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Economic Crisis: “Maybe The Levels Of Borrowing Have Been Too Much” – Dept. Finance Minister Admits

A Deputy Finance Minister, Dr John Kumah, has conceded that government might have over-borrowed in its quest to transform the economic fortunes of the country. According to him, it is not wrong for a nation to accrue debt in its developmental journey, however, borrowing must be done judiciously. When asked …

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Akufo-Addo Commissions Afienya Road Over Bridge On Tema-Mpakadan Railway Project

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 6th December 2022, commissioned the Afienya Road Over Bridge, a key component of the of the new 97.7-kilometre standard gauge railway line from Tema to Mpakadan railway project.     Describing the project as “a brainchild of the first …

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UPSA To Limit 2023/24 Admissions To Aggregate 6

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) says it will limit the 2023/24 admissions to applicants who will score an aggregate six in their WASSCE examinations.  The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Abednego Feehi Okoe Amartey, who disclosed this at a ceremony in the school explained that this is …

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Bank of Ghana Upgrades GH¢1 Cedi Coin

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced an upgrade on the the One Ghana (GH¢1) coin with enhanced security features. A statement from the BoG said it will issue the upgraded GH¢1 coin into circulation from Monday,12th December 2022. The coin, according to the Central Bank, is similar to the …

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Henry Osei Akoto Crosses The Volta River To Spread Message Of The NDC

The National Democratic Congress National Organizer aspirant, Henry Osei Akoto is moving far into all areas in Ghana to spread the message NDC and to also canvass votes for himself. On Monday, December 5, 2022, he made a trip using the boat to cross the River Volta into the hinterlands …

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Report: 18,127 Persons In Central Region Living With HIV

The Central Region had 18,127 persons living with HIV in the region as of December 2021. Out of the number, 12,119, representing 66 per cent, were women, with 4,365 being men. Children aged from zero to 14 with HIV were 1,443. The region also had 863 new infections in the …

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Ashanti Region: Man Inflicts Wounds On Woman, Flees

A man who inflicted cutlass wounds on a helpless woman has gone into hiding to escape arrest. The Suame Police in Kumasi have identified the suspect as one Iddrisu, but what influenced him to attack the lady still is unknown. The unexpected attack, reportedly, happened on the night of November …

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GRNMA Rejects Government Debt Exchange Programme

The leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has registered its dismay and disappointment at the proposed Debt Exchange programme announced by the Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta. The association in a statement said it rejects the government’s proposal. The association explained the basis for its rejection …

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Bantama Is No More NPP Stronghold – Kwadwo Dapaah Reveals

An aspiring Parliamentary Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bantama Constituency, Kwadwo Addai Dapaah, has indicated that the party is prepared to battle it all out with the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the seat.   Mr Addai Dapaah explained that this will be in line …

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