President John Dramani Mahama has expressed optimism that the mid-year budget review, slated for presentation in August, will bring even more positive tidings for Ghanaians. Addressing a durbar in Wa as part of his thank-you tour, President Mahama highlighted the government’s concerted efforts to stabilize the economy, asserting that the initiatives have begun to yield […]
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has announced a substantial reduction in fuel prices, effective today, May 16. According to Paul Eric Ofori, Head of Research at COPEC, diesel prices are expected to plummet by 8.3% to 8.5%, marking one of the most significant single-window reductions in recent months. “Cumulatively, we have witnessed about a […]
The National Service Authority (NSA) has successfully purged over 2,000 ghost names from its payroll, a move projected to save the state in excess of GH¢1 million. According to Felix Gyamfi, the NSA’s Director-General, this rigorous cleanup exercise is part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and eliminate fraudulent activities within the scheme. […]
The Country’s economy is exhibiting promising signs of stabilization, thanks to the concerted efforts of Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Bank of Ghana Governor Mr. Johnson Asiama. President John Dramani Mahama lauded their collaborative endeavors, commending the symbiotic relationship between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank. During a grand durbar of […]
By: Iddrissu A. Jara The National DRIP Coordinator, Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has impounded and handed over to the Obuasi police a back- hoe machine belonging to the Obuasi West Municipal assembly which was being used for an authorised activity. The equipment was impounded by the National Coordinator on the Obuasi-Kumasi highway with a broken hydraulic […]
By: Iddrissu A. Jara An operation led by the National Security Officials has led to the arrest of six Indians for trading gold illegally. Three of them were arrested at Enyinam in the Eastern Region while the other three at Adiembra in the Ashanti Region. Thousands of cedis and hundreds of gold bars as well […]
A presidential committee is set to commence public hearings on petitions filed against the Chief Justice, following the submission of three separate petitions calling for an inquiry into their conduct. The five-member committee, chaired by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang of the Supreme Court, was established in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution after […]
In a Political bid to strengthen party unity and reassure constituency executives of equal opportunities, the National Organiser, Cde Dr. Joseph Yamin, and the Deputy General Secretary and Deputy of Operations at the Presidency embarked on a high-profile tour of the Central Region. The dynamic duo engaged with constituency executives in interactive sessions, providing insights […]
President John Dramani Mahama has decided to pardon Lawyer Sammy Gyamfi, the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, over a controversial incident where he was seen handing an undisclosed amount of US dollars to popular evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, known as Nana Agradaa. The incident sparked widespread criticism and raised concerns about potential breaches […]
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) and the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) have issued a joint ultimatum, granting businesses a 60-day window to recalibrate their prices in response to the Ghanaian cedi’s remarkable surge against the US dollar. This decisive move follows a high-level parley with the Minister for Trade and Industry, Elizabeth […]