#FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has stated that he knew the police had planned to arrest him on his arrival at the Kotoka International Airport, from London, over his Facebook post. According to him, even though he did not know how long he would be detained for, he had prepared himself …
Read More »We are not sabotaging government’s business, we are abiding by Supreme Court ruling – Akandoh
Member of Parliament for Juaboso Constituency in the Western Region, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has dismissed claims that the minority in parliament are sabotaging the government’s business by obstructing motions for lack of quorum from either side of the House. According to him, the minority is implementing the ruling of the Supreme Court which …
Read More »E-Travel card for government officials launched
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department under the auspices of the Ministry of Finance has launched the Government of Ghana Staff and Travel Card (GoG E-Travel Card) for use by government functionaries and employees. The launch of this innovative product, geared toward enhancing public financial management and reporting, was made possible …
Read More »Government committed to expanding school infrastructure – Bawumia
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia says the Government will continue to motivate teachers and expand school infrastructure to achieve the best outcomes in the education sector. He said interventions like the School Feeding Programme, the Free Senior High School (SHS), the focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical, Vocational and …
Read More »Government, COCOBOD unable to account for US$1.3 billion syndicated loan – Akandoh claims
The Member of Parliament for Juaboso, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has accused the government and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) of not being able to account for the $1.3billion cocoa syndicated loan. He said no tangible explanation has been given when asked about the whereabouts of the funds. In 2019, a consortium of …
Read More »Chelsea owner Roma Abramovic hit with sanctions by UK government
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is now unable to sell the club after the UK government froze the Russian billionaire’s assets as part of a host of financial sanctions. Abramovich had announced his intention to sell the London-based Premier League club last week. Despite there being plenty of interest, however, the …
Read More »Economist in opposition, fake IT expert in government – Kwakye Ofosu ‘mocks’ Bawumia
Former Deputy Minister of Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has mocked Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the national digitization drive he is spearheading. In a post on his social media handle, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu said the Veep was only pretending to be an IT expert having abandoned his ‘economic messiah’ status. “Talk economy in …
Read More »I was warned Akufo-Addo govt was ‘vindictive’ and will ‘come after’ me if I criticise them – Botchwey
Former Finance Minister, Kwesi Botchwey has said he was advised by some people close to him against criticising the Akufo-Addo government or risk incurring their vindictiveness. Speaking at the 65th Independence Day Lecture held at the Economics Department of the University of Ghana, Legon, on Monday, March 7, 2022. Prof …
Read More »Ghana’s economic situation is very serious, be transparent with citizens – World Bank to government
The World Bank has admonished the Government of Ghana to remain transparent with citizens on the country’s current economic situation. According to Country Director of the World Bank for Ghana, Pierre Laporte predicts Ghana will face a tough time in its bid towards restoring macro-economic sustainability. Speaking at a public …
Read More »Government engages five airlines to evacuate Ghanaians from Ukraine
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Kwaku Ampratwum Sarpong has revealed that government has engaged five different airlines to evacuate Ghanaians from Ukraine back home. He said in the next four days beginning today Friday, March 4, there will be arrivals of Ghanaians from Ukraine every day until …
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