• Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta did not ask for more money or announce new taxes in his mid-year budget review • He told Parliament that government planned to stay within its appropriation • But ranking member on Finance says, Ofori-Atta will eventually take more Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta told Parliament on Thursday, July 29, that government will not request more money in the mid-year budget review nor will it impose new taxes on Ghanaians as part of a resolve

Two books, authored by the late Dr Doris Yaa Korantemaa Dartey, a renowned journalist, have been launched to commemorate the one-year anniversary of her passing. Dr Dartey passed on Sunday, Read More... The post 2 Books Of Dr Doris Dartey Launched In Her Memory

• The Coalition of Muslim Organiations have backed the anti-LGBTQ+ bill • The group is however concerned about MPs who belatedly withdrew their support for the draft bill • COMOG says it will campaign against those MPs when next polls are held The Coalition of Muslim Organizations, COMOG, has alleged that some Members of Parliament had withdrawn their support for an anti-same-sex bill that is currently awaiting formal submission to the lawmaking chamber.

Deputy Minister for the Interior, Naana Eyiah Quansah, has assured members of the Police Ladies’ Association (POLAS) that they will be fairly represented at decision making levels in the Service. Read More... The post POLAS Lobbies For More Policewomen At Top appeared first

Virtual-reality headset-maker Oculus is issuing a recall for the foam padding in its Quest 2 headset, warning it can cause skin irritation. Facebook-owned Oculus said only a “very small percentage” of users were experiencing the problem. But it is offering a free cover – made of silicone – to all Quest 2 owners. Facebook also […] The post Facebook recalls

The lawyer who claimed that the Chief Justice attempted to extort a $5 million bribe to influence the outcome of a court case has been slapped with nine misconduct charges by the General Legal Council’s (GLC) Disciplinary Committee. The lawyer, Kwasi Afrifa, is facing a suspension if found guilty. He is facing disciplinary proceedings after […] The post Here

Awako says he has not joined Accra Hearts of Oak He however confirmed that he is in talks with the club over a possible move Hearts have reportedly signed two players from WAFA Accra Great Olympics skipper Gladson Awako has played down reports that his move to Accra Hearts of Oak has been completed.

•Okudzeto Ablakwa is shocked Ken Ofori-Atta is talking about protecting the public purse when he failed to answer questions on President Akufo-Addo's trip to France, Belgium and South Africa •Ablakwa has said that he will keep pushing for answers on the cost of the trip •Ken Ofori-Atta says he is committed to protecting the public purse Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu has called out the Finance

• Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is the latest NDC MP to back his embattled Assin North colleague • Ablakwa says the people of Assin North will definitely return James Gyaakye Quayson to the house • A Cape Coast High Court ordered Quayson ‘out’ of Parliament because his candidacy at the time of the 2020 elections breached electoral rules Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, is upbeat that his embattled colleague lawmaker, James Gyaakye Quayson

When we look at a car, the first thing that grabs our attention is the design and of course the colour of a car. No matter how expensive or cheap a car is, the colour of a car determines the attention of the people around it. Like people take care of their skins, a car […] The post How to protect and keep your car shining on roads appeared first on Citinewsroom

Ghana’s total public debt stock as a percentage of Growth Domestic Production (GDP) as of June stands at 77.1 per cent. The figure increased marginally from 76.1 percent at the end of December 2020 to 77.1 percent of GDP at the end of June 2021. Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, who said this … The post Ghana’s public debt stands at 77.1% – Minister

•The boy listed items he would want his mom to get him on 'Our Day' •A shot of the list was posted on Twitter and people reacted with admiration for the boy's creativity •Several brands have offered to make the 'Our Day' a memorable one for the boy ‘Our Days’ are practically dream days for every school going child.

•The boy listed items he would want his mom to get him on 'Our Day' •A shot of the list was posted on Twitter and people reacted with admiration for the boy's creativity •Several brands have offered to make the 'Our Day' a memorable one for the boy ‘Our Days’ are practically dream days for every school going child.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has disclosed that over GHS 24 million worth of property were destroyed by fire in the country from January to June 2021. According to the GNFS, the destructions were from over three thousand fire incidents recorded for the first six months of 2021. The service also added that a […] The post Fire destroyed property

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has disclosed that over GHS 24 million worth of property were destroyed by fire in the country from January to June 2021. According to the GNFS, the destructions were from over three thousand fire incidents recorded for the first six months of 2021. The service also added that a […] The post Fire destroyed property

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Thursday says Government will not request more money for its operations for the next half of the year. “We are staying within the 2021 Appropriation,” the Minister told Parliament, in Accra. He was moving a motion to the House for the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review of the Budget Statement and … The post Budget

Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo, Programme Manager for the National AIDS/STI Control Programme has disclosed that most men who have sex with men in Ghana are bi-sexual, which exposes their regular female partners to risk of sexually transmitted diseases. “We have noticed in our data that a lot of the men who have sex with men … The post Most homosexuals in Ghana are

The nation’s poultry industry is now faced with the challenge of low productivity because of the rising cost of particularly maize and other inputs, Mr. Michael Asare Yeboah, a poultry farmer has stated. As a result, he said the production capacity of the number of poultry farms, at least in the Sunyani Municipality has drastically … The post Poultry

Mr Kwadwo Apenteng,  a pharmacist at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital has called on the public to know their Hepatitis status or vaccinate against the disease. He cautioned against indiscriminate kissing, sex, use of barbering machines, and doing manicures or pedicures, especially by roadside providers. Pharmacist Apenteng in an interview with GNA in Sekondi said the … The post Pharmacist

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Yapei-Kusawgu, John Jinapor has rejected calls for government to be commended for not asking for additional money during the mid-year budget review. Mr. Jinapor insisted that government should have used the opportunity to scrap some of the new taxes introduced earlier in the year. According […] The post Government