The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the Eastern Regional Elections Security Taskforce on Tuesday, December 3, supervised the destruction of the defective ballot papers, which were recalled by the Electoral Commission (EC). The exercise was also under the strict supervision of all constituency election directors of all the political parties who monitored the exercise...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Mahama slams govt for mismanaging $11.5bn loan facility
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has accused the government of mismanaging an $11.5 billion loan facility acquired over the last eight years. According to Mahama, these funds, if properly utilised, could have been invested in transformative projects to propel Ghana towards development akin to cities like Dubai. Addressing the...
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$360m IMF fund to boost dollar supply and strengthen cedi; one dollar equals GH¢16.50
The anticipated US$360 million disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the coming days is expected to provide a much-needed cushion to Ghana’s reserves and further augment the supply-side interventions of the Ghana cedi. This is expected to bolster the performance of the local currency in the near term. Last week, the Ghana cedi...
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‘I am a retired army general ready to rescue Ghana from current difficulties’ – Mahama
The NDC flagbearer, John Mahama, has likened himself to a “retired army general” returning to service, as he campaigns for reelection in the upcoming general elections. Speaking to district and municipal Imams in the Ashanti Region on Monday, 2nd December 2024, Mr Mahama highlighted his determination to address Ghana’s pressing challenges. During the engagement, which...
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Stonebwoy crowned Artiste Of The Year at Ghana Music Awards UK 2024
Iconic Dancehall/Reggae artiste Livingstone Etsa Satekla better known as Stonebwoy, has once again cemented his position as a global music icon by clinching the prestigious Artiste of the Year award at the Ghana Music Awards UK 2024. The star-studded ceremony, held at the Meridian Grand, N18 3AF in London on Saturday, November 30, saw a...
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Ghana Music Awards UK 2024: Joseph Matthew adjudged Highlife Artiste of the Year
The Ghana Music Awards UK 2024 celebrated the best and brightest of Ghanaian talent at London’s Meridian Grand, N18 3AF on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Among the winners was UK-based-Ghanaian Afro-gospel singer Joseph Matthew, who took home the coveted award for Highlife Artiste Of the Year. Joseph Matthew who is also known as JM, was...
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Ensure peace and fairness – Akufo-Addo tells Ghanaians ahead of December 7 polls
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made a sentimental plea to Ghanaians to bulwark peace during the upcoming elections on December 7. He accentuated the relevance of preserving Ghana’s hard-earned democratic credentials, depicting them as a national treasure that must be safeguarded at all costs. Speaking at a Thanksgiving service at the Cathedral Anglican Church...
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Election 2024: Stay out of trouble on December 7 – Afenyo-Markin urges Ghanaians
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, member of Parliament for Effutu, has advised the youth to avoid engaging in violence during the upcoming elections. According to the lawmaker, political party supporters should prioritise issue-based campaigns that showcase the achievements of their respective parties, rather than resorting to confrontations or unrest. Speaking at the annual Teachers’ Awards ceremony in his...
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Mahama promises to enhance trade and business growth in Ashanti Region
The NDC flagbearer, John Mahama, has reiterated his determination to revitalise trade and business activities in the Ashanti Region, pledging tailored interventions to benefit local traders and entrepreneurs. Speaking during the “Enti Asanteman Aseda Ni” walk held in Kumasi on Sunday, 1st December, Mahama unveiled plans to implement a fixed exchange rate scheme. This initiative,...
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Free dialysis: NHIA releases ¢200m claims payment to health facilities as treatment begins nationwide
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GH₵200 million as claims payment to health facilities nationwide while rolling out the free dialysis treatment programme, effective December 1, 2024. The NHIA’s prompt payments regime, introduced earlier this year, has been instrumental in maintaining a debt-free status for 2024, ensuring timely reimbursement to healthcare providers across...