POLITICS

Oti Regional Minister orders removal of trees planted by NDC members to celebrate June 4 anniversary

June 13, 2022

The Oti Regional Minister, Joshua Makubu, has ordered the removal of trees planted by the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to commemorate the June 4 anniversary this year. He said the use of a school premises for the planting of the trees was inappropriate, considering the history behind the June 4 uprising. Mr […]Continue Reading

Crime

Heavy security deployed to Kutula in Savannah Region after new clashes left one person dead

June 13, 2022

There has been heavy security deployment to Kutula, a community in the Savannah Region, following clashes which left one person dead. The deceased was allegedly shot dead by a group of armed men who stormed the community. It is reported that two chiefs – one in Daboya in the Savannah Region and the other in […]Continue Reading

SPORTS

GFA explains why Ghana PL medals were contracted to local blacksmiths

June 13, 2022

The Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) policy of supporting local industry has been touted as the rationale behind the Ghana Premier League winners’ medals being contracted to a local blacksmith, the association has revealed. The nature of the medal, though an improvement from last season, has been questioned with fans displaying their dissatisfaction with the accolade. Continue Reading

Business

Government may consider going to IMF for programme – John Kumah

June 13, 2022

Government may consider going to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a programme if the current home grown programme fails to bring the needed economic stability and restore investor confidence. According to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr.  John Kumah, an IMF programme will be pursued if needed. This is coming at a time government […]Continue Reading

Crime

Vehicle transporting 3 chiefs to Ellembelle set ablaze by unknown assailants

June 13, 2022

Three chiefs from Ellembelle and their driver sustained burns when the vehicle they were traveling in, was set ablaze by unknown assailants. The chiefs are; Nana Anokyi IV, Chief of Anokyi, Nana Akpanye Armo II, Chief of Awiaso, and Nana Blaychie, Chief of Ekpu in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region. They were said […]Continue Reading

NEWS

“There was no procurement process” – Transport Ministry contradicts Paul Adom-Otchere on airport X’mas tree saga

June 13, 2022

The Ministry of Transport has stated that “there was no procurement nor bidding process for the award of contract” in the controversial Christmas tree and decorations by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL). This revelation by the ministry contradicts the claim by the board chairman of the GACL, Paul Adom-Otchere, that “two separate suppliers were invited […]Continue Reading

Business

Ghana gets $1bn pledge from banks to spur finances

June 13, 2022

International banks have pledged to lend Ghana $1 billion for budget purposes and to boost central bank reserves as the country seeks to cut its fiscal deficit and stabilize the local currency. This is according to Bloomberg. The country raised $750 million through syndicated loans with the participation of about eight African and European banks […]Continue Reading

Business

Access Bank opens agency at Accra Technical University

June 13, 2022

Access Bank has commissioned a new Agency Banking network at the Accra Technical University (ATU) in Accra.  This is in line with the Bank’s vision of becoming the world’s most respected African Bank through strategic expansion and retail dominance. Through this expansion drive, Access Bank has brought banking operations close to the doorsteps of the […]Continue Reading

Opinion

Anny Osabutey writes: An open letter to Roads Minister on motorway traffic situation

June 13, 2022

Dear Sir, I hope you are doing well, and the week has started pretty well for you. I would like to first and foremost commend your office for getting engineers to work on the wobbling bridge on the Tema Motorway. That a death trap waiting to consume many, so it’s good works are underway to […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Angst over National Cathedral shows a misunderstanding of project – CEO

June 13, 2022

Managers of the National Cathedral say the furore over the building of the edifice stems from a misunderstanding of the significance of the project. Chief Executive Officer of the National Cathedral Project, Dr. Paul Opoku-Mensah is particularly saddened that Ghanaians are failing to appreciate what the monument will mean for Ghana’s religious architecture and heritage. Continue Reading