Vetting of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s newly nominated ministers, by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, is expected to commence today, March 5, 2024. Among those set to appear are Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture; Lydia Seyram Alhassan, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources; Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, […] The post Egyapa
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samu el A. Jinapor, reiterated the pivotal role of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business in enhancing bilateral and trade relations between Ghana and Canada, particularly in the extractive sector. Delivering an address at the 25th annual African Mining Breakfast and the 22nd annual Investing in African Mining Seminar […] The post Lands
A senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, has proposed that Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is the most suitable choice for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate. Dr. Asah-Asante asserted that Dr. Opoku Prempeh has demonstrated exceptional competence in various roles, making him the preferred candidate for the running […] The post Opoku
Four people have been arrested following a clash between some residents of Manso Tontokrom and private security personnel deployed to protect the concession of Asanko Gold Mines in the Ashanti Region. The arrests follow the altercation, which occurred on Saturday, March 2, 2024, when the security personnel reportedly fired gunshots, resulting in the death of […] The post Manso
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has stated that it has commenced a probe into the clash between some residents of Manso Tontokrom and security personnel of Asanko Gold Mine Limited, in collaboration with the appropriate security authorities. An altercation between residents of Manso Tontokrom and Asanko Gold Mine security personnel on Saturday, March […] The post Perpetrators
A gender activist and research fellow with the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation (CEGRAD), Dr. Amanda Odoi, has warned that the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, will worsen brain drain in the country. The bill, which prohibits LGBTQ activities and their promotion, […] The post Passage
A clash between residents of Manso Tontokrom and Private Security personnel, deployed to safeguard Asanko Gold Mines Limited’s concession, has left three individuals dead. The altercation, which occurred on Saturday, escalated when the security personnel reportedly fired gunshots, resulting in the death of a resident. In retaliation, enraged locals lynched two members of the private […] The post Three
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed the Director of Health Promotion, Ghana Health Service, Dr Dacosta Aboagye, as the new Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The Secretary to the President in a letter explained that the appointment is pursuant to Section 14 (1) of the National Health Insurance Act, […] The post Akufo-Addo
Government says the gold-for-oil policy contributed to a reduction in the country’s inflation rate from 54.1 percent to 23.5 percent in January 2023. The policy was introduced by the government in an attempt to address Ghana’s dwindling foreign currency reserves, coupled with the demand for dollars by oil importers, which was weakening the local cedi […] The post Gold-for-oil
The Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kojo Pumpuni Asante, is advocating for the elimination of the delegate system in the selection of parliamentary and presidential candidates as a measure to combat corruption in Ghana’s electoral process. This call comes in response to recent revelations by Zebilla’s […] The post Delegate
Kofi Mante Gifted musician and composer, Kofi Mante, who is known for many songs, has dropped a new single titled ‘Bad Boy’. The tastefully composed mid-tempo hit with Bisa Read More... The post Kofi Mante Drops ‘Bad Boy’ Featuring Bisa Kdei
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has given his strongest assurance that the government will work to ensure that the Electoral Commission (EC) organises a credible and fair election in December. Delivering his penultimate State of the Nation address on Tuesday, February 27, Akufo-Addo also emphasized that the government will ensure that public education on the […] The post #2024SONA:
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed the commitment of his government to support the production of standard content and films for the global market. The president, in his State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, said that as part of measures to support the movie industry, a 20 percent tax […] The post We’re
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has indicated that the government’s gold-for-oil policy has significantly reduced pressure on forex. He said the policy has achieved the needed results and has led to a reduction in the prices of fuel at the pump. In his penultimate State of the Nation Address on Tuesday, February 27, the president […] The post Gold-for-oil
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed that the government has fulfilled its financial obligations by settling the last coupons owed to bondholders. The government announced a domestic debt exchange programme in 2023 targeted at individual and pension bondholders as part of its revenue target to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). […] The post #2024SONA:
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, has expressed his concerns regarding the timing of the shake-up within the Majority Leadership in Parliament. He believes the changes at this juncture could jeopardize the unity within the caucus in the house. MP for Efutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has been designated as the new Majority […] The post Atta
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that about 700 cases referred to various committees in Parliament for investigations have not been acted upon by the designated committees. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and some Members of Parliament have over the period lamented the delay in the presentation of […] The post Ablakwa
Euphoria and excitement are gradually gaining momentum among the residents of the Eastern region, particularly those in the regional capital, as they gear up for the 67th National Independence Day Celebration The Celebration, which will be marked at the newly built Youth Resource Centre in the Eastern regional capital, Koforidua, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 […] The post Koforidua to host Ghana Indece Day
Samuel Abu Jinapor The Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has launched a scathing criticism against the National Democratic Read More... The post Mahama 24-Hour Economy Mere Slogan appeared first on
The Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama, regarding their 24-hour economy, describing it as a mere slogan. He mentioned that the NDC and Mr. Mahama, entrusted with the economy for four […] The post NDC
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