The Ashanti Regional branch of the Seedling Contractors Association is demanding payment of over GH¢2.3 billion owed its members by the government. According to the group, the amount is for the supply of seedlings for the tree planting exercise during the Green Ghana Day celebrations for 2021 and 2022. One of the leaders of the […] The post Seedling
The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu (Esq), is advocating for the implementation of an electronic voting system in the legislative chamber. Sosu believes that incorporating e-voting systems in Parliament will facilitate prompt decision-making on the floor and improve the accessibility of voting records for various MPs on specific Bills, legislations, and subjects, similar […] The post Institute
Ghana is set to receive an amount of $600 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today, May 19, 2023. This will be the first tranche of the $3 billion three-year extended credit facility Ghana secured from the IMF on Wednesday to revive its ailing economy. During a joint press conference held between the Government […] The post Ghana to receive first tranche
The Government has denied allegations that recent infrastructural development in the Kumawu Constituency aims to influence voters ahead of the by-election. The town, which had not witnessed any major upgrades over the years, has experienced significant development in the past few days. Numerous untarred roads in the area have been paved, and construction of new […] The post New
1. In the early hours of Thursday, a devoted observer of Ghana’s political landscape reached out to me with a captivating inquiry. Seeking utmost clarity, he posed a question concerning the legal viability of James Gyakye Quayson’s participation in an upcoming by-election. This consequential election looms on the horizon, a direct consequence of Mr. Quayson’s […] The post Richard
1. In the early hours of Thursday, a devoted observer of Ghana’s political landscape reached out to me with a captivating inquiry. Seeking utmost clarity, he posed a question concerning the legal viability of James Gyakye Quayson’s participation in an upcoming by-election. This consequential election looms on the horizon, a direct consequence of Mr. Quayson’s […] The post Richard
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament, James Klutse Avedzi, has expressed the committee’s intention to petition the Local Government and the Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund, urging the release of funds designated for development in the Akyemansa district. “We are going to make a recommendation to the Ministry of Local […] The post Parliament
A lecturer of economics at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Professor Godfred Bokpin, has stated that the approved $3 billion International Monetary Fund credit facility will leave the vulnerable worse off. Speaking on Eyewitness on Citi FM, Prof. Bokpin intimated that it is too early to celebrate the approval of the programme especially […] The post IMF’s
Research and public policy think tank, CUTS International has reacted to the recent tariff increment by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for electricity and natural gas by 18.36% across all consumer groups. The decision to increase the tariffs was made after a review for the second quarter of 2023 to prevent extended power outages […] The post 18.36%
Parts of the country continue to experience flooding anytime it rains causing immeasurable disasters. Parts of Accra were flooded twice this week –Monday and Thursday– after heavy rains which affected areas such as Taifa, Achimota amongst others. Most drivers had to struggle to manoeuvre their way through the floodwaters. A young man almost drowned after […] The post Blame
Effective June 1, 2023, the cost of water services will see an upward adjustment for all consumer groups. This follows a review and approval by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for water tariffs to go up for the second quarter of 2023. “In taking this decision, the commission took cognizance of the cost of electricity, […] The post Water tariffs to go up from June
The Ghana Police Service has decentralized criminal clearance services in the country as a first step toward a full automation process. In a statement, the Police explained that the decentralisation process is a part of the Service’s transformational agenda to improve the delivery of policing services to the public. “Effective Monday, 22nd May 2023, persons […] The post Police
The Technical Universities’ Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if government does not address its concerns with the conditions of service of its members. The unions are among other things demanding the Restoration of Fuel Allowance for Faculty Officers at Technical Universities, the Implementation of Entertainment Allowance […] The post TUSAAG
Renowned undercover investigator, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has declined an order by an Accra High Court to allow former Ghana Football Association President, Kwasi Nyantakyi, to identify him in chambers before he testifies in open court in his face mask. The court, presided over by Justice Marie Louise Simmons, on Wednesday, May 17, ruled to allow […] The post Number
The Member of Parliament for the Bolgatanga Central constituency in the Upper East Region, Isaac Adongo, has intimated that the $3 billion credit facility between Ghana and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was poorly negotiated by Ghana’s representatives. Mr. Adongo said the press release of the Fund announcing the approval of the credit facility shows […] The post IMF’s
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