The Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has justified the introduction of the debt exchange programme as announced in the 2023 budget statement. He said the programme has become necessary because of the enormous challenges with debt servicing. Launching the programme in Accra on Monday December 5, he revealed that debt servicing is consuming “almost of government’s revenue and...
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Biden prepared to meet Putin to end Russia-Ukraine war
US President Joe Biden has said he would be ready to meet Russia’s President Vladimir Putin “if in fact there is an interest in him deciding that he’s looking for a way to end the war”. Addressing reporters alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, he stressed Mr Putin had not yet done that. The two men...
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‘Bawumia has become an economic Harry Maguire’ – Adongo
The Member of Parliament for the Bolgatanga Central constituency, Isaac Adongo, has in a bizarre manner mocked the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, comparing him to popular Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire who is known for his gaffes. Addressing Members of Parliament, Mr Adongo began by praising the Black Stars for their victory over South...
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Farmers’ Day: Govt appreciates the need to harness full potential of agriculture – Agric Minister
The Akufo-Addo administration is committed to transforming the agric sector of the economy, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has said. Speaking ahead of the National Framers Day event that will take place today Friday December 2, the Minister said the government is determined to harness the full potential of Ghana’s agricultural sector....
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Pregnant women badly affected as strike by nurses at Manhyia Hospital bite hard
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has announced their strike beginning today Friday December 2. The Regional Chairman Jones Afriyie Antoh told tv3 after a crunch meeting on Thursday December 1. The Association threatened to extend it to all health facilities in the Ashanti by Tuesday, if the embattled National Service Scheme (NSS) regional director still...
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WAEC releases provisional results for 2022 WASSCE school candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of candidates who sat for the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2022. In a statement issued by WAEC on Thursday morning, it says it has posted the results online and candidates who so desire may access their results at the Council’s website. A total number...
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Wenchi High Court dismisses case against Techiman South MP
The Wenchi High Court has affirmed the declaration of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Techiman South, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah as the winner of the 2020 parliamentary election. The court has also fined the petitioners GH¢ 100,000.00 to be shared between the member of parliament of the constituency and the Electoral...
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Nat’l Council of Songhai Chiefs holds meeting geared towards dev’t
The maiden edition of the Annual General Meeting of the National Council of Songhai Chiefs was held on Saturday, 26th November amongst the various Songhai chiefs in all 16 regions of Ghana. The event was held under the auspices of the President of the National Council of Songhai Chiefs, Chief Mohammed Mohammed Zuna. This meeting...
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Ga West Council of Zongo Chiefs Celebrates 4th Anniversary
The Ga West Council of Zongo Chiefs held its 4th anniversary celebration under the leadership of its chairman Sarki Muhammad Al-Halipha Haidara, who doubles as Zongo chief for the Amasaman Community on Saturday 26th November 2022. The Ga West Council of Zongo Chiefs organized a grand Durbar at the forecourt of Amasaman Chief palace to...
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MPs to begin debate on 2023 budget today
Members of Parliament will today, November 29, 2022, begin debate on the 2023 budget statement presented by the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta last week. Portions of the budget have been met with opposition as industry players lament the impact it will have on their businesses and livelihood. The government intends for the 2023 budget...