John Mahama The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his commitment to legalizing the operations of ‘okada’ riders if he emerges victorious in Read More... The post Mahama Woos Okada
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COCA) has expressed serious concern about the party’s unity and strategy for the 2024 general elections as the race for a running mate continues to threaten efforts. With the selection of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the party’s flagbearer […] The post Expedite
The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, has reasserted that the operation of ‘Okada’ remains illegal in Ghana, in contradiction to promises made Read More... The post NRSA Fires Mahama Over Okada Business appeared
The Graduate Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Association has accused the Ministry of Health of employing illicit methods to assign some of its members by charging them additional fees. The group voiced dissatisfaction with both the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance for their inability to provide financial clearance and permanent employment opportunities for […] The post Jobless
Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has accused the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin of dabbling in politics. Mr. Yeboah Dame said Bagbin was misled when he announced the suspension of the approval of Ministers nominated by President Akufo-Addo. Speaking on Accra-based TV3, Godfred Yeboah Dame said the matter must be resolved immediately. […] The post Approval
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, concluded her visit to Ghana on Monday, 18th March, 2024, following two days of productive engagements. Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, bid farewell to the IMF MD, alongside the First and Second Deputy Governors of the bank and the IMF […] The post IMF MD departs
The three striking teacher unions are requesting the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations to postpone their meeting with the National Labour Commission scheduled for today, March 22, to Monday, March 25. These unions, comprising the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, […] The post Striking
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Kyea, has argued that the letter from the Presidency to Parliament on the anti-gay bill does not constitute a violation of the Constitution. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, suspended the approval of ministers and deputy ministers of state nominated by President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday. This […] The post Suspending
Doctors have performed the first transplant of a genetically modified kidney from a pig into a living human, they announced Thursday. The four-hour surgery was performed Saturday at Massachusetts General Hospital, which was also the first hospital to perform a kidney transplant in 1954. The patient, Rick Slayman, a 62-year-old manager with the Massachusetts Department […] The post Pig
As the economy struggles through its worst crisis in living memory, Ghanaians have increasingly been calling for a long-term national development plan to guide the policies of successive governments and provide stability and resilience in economic growth. As a result, the “40-Year Development Plan,” which was once dismissed by critics as “too long” and a […] The post Nii
The Bank of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to combating the circulation of counterfeit currency. The Central Bank emphasizes its progress toward achieving a zero-counterfeit regime. Counterfeiting and possession of counterfeit banknotes are punishable by law. During a press conference held during a tour of the currency processing centre as part of Ghana Heritage Month, […] The post BoG
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The tourism sector generated approximately US$3billion during the 2023 operational year from inbound tourist arrivals, against a projected US$3.4billion, according to the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). At the launch of the 2022 Tourism Report last year, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) and the GTA set a target of attracting […] The post Tourism
By Kizito CUDJOE, Abidjan – Côte d’Ivoire A policy analyst and advocacy officer in sovereign debt management, Shem Joshua Otieno, has raised concerns about Africa’s financial challenges amid a persistently austere global economic landscape. He lamented that as of 2024, the continent finds itself entangled in a web of debt, with a staggering total of […] The post Africa’s
In a bid to eliminate child labour in Ghana, the government and several multinational organizations have initiated a two-year project aligned with the 8.7 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project, which is the second phase of an ongoing initiative, aims to eradicate the worst forms of child labour by 2025. It will focus on supply […] The post ILO,
Three persons have been arrested in Bole for allegedly setting several houses in Bole ablaze. The three were detained for burning houses belonging to the Jahori tribe after a conflict broke out between the Bole overlord and the Jahori tribe. This conflict stems from a longstanding dispute over land between the Bole community and the […] The post Police arrest three
John Kumah’s family with President Akufo-Addo It was an emotional moment when the family of the late Deputy Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu Constituency, Read More... The post Nana Extols John Kumah’s Virtues appeared first on DailyGuide
The value of the economy in 2023 stood at GHS841.6bn relative to GH¢ 614.3bn representing a GH¢227bn increase from the previous year. This was driven by the dominance of the services sector which contributed GH¢357.34 billion or 45.6% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), followed by industry with GH¢247.941 billion (31.7% of GDP), and agriculture at […] The post Value
Alban S.K. Bagbin The Majority Caucus has chastised the Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin, for impeding the business of government by adjourning the House indefinitely without consulting the Read More... The post Bagbin’s One- Man Torpedo To Cripple Govt appeared
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