.5 billion.  … The post Clearance of areas in 2017 budget estimated at GH¢56.5b appeared first on Ghana Business News. Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Finance on Thursday said a total expenditure including provision made for the clearance of arrears and outstanding commitments in 2017 is estimated

Government would strictly enforce the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 921) as amended by Public Procurement (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 914). “Especially with regard to sole sourcing,… The post Government will enforce Public Procurement Act – Minister appeared first on Ghana Business News. Ken Ofori-Atta – Finance Minister designate Government would strictly enforce the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 921) as amended by Public Procurement

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has requested the Cuban government to revive the construction of the biolarvicide factory that stalled in 2009 to help Ghana’s fight against malaria. The project,… The post Akufo-Addo seeks Cuban support for biolarvicide factory appeared first on Ghana Business News. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has requested the Cuban government to revive the construction of the biolarvicide factory that stalled in 2009 to help Ghana’s fight against malaria. The

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has indicated that government would build strong diplomatic and economic relations with Qatar and other countries of the Gulf to draw investments to develop and… The post Ghana, Qatar to deepen diplomatic and economic ties appeared first on Ghana Business News. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has indicated that government would build strong diplomatic and economic relations with Qatar and other countries of the Gulf to draw investments to develop

State has amended the bill of indictment on the two suspects involved in the murder of J. B. Danquah Adu, Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North. Mrs Yvonne Attakora Obuobisa,… The post State amends bill of indictment of suspects in MP killing case appeared first on Ghana Business News. The Late Joseph Boakye Danquah State has amended the bill of indictment on the two suspects involved in the murder of J. B. Danquah Adu, Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North. Mrs Yvonne Attakora Obuobisa,

The Ghana Open Data Initiative (GODI), an initiative by the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) and TransGov Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to intensify collaboration in Ghana’s… The post Ghana Open Data Initiative signs MoU with TransGov Ghana appeared first on Ghana Business News. The Ghana Open Data Initiative (GODI), an initiative by the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) and TransGov Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding

The Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta on Thursday presented the 2017 budget statement to Parliament with the assurance of building a business-friendly and people-centred economy, which would transmit into job… The post Government will make credible policy choices – Ofori-Atta appeared first on Ghana Business News. Ken Ofori-Atta The Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta on Thursday presented the 2017 budget statement to Parliament with the assurance of building a business-friendly

Senye Wuo II, Adumadum Awisahene of Akyem Awisa, has asked government to show more commitment to land right issues to enable rural women farmers to have access, own and control… The post Show more commitment to land right issues – Awisahene appeared first on Ghana Business News. Senye Wuo II, Adumadum Awisahene of Akyem Awisa, has asked government to show more commitment to land right issues to enable rural women farmers to have access, own and control land. She said this was important

The Brong-Ahafo Regional Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) mobilized GH¢10,420,454.20 in premium payment and processing fees, last year. During the period, it collaborated with the Ghana Education… The post NHIA raises GH¢10.4m premium and processing fees in B/A appeared first on Ghana Business News. The Brong-Ahafo Regional Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) mobilized GH¢10,420,454.20 in premium payment and processing fees, last year. During

Dr. Angela El-Adas, Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), has called for increased public support to fight the spread of the HIV/AIDS infection. It was important for organizations… The post Ghana AIDS Commission urges increased public support to fight spread of disease appeared first on Ghana Business News. Dr. Angela El-Adas, Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), has called for increased public support to fight the spread of the HIV/AIDS infection. It was

Mr Girmay Haile, United Nations AIDS Country Director has asked government to create an enabling environment and space to end discrimination and stigmatisation against persons living with HIV and AIDS… The post Create enabling environment to end discrimination – UNAIDS appeared first on Ghana Business News. Mr Girmay Haile, United Nations AIDS Country Director has asked government to create an enabling environment and space to end discrimination and stigmatisation against persons