Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has announced that the country’s economy is undergoing a robust rebound after enduring significant challenges over the past two years. He noted that, all key indicators are trending positively and are expected to improve further. Speaking at a UK Town Hall meeting on Saturday, …
Read More »Mahama will still grant amnesty to convicted ‘galamsey’ miners – Aide
A Special Aide for former President John Mahama has said that his next government will look into granting amnesty to alleged illegal miners awaiting prosecution in jail and some convicted miners. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express, Joyce Bawa-Mogtari said that it is unfair that foreign nationals and government appointees implicated in the …
Read More »Next NDC government to spend $500m on ‘galamsey’ fight
The Special Aide to NDC flagbearer John Mahama has confirmed that if the party wins the upcoming election, it will invest $500 million to combat the illegal mining menace, known locally as ‘galamsey’. Joyce Bawa-Mogtari told Evans Mensah on PM Express that this issue is of great concern, and additional …
Read More »NDC’s Michael Yarboi arrested
The disqualified aspirant in the Odododiodioo National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries, Michael Nii Yarboi has been arrested after a bench warrant was issued against him. Nii Yarboi is facing criminal charges of assault for allegedly slapping a resident of James Town and a branch executive of the NDC in …
Read More »Locked-up funds: ‘Bawumia will top-up compensations if he wins 2024 elections’ – Finance minister
Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has assured customers of collapsed financial institutions and all individuals who lost their investments during the financial sector clean-up that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), will cover the remaining compensation if he wins the 2024 general elections. Dr. …
Read More »I’ll abolish Council of State; introduce Second Chamber if elected President – Alan
The leader of the Movement for Change (M4C), Alan Kyerematen, has pledged to abolish the Council of State if elected president in the December 7 election. The former Trade Minister said after the abolition, a new Second Chamber of Parliament will be instituted. This, he explained will be made up of representatives …
Read More »Queen mother narrowly escapes an attempted murder
The Queen mother of Adjamesu who doubles as Adontehemaa of Essumeja Traditional Council in the Ashanti Region, Nana Kwakyewaa Obimpeh narrowly escaped an attempted murder. According to Sanfi Police who confirmed the attempted assassination of the traditional ruler, some unknown persons fired indiscriminately into her residence on the dawn of …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo vows to enforce vigilantism laws ahead of December 2024 elections
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to enforcing laws against vigilantism to ensure Ghana’s December 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, are conducted in a free, fair, transparent, and credible manner. During the presentation of credentials to nine newly appointed diplomats at the Jubilee House, President Akufo-Addo stressed the …
Read More »Diplomatic Reshuffle: Akufo-Addo appoints Asante Bediatuo as Ambassador-at-Large
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed his Executive Secretary, Nana Bediatuo Asante, as an Ambassador-at-Large. The appointment, along with the designation of nine other diplomats, was announced during a ceremony held at the Jubilee House. Nana Bediatuo Asante, who has served as the President’s Executive Secretary since 2017, received …
Read More »Ghana’s Para Powerlifting Athletes Shine in WPPO World Championship in Georgia
All is going on well for the three para powerlifting athletes at the ongoing WPPO World Championship in Tbilisi Georgia. Isaac Obeng placed first in the Men’s Up to 59kg category whiles Patricia Nyamekye came third in her category in the Women’s Up to 67kg event, as Ghana targets more …
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