Following the recent drop in fuel prices, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has unequivocally indicated that it has no intention of lowering transportation costs. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the Ghana Road Transport Cordinating Council (GRTCC), and the Ministry of Transport (MoT) have been urged by …
Read More »I’m poised to support youth in Agric – 2022 National Best Farmer
Nana Yaw Siribour I, the 2022 National Best Farmer, says he is committed to helping young people in agriculture modernize the industry in their nation. The Akyempimhene of Juaben further pledged to work with the Ministry of Agriculture and to support government initiatives by involving youth in practical training to …
Read More »“I nearly stopped farming after flood destroyed my 30,000 catfish pond” – 2022 National Best Farmer
The CEO of Siribour Farms almost sobbed when bemoaning how, as a young farmer, he almost gave up on his farming company because, after three days of severe rain, over 30,000 catfish, including mature ones in fishponds, were carried away by flood, leaving him with nothing but tremendous debt. He …
Read More »VP Bawumia launches new “MyNHIS app” to improve access to healthcare
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has unveiled a brand-new, comprehensive online self-enrolment site to enable enrollment in and renewal of current membership in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The new program, dubbed “MyNHIS app,” has a variety of user-friendly features, such as allowing those who want to enroll …
Read More »Ghana will soon have one of the most digitalized healthcare systems in Africa– Dr Bawumia
According to Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Ghana is on the verge of operating one of the most digitalized healthcare systems in Africa, with numerous digital treatments slated to be completely implemented countrywide by the end of 2024. Dr. Bawumia claims that this is now achievable as a result of the …
Read More »VP Bawumia cuts sod for Tema Motorway Roundabout phase 2
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president, has announced the start of construction on the “Improvement of the Tema Motorway Roundabout Phase 2” project. The project would add a third layer to the two-tier interchange already in place, bringing the total number of interchanges under the control of President Nana Addo …
Read More »Ghanaian nurses to work in the United Kingdom under a new agreement – Health Minister
The United Kingdom (UK) is interested in hiring skilled Ghanaian nurses, according to the health minister, Kwaku Agyemang Manu. He claims that there is an ongoing business relationship with the British government in exchange for payment. The Dormaa Central lawmaker said the deal will be similar to a current one …
Read More »Media urged to be circumspect in reporting on Ghana’s economic crisis
In order to prevent unwarranted investor panic, the finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has warned the media to be cautious and only provide accurate facts about the present economic situation and the government’s debt swap scheme. Speaking during the opening of Ghana’s Domestic Debt Exchange on December 5, 2022, Mr. Ofori-Atta …
Read More »Debt Exchange Program is a crucial condition of the IMF agreement, according to Ofori-Atta
Ken Ofori Atta, the minister of finance, has acknowledged that the debt exchange program, which was just inaugurated, is a crucial component of the government’s request to the IMF for an economic agreement. He claims that in order to put the debt level on a sustainable course, the government is …
Read More »Minority requests significant gov’t spending reductions to help the ailing economy
The government’s pledge to reduce spending in the face of the present economic crisis does not appear to have satisfied the minority. The NDC MPs think the ostensible steps indicated in the 2023 budget are insufficient to represent the government’s attempt to share the burden at this critical juncture. On …
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