The Nkawie Circuit Court has remanded 13 alleged illegal miners for unlawful entry and mining in the Jimmirah Forest Reserve at Amangoase in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. The miners have been accused of mining in the forest reserve, which is currently undergoing afforestation. Compartment 18 of the Jimmirah Forest Reserve, according […]

The government has successfully connected 193 health facilities, including 49 polyclinics to its new e-health system in a major boost for the country’s healthcare sector. This digital transformation aims to revolutionise healthcare delivery across the country. The Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam announced this when he presented the 2024 mid-year budget review in […]

Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has criticised the 2024 mid-year budget, describing it as uninspiring and hopeless. On Tuesday, July 23, Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam presented the 2024 mid-year budget review to Parliament. During his address, Dr. Amin Adam emphasized the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline, assuring that they would adhere to budgetary […]

Celebrated Ghanaian music star, KiDi is connecting with his European fans this summer as he gears up to unleash another major project. On Saturday, July 27, the platinum-selling act will headline a concert at Vic in Barcelona; the second largest city in Spain. This will be the first time the Lynx Entertainment & EMPIRE signee […]

Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has announced that about US$1.8 billion was generated from tourism in the first half of 2024. He stated that this is an increase from US$1.5 billion during the same period last year. While delivering the 2024 mid-year budget review in Parliament in Accra on Tuesday, Dr Adam highlighted that […]

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has tendered her resignation amid scrutiny of security lapses related to the recent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, sources tell CNN. The move comes as lawmakers and an internal government watchdog move forward with investigations into the agency’s handling of Trump’s protection and how a gunman came […]

Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, has disclosed that the central government’s provisional total debt stood at GH¢742 billion (US$50.9 billion) as of June this year. This figure represents 70.6 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). While delivering the 2024 mid-year budget review in parliament in Accra on Tuesday, Dr Adam stated, […]

Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has announced that the government has approved an additional GH¢1.5 billion for settling unresolved claims associated with financial management companies. Furthermore, he revealed that the government has given the green light for the development of a structure for the reimplementation of road and bridge tolls in 2025. These announcements […]

In a move to strengthen Ghana’s social welfare programmes, the government has allocated GHS5.4 billion to bolster the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme, the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and the school feeding initiative. This substantial financial commitment was announced by the Minister for Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, during his mid-year budget review […]

The government has paid GHS12 billion to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme in a move to stabilise Ghana’s economy and restore investor confidence. Presenting the mid-year budget review to Parliament on Tuesday, July 23, Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam emphasised the government’s commitment to fulfilling its financial obligations and ensuring economic stability. […]

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, has disclosed that the government has invested almost 10 billion Ghana Cedis in the Road Sector since January 2024. He explained that the investment aims to enhance transportation and spur economic growth. During his presentation of the Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Tuesday, July 23, the Finance […]

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, has remarked that the economy is rebounding stronger than anticipated. He attributed the economic growth to the stabilisation of the exchange rate, decline in inflation, and boost in gross international reserves. According to him, the policies and choices being implemented by the government are yielding results. During his […]

A Nissan Pickup belonging to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Binduri Constituency, has been set ablaze by unknown individuals. The incident occurred at the residence of Constituency Chairman Samuel Ayaago in Atuba, Binduri District on Monday, July 22. According to eyewitnesses, between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm, three masked men on two motorbikes […]

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pledged to enhance smartphone accessibility for Ghanaians if he becomes president. Addressing supporters at a campaign event in the Northern region, Dr. Bawumia unveiled a plan to partner with mobile phone manufacturers to offer smartphones on a credit basis. Under this proposal, citizens […]

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Southern Command, Brigadier General Samuel Yeboah Asare has urged the military to remain professional in their conduct, particularly as the country approaches the 2024 elections. Speaking at a parade to effectively mark the transfer of leadership of the 66 Artillery Regiment from Lt. Col Edward Sarpong Appiah to […]

The presentation of the 2024 mid-year budget review to Parliament has been delayed over the absence of the minority caucus. Channel One News’ Parliamentary correspondent, Nii Ayikwei Okine, reports that the Minority MPs are protesting the delay in the release of their common fund. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, is expected to present […]

American rap legend Snoop Dogg has been selected as one of the final torchbearers for the Olympic flame before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. The 52-year-old artist will carry the torch through the streets of Saint-Denis, a northern suburb of Paris and home to the Stade de France Olympic Stadium, on […]

The coverings of the expansion joints at the Atomic Junction Flyover have come off, creating discomfort and fear for motorists when driving on that part of the stretch. The noise is caused by the sounds of vehicle tyres passing over the joints on the flyover located on the Legon-Madina Road. The coverings of the expansion […]

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has defended its decision to direct the Controller and Accountants General to freeze the July salaries of members of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). CETAG at a news conference in Kumasi on Monday, July 22 warned it will resist any illegal attempts to freeze members’ […]