The Ghanaian Cedi has been gaining value against major foreign currencies such as the US dollar, Euro and the Pound Sterling over the past few weeks. This appreciation in the value of the Cedi has been a major boost for the country’s economy as it allows for more purchasing power of the local currency and… Continue reading The Appreciation of the Cedi: The Government’s Role in Strengthening the Economy
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How fake soldier was busted at Burma Camp in attempt to hitch flight to Tamale
In August 2019, a man who had been posing as a soldier for months at Burma Camp in Accra, Ghana was arrested by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) after attempting to hitch a flight to Tamale. The man, whose identity has not yet been revealed, had been attending military drills, wearing a uniform and even… Continue reading How fake soldier was busted at Burma Camp in attempt to hitch flight to Tamale
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Driver’s mate killed, 2 in critical condition in gory accident at Gomoa Dominase
A driver’s mate died on the spot and two others are in critical condition after a gory accident at Gomoa Dominase Junction in the Gomoa East District of the Central region The accident, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon, involved a Kia Rhino with registration number WR- 566-16 and a tipper truck with registration number GS 6823-17. Eyewitnesses… Continue reading Driver’s mate killed, 2 in critical condition in gory accident at Gomoa Dominase
Vote of Censure Against Ken Ofori-Atta Botched
The vote of censure against the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, was mishandled from the onset and eventually botched due to a lack of consensus among the members of parliament (MPs). The motion was moved by Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The motion was predicated on… Continue reading Vote of Censure Against Ken Ofori-Atta Botched
Motion of Censure against Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to be Considered in Parliament
The Parliament of Ghana is set to consider a motion of censure against Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Thursday. The motion was tabled by Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu, a member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). The motion follows a series of controversies surrounding the Finance Minister, including the sale of the Agyapa Royalties… Continue reading Motion of Censure against Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to be Considered in Parliament
Ghana Secures Potential Barter Deal with Dubai Oil Refiner for Gold in Exchange for Fuel
Ghana is in talks with a major oil refiner in Dubai to arrange a barter deal whereby Ghana will trade gold in exchange for fuel. This arrangement is seen as a way to help Ghana secure a reliable supply of fuel while also providing an avenue to monetize its gold reserves. The move comes as… Continue reading Ghana Secures Potential Barter Deal with Dubai Oil Refiner for Gold in Exchange for Fuel
‘It is injurious to pension contributors’ – Chamber of Corporate Trustees reject Debt Exchange programmed
The newly announced debt restructuring measure by government has not gone down well with some stakeholders. The Chamber of Corporate Trustees of Ghana has rejected the Domestic Debt Exchange Programmed which was geared towards restoring the nation’s capacity to service its debt. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta indicated on December 5, that the objective was “to… Continue reading ‘It is injurious to pension contributors’ – Chamber of Corporate Trustees reject Debt Exchange programmed
Nurse-For-Cash Agreement Between Ghana and United Kingdom Announced in Parliament by Health Minister
Ghana’s Ministry of Health has announced an ongoing process to sign a nurse-for-cash agreement with the government of the United Kingdom. Health Minister Kweku Agyeman-Manu told Parliament on Monday, December 5, 2022, that just like the bilateral agreement between Ghana and Barbados, Ghanaian nurses will support UK’s health system He said Ghana is likely to… Continue reading Nurse-For-Cash Agreement Between Ghana and United Kingdom Announced in Parliament by Health Minister
Don’t always go after white collar jobs, venture into farming – Asantehene tells youth, traditional leaders
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has bemoaned the country’s over-dependence on imported goods including staples to feed the citizenry at the expense of the vast plantations available for local food production. He believes maximising local farming would reduce the expensive importation of food crops to help save the depreciating cedi and eventually restore the exacerbating… Continue reading Don’t always go after white collar jobs, venture into farming – Asantehene tells youth, traditional leaders