Speakers at the launch of this year’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) in Accra yesterday said all hands were needed on deck in a one health approach to protect and preserve antimicrobials. They also urged healthcare practitioners to intensify the practice of infection prevention control measures to reduce the incidence of infections. Antimicrobials are substances … The post Ghana
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has urged the various African central banks to pursue prudent macroeconomic management supported by growth oriented policies, for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). According to him, high inflation, volatile domestic currencies and weak financial systems were likely to … The post Africa
The West African Examination Council (WAEC)has urged school authorities and candidates who have been invited to its Offices to assist with investigations into suspected cases of malpractices to endeavour to honour the invitations to facilitate the speedy resolution of those cases. The Council said it has commenced investigations into this year’s West African Senior School … The post WAEC
Former President, Mr John Agyekum Kufuor is proposing the creation of a Second Chamber to replace the Council of State in order to enhance effective democratic governance. Such a Chamber, he said, should not solely be constituted based on democratic line but on proven experience, public spiritedness, prudence, maturity and care for national inclusiveness. The … The post Let’s
The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Mr Joseph Whittal’ has called for the annulment of the death penalty from the Criminal Justice System in Ghana. Mr Whittal said that campaigns for the ammendment of the provisions in Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29), and Armed Forces Act, 1962 … The post Expunge death
The 2022 local content conference and exhibition opened yesterday in Takoradi in the Western Region. It was on the theme Local Content Conference and Exhibition: “Sustaining local content development through enhanced exploration and production activities in the era of energy transition.” Organised by Petroleum Commission(PC)and partners, the three-day event, would push the frontiers of the local content and … The post 2022
A five-member Audit Committee has been inaugurated for the Ghana Aids Commission (GAC) to ensure adherence to public financial management regulations. The committee chaired by Professor Kwame Boasiako Omane-Antwi has Mrs Victoria M.E Hagar, Dr Grace Bediako, Mr Emmanuel K. Arthur and Mrs Lucy Brimpong Ofori-Ayeh as members are to oversee the management of financial … The post GAC
The Deputy Majority Chief Whip, Habib Idrissu, has indicated that all Majority MPs will be present for the 2023 budget presentation, despite earlier protests against the Finance Minister. Speaking on Eyewitness News, Mr. Idrissu said his side did not have “rogue MPs”. “We in the Majority, are very positive, and we are going to sit […] The post 2023
The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, today presents the 2023 budget in Parliament, which has, perhaps, put majority of Ghanaians on edge for so many reasons. From the current economic hardship leading to high cost of living to the demand from both majority and minority caucuses for the Finance Minister to step down because … The post Nation
The Black Stars face Portugal in a Group H encounter today at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup at 4p.m. GMT after which they will play two other group opponents — South Korea, on November 26 and Uruguay, on December 2. As ardent supporters of the Black Stars, we would like to remind them that … The post Black Stars can beat Portugal! appeared first on Ghanaian
Eleven people have been remanded into prison custody by the Adentan Circuit Court for allegedly kidnapping and robbing a man of GH¢37,000. The accused persons after kidnapping the victim, drove him to Kwame Nkrumah Circle and compelled him to transfer additional GH¢4,000 from his Momo account, according to prosecutors. The accused persons include Frederick Ahialey, … The post 11
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has begun investigation into the killing of a nursing mother allegedly by some military personnel at Manso Datano in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region. The deceased, Felicia Donkor, sustained gunshot wounds after being hit by a stray bullet. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Arhin Kwasi Annor, Deputy … The post Police
A professor of economics at the University of Ghana Business School, Godfred Bokpin has advised Ghanaians to be moderate in their expectations of government’s 2023 budget. The country is going through economic hardship, with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) program being negotiated with efforts aimed at recovery. Many are therefore expecting a budget and economic […] The post 2023
The 2023 budget statement will feature government’s strategies to restore and stabilize the macro economy, build resilience and promote inclusive growth and value creation, the Ministry of Finance has said in a statement released on Wednesday. It will also feature updates on Ghana’s engagement with the International Monetary Fund for a supported programme, year-to-date macro-fiscal […]
Former President, John Agyekum Kufour, wants the Council of State scrapped. He believes, the Council has lost its relevance over the years and must be abolished. Instead, he wants it to be turned into a second chamber. The former President said this at a forum organized by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) in Accra. “Perhaps […] The post The
A 54-year-old labourer accused of defiling a minor over 21 times at Adamborobe in the Greater Accra Region has appeared before an Adentan Circuit Court. Philip Jumpa, who is being held for defiling an 11-year-old pupil, has denied the charge of defilement. The court presided over by Mrs Sedinam Awo Balokah has admitted him to … The post Labourer, 54, in court over defilement of
The Minority in Parliament has assured of its full participation in the 2023 budget presentation by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta today, Thursday, November 24, 2022, despite a censure motion against him. The group contends that in as much as it lacks confidence in the Minister, it will not boycott the budget presentation to ensure […] The post We’re
Mr Benito Owusu-Bio, a Deputy Minister
Prophet Kumchach wishes the Ghana Black Stars well ahead of their game against Portugal today. The Man of God says although he prays they bring the trophy home, football winners aren't determined by prayers.
Under fire Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta will today, November 24, 2022, present the government’s 2023 Annual Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament. This is a constitutional exercise to be carried out by the Finance Minister on behalf of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. “In accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and […] The post Ofori-Atta
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