By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has stressed the critical role entrepreneurs play in the socio-economic development of the country. Dr. Kumah said entrepreneurs have demonstrated over the years, especially in times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, that they are the true lifeline of the economy. Dr. John […] The post Deputy
Information Minister-designate Fatimatu Abubakar has defended the reassignment of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to a new portfolio, emphasizing his unquestionable capacity to provide valuable advice in the financial sector. “His capacity to guide or to advise in the financial sector is not lost just because he is no longer Finance Minister. if his skills […] The post Fatimatu
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has intervened in the closure of four media outlets in Bawku, Upper East Region, asserting that the National Communications Authority (NCA) lacks the authority to enforce ethical and professional standards. MFWA argues that the NCA is not a suitable entity to impose sanctions on media content. The stations […] The post Bawku:
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced concerns over the emotional tone surrounding the discussions on the anti-gay bill in Ghana’s Parliament. According to him, some of his colleague MPs become emotional during deliberations on the bill. The Effutu lawmaker previously proposed a replacement of a minimum two-month imprisonment sentence with a minimum of one […] The post Stop
The ad-hoc committee tasked with probing the issues surrounding the locked-up funds of customers affected by the collapse of Gold Coast Fund Management Limited has postponed its public hearing to Wednesday, February 28, 2024. This adjustment is to make way for President Nana Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation address in Parliament, scheduled for Tuesday, February […] The post Gold
Workers at the Future Global Resources Bogoso-Prestea Mines have rejected recapitalization and restructuring proposals by Blue Holdings in response to workers’ recent demonstrations urging the government to bring in new investors, following FGR’s failure to invest in the mines. FGR in a February 26 statement disclosed that it has In a statement released on February […] The post FGR
The ad-hoc committee tasked with probing the issues surrounding the locked-up funds of customers affected by the collapse of Gold Coast Fund Management Limited has postponed its public hearing to Wednesday, February 28, 2024. This adjustment is to make way for President Nana Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation address in Parliament, scheduled for Tuesday, February […] The post Public
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to detail plans for stabilizing the local currency in the upcoming 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA), scheduled for Tuesday, February 27. In line with Article 67 of the 1992 constitution, the President is anticipated to present an update […] The post 2024 SONA:
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has expressed concerns about the constitutionality of the proposed Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill currently under consideration by Parliament. He believes it has significant legal flaws and would not withstand scrutiny in court. Afenyo-Markin previously advocated for adjustments to the […] The post Anti-gay
Citi FM/Citi TV has signed a partnership agreement with Nissan and Toyota to utilize locally assembled vehicles by the two renowned automobile giants for the 2024 Heritage Caravan, slated from March 3 to March 10, 2024. As anticipation builds for the Heritage Caravan’s upcoming journey through Ghana’s 14 regions, enthusiasm resonates, particularly among proponents of […] The post Locally
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has disclosed that the new standing orders of Parliament have created ‘Backbenchers Time’ to allow Members of Parliament at the backbench to contribute ideas to enhance parliamentary practice. In his address at a workshop on the new standing orders at the Rock City Hotel in Kwahu-Nkwatia, the Majority Leader emphasized the […] The post New
The President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has expressed concern over the resignation of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Majority Leader, stating that the Suame legislator was sacrificed on the altar of expediency by the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu formally resigned as Majority Leader on Friday, February 23, following prior notification to the Majority Caucus on […] The post Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has commemorated the 58th anniversary of the overthrow of Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, describing the abrupt end to Nkrumah’s visionary leadership as a day of shame that will forever be remembered. The NDC, in a press release, stated that the February 24, 1966 coup d’état derailed Ghana […] The post Nkrumah’s
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the MP for Assin Central, has unequivocally stated that he is not interested in partnering the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in the upcoming December elections. While Bawumia is yet to officially reveal his running mate, Mr Agyapong, speaking on the KSM Show on Pan African Television […] The post I’ve
Dr. Richard Anthony, the Medical Director of the Tema General Hospital, has expressed worry at the alarming rate of people being brought to the hospital dead. Dr Anthony said a total of 1,079 people, including 621 males and 458, were brought to the Tema General Hospital dead on arrival in 2023. “We recorded a worrying […] The post 1,079 people were brought
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has revealed that the recently revised standing orders of Parliament include a dedicated segment known as ‘Backbenchers Time.’ This initiative aims to provide Members of Parliament situated at the backbench with an opportunity to actively contribute their ideas and perspectives, thereby enriching the parliamentary practice. Speaking at a workshop held at […] The post New
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has revealed that the recently revised standing orders of Parliament include a dedicated segment known as ‘Backbenchers Time.’ This initiative aims to provide Members of Parliament situated at the backbench with an opportunity to actively contribute their ideas and perspectives, thereby enriching the parliamentary practice. Speaking at a workshop held at […] The post New
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that Ghanaians acquire wealth through its proposed 24-hour economy if elected in the 2024 elections. The NDC held its National Policy Dialogue on February 22 and February 23 to deliberate on its policy priorities for the December polls at the Peduase Lodge in […] The post 24-hour
The Presidential Candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has stated that the massive acceptance of his 24-hour economy proposal has sent shivers down the spines of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP). The NDC, on February 22 and February 23, held a national policy dialogue at the Peduase Lodge to […] The post My
Political analyst Dr. Richard Amoako Baah has stated that Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, resigned as a show of solidarity and to maintain peace within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He suggests that Mr. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s resignation was not voluntary, but rather a move to appease certain individuals within the party. Mr. […] The post Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s
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