The Public Interest Accountability Committee (PIAC) has urged the Ministry of Finance to seek approval from Parliament to maintain the capping of the Ghana Stabilisation Fund (GSF) at US$100 million. Parliament upon the request of the finance minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, approved the lowering of the capping on the Fund from US$300 million to the … The post ‘Finance
The Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has cast doubt on the potential of any International Monetary Fund (IMF) intervention to transform Ghana’s economy. According to Professor Peter Quartey, the fundamental structure of Ghana’s economy was weak and until some drastic measures were taken, successive governments would continue to seek … The post We
The Nkrankwanta Area Rural Bank Limited at Nkrankwanta in the Dormaa West District of Bono Region recorded satisfactory growth during the 2021 financial year review. It posted a pre-tax profit of GH¢541,056 in 2021 as against a loss of GH¢ 357, 382 during the previous year which represents251 percent growth. The Board Chairman of the … The post The Nkrankwanta Area Rural
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has announced that fuel prices are likely to be reduced next week Monday There has been a recent hike in fuel prices as Diesel is currently selling for more than GH¢23, while the price of petrol is hovering around GH¢18. But speaking to Roselyn Felli on Prime Morning show, … The post Fuel prices to reduce by next week – COPEC appeared
The country’s year-on-year inflation rate jumped to 40.4 per cent in October from 37.2 per cent in September, the highest in more than 21 years. This represents a month-on-month change rate of 2.7 per cent between the inflation rates recorded in September and October. The October 2022 inflation rate is the highest in more than … The post Increase
Political Parties Outside Parliament (PPOP) have called on the government to diversify the structure of the Ghanaian economy from import based to value added export. It also asked for a review of standards required for imports into the country. The General Secretary for the National Democratic Party (NDP), Alhaji Mohammed Frimpong said this on behalf … The post Diversify economic structure
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has called on parliament to be proactive in their oversight responsibilities regarding the management and utilisation of the petroleum revenue of the country. According to PIAC, Parliament needed to act swiftly to reverse the discretionary powers being exercised by the finance ministry on the capping of the Ghana … The post PIAC
The Okyenhene, Osaagyefo Amoatia Ofori, has urged farmers, who use chemical fertilisers to adopt organic farming to increase yield and change their economic fortunes and the country at large. He said organic farming, which is devoid of harmful chemicals, would prevent farmers from buying expensive pesticides and agro chemicals. Okyenhene Amoatia Ofori Panin, made the … The post Okyenhene
The Nandom Naa, Professor Edmond Nminyem Delle Chiir VIII, has advised chiefs to serve as mentors for the youth in society. He said chiefs in the country were considered custodians of morality, honesty, cultural values and embodiment of unity. Naa Pro Chiir VIII, gave the advice at a ceremony to install Naa Ganglaar Bog-Belagh Tater … The post Nandon Naa advises chiefs to serve
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), National Chairman Aspirant, Nii Armah Ashitey, on Tuesday filed his nominations to contest the party’s chairmanship position in the upcoming national executive elections. He was led by some party faithful to submit the forms at the party’s headquarters in Accra on Tuesday. The event witnessed some party supporters and grassroots … The post Nii
An Obstetrician Gynecologist, Dr Dixie Constantini, has advised society not to disregard complaints from husbands or male partners that they feel what their pregnant wives did. She said some men experienced depression, abdominal pains, backache, nausea, heartburn, leg cramps among others and so if they asked for help, people should be kind enough to offer them. … The post ‘Don’t
Two lotto associations are demanding 40 per cent commission from the National Lottery Authority (NLA) instead of the 20 per cent being offered their writers. The Ghana Lotto Operators Association (GLOA) and Concerned Lotto Agents Association of Ghana (CLAAG), said the 20 per cent commission could not sustain the businesses of members, following the current … The post Lotto operators
Ghana Somubi Dwumadie (GSD), a four-year disability programme with focus on mental health, has awarded a one million Ghana cedis grant to five disability and women’s rights organisation in the country. The “Sustainability and Legacy” grant is to strengthen the capacity of these organisations to bring about positive change in the lives of people with … The post 5
The Member of Parliament (MP) for La Dade-Kotopon Constituency, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, on Saturday organised free diabetes and other health related screening for community members at Kowe Abese Abafum electoral area in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality, as part of activities marking this year’s World Diabetes Day. Residents were also screened for hypertension, HIV, Blood … The post La
The Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson has advised Ghanaians against accepting money and gifts from politicians before voting for them. According to him, such acts amount to selling their conscience and mandate to the one in need of their votes hence not under any obligation to address their … The post Don’t
The Tema Metropolis topped the 2021 District League Table (DLT), with an overall score of 81.78 per cent, making it the only metropolis to top the table twice. According to the 2021 DLT report launched in Accra yesterday, the lowest ranked district of the table was Nanton in the Northern Region, with a score of … The post Tema Metropolis tops 2021 District League Table appeared
The former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, says Ghana’s political system is an impediment to its economic growth as it allows for rent-seeking tendencies and political financing leading to the control of natural resources. According to him, despite the provisions of Article 55 (15) of the 1992 Constitution which stipulates that politics in Ghana … The post Let’s
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the three teacher unions to immediately call off their strike. It has further ordered the unions and representatives of the government to resume engagement on issues under contention and report back by November 16 this year. Briefing the media at a meeting with representatives of both parties yesterday … The post NLC
The Ghana Garden and Flower Show (GGFS) will be held from Thursday December 8 to12 this year at the Efua Sutherland Children’s park on the theme “Unleashing growth-spread the love.” The five-day event is being organised by the Strategic Communication Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa) and the Ghana Garden and Flower Movement (GGFM). A statement issued … The post Ghana
OccupyGhana, a pressure group, has petitioned the Special Prosecutor to probe the alleged attempt to bribe some Majority Members of Parliament (MPs) who were calling for the dismissal of Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, and Charles Adu Boahen, Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance. It said the allegation was a potential corruption … The post Probe alleged
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