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Afenyo-Markin referred to Privileges Committee over security recruitment claims
Posted on with No CommentThe Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is to face Parliament’s Committee on Privileges and Immunities after the Interior Minister formally challenged him to substantiate allegations that the ongoing recruitment into the security services is unlawful and exploitative. The development followed an … Read more →
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Ghana’s trade surplus increases by 16 percent to hit $2.058bn
Posted on | CommentLatest data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) show that Ghana’s trade balance increased by US$310 million between July and October. This means Ghana’s trade balance grew by about 16 percent from the US$1.75 billion recorded in July 2023. It … Read more →
Ghana’s public debt falls by GHc14.2bn; now 66.4% of GDP
Posted on | CommentGhana’s public debt has fallen to GHS 567.3 billion as of September 2023. This is a GHS14.2 billion decrease compared to the GHS 581.5 billion recorded in June 2023. According to latest data from the Bank of Ghana, the new … Read more →
Over 23,000 people are living with HIV/AIDS in Western Region
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana AIDs Commission has revealed that there are currently 23,904 persons living with HIV in the Western Region alone. Also, 1,101 people got infected with HIV in the region in 2022. The Technical Coordinator for the Ghana Aids commission … Read more →
Cantonments will be a slum in 10 years – Architect
Posted on | CommentThe Principal Architect at Design Protocol, Arc Laud Affotey, has warned of the potential transformation of Cantonments into a slum within the next decade. Speaking at a sustainable construction development symposium, the seasoned expert in architecture was concerned about the … Read more →
Cedi loses value for about 25.8% against the Dollar – BoG report
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said that as of November 2024 the local currency, the Cedi had lost about 25.8% in value against the US Dollar. The cedi, according to the central bank, remained relatively stable between March and September this year until instated dropping … Read more →
Clerk of Parliament’s residence was sold in 2015 not 2019 – Lands Minister to Parliament
Posted on | CommentThe Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has offered clarification regarding the sale of the official residence of a sitting Clerk of Parliament. Contrary to the information stated in the press release issued by Parliament on Wednesday, … Read more →
Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana to go on nationwide strike
Posted on | CommentThe Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG), has notified six government institutions of their intent to embark on a nationwide strike starting November 29, 2023. The institutions include; the Ministries of Health, Employment and Labour Relations, National Security, Finance, Fair … Read more →
Electricity tariffs reduced by 1.52%, water up slightly
Posted on | CommentThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a downward review of electricity tariffs effective December 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024. The adjustment is in line with the Commission’s Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism using key factors such as the … Read more →
GRA arrests GHc7.95m illicit tobacco products
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted a significant cache of illicit tobacco products, valued at GHS7,951,238.39 that were unlawfully routed through unapproved border channels, which has prompted a resolute response from the GRA to maintain the nation’s regulatory standards. … Read more →
Corruption is holding Ghana back – UK High Commissioner
Posted on | CommentThe UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thomson, has expressed concerns about significant levels of corruption in Ghana, emphasizing its impact on the nation’s progress. During a media interaction at the 75th birthday celebration of King Charles III at her … Read more →
Ghana announces visa-on-arrival from December 1 to January 14
Posted on | CommentGovernment through the Transport Ministry has announced the reintroduction of the visa-on-arrival for passengers to Ghana during this festive season. The decision, according to the Ministry, was made in consultation with the Foreign Affairs, Interior, Tourism Ministries, Ghana Immigration Service … Read more →
British High Commission to commemorate King Charles III’s birthday with a party in Accra
Posted on | CommentBritish High Commission to commemorate King Charles III’s birthday with a party in Accra The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, and her husband, Nick, will later on Wednesday, November 22 host over 800 guests in honour of the … Read more →
$3bn deal: IMF boss lauds Ghana for strong policies
Posted on | CommentThe Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva has lauded Ghana for strong policies that ensured a successful first review of the $ 3 billion deal. Madam Georgieva said this in a tweet after Meeting President Nana … Read more →
GAF denies selling military lands to a private developer
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has debunked a report claiming portions of military prime lands in Accra including official residences of the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) have been quietly slashed and sold … Read more →
Speaker of Parliament’s residence not sold – Lands Commission
Posted on | CommentThe Lands Commission has denied media reports that the official residence of the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Bagbin, at Cantonments in Accra was nearly sold to a private developer. The Speaker made the claim at a forum he organised … Read more →
‘Bank Staff involvement in fraud cases still worrying’
Posted on | CommentALTHOUGH THE 2022 Banks, SDIs, and PSPs Fraud report showed a decline in staff involvement in fraud cases to 188 in 2022 from 278 in 2021, the persistence of such unethical acts among employees of Banks and SDIs remains a … Read more →
Ghana’s 3 major oil-producing fields average 150k barrels per day – Petroleum Commission
Posted on | CommentThe CEO of the Petroleum Commission Egbert Faibille says some of the immediate pressures from the global energy crisis have eased but the global economy remains unsettled. Mr Faibille addressing the chiefs of the Western Region House of Chiefs at … Read more →
53.4% of residents in Western Region don’t use decent toilet facility
Posted on | CommentAccording to statistics, 53.4 per cent of residents in the Western Region are not using decent toilet facilities. This was revealed by Mr Oliver Cromwelll, Western Regional Director of the Environmental Health Department remarking that this percentage of residents use … Read more →
Illegal miner jailed 20 years for pouring acid on girlfriend (DISTURBING PHOTOS)
Posted on | CommentA 62-year-old illegal miner was convicted by the Tarkwa circuit court to 20 years in hard labour after spilling what seemed to be acid on his 35-year-old ex-girlfriend Victoria Salamatu Safia in Prestea, Western Region. After being found guilty of … Read more →
Al Gore calls for fossil fuel subsidies removal
Posted on | CommentFORMER VICE President of the United States (US), Al Gore, has charged the Ghanaian government and other African governments to remove subsidies on fossil fuel products. Mr. Gore is of the opinion that removing subsidies from fossil fuels would stimulate … Read more →
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