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2020 budget: Economy has seen complete turnaround – Ofori-Atta

Government says the Ghanaian economy has seen a complete turnaround in 32 months since the Akufo-Addo administration took over the running of the economy. Presenting the Financial Policy of the government for 2020 in Parliament on Wednesday, the Minister for Finance Ken Ofori Atta said economic growth has rebounded strongly …

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Gov’t releases GHS465m for DACF

The government has released GHS465 million to the Controller and Accountant General’s Department for onward disbursement to the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF). According to the Finance Ministry, an amount of GHS200 million was released on Monday, 11 November 2019 with the remaining GHS265 million was expected to have been …

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“We’ve moved from taxation to production; our achievement uncontestable” – Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said the Akufo-Addo government has dealt with the economic problems inherited from the previous administration. He told Parliament on Wednesday, 13 November 2019 during the presentation of the 2020 budget statement that the gains made are incontestable and significant to the wellbeing of Ghanaians. “We …

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2019 has been a very good year – Finance Minister

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has described the year 2019 as “a very good year for Ghana.” According to him, this was evident in the growth recorded in the various sectors of the economy. “This is the year that one can confidently say that God’s blessings of the hard …

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Demo looms against police as ‘mistaken’ kidnapper disappears after mob justice

Abdul-Salam Adamu’s whereabouts has remained unknown since police reportedly took him into custody in Bawku on Monday 21st October 2019; about 3 weeks ago. He was said to have been misperceived as a kidnapper and was almost dead when a police force snatched him from an angry mob at Pusiga, …

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Budget 2020: Finance Minister makes bold appearance with his famous ‘brown bag’

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is set to present the 2020 budget in parliament today as he is being accompanied by the Vice President of the Republic, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Looking all poised to deliver the budget statement which is in line with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and section …

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Ghana Civil Service Honours Ejurahene For His Faithful And Dedicated Servitude

The Ghana Civil Service has honoured the Chief of Ejura, Barima Osei Hwedie II in recognition of his dedicated service and demonstrable interest in the development of the country. The Civil Service organized the 2018 Excellence Awards on Friday November 8, 2019 at the Accra International Conference Centre and honored …

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Ofosu-Ampofo loses again

The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has for the second time failed in his attempt to have the charges against him struck out by an Accra High Court. Mr. Ofosu-Ampofo, who has been charged with one count of conspiracy to cause harm and two …

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ECOWAS Calls For More Talks On Nigeria Border Closure

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have encouraged member states affected by the closure of Nigerian land borders to continue consultations to reach a solution acceptable to all parties. In a communique issued at the end of the ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit in Niger last Friday, the …

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27 E-blocks completed since 2017

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has been able to fully complete and operationalise community senior high schools, popularly known as “E-Blocks”, started by the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) government since January 2017. The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei-Adutwum, who made this known in Parliament yesterday, said …

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