By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU In a comprehensive update on Ghana’s debt restructuring programme, Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to restore fiscal sustainability and foster economic recovery. Speaking at a press briefing, the Minister emphasised the significance of upcoming discussions with bondholder representatives to advance restructuring engagements. “In the […] The post
The Technical Working Group tasked to oversee the completion of the Saglemi Housing Project has been given five weeks to issue the international expression of interest to pave way for private sector participation. Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who issued the directive, said, the move would enable the Ministry to commence the … The post We’ll
The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) is committing a total of GH¢2.6 billion to contractors to complete the fund’s stalled projects across the country. This followed the approval by Parliament of more than GH¢3.9 billion for the financing of educational infrastructure projects for this year. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Ghanaian Times in … The post GETFund
The trial of Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, and Richard Jakpa, a businessman, for allegedly causing financial loss of €2.37 million to the state in an ambulance deal, has been adjourned to April 9 for continuation. This is because Mr Jakpa has engaged the service of a new lawyer, Mr Thaddeus Sory, to … The post €2.37m ambulance financial loss case adjourned
The government and its advisors in the coming weeks will begin extensive discussions with the country’s commercial creditors in line with its debt restructuring strategy to ensure debt sustainability, the Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has stated. The engagement with the commercial creditors, including bond holders, he said were expected to ensure that Ghana … The post At
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill unanimously passed by parliament. The Speaker, in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by his aide, Mr Peter Bamfo, at the 2024 Suma Akwantu Kesie Festival in Suma in the … The post Anti-LGBTQI+
A comedian and actor, Nana Yaw Oduro, was yesterday remanded in police custody by the Ofaakor Circuit Court, near Kasoa, in the Awutu Senya East District of the Central Region. Oduro, also known as Funny Face, who appeared before court for alleged drunk-driving, faces additional charge of careless driving. The accused last Sunday night allegedly … The post Funny Face remanded for
The Minister of Finance Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said that a Preliminary assessment undertaken by the Ministry and the central bank shows that they are on course to meet most of the targets under the Programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He said that the Finance Ministry is working with the Bank of […] The post 2nd review: We’re on course
One of the defaced billboards adjacent the Kata Hostel near Nyamekye Junction, Accra National Democratic Congress (NDC) thugs are suspected to be behind the destruction of six giant billboards Read More... The post Thugs Deface Ama Dokua’s Billboards
Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said that the government recognizes that significant steps must be taken to improve the business environment in Ghana. He noted that Ghana is still one of the best destinations on the continent for the private sector to thrive. Dr Amin Adam said this while inaugurating the Ghana Mutaul […] The post Ghana is still one
Benjamin Nketsia, Nathan Quao and Edwin Kwakofi look ahead to Man City vs Arsenal, assess Ollie Watkins’ England prospects, Ashley Cole’s induction into the PL Hall of Fame and the race for the Golden Boot. #CitiSports The post Man City face Arsenal; Ashley Cole inducted in PL Hall of Fame; who wins the
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, yesterday launched the Smart Schools Project with about 1.3million students set to receive one tablet each. An initiative of the Ministry of Education with support from the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schools (CENDELOS), the project is designed to equip students in the country with the requisite … The post Govt
THE Minister-designate of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has designated the Commissioner of Customs as the sole officer to approve the clearance of goods in warehouses under the Customs Suspense Regime (CSR). The CSR permits importers to suspend payment of import duties because the imports are to be kept in bonded warehouses. Dr Mohammed Amin … The post We’ll
As stakes are high towards the December 7 general elections, political party account officers have been urged to remain resolute in keeping with financial regulations governing their parties. This is to ensure right spending during the electioneering period while guaranteeing that political parties complied with the Electoral Commission (EC) reporting and submission framework on campaign … The post Political
Member of Parliament (MP) for the Madina Constituency, Francis-Xavier Sosu, is on an advocacy to have a Bill passed to guarantee job slots for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the country. If successful, the passage of the Minimum Employment of PWDs Bill would ensure that all public or private institutions employ at least five per … The post Madina MP pushes for 5% job quota for PWDS
A businessman, who collected his late brother’s GH¢206,212.65 entitlement from the Ghana Police Service, has been jailed four years by the Accra Circuit Court. Kwame Tengey is said to have told his late brother’s three children that he could assist them to collect their father’s entitlement of GH¢304,950. Kwame Tengey, who assumed the role of … The post Man
The Adentan Circuit Courthas granted GH¢100,000 bail with two sureties to Love Amofa, a trader,for allegedly stealing GH¢70,700 belonging to her boyfriend. The 40-year pleaded not guilty to four counts of stealing, unlawful damage, threat of death and threat to cause harm. She will appear again in court on April 22. Police Chief Inspector Maxwell … The post Woman
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained the policy rate at 29 per cent, citing economic stability. The policy rate is the rate at which the BoG lends to commercial banks. Dr Ernest Addison, the Governor and Chairman of the MPC, who disclosed this in Accra yesterday after the … The post BoG maintains policy rate at 29% appeared first on Ghanaian
Renowned musician, King Paluta has recounted his upbringing stressing that his father was absent in his life in his childhood days. The post I was born out of wedlock; only met my father at 19 years – King Paluta first appeared on 3News.
The Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has announced that Ghana is making significant progress towards achieving the targets outlined in the 3-year, US$3bn IMF Supported Post Covid-19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG). During his first monthly press briefing on the economy in 2024, held on Tuesday, Dr Amin Adam disclosed, “The Ministry of Finance […] The post $3bn
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