The team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that is in Ghana at the moment has been told to also meet Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for their views on the economy. Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Dr John Kwakye said it is necessary for the IMF to solicit the independent […]
Ghana earned $731.94 million in petroleum receipts in the first half of this year, representing 108.9 per cent increase over the 2021 half year receipt of $350. 31 million. The figure is also $51.39 million shy of the $783.33 million bagged in the entire 2021, and brings to $8.09 billion the revenue the country had … The post Oil Revenue: Ghana bags $731.94m in half year 2022
Four new envoys accredited by their respective countries to serve in Ghana presented their letters of credence to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House in Accra yesterday They are the Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Mrs Bernice Owen-Jones, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Bijan Gerami Nazoksara, the Ambassador of … The post President
Former Nigeria international John Mikel Obi retires from football after winning the Africa Cup of Nations and Champions League during his 18-year career.
Sister Derby has raised her price with another international accolade. The Ghanaian singer and actress announced on Instagram she will make a cameo appearance in a Spanish movie directed by award-winning Spanish director Paco Leon and distributed by Netflix. Titled ‘Rainbow’, the feature film is a coming-of-age story of a teenager with extraordinary musical talent who leaves home with her dog after an argument with her father. A modern-day adaptation of the American musical Wizard of Oz, the
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, is advocating partnerships between Ghanaians in the diaspora and local businesses to explore opportunities to expand and take advantage of emerging market. He explained that such partnerships would support the government’s efforts in revamping the economy and creating sustainable jobs for the youth. The government, he said, … The post ‘Diasporan
The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Dr John Kwakye is lamenting the influx of persons who pretend to be economic experts offering ideas. These people, he said, would not claim to be legal or medical experts. “The problem we have in this country is that everybody claims to be an […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has doused speculations that Ghana is poised to start talks on restructuring of its debt as part of plans to secure a $3 billion loan from the Fund. According to the Bretton Woods Institution, the restructuring of Ghana’s debt will be dependent on the outcome of its Debt Sustainability Analysis … The post Speculation on Ghana’s
At least 12 excavators were on Monday seized by the personnel of the Operation Halt II in the Atwima Mponua and Amansie South districts of the Ashanti Region in a special operation on Monday.At the Amansie South District, the military team handed over the seized excavators to the police at Datano as the control boards … The post 12 excavators used for illegal mining seized
A New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Francis Addai-Nimoh, has observed that the party needs peace, unity and a vibrant person to lead the party into the next elections to break the eight years of political party rule. “I am advocating for a new face from the government so that the electorate will have hope, … The post NPP needs vibrant flag bearer to
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has on today Tuesday, 27th September, 2022 received letters of accreditation of four envoys to begin their tour of duty in Ghana. They are Mrs. Berenice Owen-Jones from Australia, Bijan Gerami Nazoksara from the Islamic Republic of Iran, Simone Giger from Switzerland and Madam Jeannette Njuma Nyakeru. Presenting their credentials, the […]
The Shama District is ready for a municipal status with all relevant consultations done and documentation forwarded to the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development for action. The district now has a population of more than 95,000 with major industries operating, making it eligible for a municipal status with an upgrading to derive … The post Shama district
Dr Richmond Atuahene, Banking and Corporate Governance Consultant, has urged Parliament to place a cap on borrowing in the Constitution to prevent the borrowing spree that has led the country into the economic quagmire it finds itself in. “The failure to quickly establish a debt limit will result in the current situation repeating itself over … The post Parliament
Metropolitan Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) have been asked to ensure efficiency in provision of services to spur growth and development of communities. That can be achieved if personnel are well-versed in laws, policies, programmes, standards, regulations, and rules that support, assist and bolster Public Fiscal Management (PFM) system. Dr Alexander Otopah, a chartered accountant, … The post MMDAs
Japan is demanding a formal apology from Russia after Federal Security Service (FSB) agents allegedly blindfolded and interrogated a Japanese diplomat, before giving him 48 hours to leave the country. Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said Vladivostok-based Japanese consul Motoki Tatsunori was detained and questioned by Russian agents on Monday for alleged espionage. “The consular officer was taken away in a state of immobility, blindfolded from start to finish, with his hands and head held
Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is in Houston, Texas, United States of America together with senior officials of the Petroleum Commission, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation(GNPC) and GOIL on an oil and gas roadshow. The delegation which also includes officials from Base Energy is seeking to promote 5 available oil blocks offshore Ghana. These are […]
Trucks loaded with aluminum and medications have crossed a bridge linking Colombia and Venezuela for the first time in seven years, as the neighbouring countries continue to mend relations after years of political conflict. The border reopening – which will see goods like coal, toilet paper and fruit moved through crossings between the Colombian city of Cucuta and the Venezuelan state of Tachira – was a key campaign promise of Colombia’s new left-wing President Gustavo Petro. Petro arrived
The Executive Secretary of the Tijaniya Muslim Mission of Ghana (TMOG), Alhaji Khuzaima Osman, has admonished religious bodies to unite and device strategies to curb terrorism and extreme violence. He explained that religious bodies were important in countering terrorism and extreme violence because of their unique position of authority, credibility, trust, confidence and ties with … The post Device
Legendary highlife artiste George Kwabena Adu, popularly known as Kwabena Kwabena, says Ghana needs a constitutional overhaul to progress as a nation. In an interview with Nana Yaw Gyebi, host of Adwumapa Mbre on Connect 97.1FM, the “Tuamudaa” hitmaker stated that the 1992 constitution should be amended before we can develop as a nation. Kwabena […]
A former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman for the then Weija Constituency, Dan Sackey, has admonished members and supporters of the party not to attack aspirants and their supporters in the course of supporting another aspirant ahead of the party’s upcoming internal elections. He explained that by attacking one another, the supporters and members would not … The post ‘Attacking
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