The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to equitable regional development in his next government. Speaking to a crowd after the NDC’s 24-hour Kwahu Easter walk on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, the former President underscored the infrastructural initiatives undertaken during his tenure in the Eastern […] The post Mahama
Minister of Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency in the Eastern Region, Dr. Bryan Acheampong has stated that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) will send Read More... The post John
Former Energy Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah is calling for a thorough audit of the GH¢10 billion generated from the Energy Sector Levy (ESLA). The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament alleges mismanagement of the funds by the Finance Ministry. He argues that this mismanagement has led to crippling debt within the energy sector, exacerbating recent […] The post Minority
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has called on African Leaders to focus on developing human capital to drive economic growth. Speaking to students at the London School of Economics (LSE), Mahama reflected on the rapid changes in the digital landscape over the past decade and the emergence of new job roles […] The post Africa
Onwe in Ashanti Region came to a standstill as hundreds of mourners thronged the town to join family and constituents for the one-week observation of the late MP for Ejisu, Dr John Kumah. There was human and vehicular traffic as people headed to the Onwe M/A Basic School Park. Dr John Kumah’s untimely death occurred […] The post Late John Kumah’s grief-filled
John Ampontuah Kumah, the late Deputy Finance Minister and Member (MP) of Parliament for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region will be laid to rest on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Read More... The post One week Held For Late John Kumah…To Be Buried May 18
The management of the Ghana Revenue Authority has celebrated its outgone Commissioner-General Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah. They commended him for his exceptional leadership and immense contribution to the operations of GRA, especially in the area of digitalization and wish him well in his future endeavours. President Akufo-Addo on March 28, 2024, appointed Madam Julie Essiam […] The post GRA
Professor John Gatsi, economist and Dean of the University of Cape Coast Business School, has maintained that the indicative exchange rate used by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) is not reflective of the cost structure of business in the country. According to the central bank, the cedi depreciated at 6.8 percent against the US dollar […] The post Relative
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has explained why the local currency, the Cedi depreciated against the major trading ones, the Dollar, Pounds, and Euros, at a time when the local economy was expanding. Recently, the Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim announced that Ghana’s economy grew by 2.9% in 2023, […] The post Addison
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has asked the state security agencies to assist the bank in dealing with reports of cross-border illegal transfers. He says that although the Bank hears rumors of these illegal transfers, it is not taking the matter lightly. Dr Addison said these while answering a question […] The post Bank of Ghana prepared
The Board of the Ghana Revenue Authority has been dissolved. President Akufo-Addo is expected to announce a new Board by the close of the day. Though no reason was given for the dissolution of the Dr. Anthony Oteng-Gyasi-led Board, reports say there have been some disagreements lately. The move by the President comes days after […] The post Ghana Revenue Authority Board dissolved
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Madam Julie Essiam as the new Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority. She replaces Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah. Until her appointment, Madam Julie Essiam was the Commissioner responsible for the Support Services Division of the GRA. Her appointment comes hours after President Akufo-Addo dissolved the Board of the GRA. Though no reason was given […] The post Julie
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU ([email protected]) The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has announced its decision to maintain the monetary policy rate at 29 percent, citing persisting upside risks to inflation. Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the central bank, disclosed the rationale behind the decision during the 117th MPC meeting’s press briefing […] The post
The office of former President John Dramani Mahama has released a press statement denying the circulating reports alleging that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The rumors stemmed Read More... The post I Don’t Have Prostate Cancer- Mahama appeared first on
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has said that the foreign exchange market came under some seasonal pressures in February and early March 2024. However, he said, the Ghana cedi continues to recover its value. The pressures, he explained, emanated mainly from the strengthening of the United States dollar in international […] The post Cedi continues
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison has stated that Fiscal policy implementation so far has been broadly consistent with targets under the International Monetary Fund External Credit Facility (IMF ECF) supported programme. Although the primary fiscal balance (Total Revenue less Total Non-Interest Expenditure) target for 2023 was attained, he said, the […] The post Fiscal
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Wontumi FORMER PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has virtually been ruled out as a potential winner of the upcoming December 7 presidential elections. According to the Read More... The post Wontumi Shows Mahama ‘Red Card’ appeared first on DailyGuide
The Ashanti Region Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wuntumi) has assured the NPP that the party would break the 8-year electoral cycle. He says that they will not hand over power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and their flagbearer, Former President John Dramani Mahama. “Dr Bawumia will win […] The post You’re
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has said that the Cedi was relatively stable in the first quarter of 2024 against the major trading currencies, especially the Dollar. He says they expect the stability to continue. Answering questions at the 117th Moneyray Policy Committee (MPC) press conference in Accra on Monday […] The post Cedis is relatively stable
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison has said that Nigeria is currently saddled with a crisis related to the challenges posed by its currency, the Naira. He said this is similar to what Ghana went through in 2022 when inflation kept rising, coupled with the rapid depreciation of the Cedi. Reuters […] The post Naira woes: Nigeria going through
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