By Edem HEVI The IMF’s Global Outlook report in 2019, acknowledged Ghana as the fastest-growing economy in the world. Despite favourable economic growth over the years, it has remained a lower-middle-income country, for more than a decade since it first attained this status. Middle-income countries (MICs), which house nearly 75% of the global population, including […] The post The
The Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has dropped charges against the second defendant, Dr. Sylvester Anemana, in the Ato Forson ambulance trial. This decision was made on Tuesday, following the Attorney General’s exercise of the Nolle prosequi powers granted to him under Article 88 of the 1992 constitution. Although the document dropping the charges did […] The post Ato
The National Tenants’ Union of Ghana has called for the immediate publication of the names of beneficiaries under the National Rental Assistance Scheme (NRAS), organized by regions and communities. This call comes in response to former Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso Boakye’s assertion that 1,492 citizens received a total disbursement of GH 19 […] The post Publish
The Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has dropped charges against the second defendant, Dr. Sylvester Anemana, in the Ato Forson ambulance trial. This decision was made on Tuesday, following the Attorney General’s exercise of the Nolle prosequi powers granted to him under Article 88 of the 1992 constitution. Although the document dropping the charges did […] The post Ato
The IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, and Professor Kwesi Aning of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, have initiated legal proceedings against the Attorney General concerning the appointment processes for leaders of uniformed security agencies. The petitioners have raised issues regarding the practice of new governments discontinuing the tenures of certain institutional heads. […] The post IMANI,
By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in collaboration with PassionAir and Benso Oil Palm Plantation, have refurbished the Neurosurgery Centre at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) at a cost of GH¢400,000. The gesture highlights the three entities’ commitment to corporate social responsibility, community welfare and healthcare advancement. It aims to […] The post
Members of the Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber have held a breakfast meeting with the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to inform him of the challenges facing the sector and discuss how the industry might collaborate with government to address them. In a presentation to the Vice President and his team, the Chamber provided an overview […] The post Veep
The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party, Salam Mustapha says Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has impacted the Northern part of the country positively than John Mahama. He made this known on a tour of the National Youth wing of the party in the Upper West Region. According to Salam Mustapha, voters in Northern Ghana […] The post Bawumia has impacted the North
Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has urged the Office of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) to promptly transfer the allocated GH¢181,837,022.00 to the beneficiaries of the DACF-Responsiveness Factor Grant (RFG) for the District Performance Assessment Tool (DPAT) VI. He expressed concern that the ongoing delays in transferring the funds to the Metropolitan Municipal District […] The post Transfer
The widow of John Kumah, the late deputy Finance Minister and New Patriotic Party (NPP) member of Parliament for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, has emphatically stated that her husband did not die from food poisoning, contrary to circulating reports in sections of mainstream media and social media. Instead, she clarified that he courageously battled […] The post My
As the nation mourns the untimely death of the late Dr John Kumah, Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, a cloud of controversy has been generated over the allegations of poisoning made by Onua TV presenter, Captain Smart. But in a dramatic twist, the widow of the deceased, Apostle Mrs Lilian Kumah, … The post Captain Smart’s poison claim:
The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, says the party will win the 2024 elections by “hook or crook.” He made this known after a three-day tour to the Upper West region, where he visited constituencies such as Nandom, Lambusie, Wa East, and Wa West. Engaging with various youth groups, […] The post By hook or crook,
In a bid to prepare for the impending rainy season and mitigate the risk of flooding, the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has issued a directive urging the Ghana Hydrological Authority to expedite drainage works across the country. The directive by the Minister is to minimize the potential impact of heavy rains […] The post Speed up drainage works
Ghana and Malta have renewed their resolve to strengthen cooperation for the benefit of their respective peoples. To that end, a joint commission has been established to facilitate progress in all areas of mutual interest, and to see to it that the numerous agreements signed between the two are negotiated in stages. The areas of … The post Ghana, Malta vow to deepen cooperation appeared first
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the opposition National Democratic Congress’ vice presidential candidate, has pledged to give her all to ensure the party’s victory at the polls in December. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang was on Thursday confirmed as former President John Mahama’s running mate; making it the second time she would complement the party’s presidential ticket. In a … The post I
The Human Rights division of the High Court has adjourned the case involving the office of the Special Prosecutor and Charles Bissue to April 17, 2024. This delay stems from the fact that the case has yet to be assigned to a new judge following the retirement of Justice Nicholas Abodakpi, who previously presided over […] The post Court adjourns Special
The Center for Democratic Development has lauded the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, for achieving a successful record in managing by-elections during his tenure. This observation follows the unfortunate passing of the Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah, necessitating a by-election. Mr. Paul Aborampah Mensah, the Programmes Manager for CDD-Ghana, […] The post By-elections
Dr. Kyei addressing the participants The Director General of the Commission of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, has disclosed that stereotypes against women Read More... The post ‘Stereotypes Against Women In TVET Reducing’
Police in the Ashanti Region have apprehended five individuals in connection with an alleged assault on fire officers responding to a fire outbreak at the Racecourse Market on Monday, March 11, 2024. During the altercation, one of the fire officers sustained injuries. The suspects accused the fire service personnel of delayed response, prompting them to […] The post Ashanti
The Minority in Parliament has announced its intention to introduce a private member’s bill aimed at repealing the E-levy, emissions tax, and betting tax. This move comes in response to the recent proposal by the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who pledged to eliminate these taxes if elected in the 2024 polls. While […] The post Minority
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