NEWS

Work on Boankra inland port to commence by August 8 – Ejisu MCE

July 27, 2022

After being abandoned for about two decades, the government says work is set to commence on the Boankra Inland Port by August 8, 2022. The Municipal Chief Executive for Ejisu, Samuel Oduro Frimpong who disclosed this to Citi News said the project would be completed within two years. Residents of Boankra in the early 2000s […]Continue Reading

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Disciplinary process triggered against FPU officers who harassed police commander

July 27, 2022

The police administration has commenced internal disciplinary processes against some of its officers who misconducted themselves around the Atwima Yabi-Dida stretch in the Ashanti Region earlier this week. The incident involved three police officers with the Formed Police Unit (FPU) who allegedly harassed the Foase District Police Commander, Supt. Albert Quansah. Supt. Continue Reading

Opinion

Dr. Prempeh: A Trustworthy ‘Servant’ Of Manhyia South

July 26, 2022

At a time that some Members of Parliament (MPs) are going through a huge crisis because of the disconnect between them and their constituents, one MP who is enjoying a peaceful relationship and an unflinching support from his area is the MP for Manhyia South, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh. There is a strong bond between […]Continue Reading

Business

IEA lauds government over passage of exemption bill

July 26, 2022

Dr John Kwakye, the director of research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), has lauded the government for passing the tax exemption bill into law. “I am happy to hear that the tax exemption bill has now been passed. This is something that we have been pushing for,” he said on the Asaase Breakfast […]Continue Reading

Business

National museum sees 10, 000 visitors in one month

July 26, 2022

Kingsley Ofosu Ntiamoah, the acting executive director of the Ghana Museum and Monuments Board has said the national museum in Accra has seen about 10, 000 visitors since its refurbishment and opening in June this year. The museum which was opened in 1957 had to be closed to the public in 2015 due to a […]Continue Reading

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Trafficking of illegal firearms increased by 300% in first half of 2022

July 26, 2022

Reported cases of illegal arms trafficking, possession, and unauthorised use increased by over 300% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, the Ghana Public Safety and Crime report has shown. Speaking on the findings of the report, the executive director of the Bureau of Public Safety, Nana Yaw Akwada […]Continue Reading

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We’ve renegotiated 6 ‘Mahama’ PPAs to save Ghana US$13.2bn – Ofori-Atta

July 26, 2022

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said “for balanced” and “sustainable energy partnerships that provide affordable power for industrial, commercial and residential use, we have kept our promise and successfully renegotiated Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with six Independent Power Producers (IPPs), namely: Karpower, Cenpower, Early Power, Twin City Energy (formerly Continue Reading

Business

1D1F: 125 of 296 factories operational – Ofori-Atta

July 26, 2022

Out of 296 1D1F projects undertaken since 2017, 125 are currently operational across the country, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has told parliament in his mid-year review on Monday, 25 July 2022. “This, is by far, the biggest industrialisation programme our country has seen since colonial days”, he noted, adding: “Mr. Speaker, the President’s vision to […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Special Prosecutor probes contract awarded A&Qs Consortium by NDA

July 26, 2022

Some alleged shady contracts at the National Development Authority (NDC) are being investigated by the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The office is particularly interested in a contract awarded by the NDA to A&Qs Consortium for consultant services under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme. A statement from the Office of the Special Prosecutor signed Continue Reading

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Claims gov’t has printed GHS22bn new money ‘false, baseless’ – John Kumah

July 26, 2022

The Finance Ministry has refuted claims that the Bank of Ghana has printed GHS22billion without parliamentary approval. The Minority Spokesperson on Finance, Mr Cassiel Ato Forson made the claim at a press conference after the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta had delivered the Mid–Year Budget Review to Parliament on Monday, 25 July 2022. Mr Forson said […]Continue Reading