July seems to be an unending one for the government. The myriad of disturbances in the labour space has worsened as deliberations so far are yet to see the light of day. The running theme in this latest series of agitation has to do with the Cost of Living Allowances …
Read More »‘IMF Focused On Fiscal Correction, Protecting Vulnerable’
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is focused on helping the government of Ghana to improve its fiscal balances in a sustainable way while protecting the vulnerable and poor. It said the two issues were part of a raft of measures discussed during the first round of discussions on …
Read More »Ashanti Region: Police Declare 4 Assembly Members Wanted
Four Assembly Members are in hot waters following their alleged involvement in rioting at Asiwa in the Ashanti Region which led to the destruction of state properties. As a result, the Ashanti Regional Police Command has declared the four members of the Bosome Freho District Assembly wanted. A press release …
Read More »Russia-Ukraine War Hitting Ghana – IMF
The team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it has observed that the global economic shock caused by the war in Ukraine is hitting Ghana. According to the IMF, this is happening at a time when the country is still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic shock and with limited …
Read More »Ashanti Region: Man Kills Pregnant Woman, Cuts Her Open And Takes Out Unborn Baby
A 25- year- old farmer is in the custody of the Tepa District Police for allegedly killing a pregnant woman, cutting her belly open and removed the unborn baby at Atobra, a suburb of Tepa in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Godfred Aladago was purported …
Read More »Ghana: Today’s Newspapers Headlines; Thursday, 14th July 2022
‘Komenda Sugar Factory Not A White Elephant’ – Deputy Trade Minister
A Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Michael Okyere Baafi has insisted that the government has not abandoned the Komenda Sugar Factory. Michael Okyere Baafi said the government has made significant investment into the project. According to him, the fact that the factory is not in operation yet does not …
Read More »Ghana’s Current Inflation Rate Hits 29.8% Mimics 2003 HIPC Figure
Ghana’s current inflation rate of 29.8% (June 2022, year-on-year) is exactly the same rate recorded in 2003 when the country was under the Highly Indebted Poor Country Programme (HIPC), which started in 2002. In 2002, Ghana received debt relief amounting to US$275.2 million. The next …
Read More »Majority Leader To Executive : Cut Down On Number Of Ministers
The Majority Leader in Parliament and also Member of Parliament for Suame constituency in the Ashanti Region, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has suggested a reduction in the number of ministers of state. According to him, fewer ministers than currently exist, will lower the pressure on the public purse. Speaking at a public …
Read More »NCPTAs Urge Gov’t To Close Down Schools
National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTAs), have asked the government to close down schools due to the strike by teacher unions. In their view, the closure of the schools will, among other things, curb growing incidents of insecurity and safety in the schools. They said the current situation has created …
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