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Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta says all is set for construction works to begin on the controversial National Cathedral. Presenting the 2020 budget in Parliament Wednesday, November 13, 2019, the Finance Minister said work on the project will commence in March next year. “Mr. Speaker, the interdenominational National Cathedral that will …

Government says it has directly or indirectly put an amount of 12.2 billion cedis into the pockets of many Ghanaians since 2017 through its major initiatives and social interventions. Delivering the 2020 Budget statement in Parliament on Wednesday, the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori Atta disclosed that the Free SHS …

Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu on Wednesday clashed in court with Deputy Attorney, General Godfred Yeboah Dame. While the Special Prosecutor remarked “if you don’t respect me you can’t come to me”, the Deputy AG said Mr Amidu had no right to suggest his office was not working towards retrieving some …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Television personality, Serwaa Amihere has indicated that the president’s fight against corruption in his three years in office has been nothing but a figment of the imagination. According to the GHOne TV news anchor, the promises President Nana Akufo-Addo made during his campaign period, particularly in relation to fighting corruption, …

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, …

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 …

Ghana Premier League Asante Kotoko have mutually terminated the contract of coach Kjetil Zachariassen, according to his agent, Charles Kouadio. The Norwegian gaffer has become a major topic of discussion in the past days when he went missing after the San Pedro game a week ago. The Porcupine Warriors cited …

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 …

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is laying before parliament the Budget Statement and Economic Policy for 2020 in line with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and section 21 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921). The 2020 Budget will focus on tax reforms that will enhance private sector …

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 …

The Chinese government has decided to cancel a 250 million Yuan debt owed it by Ghana. In addition, the world super power has given the government 300 million Yuan grant to assist in its development process, both totalling 550 million Yuan. This came to light at a meeting between the …

The British police have urged suspects connected to the deaths of Ben Gillham-Rice and Ghanaian born British Dominic Ansah to turn themselves in. Dominic Ansah and Ben Gillham-Rice, both 17, died from knife injuries after they were attacked at a house party in the Emerson Valley area of the town …

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 …

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 …

Two years after being locked up in a dark room at her family residence, a mother of four has regained her freedom at Rigasa, Kaduna State in Nigeria. According to the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN), Hassana Sale was locked up by her brother to prevent her from rejoining …

A stalwart of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof Kwamena Ahwoi, has taken a swipe at the host of Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Daniel Dadzie. While speaking on the upcoming referendums and whether Ghanaians should vote ‘Yes or No’ among other issues, the presenter asked questions which according to …

The Police Service has announced hotlines for the general public to file their complaints if they encounter questionable conduct from officers in the discharge of their duties. A statement from the service Wednesday said the initiative has become necessary as a result of complaints of police unprofessional conducts while on …

A Taxi driver in his thirties, Eric Adu who went missing one week ago with his car in Mankessim in the Mfanteman Municipality of the Central Region has been found dead in a bush suspected to have been killed and dumped there. The deceased is said to have left home …

One Isaac Akomah has been arrested by soldiers at the Asomdwee Park in Accra for impersonation. The said suspect was spotted by an informant who alerted WO1 Roland Adongo and WO2 Awudu Ekomato, who were on duty at the Osu Castle on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 around 3pm. In a …

Australian authorities have warned that massive bushfires raging in two states will continue to pose a threat, despite “catastrophic” conditions easing. About 150 fires are still burning in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland, feeding off tinder-dry conditions. Fifty houses were destroyed or damaged in NSW on Tuesday but no …

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will begin accepting relevant documents for the validation of investment claims on November 18, 2019, following the revocation of the licenses of 53 Fund Management Companies. In a statement, the SEC said designated branches of Consolidated Bank of Ghana Limited (CBG) will open to …