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Prez. Mahama orders fuel tax cuts, cheaper transport
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President John Dramani Mahama has ordered immediate interventions to shield Ghanaians from surging fuel prices, as global tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt oil supplies and push up costs. The directive was issued following a Cabinet meeting in … Read more →
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Full Statement: National Economic Forum 2014 – Senchi Consensus
Posted on | CommentNational Economic Forum May 12 – 15, 2014 The Senchi Consensus From May 12 – 15, 2014, 140 Ghanaians drawn from organized labour, Ghanaian private sector, professional associations, financial institutions, security services, traditional leaders, political parties, parliamentarians, the clergy, policy … Read more →
I dont’ have Facebook account; I’ve never questioned relevance of National Economic Forum – Bagbin
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PPP challenges Mahama to bring evidence to prove Ghana is not seeking solace in IMF
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama has been challenged to provide documentary evidence to back his claim that Ghana is not running to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bail-out from the current economic crisis. Director of Operations of the Progressive … Read more →
AFAG endorses NPP boycott of national economic dialogue
Posted on | CommentThe Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG) says it was a “good decision” for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to boycott the National Economic Forum. “AFAG finds the decision as [a] well thought over and respectful to the role of NPP’s … Read more →
Photos: Gov’t blows over $1.5m to discuss poverty (National Eonomic Forum)
Posted on | CommentGHANA’S ECONOMY is in crises. The national currency is on a free fall, gaping fiscal deficit, high inflation, coupled with a general economic hardship, has necessitated a national dialogue for consensus on how to salvage the situation. In the government’s … Read more →
Inflation rate hits 14.7% in April
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High deficits exposing Ghana to risks – IMF
Posted on | CommentThe Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Ghana’s high fiscal and current account deficits poses significant risk to the growth of the economy. The IMF announced this after concluding their Article IV consultation with Ghana. … Read more →
Boko Haram: President Mahama discusses efforts to stand in solidarity with Nigeria
Posted on | CommentIn my capacity as Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State, I have recently consulted with the presidents of our member nations regarding the horrific kidnapping of nearly 300 Nigerian schoolgirls. From those conversations came the collective decision … Read more →
Reasons for National Economic Forum boycott are valid – Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu
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Rawlings says Ghana needs massive clean-up
Posted on | CommentFormer President Jerry John Rawlings says the managers of Ghana’s economy need to take bold and selfless decisions to turn around the fortunes of the economy. He said, “If we cannot see or recognize what I will call the ultimate … Read more →
“Kufuor is cause of NPP’s woes” NPP Guru
Posted on | CommentA leading member of the opposition New Patriotic Party has traced the root cause of the party’s problems and the deep-seated factionalism threatening the survival of the biggest opposition party to former president John Agyekum Kufuor, saying “Kufuor is cause … Read more →
Rawlings says Ghana’s economic challenges started in 2001
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Full text: Prez. Mahama’s speech at National Economic Forum
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“I have not taken any decision to enter our country into an IMF programme” Mahama
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Do we really need an economic forum?…Alban Bagbin asks
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