The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr John Kwakye has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) owe Ghanaians an apology for the current state of the country’s economy. In his view, both parties have contributed to the current ‘sordid state’ of the economy. He told Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearers of the NPP and NDC respectively, to announce how differently they are going to be in turning around the fortunes of the economy. “NPP and NDC must apologize to Ghanaians for...
Champions League last 16: Barcelona draw Napoli as Man City to face Copenhagen
Defending champions Manchester City will take on Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League last 16, while Arsenal will face Porto. The draw also pitted La Liga and Serie A champions against each other, with Barcelona set for another tussle with Napoli on Europe’s biggest stage. Unseeded Paris Saint-Germain escaped the big names as they were drawn against Group D winners Real Sociedad. City won the treble last season under Pep Guardiola when they defeated Inter Milan in the final, completing a clean sweep of the major trophies available to the team. Italian champions Napoli have struggled in Serie A since...
Bowen, Mohammed Kudus delivered quality finishes in our win- David Moyes
West Ham United manager David Moyes has praised the quality of finishing produced by his outfield players Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus in West Ham’s 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Premier League. Kudus scored his first Premier League brace and Bowen rounded up the win with his 10th league goal of the 2023-2024 season. Both goals from Kudus were scored in transition with Brazilian Lucas Paqueta heavily involved in the build ups; Kudus scored his second goal with his weaker right foot. Speaking in a post-game interview with West Ham’s official channel, Moyes was impressed with his...
Lithium deal appeared rushed, signed without proper due diligence – UTAG-UG
The University Teachers Association of Ghana, University of Ghana Branch (UTAG-UG), is calling on Parliament to rigorously scrutinize the lithium deal between Ghana and Barari DV Ghana Limited when it is laid before the House for ratification. Civil society organizations and other bodies have been calling on the government to take a second look at the deal. The teacher union, in a statement, accused the government of disregarding the need to conduct a scoping study that is expected to be undertaken to evaluate the economic benefits of the downstream conversion of the lithium concentrate in Ghana and appeared to have...
Rice value chain receives $6.1m investment boost from Mastercard, MiDA
The MasterCard Foundation and the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) have sealed a $6.1 million deal to transform the country’s rice value chain. This significant collaboration aims to revolutionize Ghana’s rice sector through the implementation of the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Program. Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta in his remarks highlighted the strategic importance of this collaboration, stating, “this partnership signifies a major milestone in our efforts to boost agricultural productivity. The $6.1 million grant from the MasterCard Foundation, in conjunction with MiDA, will play a pivotal role in the implementation of the Kasunya Economic Enclave Project...
All set for district assembly elections on Tuesday – EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) has stated that all is set for the district-level elections, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, December 19. Over 66,000 individuals are competing for assembly and unit committee positions in the upcoming local polls. The Electoral Commission’s statistics indicate 18,755 assembly member candidates and 47,502 unit committee member candidates, totalling 66,257 candidates. The electoral battleground spans 6,215 electoral areas across 216 metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies. The Director of Electoral Services at the EC, Dr. Sereboe Quarcoo, told Citi News that preparations are well advanced to ensure a successful organization of the polls. He assured that adequate...
I’ll improve fishing sector if elected president in 2024 – Mahama
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has condemned the government for what he says is the politicization of premix fuel distribution. In an interaction with fisherfolk in Axim, in the Western Region, as part of his “Building the Ghana we want tour”, the NDC flagbearer acknowledged concerns from the indigenes who claimed that they do not get premix fuel for fishing. In his response, he criticized the ruling government and blamed it for collapsing the work of artisanal fishers. “When we were in power, we set up the landing beach committee, and at that time,...
Over 3000 nurses have left Ghana for greener pastures – GHS
The Ghana Health Service has disclosed that a total of 3,688 health personnel have left the country to seek greener pastures within the last three years. According to the Ghana Health Service the figure comprises professional health providers and critical caregivers. Some health professionals leaving the country have cited poor working conditions in Ghana as the reason for leaving the country to seek greener pastures abroad. As part of it’s efforts to address the worrying concern, The Ghana Health Service stated that it has revised and doubled study leave for unprofessional nurses since 2021 and anticipates that by the middle...
Premier League appoints first female referee
Rebecca Welch is set to become the first female referee to officiate a Premier League match when she takes charge of Fulham’s game against Burnley on December 23. This historic appointment comes just months after Welch made her debut as a fourth official in the Premier League, becoming the first woman to do so. The 40-year-old has been refereeing for over a decade and has already made history this year by becoming the first woman to referee a men’s Championship game. Her impressive performances have earned her a promotion to the Premier League, where she will become the first female referee to officiate a...
Sosu to file private members bill to amend powers of the president to declare additional public holidays
Madina lawmaker Francis Xavier Sosu is filing a private members bill that is seeking to amend the powers of the President in the declaration of additional public holidays. The bill is also seeking a postponement of the celebration of public holidays on productive days to Friday. “Sir, I wish to request the Legislative Drafting Office to draft for subsequent submission to the Speaker a bill to amend the Public Holidays (Amendment) Act, 2001, Act 601, to remove the power of the President to declare additional public holiday; grant authority to the President to merge public holidays; postpone celebration of public holidays on productive days to Friday; remove...