President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr Joseph Obeng has said the cancellation of road toll collection by the government was needless. Contributing to a discussion on the decision by the Government of Ghana to go to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on TV3’s Key Points, Saturday …
Read More »One Person Dead, Others In Critical Condition After Vehicle Runs Into Drinking Spot At Awutu Obrachire
One person has been confirmed dead with four others in critical condition after a Toyota Camry ran into a drinking spot at Awutu Obrachire in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region. Reports indicate the unregistered vehicle with DV number DP47218- 2022 had three occupants including the driver …
Read More »Akufo-Addo Should Address Ghanaians On IMF Bailout, Not Dr. Bawumia – Addai-Nimoh
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Akufo has been urged to address Ghanaians following government’s move to seek help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to revive Ghana’s ailing economy. Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Mampong Constituency, Francis Addai Nimoh, who made this appeal on Asempa FM’s Ekosii …
Read More »I Have Cut My Salary By 30% Because Of Economic Hardship – Nana Addo
The President of Ghana, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he has slashed his salary by 30% with immediate effect due to current economic difficulties. Speaking as the guest of honour at this year’s Eid Al Adha prayers in Accra, the President announced the cut to send a signal to …
Read More »Call Off Strike For The Sake Of BECE Candidates – Akufo-Addo Begs Teachers
The President of the 4th Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appealed to striking teachers to return to the classroom while negotiations continue with the government. The President mentioned that teachers should consider the pending BECE that must be written by third-year students in Junior High Schools. …
Read More »COLA strike: Organised labour, Gov’t Must Strike A Fair Balance – Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo wants cool heads to prevail on the labour front, following recent industrial actions by labour unions. Speaking at the inauguration of the Board of the National Labour Commission at the Jubilee House, Nana Akufo-Addo said there must be a fair …
Read More »Senior High Schools In Upper West May Shutdown Soon Over Food Shortage – CHASS Warns
Senior High Schools in the Upper West Region may soon shut down if the government fails to supply them with adequate foodstuff to feed students. The Conference of Heads of Assisted Schools in the Upper West Region disclosed this in a statement following an emergency meeting held at the Queen …
Read More »Sir John’s Successor, 3 Deputies Have Not Declared Their Assets
The then Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh, on Monday August 25, 2020, swore John Allotey into office as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Forestry Commission. That office comes with a number of responsibilities including a constitutional demand on its occupant to declare his or …
Read More »Son Of John Mahama To Close Deal With English Football Club
Sharaf Mahama, son of former President of Ghana, John Mahama, is close to signing on to a football club in England. Sharaf has been on trials in England with the hope of securing a club in the summer transfer window. In an interview on Betty Yawson’s Untold Stories, the …
Read More »Cedi Sinks To Record Low
The Local currency [Ghana Cedi ] weakened to a fresh low against the dollar this week, depreciating to 8.04 from 7.95 at last week’s close. Amid mass protests over soaring inflation and its weakening currency, the country, late last week, reversed its decision to refrain from requesting international financial aid. …
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