GENERAL NEWS

Some Members of Parliament who are part of the Majority Caucus are calling for the dismissal of the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, and the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Charles Adu Boahen.   They have threatened to boycott t of the 2023 budget debate if Finance Minister, Ken …

The Eastern Regional Communication Directorate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has showcased the projects which the current government has invested massively in. President Akufo-Addo over the weekend ended a three day tour of the Region to inspect and commission some projects in the region. The Regional Communications Director, …

Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has announced that Government has outlined some immediate plans to help arrest the free fall of the Ghana cedi. According to him, Governor of Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison has scheduled a crunch meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, with all CEOs of …

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has directed that all owners, operators and users of excavators in the country to register them with the Metropolitan, Municipal or District Assembly (MMDAs) within their jurisdiction.   This forms part of the move to end illegal small scale mining, commonly called galamsey …

Aspirant for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) General Secretary position, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, has endorsed the candidacy of former President John Mahama to serve as flabgearer for the NDC come 2024.   According to him, the former President is the “super best candidate” suited to lead the party into …

The Third Meeting of the Second Session of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic reconvenes today, Tuesday, October 25, 2022. A statement issued by the Office of the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Bagbin, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, has said. It said: “In pursuance of Standing …

The Police have arrested two suspects at Anyinam in the Eastern Region. The suspects are; Patrick Anyimadu and Millicent Pennin. The Police in a release stated that the suspects were arrested “in connection with disturbances and damage caused to properties during the Atiwa East NDC Constituency Elections on October 23, …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly banned nationals of Ghana and 19 other African countries from entering its capital city, Dubai. Even though the reason for the ban was not stated, it was expected to start on Monday, October 24, 2022, according to DW Africa. “The United Arab Emirates …

The Railway Workers Union wants government to as a matter of urgency save the Ghana Railway Company because the company is on its knees. A statement released by the union and signed by its General Secretary, Godwill Ntarmah, indicates that the company is currently unable to purchase fuel to run …

Interest rates inched up to 33% to reflect surging inflation and the rapid depreciation of the cedi.   The increase in interest rates is however lower than the current inflation of 37.2% and the rate of cedi depreciation which is more than 50%. This means the real rate of return …