Politics

Terminating GPGC contract didn’t make sense – Kwabena Donkor on $140m judgement debt

1,483  A former Power Minister under the John Mahama administration, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, has stated that the decision by government to terminate the Ghana Power Generating Company (GPGC) contract, leading to a judgement debt of $140 million “made no sense commercially and legally” at the time. The Pru East MP, wants parliament to probe the […]

Politics

Supreme Court judgement on Gyakye Quayson scandalous – Atuguba

1,599  Former Supreme Court Justice, Justice William Atuguba, has expressed strong criticism of the Supreme Court of Ghana’s recent judgment in the case of the Assin North legislator, Gyakye Quayson. Speaking at a public lecture held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, the retired Supreme Court judge labeled the court’s decision as “scandalous.” Justice Atuguba argued […]

Politics

Community engagement and Cooperation Key for sustainable, impactful exploitation of resources-Mireku Duker

1,509  The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. George Mireku Duker has called on mining communities to provide the providential and conducive environment necessary for the smooth operationalization of licensed mining companies in their respective dispensations. According to him, in the bid to ensure that the benefits of Ghana’s rich mineral resources are […]

Education

Stop putting up indiscipline behavior that tarnishes the image of free SHS -PTA Chairman

1,366  By : David Amoateng The Parents Teachers Associaton (PTA) chairman for Nkawie Senior High Technical School (NSHTS) Mr Osei Barnieh Kwabena has advised free SHS students in the country to be guided against excessive use of rioting, demonstration and attacks in addressing their grievances even when they face some challenges. He said one of […]

Politics

Ghana, OCC to agree on external debt restructuring by December 2023; debt restructuring to amount to $10.5bn – Fitch

1,410  Rating agency, Fitch, has emphasised that the Official Creditor Committee (OCC) including the Paris Club and the Ghanaian government will agree on the debt treatment parameters by the end of 2023. However, it expects the government to conclude an agreement with the private creditors on comparable terms by the middle of 2024. “We expect […]