Bernard Anaba, a Policy Analyst at the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has lamented over the inequities in SDR allocation, an exchange reserve asset created by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to him, in 2021 the Board of Governance of the IMF approved a US$650 billion general allocation to boost global liquidity, but African countries that are at the bottom of the economic ladder received just about five percent (5%) of the fund. Speaking at a workshop organised
The Nkawie District Forest Services Division has arrested five illegal miners for encroaching on the Jimira forest reserve in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti region. The suspects are Mohammed Boadi, 35; Kwadwo Agyapong, 31; Ruben Mensah, 26; Ganiru Alhasssn, 20 and Kwame Appiah, 16. Mr. Chrisantus Nifaasoyir, the District Forestry Manager, led a joint operation with the Rapid Response Team to arrest the five suspects for encroachment and mining in the Jimira forest reserve. He disclosed
The Heneyere of Aowin Traditional Council and Secretary to the Omanhene, Nana Kojo Ntow, has told The Chronicle that the gunmen who attacked the palace early Sunday morning had wanted to assassinate the paramount chief, Beyeeman Tano Kwaw II. Speaking in a telephone interview with this reporter, Nana Kojo Ntow, who is also the chief of Nkwanta said but for the courageous efforts of the town folks who mobilised to repel the attack, the gunmen would have succeeded in accomplishing the goal. According
President Akufo-Addo has assured the global community of Ghana’s full commitment to increasing the country’s share of renewable energy in the energy mix. Speaking at a high-level event on Sustainable Energy for All, organised by Bloomberg Philanthropies on the sidelines of COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, President Akufo-Addo stated that “we will continue to increase the share of renewable energy in our electricity generation mix, as well as explore the options of hydrogen gas and other
The National Co-ordinating Committee (NCC) of the Ghana Highway Authority Retired Staff Association (GHARSA) has honoured Ing Seth Richard Komeng Ofori, the outgoing Western Regional Highway Director. He retires after 29 years of service with the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA). GHARSA has presented a citation for being the first Regional GHARSA Patron for the Western Region and immensely contributed to the upliftment of the GHARSA during his tenure of office. The National Chairman of GHARSA, Nana
Stakeholders of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service have identified Chief Inspector Aiden Avawena Akpong, Station Officer at the Ashanti Regional Police Command of the Department, as the face of the unit. Residents, drivers, passengers, vehicle owners and a section of transport operators who daily liaise with the MTTD Station Officer have commended him. He is seen to be free, firm, frank and a disciplinarian whose attitude to duty was above reproach. Chief
The Akrofuom District Assembly has adopted more effective strategies to complement government interventions in Operation Vanguard, Galamstop, Operation Halt I and Halt II to fight against the illegal mining menace in the area. The District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr. Maurice Jonas Woode, disclosed in his Sessional Address at the General Assembly, that the Assembly was setting up an electoral area taskforce as a way to deal with illegal mining at Akrofuom. Mr. Jonas Woode stressed that there was
The Akyeamehene of Bechem, Nana Kofi Adu-Mensah, has commissioned a five-bedroom apartment for the Tanoso Methodist Basic School. Addressing the public at the commissioning ceremony, Nana Adu-Mensah admonished teachers who would benefit from the project to observe a proper maintenance culture. “The project is for the school and not for rent. I will plead with those who will reside there to keep a high maintenance culture. Maintaining the building will motivate others to also come to the aid
Residents of Techiman in the Bono East Region have expressed displeasure with the increment in the price of sachet water. The economic crisis which they described as unfortunate is compelling them to resort to ‘panyin de panyin’ drinking water. According to them, they had no choice but to return to ‘panyin de panyin’ drinking water, the old form of cheap, unhygienic packaged drinking water that was popular in the 90s as an innovation to survive the economic hardship. The situation follows
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Techiman South Municipality in the Bono Region, Mr. Benjamin Yaw Gyarko, has cautioned persons with disabilities (PWDs) to desist from selling items meant to help them become financially independent. According to him, several complaints had been made to the Assembly about how some beneficiaries sold the items meant for their businesses. He advised them to use the items to generate incomes to improve their living standards, and added that “the government
