In a tense moment in parliament, Speaker Alban Bagbin reprimanded the Minister for Communications, Ursula Owusu, during a debate on a yet-to-be-laid Legislative Instrument (L.I.). The discussion centred around the proposed restriction of the importation of strategic products into the country, with both the Minority and the minister actively engaged. As the debate unfolded, Ursula caught the Speaker’s attention with her comments questioning …

Aggrieved customers of the defunct Gold Coast Fund Management have begun their 32-hour picketing at the Ministry of Finance, demanding their locked-up funds. The group, numbering about 100, is seeking to put pressure on the government to address their concerns.  Some of the aggrieved customers explained the need for the release of their money. “If I could say that I …

The Import Restrictions Bill, championed by the Minister of Trade and Industry, KT Hammond, suffered another setback in Parliament today, November 28, 2023, after the sector minister was prevented from laying the Legislative Instrument (LI) in the house. This is the third time the Minister has been prevented from laying the LI in Parliament. If approved, the Export and Import …