The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened the inaugural Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) Secretariat, marking a significant milestone as the first of its kind since the party’s inception in 1992. Speaking during the official opening of the NPP PWDs Secretariat at Kokomlemle, Accra, yesterday, NPP National Chairman, Stephen Ayesu Ntim, said the establishment of […]
Policy think tank Danquah Institute (DI) has pinpointed a crucial factor behind the substantial 10.8% surge in the fiscal deficit recorded in 2020: a shortfall in revenue mobilization. In a second edition of the Institute’s planned monthly media encounter held on Wednesday, April 17, 2023, dubbed “Profiling & Analysis of Ghana’s Debt from 2009 to […]
Policy think tank Danquah Institute (DI) has addressed misconceptions regarding the reasons behind the low fiscal deficit, asserting that it is not solely due to increased revenue under the current government. Addressing the press during a second edition of the Institute’s planned monthly media encounter held yesterday, dubbed “Profiling & Analysis of Ghana’s Debt from […]
Policy think tank Danquah Institute (DI) has underscored the prudent fiscal management exhibited by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in contrast to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. In a second edition of the Institute’s planned monthly media encounter held on Wednesday, April 17, 2023, dubbed “Profiling & Analysis of Ghana’s Debt from […]
The Minister of Education, Yaw Osei Adutwum, has appealed to politicians in the country to do away with what he describes as ‘slash and burn politics’ in the country. He explained that for the country to grow well, there was the need for politicians to desist from peddling falsehoods about their political opponents for political […]
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the government to face the realities of the economic landscape, and prioritize policies that foster the growth of industries, leading to job creation and increased investment. He made these remarks during the commissioning of a 430-kilometre natural gas pipeline by Genser Energy, aimed at bolstering the nation’s […]
Policy think tank Danquah Institute (DI) has emphasised that the governing New Patriotic Party’s performance in governance has always resulted in a better debt management, compared to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a second edition of the Institute’s planned monthly media encounter held yesterday, dubbed “Profiling & Analysis of Ghana’s Debt from 2009 […]
By Nana Kwame Bediako Asante Kotoko fans emitted fumes as they stormed the team’s training ground in Adako Jachie on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, preventing the team from undertaking their usual training session. The aim was to stop head coach Dr. Prosper Ogum from taking charge of the team. Proper Ogum’s Kotoko has been putting […]
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghanaian-American basketball player Ashley Owusu has been drafted into the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Her remarkable achievement was built on her impressive career in college basketball. Ashley popped up in the women’s basketball scene with some stints with the University of Maryland and Virginia Tech University before moving to Penn […]
The Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning, together with some Senior Executives of the bank recently met with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Lu Kun, to promote deeper trade and investment ties between Chinese and Ghanaian businesses. During the meeting, Mr. Asomaning underscored the importance of the strategic partnership between Standard Bank, […] The post Stanbic
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the government to diversify companies it cannot maintain and run efficiently. According to him, there are a number of government companies and entities that are struggling that can do well with private partnerships. He disclosed this during the commissioning of a 430-kilometre natural gas pipeline by Genser Energy […] The post Don’t
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has vowed to cancel the supply of food items to Senior High Schools by the National Food Buffer Stock Company as part of his vision to review the Free SHS policy. John Mahama says feeding grants would be channelled through the heads of Senior […] The post No more Buffer Stock –
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s handling of the anti-LGBTQ bill, urging him to seek guidance from the Council of State. Mr. Mahama says President Akufo-Addo’s decision not to assent to the bill is undemocratic and wrong. Speaking at a meeting with members […] The post Consult
For the second time, the Kejetia Market in the Ashanti region finds itself disconnected from the national power grid due to a Ghc70 million debt owed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Since the disconnection occurred about a week ago, the market has been dependent on an alternative power plant as its energy source. […] The post Dumsor: ECG disconnects Kejetia
Rev. Dr. Samuel Worlanyo, an economist and spokesperson of the Grand Coalition, has warned about the potential collapse of Ghana’s economy if it continues to heavily rely on borrowing from financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In acknowledging the necessity of borrowing for governmental initiatives and projects, Dr. Worlanyo stressed the critical […] The post Any
The Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled (GSPD) is cautioning Shatta Wale to desist from mocking colleague musician, Stonebwoy with his disability. It would be recalled that during his performance at the Sallahfest a week ago, Shatta hurled insults at Stonebwoy for his absence at the highly anticipated Sallahfest event, which he assumed was a […] The post Stop
The three teacher unions in the country say they are disappointed about the lacklustre attitude of the government towards the negotiation with teachers for better conditions of service. A statement issued by the three teacher unions namely Ghana National Association of Teachers, National Association of Graduate Teachers and Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana and signed … The post Govt
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has chided the Ministry of Transport over its directive to the Ghana Police Service regarding the implementation of new fares. The Ministry, on Monday, April 15, directed the Ghana Police Service to be on the lookout for commercial drivers who are charging fares exceeding the approved rates. Executive Secretary […] The post Transport
The Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppoh Nkrumah, is concerned about the long delays in executing projects aimed at mitigating the plight of residents of Accra ahead of the annual flooding. Mr. Oppong Nkrumah says projects under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Programme are not progressing as quickly as expected. He told journalists […] The post Oppong
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