Former President John Agyekum Kufour advises leaders of state to dismiss their appointments if they are not functioning as expected. He asserts that it is their duty to make such risky choices in order to keep their country on course. Calls have already been made for the Akufo-Addo government to …
Read More »Health Service Workers Union fights government over a pension “haircut”
The Health Services Workers’ Union (HSWU) has promised to oppose any effort by the government to interfere with its members’ pensions. At a press conference on Sunday, HSWU General Secretary Franklin Owusu Ansah stated, “If the government feels it so vital to execute the debt restructuring, we will encourage them …
Read More »No haircut on Treasury bills and individual bonds-Ken Ofori-Atta assures
Following the conclusion of the Debt Sustainability Analysis as part of discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)., the government has disclosed the specifics of a local debt swap. Domestic bondholders are expected to exchange their current instruments for new ones in accordance with the scheme, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta …
Read More »We won’t consent to Ofori-Atta’s debt restructuring – Minority
The planned debt restructuring scheme as outlined by the government will not be accepted, according to the minority in parliament. The policy, in the opinion of the Caucus, is unacceptable and cannot be allowed to continue. This was said by the Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, on Monday, December 5. He …
Read More »National Best Farmer for 2022 is Nana Serebour
At the 38th National Farmers’ Day ceremony, Nana Yaw Sarpong Serebour was named best farmer. The mixed-crop and livestock farmer wins GH $1,000,000 in addition to a two-night, fully-paid stay at the Peduase Valley Resort. In addition to owning 900 acres of oil palm plantations, 65 acres of cocoa plantations, …
Read More »Germany pledges EUR 82 million to support key areas of the Ghanaian economy
On November 28 and 29, 2022, in Berlin, the governments of Ghana and Germany concluded bilateral talks on development cooperation. Ken Ofori-Atta, the minister of finance of Ghana, served as the mission’s leader. Other members of the trip included the ambassador of Ghana to Germany, Mrs. Gina Ama Blay, as …
Read More »Qatar 2022: Croatia beat Japan on penalties to reach quarter-finals
Dominik Livakovic emerged as Croatia’s savior, making three crucial saves to help his country advance to the World Cup quarterfinals as they overcame Japan 3-1 on penalties at Al Janoub Stadium, breaking the Samurai Blue’s hearts. After defeating Spain and Germany in the group stage, Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan team entered …
Read More »Man butchers mother and grandfather after consuming ‘wee’ sobolo
The Eastern Regional Police Command is presently looking into allegations that Alex Tenge, a carpenter, killed his stepmother and grandfather after consuming wee-laced Sobolo. Over the weekend, the suspect carried out the horrible murder at Okorase, close to Koforidua, in the Akuapem North Municipality of the Eastern Region. He is …
Read More »Kudus promises “disappointed” Ghanaians better performance next time
After the dispiriting Black Stars’ group-stage exit from the 2022 World Cup, Mohammed Kudus has assured Ghanaians that the team will do better the next time. In their last group match against Uruguay on Friday, Ghana needed just a draw to go to the knockout round. However, they lost 2-0 …
Read More »‘It all started with You’ – Sompahene acknowledges Suame at grand durbar
With a Grand Durbar, the Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Suame, Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, and his wife, Mrs. Irene Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, brought to a close a month of celebrations for the Suame Municipal Area’s residents honoring the fifth anniversary of their installation as Sompahene and Sompahemaa, respectively. The vibrant …
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