The governance architecture of democracies throughout history has recognised the separation of powers for the sole objective of checks on each arm of government. It is for this reason that the framers of Ghana’s 4th Republican Constitution created the Executive, Parliament and Judiciary. Among these three arms, no one can doubt the pivotal role of… Continue reading Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe: Whither Ghana’s Parliament
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Akwasi Frimpong Makes History, Becomes First Ghanaian to Medal in International Winter Sport Competition
Akwasi Frimpong, a Ghanaian-born athlete and Skeleton Bobsledder, recently made history by becoming the first Ghanaian athlete to medal in an international winter sport competition. In February, 2019, Frimpong earned a bronze medal in the Skeleton Bobsled World Cup in Calgary, Canada. The achievement is especially impressive considering the fact that Frimpong only began competing… Continue reading Akwasi Frimpong Makes History, Becomes First Ghanaian to Medal in International Winter Sport Competition
Fiscal discipline will be ‘extremely’ key going foreword – Finance Ministry
The government has assured that going forward fiscal discipline is going to be key in its dealings especially as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is coming onboard to assist the country to deal with the challenges. Speaking during the launch of the Debt Exchange Programme in Accra on Monday December 5, Samuel Danquah Arkhurst, Chief Economics Officer… Continue reading Fiscal discipline will be ‘extremely’ key going foreword – Finance Ministry
Police arrest elderly woman over unpaid $77 trash bill
Police in the US state of Alabama has arrested an 82-year-old woman over an outstanding rubbish bill. Martha Louis Menefield said she was confused as officers handcuffed her and arrested her on Sunday. The amount that led to her arrest was reportedly $77.80 (£63.28). In a statement on Facebook, City of Valley police said they… Continue reading Police arrest elderly woman over unpaid $77 trash bill
“The Dire Consequences of Delaying Ghana’s 2023 Budget”
Ghana is facing a difficult economic situation due to a combination of domestic and external factors. The country has been struggling to recover from the economic crisis that began in 2014, when the government of Ghana implemented an IMF-led austerity program. As a result, the country has seen its fiscal deficit widen, its public debt… Continue reading “The Dire Consequences of Delaying Ghana’s 2023 Budget”
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Asamoah Gyan’s run, Bagbin’s dance and Black Stars fans’ clean-up as fans celebrate S. Korea win in style
It was the much-needed win for Ghanaians who were largely sitting on tenterhooks for the final quarter of the game. And from the reactions, after the South Koreans netted a quickfire double between the 58th and 61st minutes, something had to definitely happen. Kudus rose to the occasion, found himself at the end of a… Continue reading Asamoah Gyan’s run, Bagbin’s dance and Black Stars fans’ clean-up as fans celebrate S. Korea win in style
FIFA speaks on Ronaldo’s controversial penalty against Ghana
FIFA’s expert World Cup analysts have said Cristiano Ronaldo performed a stroke of “genius” to win the penalty for Portugal in their 3-2 win over Ghana at the 2022 World Cup. Ronaldo became the first male footballer to score at five World Cups on Thursday. The 37-year-old converted a controversial penalty after the referee adjudged… Continue reading FIFA speaks on Ronaldo’s controversial penalty against Ghana
Qatar 2022: Retired English referee Mike Dean questions officiating in Ghana defeat to Portugal
Retired English referee, Mike Dean, has questioned the officiating in Ghana’s 3-2 defeat to Portugal in the 2022 World Cup on Thursday. American referee, Ismail Elfath, penalized Mohammed Salisu for the least contact with Cristiano Ronaldo to award the two-time World Cup semi-finalists a penalty. Mike Dean believes Elfath should have been invited to review the incident… Continue reading Qatar 2022: Retired English referee Mike Dean questions officiating in Ghana defeat to Portugal
World Cup 2022: Ghana FA report shameful American referee Ismail Elfath to FIFA over dubious penalty decision
The Ghana Football Association has petitioned FIFA against the shameful conduct of United States of America referee Ismail Elfath after he awarded a dubious and an imaginary penalty to Portugal without checking the VAR, GHANAsoccernet.com understands. The Ghana FA has petitioned the world governing body, demanding sanctions to be taken against the disgraceful decision which… Continue reading World Cup 2022: Ghana FA report shameful American referee Ismail Elfath to FIFA over dubious penalty decision