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In 2022, Ghana experienced a significant trade imbalance, as highlighted by the inaugural Trade Vulnerability Report published by the Ghana Statistical Service. According to the report, Ghana’s imports surpassed its exports by GH₵‎4.5 billion, underscoring a substantial economic challenge. The most striking contrast emerged in September, during which imports surpassed exports by over GHS4 billion. “In nine out of the 12 …

Henry Quartey, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, has criticized Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Accra for their inadequate efforts in addressing issues of indiscipline and poor conditions within the city. Quartey’s “Let’s Make Greater Accra Work” initiative was introduced to improve road indiscipline, sanitation, and security in Accra. However, despite his policies and efforts, the city’s conditions …

The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) has expressed concern about the unregulated activities of freight tricycles (aboboyaa) and rickshaws (pragyia) within the Central Business District (CBD) and major streets of Accra. The GARCC noted that this situation has led to severe traffic congestion, disorderly parking, and violations of traffic regulations. Consequently, there is a need to impose regulations on …

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has said that its members will continue to be on strike even if their strike results in salary cuts. The President of CETAG, Prince Obeng Himah, said that they won’t be surprised if the government attempted to cut off their salaries during the strike period. CETAG members from all 46 training …

President Akufo-Addo’s aspiration to eventually rechristen the University of Ghana, Legon as JB Danquah University is poised to encounter formidable opposition. This anticipation is well-founded, given that certain Ghanaians have already expressed their discontent with the proposed name alteration, citing various reasons. During the University of Ghana’s 75th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service on August 11, 2023, President Akufo-Addo unveiled his intent to rename Ghana’s …

The lifeless body of an unidentified man has been discovered in a bush at Essaman Kakraba within the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality. The grim finding occurred on the morning of August 11, 2023, near Rapaloma Bay, a recreational center situated in the community. Curious residents who gathered at the scene expressed bewilderment at how the man could have met his demise in such …

A 45-year-old physically challenged barber who defiled a 14-year girl in Yendi has pleaded guilty to the offence. The suspect Abdul Razak, on the 7th of August 2023, allegedly defiled the girl at Nayilifond in Yendi. He was remanded into police custody to reappear on the 15th of August for his plea to be taken. The suspect has been convicted, …

Foreign Affairs Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has lashed out at staff at the passport office for allegedly engaging in corruption-related activities that have tarnished the office’s reputation. The minister expressed her anger over the constant extortion of money from applicants by passport workers and “goro boys and girls” to expedite their services. Madam Botchwey said that the staff at the …

The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has strongly criticised the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, for calling for the resignation of the governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and his deputies amidst allegations of financial mismanagement. The Minority in Parliament is demanding the resignation of Dr Ernest Addison and his deputies, levelling grave allegations of gross financial mismanagement within …

Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament in Ghana, has expressed his perplexity over the public’s negative reaction to salary increases for Members of Parliament (MPs), especially when the same constituents often approach their elected representatives for financial assistance. During a public forum in Takoradi, Bagbin noted that despite citizens seeking financial aid from their MPs for various reasons such as …