Following the Presidential address last Sunday, many people have taken to social and traditional media to express their opinions on what the address meant to them. One of the interesting takeaways of the address was the issue of money ‘does not like noise’. This expression has been taken lightly or very seriously, depending on the interpretation one assigns it. However, this is an age-old expression that has been used by many but coming from the President of the Republic has attracted societal
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Friday, criticised the planned redesign of the N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The revered cleric expressed displeasure that the Federal Government is concerned with the redesigning of naira notes despite the falling value of the national currency. Adeboye, who spoke during the church’s November Holy Ghost Service with the theme, ‘Let It Rain’, also said the
The Federal Government says train services on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line will resume this November. The Minister Of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo made this known on Monday while giving the score card of his ministry in Abuja. He said adequate security has been put in place to ensure the safety of passengers but did not give any specific date for the resumption. Sambo said the ministry has learnt enough lessons from the attack in March that led to the suspension of train service on the Abuja-Kaduna
Niger Delta caucus in the House of Representatives has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouq over her comment on the recent raging flood. The lawmakers, during a press briefing on Monday, expressed dissatisfaction with the comment by the minister that Jigawa State is the most affected state in Nigeria. It would be recalled that the Minister had during a press briefing, said Bayelsa State is not within the top 10 most affected states. Fred
The Central Criminal Court in London, the United Kingdom, has moved the trial of Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu over alleged organ harvesting from May 2023 to January 31, 2023. The Old Bailey agreed that arguments will be heard on the 16th or 19th of December 2022 before the commencement of the trial in January. Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice were arrested on June 23 and charged with conspiracy to trafficking a person for organ harvesting in violation of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
The Chief Justice of the Federation (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has sworn in members of the Election Petition Tribunal for the 2023 general elections. The event took place on Monday at the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja, the country’s political capital. Having administered the oath of office on the members of the Tribunal, the CJN urged the judicial officers not to treat their assignments with levity, warning that he will not tolerate any form of judicial recklessness. The
The Cedi recovered strongly against the dollar, appreciating to 13 from 14.05 at last week’s close after President Nana Akufo-Addo said bondholders won’t suffer losses as part of any IMF bailout. The recovery was aided by a Bank of Ghana clampdown on illegal FX traders. Dollar demand remains heavy ahead of the Christmas period as importers seek to pay for goods in time for the festive shopping season. We expect the currency’s recovery to be short lived, with rising inflation and high debt
On his last day of his visit to the Persian Gulf Kingdom of Bahrain, Catholic leader Pope Francis on Saturday celebrates mass at the country’s national stadium in front of thousands. The pope also led a prayer meeting with local Catholics at the Sacred Heart School in Manama.This is the first time the head of the Catholic Church has visited Bahrain and is Pope Francis’ second trip to a Gulf Arab nation. On his 2019 trip to Abu Dhabi, the Catholic leader signed a document promoting Catholic-Muslim
Republicans are increasingly bullish on winning big in Tuesday’s midterm elections, as they slam Democrats over raging inflation and crime while President Joe Biden seeks a late reprieve by warning that GOP election deniers could destroy democracy. The GOP has considerable momentum in its bid to win back the House of Representatives while the destiny of the Democratic-run Senate will come down to a handful of knife-edge races. A Republican triumph in either chamber would severely
South Korea’s former president Moon Jae-in has said he plans to give up a pair of dogs sent by the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, as a gift after their 2018 summit, citing a lack of support from his successor. Moon has raised the white Pungsan dogs, named Gomi and Songgang, since their arrival and took them to his personal residence after his term ended in May. The dogs are legally categorised as state property belonging to the presidential archives, but Moon’s office said he was entrusted
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