Following the approval of the economic support programme for Ghana by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Central Bank Act is expected to witness some amendments as part of efforts to boost independence and address fiscal dominance. This was contained in a country report issued by the Fund on May …
Read More »Check Out The 10 Ghana’s Black Stars Players Facing Relegation Threat
With only a few games remaining in the majority of Europe’s top-flight leagues, a number of Black Stars players will have a lot to do with their clubs to achieve their goals in this critical phase of their season. While a few appear to be seeking championships and continental championship …
Read More »Frank Abbor Writes : The Impact Of 18.36% Increase In Utility Tariffs On Public Sector Ghanaian Workers In 2023
Introduction: In May 17th, 2023, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) with government of Ghana announced an 18.36% increase in utility tariffs, which includes electricity, water. The average end-user tariff for electricity by 18.36% for the second quarter of 2023, adding on to an almost 30% increase in the first …
Read More »Water Tariffs To Go Up From June 1 – PURC To Public
Effective June 1, 2023, the cost of water services will see an upward adjustment for all consumer groups. This follows a review and approval by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for water tariffs to go up for the second quarter of 2023. “In taking this decision, the commission took …
Read More »Anas Steps Down From Testifying Against Former GFA Boss Over Court Order To Show His Face
Undercover journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has decided to withdraw from testifying as a witness in the case against former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwesi Nyantakyi, following a recent ruling by the High Court in Accra. The court had granted permission for Anas to testify wearing a mask in open …
Read More »Ghana: Today’s Newspapers Headlines; Friday, May 19, 2023
These are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various news papers in Ghana on Friday, May 19, 2023. The Chronicle The Daily Searchlight Daily Guide ABC News New Weekend …
Read More »Tano South NDC: Charles Asiedu Thanks Delegates; Pledges To Serve Them Better
The Parliamentary Candidate elected of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Tano South Constituency, Mr. Charles Asiedu has expressed appreciation to delegates of the NDC in the Tano South Constituency for the trust and confidence reposed in him by electing him to lead the party in the 2024 general …
Read More »2024 Elections: Defeated NDC Parliamentary Candidate Vows To Contest As An Independent Candidate
The defeated National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Sefwi Wiawso Constituency in the just ended primaries, Emmanuel Adansi Bonah has vowed to run as an independent candidate in the 2024 general elections. This came to light at a press briefing addressed by the campaign manager for Adansi, Daniel Mintah …
Read More »IMF’s First Tranche Of $600M To Hit BoG Account On Friday – Ernest Addison Confirms
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Ernest Kwamina Yedu Addison has revealed that the first tranche of $600 million from the International Monetary Fund’s $3 Billion credit facility, will hit the bank’s account on Friday, May 19, 2023. Speaking at the IMF and the Finance Ministry’s joint press conference …
Read More »82 Police Officers Sue IGP And Attorney General
Some 82 police officers have filed a suit against the Attorney General (1st defendant), the Ghana Police Service (2nd defendant), and the Inspector General of Police (3rd defendant). The plaintiffs contend that the Ghana Police Service failed to promote them after they finished their studies under the organization’s study leave …
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